Garmin nüvi 680 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin nüvi 680 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: Another great Garmin product
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another upgrade for me as far a GPS's. This is replacing my 60GSx and I have owned all of the (plus) products, and have never been dissapointed with Garmin. I was on the fence between the 660 and the 680, but this price at amazon is too good to pass up and I am glad I went with the 680, the MSN service seems to be working out well so far after a week, where all of my GPS units would have been staying home I use this one every day for the traffic, it changes the road color to traffic flow, red for very slow, yellow and green for normal speeds as well as construction and accidents, so it's a very cool toy, cough cough I mean device that I need haha. Anyway if you are thinking about a TomTom? I don't know if they have changed something in the past year, but I am thinking that the only people who like them are people who have never owned a garmin because TomTom's are simply not accurate in the US, I had one for a week, the reason I bring this up is because the 680 is kind of like a tomtom with all the bells and whistles, but it will actually get you to your destination. If you are on the fence between the 660 and 680 and have the extra $90.00 I would say go for it, but the 660 I think is the same unit without the MSN, oh and I used the gas price option yesterday and it worked, saved 10cents a gallon, so this thing will pay for itself in 180 fill ups, thats about 5 years lol.Digital camera Review: Awesome GPS at fantastic price through Costco
Summary: 5 Stars
I was planning to get Garmin GPS for quite a while, but didn't feel urgency to do so. In the middle of December I noticed that Sharper Image runs special promotion $449.95 for Garmin Nuvi 750. Research revealed that 750 model doesn't have Bluetooth. Comparison through Garmin.com shows that 680 is probably the best model for USA. "The COOLEST Gadget".
I got ready to order 680 model through Amazon for the best Internet price of $555, but luckily went to the local COSTCO store. Believe it or not, it was there for $479.99.
I have played with it for only a few hours, but so far it is great. The only disappointment is that GPS didn't transfer Phone Book from our two cell phones PPC-6700 and HTC Touch. Otherwise it seems to be very easy to use and really helpful.
Digital camera Review: Awesome GPS!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This GPS is way above the others but not without its shortcomings still. The MSN live update is why I wanted it but it does so much more!!! The MSN live update does not ALWAYS give you the traffic report but when it does, it can save you tons of time. It is so nice to have the other features too like the picture viewer and language translator. I got it before going to Central Europe and used the Europe maps which did not always have everything I needed, but compared to the GPS that comes with a rent-a-car, it did just as well (my friends in Germany had one). The language translator is great because if you cannot pronounce the phrase or word it will do it for you!!! Used THAT a lot in Germany!! The only place it really did not work that I tried was Norway. It would not list the hotel I was staying in which had been there quite a while. The cards for Europe and Translator are extra but nice options to have. I love it so much and travel with it everywhere. My parents liked it better than their built in models so I got them each one as well as presents!! Really for a GPS it does great and so much more than the average model!! I love mine and will not go anywhere without using it!! (Even around the corner some times!!!So my boyfriend says and it is true ;)!)Digital camera Review: BEWARE old map versions from old stock. Wait before purchasing
Summary: 1 Stars
Received new Garmin 680 from Amazon in early July and discovered map versions were already out of date. 680 was running V8. Friend had purchased a 660 from a local store in June which had V9 updated maps preloaded. Called Garmin who told me it would cost me $80 to purchase the new maps. Needless to say that I have returned my 680 to Amazon and will be buying the 660 locally for $499 plus taxes.Digital camera Review: Best GPS money can buy
Summary: 5 Stars
If you've ever wanted an amazing GPS that can get you where you need to be aswell as easy to use right out of the box the Garmin Nuvi 680 is you only GPS. Great signals, great mapping and layout, helpful voice commands that actually help, auto re route if you miss your turn off etc. this little gem has it all. Never be lost or ask for directions again!