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"How it stacks up against Tom Tom" on by ms777sd
Pros: Nice screen, Solid MP3 Player
Cons: Slow screen refresh small 700 MB disk space
Summary: I work as a Sales Engineer and having a fast reliable GPS is critical. I shelled out $900.00 at radio shack for my 660 and I am very dissapointed. So much so that I felt it neccessary to write this. I bought a TOM TOM 910 before this one and had problems with both(see that review).
The Garmine Nuvi 660 has a great screen, easy to set Favorites, great Point Of Interest database and good routing.. Everywhere else it fails to deliver. The useability compared to a TomTom is abyssmal. It's very difficut to control the volume, the FM radio transmitter is very weak and can't fully lock to the car stereo with majot static., in this case a 2007 Chevy Impala or a 2004 Landrover discovery.
When in route to a destination the screen is so slow and only refreshes every two seconds or so and when driving this is bad news. You can easily pass your turn without seeing your current position updated on the screen and the View of the route is much better on the Tom Tom. -
"Navigation features very basic" on by marktz
Pros: larger screen
Cons: Navigation features very very weak when compared to other cheaper units
Summary: For $850-900 Garmin has left too many navigation features out. For this price you can't even save a route on the unit, you can only enter a single destination, you can't plan routes, no ability to roadblock out roads or bad neighborhoods, etc. Garmin has dumbed the nuvi line too much. I agree with some of the other posts that only those that haven't used better units are impressed. Thats what Garmin is banking on.
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"Returned Nuvi 660 - this is why..." on by reviewer321
Pros: Great Features, Larger Screen than Nuvi 350
Cons: Low Sound Volume, Slow Start-up, Outdated Maps/Data
Summary: Cannot adjust sound volume high enough (Nuvi 350 was fine), very slow start-up (well on your way before GPS functional), out-dated maps/database, directing you on roads that have been changed for 2-3 yrs, to businesses gone 2+ yrs, and cannot find new businesses already present 2-3 yrs; often directs you to turn or go inaccurate places (ie, into a guard rail, where there was an entrance ramp 2-3 yrs ago; enter a roadway that you are already on and has been finished for 2-3 yrs; or to exit when you are not suppose to) whether on "faster time" or "shorter distance", is frustrating and time wasting. Doesn't adequately indicate which direction you will be turning (so you can get in correct lane). Online reporting of errors is time-consuming, cumbersome (apparently designed for Garmin's ease of use) which deters accurate updating/reporting of errors. (Perhaps, a dedicated 800# just for this with specially trained "updaters" before large monitors to quickly identify and verify problem area/data with ability to receive email digital photos from cell phones/cameras, illustrating "at-location" map/database errors. It is CRUCIAL, potentially life-saving, to have up-to-date mapping/data! Nuvi 660 needs more timely info, rather than at 12-18mo stretches, another 6+ mos to disseminate to end-users. Could be continuously updated, for ready accessability online. I waivered about taking it back; Garmin needs to pay close attention to consumer feedback/imput, to improve the Nuvi 660. Good features, but in light of high cost and time wasting, not quite worth it.
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"This thing is GREAT!!!" on by moe3754
Pros: Very Easy to use and has all the EXTRAS.
Cons: Have had no problems with it yet.
Summary: I purchased mine the day that they were released and have had a great time learning how to use it,the GPS tracking is spot on and shows the map well,the FM transmitter works great with my car stereo and the voice comes through loud and clear,it is easy to program and when it recalculates routes it is done very fast.
There are so many different things that it does well it would take pages to cover it all and all I can say is that I was going to first get the C550 but am glad I waited for this to come out.As for price well if you look on the web you can find it at a good price like I did for $764.00 and free shipping not the $999.00 like most places want for it. -
"The 660 runs 360's around all others." on by jamon962
Pros: Razor sharp 4.3" display and all the extras.
Cons: No remote and window mount too far from driver. Price $749.00
Summary: After test driving a Magellan and Tom Tom I decided to try the 660 due to the Garmin reputation and the large high resolution screen. I was not disappointed. The 660 does everything well and more.
It is faster, more accurate, and easier to use than the others. The bluetooth phone feature works great and seamlessly works with your phone to put all of your phone info onscreen. Incoming calls flash on screen like a large caller ID display.
The FM transmitter puts the 660 on your cars radio easily. I still have the traffic and MP3 player to try out, but I am sure they will work well like the other features.
The 660 is very light and well designed for installing and removing from your dash. There is a lock feature that uses a code or location to unlock the unit.
The GPS part of the unit is fantastic. It locks on quickly and reroutes fast. Loading destinations is easy and fast. The only problem I had with the menus is there are so many features it is confusing with all the selections at first.
The best part of the 660 is the 4.3" crystal clear high res display. It burns through the brightest glare with ease. There are no problems with glare at all with this screen. The display is enough to pick the 660 even without all the extra toys. All the side streets and script are easily readable.
Garmin keeps its lead and continues to bury the competition with the 660.
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