On a recent trip to Seattle, we took the frugal route and rented a car from Thrifty (never again, but that’s another story), which didn’t offer any GPS navigation systems. Fortunately, we were able to get around Seattle by mapping out directions on my Motorola Q. After this trip, I’m seriously considering getting a GPS receiver that I can use in my car and while traveling to other cities. My biggest requirement is a small, lightweight device that is portable.
After doing a little research, I discovered that the Garmin Nuvi 660 is the device to get. I was able to find this extremely in-depth Nuvi 660 review from GPS Magazine. The 660 is their Editor’s Choice…
“I’m declaring the nuvi 660 the current GPS Magazine Editor’s Choice. Garmin has managed to pack the nuvi 660 chock-full of features without adding clutter or confusion to the interface. Each feature is thoughtfully implemented and well-designed. I really loved using the integrated FM transmitter to play MP3’s over the car’s stereo system.”
“With its recently reduced price, the Garmin nuvi 660 has raised the bar on in-car navigation and is clearly the GPS to beat. I can, without reservation, enthusiastically recommend the nuvi 660 for anyone looking for a full featured GPS with a big screen and lots of features, all in an easy-to-use package.”
The review is great with a description of unboxing, installation, set-up, comparison to the Nuvi 360, pros and cons. If you like details, the review is a must read. If you want a quicker read, here are some other useful reviews.
The Nuvi 660 is also a PC Magazine Editor’s Choice…
“Garmin’s nüvi 660 is now the leader of the high-end shirt-pocket GPS market. It’s pricey, but if you want the most fully featured yet tiny navigation device with a 4.3-inch screen, the nüvi 660 is your only choice.”
Beyond the small form-factor and reliable Garmin GPS software, the features that stand out are:
The Garmin Nuvi 660 is definitely on the expensive side at $740+. Living in San Francisco, I’ve put less than 5,000 miles on my car in the last three years. If I drove more often, this would be a no brainer purchase for me. But for you road warriors, the Garmin Nuvi 660 is a sleek navigator and travel assistant that will help you stay the course!
Posted by: Chuck
Posted in GPS Devices
Tags bluetooth, gadgets, garmin, gps
