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Garmin nüvi 660 customer reviews

Global Rating: 4.83 from 30 reviews.

title	date	name	city state/province country
Garmin 660 is Great (5/5)	Jan 28, 2007	Anonymous	Evansville IN US
Great product works great on giving local directions...don't agree with the route it gave me for long distance but accuate. Glad I bought the 660 over the lesser model. MP3 works great and so does the Blue Tooth. GPSNow was excellent quick delivery just as requested.
Garmin Nuvi 660 (4/5)	Apr 30, 2007	Adam Reed	Middletown Ohio US
I own multiple Garmin GPS units and the Nuvi 660 is a great addition. The advantages of the Nuvi 660 are the size and clarity of the screen and the increased coverage of the new antenna system. I only lost a signal once over the past 2 weeks and that was when I forgot to turn the unit off while going through a car wash. I love the ability to transmit through the FM on my car radio. The down sides are the fact that the owner manual comes on a CD. I liked having the chance to thumb through at my own pace with the previous models. The other thing is that yes the unit works directly out of the box but if I did not already know how to check for updates on the unit through the Garmin website, I believe that would have escaped me. Another change on this unit is the fact that you can no longer see a list of the step by step directions of a calculated route, ie. Mapquest dircections. All in all the unit is great and I am happy with my purchase.
Garmin's Nuvi 660 is the best! (5/5)	Nov 1, 2006	Alan Pybas	Wetumpka Al US
I've owned this unit for a few days now and it is unbelievable how accurate and technologically advanced this unit is compared to others. I recently tested a competitor's model that cost half as much, and it is true...you get what you pay for. I've since returned it and decided the 660 was the model to own. I also own a Garmin V and have used it for years so I should of stuck with garmin in the first place. The 660 has a great map interface and all the buttons are where they should be...meaning you don't have to dig six menus down to find what you are looking for. The directions to locations are on spot and the time to calibrate or re-route due to a detour is extremely short. I also love using the unit while not navigating to a location. While you drive it will indicate the name of upcoming streets and gives you a situational awareness of your surroundings. The bluetooth phone works great and the sound quality is awesome. Also the ability to transmit both phone and voice directions to your car stereo is the best I have ever experienced. The mp3 player is nice and mutes the song playing when the GPS voice gives directions as well. Bottom-line: The 660 is well made, designed, and performs brilliantly. The unit is worth every penny, don't waste your time buying an inferior, less expensive brand...you won't be happy with it! Also, I purchased this at 4:45pm online in Alabama and received it the next morning at 10:00 am. GPSNOW really lives up to its order by 5pm and receive it the next day!
extremely accurate (5/5)	Nov 14, 2006	Anna Martin	Antioch Ca US
We have had our Nuvi 660 for just a few days. Used it once and found it to be extremely accurate. We got a kick out of the voice, at one point thought she might have gotten a little testy because she had to "recalculate". We hope that it will continue to get us where we want to go.
Like finding gold at the end of the rainbow (5/5)	Nov 26, 2006	Barry J Kriegsman	Foxborough MA US
After much research lasting two years I decided on the Nuvi 660 when it came to the market. With out a doubt it is a remarkable and easy to use system. The learning is easy the manuals are well written & so accurate it is scary. Accuracy within 15 to 20 feet is remarkable. In the one month since I had it & have used daily. I did have a minor problem around new construction in Virginia the unit recalculated itself & within seconds on the road again. I plan on using it in Europe by purchasing the Europe program. The traffic avoidance system is excellent. You have to learn to trust the unit as it is almost flawless it it's ability to keep you on course, finding stores & all other Points of interest. I am glad I waited for this to come out. I want to add the service & folks at 4X4 are excellent. I have already downloaded the latest version of the 660. In closing it is worthy the money & you will be very happy with it. Loaded with features that are fantastic. Sincerely , Barry J Kriegsman
Good unit, No! It is a Fantasic unit! (5/5)	Jan 2, 2007	Bill G	Corona CA US
Garmin nuvi 660 is an excellent GPS unit! I ordered the unit from GPSNOW.com and thought I would receive the unit after the holiday rush, nope! It came before New Years which I was very excited. I tested the unit the same day and drove around the city checking the accuracy and all the bells and whistles. I found the unit to be very accurate in distance and street locations. The integrated Bluetooth phone hook up was easy to use and was surprised that I can access, on the nuvi 660m, my phone listing that is on my phone. The traffic condition alert is great and looking for a place to eat was easy. I was able to use the call function on the nuvi 660 to see if they were open during the holiday. The MP3 is good to have not great but it is convenient. The negatives: The automated voice is a bit choppy and the FM station that I use had a bit of static. I had to keep changing it to a cleaner station then it worked fine. I did need to adjust the brightness as it was a bit of a distraction during the night. Over all I think the nuvi 660 is an excellent GPS unit and I look forward to using it on a very long road trip. I recommend it very highly!
Nuvi 660 is great! (5/5)	Sep 28, 2007	Bill Tilley	San Pedro CA US
I updated my Garmin SreetPilot GPS that I used for 5 years. What an improvement in technology over the years. Originally bought a Magellan 4040 which was a little less expensive but returned it after two days of use even though both Nuvi and 4040 have the basic same features. The Nuvi 660 is so superior. The text is larger, and the color contrasts easier to read. I could not read the text on the 4040 on the dash of the car while driving. The input of addresses is quick with the large print touch screen alphabet. I haven't tried the cell phone bluetooth yet so no comments on that feature which I don't know if I will use. I forgot to mention this company (GPSnow) I purchased it from. I was leaving on vacation on a Tuesday and did not order until the Friday before. Paid for overnite delivery and received the GPS on Monday at 9:30 am. Wonderful service, delivered as promised as as ordered. I must give equal credit to FEDEX. Thanks Team
Even better than as advertised (5/5)	Dec 12, 2006	Bob Morris	Ft. Lauderdale FL US
I've only had my new Garmin 660 for two days and can see why they are rated the best. Everything works even better than as advertised!!!! The bluetooth connection to my cellphone was almost too easy. I can't imagine ever having another brand GPS.
NOT LOST IN OHIO (5/5)	Aug 8, 2007	Bruce Simeone	West Chester Ohio US
I love the NUVI 660 so much that four months after I bought one for my wife, I bought myself one. It is the easiest electronic item to use that I own. I also bought the friction mount for both cars as well. It allows for more flexibility and transfers quite easliy to rentals, kids cars, or any vehicle we own. Get this, I ordered the second unit on Monday night, paid for Priority mail, and it was on my door step Wednesday afternoon!
Much Better than I Ever Imagined (5/5)	Jan 6, 2007	Carol Beaman	Wichita KS US
I got it for Christmas. Unbelievable how accurate it is. Go to the back country and gravel roads, it still knows the roads, routes and right where we are at. Much better than I ever imagined. The company service is outstanding also.
Truly a no brainer (5/5)	Mar 14, 2007	Chuck	Yakima WA US
Unit arrived in perfect condition and on time! I could have gotten the unit for a little less money but I'm glad I went with GPSnow.com because they were true to their word. Other sites I researched could process your order for 24-72 hrs before it even ships. I truly ordered yesterday and recieved it today. Had the unit figured out in less than 15 min right out of the box. Truly a no brainer. These guys are great.
Frequent User (5/5)	Dec 9, 2006	Dan	VA
Purchased and arrived on time, no hassles on purchasing, operated upon receipt and the features are second to none. Extremely easy to learn to use right of the box. No decision to be done in purchasing this unit..you will realize how much of a silly wabbit you have been waiting so long!
LOVE IT (5/5)	Dec 31, 2006	David Stowell	West Chester PA US
It's the best money that I have spent in a long time. Big screen, very detailed. Comes in handy with traffic. Also - I was in a car accident a few weeks ago - everyone was OK. The Garmin 660 came in VERY handy. The police told me I was speeding and I wasn't. Come to find out, when I checked the stats on my Nuvi when I got home - It showed my overall trip average speed and my average moving speed, which was well below the posted limit. I took a picture of it when I got home (not turning it on or using it right after the accident). My camera has a date/time stamp which will show when the picture was taken. Anyway....I highly recommend this product.
Garmin Nuvi 660-Genie in a box! (5/5)	Nov 5, 2006	Deepa Mehta	Lancaster PA US
This is truly a travel genie! I have used it for the past couple of days and find it very user friendly, fast and reliable. The larger screen is an asset and the voice commands are crystal clear.The bluetooth comaptibility is wonderful and I had no problems pairing the Nuvi660 with my Nokia E62. So far a great experience. Also fast & excellent service from GPSNOW! Hats off!
New to Nuvi (4/5)	Nov 4, 2006	diddy	Newburgh NY US
Garmin's 660 is my first GPS unit & like many other of you guys, I'd rather plug it in & play, rather than read all of the instruction manuels. That theory is working out OK for me so far but one problem that I am trying to work through right now is the distance that the unit is listing locations. In other words, I know how far is it to get to work, but the Nuvi has it at much less of a milage distance than it is??? I only hope that there's some updates that I haven't performed yet that will mkae the mileage more accurate. [Editor's note: The unit shows straight line distances to locations until a route is created. Once a route is created to a location the unit takes into account actual driving distance]
Garmin Nuvi 660 Stands Alone (5/5)	Nov 4, 2006	Don Marotzke	Rosemount MN US
After receiving my Nuvi 660 I see why Garmin is still the leader in the GPS market, I have been a GPS fanatic since the first units came out many years ago, This latest model from Garmin is a combination of all the best of the best features, it is so easy to use anyone, I mean anyone can use it, not just the GPS feature but all the features, such as Bluetooth, mp3 player, picture veiwer, etc. This is the absolute finest GPS unit I have ever owned period.
Real Estate Agent loves it (5/5)	Jan 24, 2007	Fifi Lerner	Hawthorne NJ US
I use to Own a Magellan which is so confusing....i never used it.,.. I purchased the Nuvi 660 after researching - it is the best product i ever purchased ! Plug it in and go - terrific as MP3 player to stereo in your car, and great for hands free calling and receiving calls ! It is so accurate I couldnt believe it the first time I used it ! IT IS SO EASY TO USE YOU HAVE NO IDEA ! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PRODUCT - OUTSTANDING DIRECTIONS EVERY TIME I HAVE USED IT ! (the on and off button they can improve on-you have to press it hard to turn on) but a wonderful wonderful product to guide you where you are going !
Garmin Nuvi 660 simple and accurate (5/5)	Nov 20, 2006	Frank Piasecki	Stoughton Ma US
I've owned a nautical Garmin GPS but this is my first automotive unit. I took this unit on vacation the day after it arrived. I found it easy to use and very accurate. You don't have to take eyes off the road, the voice prompts are easy to understand and very timely. By day 2 I put the road maps away and totally relied on the Nuvi. The large sceen is a real bonus. GPSNOW's price and service were great as well.
LITTLE GADGET BIG FEATURES (5/5)	Nov 29, 2006	GERRY	LOS ANGELES CA US
As an insurance adj I travel a lot (200+mi/day) navigating the busy cities of Los Angeles, Orange,San Fernando & Ventura. No more staring at Atlas Maps & Mapquest printouts. I've had the GPS for almost a month & I must say, the NUVI 660 is very accurate. The bright colored screen is easy to read even on bright sunny day & the voice guide is very clear. The optional traffic guide comes in handy letting you know what's ahead. Anyone who drives in California knows that most street names are hard to see specially at night or during a rainy day (too small or too far inside the street to see). The Nuvi 660 is like a night vision that displays the street names clearly & I love the "where to" feature that tells you the name of the street. It even tells you which side of the street the destination is while it displays the address on the screen. With 4 cars & an RV the portability of the NUVI 660 is a big plus. Is there anything better out there? I don't think so!
Outstanding Equipment (5/5)	Jun 13, 2007	Larry Frieders, R.Ph.	Aurora IL US
Exceeds expectations. It is a handy device that is far better than the GPS in my newer Lexus. I use it in the car and when walking through the city. The battery life is excellent. Accurate and reliable.
Love It (4/5)	Nov 18, 2006	Linda Gilmore	Rancho Cucamonga CA US
I really did not want to spend this much on the GPS unit but I do love it and it is easy to operate and to see when driving also it is loud enough you can hear it while driving. I use the headphones when listening to the books and it makes your long drive go by very quickly. The only thing is the accessories that I needed such as the mount for CA costs you another $100 for you have to buy two things for the one weighted mount which I do not understand why that would be. You then have an extra unit you will not use for one little part you needed out of it. Also the amount of music you can download is not much and you will need to buy another memory card if you want to use the MP3 player. Not sure how to use the bluetooth as of yet or the transmission through the car radio. I am sure that will come with time. It is great to have a GPS it has made my trips enjoyable and saved me one time looking for a gas station when I was on empty. [Editor's note: The nüvi 660 ships with a Dashboard Disk that can be used with the included suction cup mount. Alternatively the nüvi 660 Automotive Mounting Bracket (010-10823-02) - $34.95 and Portable Non-Skid Friction Mount (010-10306-00) - $29.95 can be purchased for dashboard use.]
Best auto unit (5/5)	Mar 30, 2007	Michel W.	Ramsey NJ US
I own several Garmin units for different purposes, my latest addition the Nuvi 660. This is so far the best auto unit I purchased. The people at GPSNOW always keep their promises, packages go out the same day, and are also very helpful and fast answering any questions one might have. They have never let me down. Thank you GPSNOW!
Out of the box great! (5/5)	Nov 28, 2006	Pam Reynolds	Easton MD US
I purchased the Garmin 660 on the recommendation of GPSnow.com reviews and others that I had seen over the last few weeks. It truly is great right out of the box. I live in the rural area of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and can locate remote farms, houses and also travel to Reagan International Airport and downtown D.C. with no problems. Ordering and shipping from GPSnow was also great.
So Easy! (5/5)	Sep 12, 2007	Renard	Redding ca US
I love this thing! My husband bought for me so I would feel comfortable driving out of town. I thought it was a "guy toy" and did not think that it was going to be something I would like, however this GPS is so easy to use even without instructions. I carry it all the time.
Good but not great (4/5)	Dec 13, 2006	Richard Rosin	Manahawkin NJ US
Unit works great bought it at GPS NOW.com.. great price Unit voice is a little choppy and wants to cut out at the end of directions and releasing unit is very difficult but all in all very satisfied with this unit

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