November 20th, 2007

Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Review – Automotive or Portable GPS Receiver

Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS receiver designs with the widescreen display about 3.81″W x 2.25″H or 4.3” diagonal. This touch panel WQVGA color TFT with white backlight has the resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. With the large screen, you can view map, driving directions, etc. in bright color from any direction.

660 Garmin NUVI GPS receiver comes with the preloaded City Navigator NT street maps. The preloaded maps include points of interest database such as hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs, and more. Nuvi 660 navigation system also allows you to customize your points of interest. With the turn-by-turn voice instructions from this device, you never have to take your eyes off on the road.

Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS receiver utilizes Bluetooth wireless technology to pair with your Bluetooth enabled cell phone. Built-in microphone and speaker let you talk hands-free while driving.

Nuvi 660 Garmin GPS device is integrated with FM TMC traffic receiver. You receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route.

Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS receiver includes utilities like mp3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, and more. With FM transmitter, you can hear audio through your vehicle’s stereo. Click to view other FM transmitters.

Automotive Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS receiver weights 6.2 ounces or 190 gram and uses rechargeable lithium-ion that has life up to 7 hours. Because of its lightweight and good battery life, you can also use as a portable GPS navigation device.

Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS package includes preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable, 3-month Real-time traffic services, vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, dashboard disc, USB cable, leather carrying case, owner’s manual, and quick reference guide. Garmin Nuvi 660’s best price is around $490.00. The suggested retail price is $749.99 USD. Click to view the current best price for Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS receiver.

Other Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Reviews:
CNet.com has the Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS review, “The Garmin Nuvi 660 offers an accurate GPS receiver, text-to-speech functionality, and traffic capabilities. The versatile system also features a gorgeous display, integrated Bluetooth, travel tools, and multimedia functions…”

GPSLodge.com reviews Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver, “…The Nuvi 660 comes with rock solid maps from NAVTEQ, and a sizable Point of Interest (POI) database that is easily searchable. The Nuvi allows you to search POI’s where you are currently, a different city, along your route, and your destination city. The last two are available if you are currently navigating. I took the Nuvi 660 to New Hampshire this past weekend, and needed to stop for food. I was able to search for Food POI’s that were along the route, pull up some fast food, and add it as a via point on my route. I was able to get directions to the restaurant, and then right back on my normal route to my final destination…”

GPSTrackLog has Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Review, “…Garmin has always shined when it came to the user interface, and the nuvi 660 is no exception. For example, when you want to route to an address, you begin to enter the city, and once it is narrowed down to a few choices, they pop up on the screen. This often happens after entering only a few characters. The same thing occurs when you enter the street name — enter a few characters and your choices are listed…”

Other Auto GPS Navigator Reviews:
* Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS Vehicle Navigator
* Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS Navigator
* Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver
* Magellan Roadmate 2000 GPS
* Magellan Crossover GPS 2500t
* Magellan Meridian GPS
* Magellan Meridian Gold GPS
* Magellan Meridian Platinum GPS
* Magellan Meridian Color GPS Review
* TomTom One Portable GPS
* TomTom GO GPS 720