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Summary
Review summaries for Garmin 660 from expert gps device reviewers.
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review.zdnet.com
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review.zdnet.com
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review.zdnet.com
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Gpsreview.net
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GPS Tracklog
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CNet
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GPS Magazine
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Garmin 660
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he FM transmitter function looks great"
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in my testing, I was able to get a strong signal even indoors."
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efficient and effective navigation"
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GPS Magazine
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great reception almost anywhere you can see the sky."
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The text to speech engine is a good one, and makes navigating easy"
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Bluetooth and MP3 capable beauty"
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GPSLodge.com
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It offers a great package of features"
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Gpsreview.net
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colorful widescreen
alerts"
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Many people have reported problems with vehicles that have a rear antenna, saying it is too far away from the nuvi to get a decent signal."
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GPS Tracklog
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solid performance"
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an accurate GPS receiver, text-to-speech functionality, and traffic capabilities"
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doesn't support multidestination route creation"
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review.zdnet.com
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great display"
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Screen size is substantial, measuring 4.3 inches (diagonally), and resolution is sharp at 480 x 272."
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Very nice screen and lots of goodies."
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GPS Magazine
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beautiful 3.5 inch Nuvi 360 screen"
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sports a wide screen format while still maintaining a thin pocketable form factor."
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with its super bright widescreen, it really stands out in the sun."
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GPSLodge.com
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The mount is compact making it easy to stow, the ball and socket joint in the mount is perfectly tensioned for easy adjustability of screen angle, yet it holds tight enough to not bounce around on rough roads."
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Gpsreview.net
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gorgeous display"
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The display itself is bright and sharp with a 320x240 pixel resolution and features an antiglare coating."
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The versatile system also features a gorgeous display, integrated Bluetooth, travel tools, and multimedia functions"
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review.zdnet.com
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The nuvi 660 comes pre-loaded with City Navigator North America NT v8, which includes full map coverage of North America."
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The maps are outdated"
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GPS Magazine
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The Nuvi 660 comes with rock solid maps from NAVTEQ"
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GPSLodge.com
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The thin-ness of the 660 makes it ideal for travel, as you can easily put it in your pocket and take it with you."
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GPS Magazine
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Bluetooth and MP3 capable beauty"
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simplicity and ease of use reign."
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Basic navigation in a small pocketable size,"
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GPSLodge.com
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It offers a great package of features"
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Gpsreview.net
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The sound quality is horrible."
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GPS Tracklog
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solid portable navigation system"
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The directions were accurate, and automatic route recalculation was also prompt after we got off track."
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interface is clean, and the menus are clearly identified and intuitive, so there isn't a steep learning curve to operate the device"
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review.zdnet.com
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display
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GPS Magazine
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great display"
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Screen size is substantial, measuring 4.3 inches (diagonally), and resolution is sharp at 480 x 272."
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Very nice screen and lots of goodies."
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GPSLodge.com
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beautiful 3.5 inch Nuvi 360 screen"
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sports a wide screen format while still maintaining a thin pocketable form factor."
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with its super bright widescreen, it really stands out in the sun."
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Gpsreview.net
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The mount is compact making it easy to stow, the ball and socket joint in the mount is perfectly tensioned for easy adjustability of screen angle, yet it holds tight enough to not bounce around on rough roads."
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review.zdnet.com
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The touch screen has an impressive 480x272 pixel resolution that made maps look extrasharp and colorful."
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gorgeous display"
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The display itself is bright and sharp with a 320x240 pixel resolution and features an antiglare coating."
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CNet
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The Garmin Nuvi 660 offers an accurate GPS receiver"
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The interface is clean, and the menus are clearly identified and intuitive, so there isn't a steep learning curve to operate the device."
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no external volume controls"
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GPS Magazine
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truly the best GPS on the market hands down."
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Some of the basics of GPS navigation for the auto is glaringly absent on the Nuvi 660."
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the 660 makes a LOT of mistakes"
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GPSLodge.com
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a pretty good little product that offers top-notch navigation"
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maps
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GPS Magazine
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The nuvi 660 comes pre-loaded with City Navigator North America NT v8, which includes full map coverage of North America."
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The maps are outdated"
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GPSLodge.com
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The Nuvi 660 comes with rock solid maps from NAVTEQ"
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navigator
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GPS Magazine
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he FM transmitter function looks great"
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efficient and effective navigation"
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GPSLodge.com
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The text to speech engine is a good one, and makes navigating easy"
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The flip up antenna is OK"
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GPS Tracklog
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colorful widescreen
alerts"
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Many people have reported problems with vehicles that have a rear antenna, saying it is too far away from the nuvi to get a decent signal."
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review.zdnet.com
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doesn't support multidestination route creation"
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price
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GPSLodge.com
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It's price tag is pretty steep"
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GPS Tracklog
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don't forget that great deal on the nuvi 660 at GPS Now , where they've dropped the price to $729.95."
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review.zdnet.com
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The device is expensive,"
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device is expensive, and there are no external volume controls"
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no external volume controls"
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howstuffworks
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The price is high, but the nuvi 660 justifies the expense by combining voice-guided navigation, current traffic alerts, Bluetooth compatibility, digital audio playback and even a picture viewer into one compact, portable unit."
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portability
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GPS Magazine
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The thin-ness of the 660 makes it ideal for travel, as you can easily put it in your pocket and take it with you."
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GPSLodge.com
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Basic navigation in a small pocketable size,"
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review.zdnet.com
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solid portable navigation system"
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performance
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GPSLodge.com
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the performance was OK."
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review.zdnet.com
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battery
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howstuffworks
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Garmin rates the built-in rechargeable battery's life from 3 to 7 hours, but we found that it lasts toward the low end of that range."
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reception
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GPS Magazine
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in my testing, I was able to get a strong signal even indoors."
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GPSLodge.com
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great reception almost anywhere you can see the sky."
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review.zdnet.com
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The directions were accurate, and automatic route recalculation was also prompt after we got off track."
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wireless
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CNet
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GPSLodge.com
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Bluetooth and MP3 capable beauty"
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Gpsreview.net
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"
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It offers a great package of features"
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usage
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GPSLodge.com
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simplicity and ease of use reign."
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audio
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GPS Tracklog
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The sound quality is horrible."
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user interface
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review.zdnet.com
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interface is clean, and the menus are clearly identified and intuitive, so there isn't a steep learning curve to operate the device"
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speed
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review.zdnet.com
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The directions were accurate, and automatic route recalculation was also prompt after we got off track."
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accuracy
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review.zdnet.com
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an accurate GPS receiver, text-to-speech functionality, and traffic capabilities"
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