Garmin - Nuvi 680 GPS Receiver Reviews

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5.00 of 5 (by 4 users)

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Garmin - Nuvi 680 GPS Receiver Review Summary

Garmin makes many different levels of global positioning systems from basic to advanced levels. One advanced GPS that reviewers like very much is the Garmin Nuvi 680 GPS Receiver. Our reviewers love the added features, like the route recalculation, audio book player, calculator, alarm clock, and MP3 player. They also like the Bluetooth capabilities, full touch screen, and highly accurate maps. The “Nuvi 680 is at the Head of the Class in Portable GPS Systems”, and every reviewer agrees that the Garmin Nuvi 680 GPS Receiver is one of the best GPS Devices on the market, full of extra features that techie personalities crave.

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Garmin - Nuvi 680 GPS Receiver Ratings and Reviews

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Nuvi 680 is at the head of the class in portable GPS systems

willing to pay for quality, love to travel, get lost easily

DEC

2007

I purchased my Garmin Nuvi 680 about nine months ago and it is the best money I've spent this year. Don't get me wrong it is pricey, especially compared to other units, but it is worth every penny. The things I love about it is the size, it is flat and I keep it in my purse when not in use. The blue tooth is a must have, it is great when you are on long trips because I am not a fan of the ear pieces, they annoy me, so this is an awesome alternative. Additionally, I have a Motorola Razor phone so my text messages sync with the nuvi and I can either listen or… read full review »

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bargainhunter30
Dundalk, MD

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Changed the way we travel!

married, discriminating gear freak, love to travel, appreciative of good service, expecting good, fair service, Every day computer user, cost-conscious, willing to pay for quality

NOV

2007

The Garmin Nuvi 660 is fabulous for car navigation. We use ours whenever we travel, and it has changed how we approach navigation in a new city. We no longer have to pour over maps and have one person drive while the other tries to navigate (and gets car sick from reading maps). We love the fact that we can look for nearby ethnic resturants - I just wish it had Zagat ratings included (like the Mio does). — We even use it around home because it plays MP3's through the car radio, so we have it with us just for music, even if we don't need it to navigate. — —… read full review »

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lhark1
Fort Bragg, CA

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Nuvi 680 Gets Me There!

a techie

MAR

2008

I am a real estate agent and I travel heavily showing houses to clients. I used to have to spend hours resarching the location of properties to make sure I could find them. Now, with my Nuvi 680 I am able to route my showings in just a few… read full review »

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integrator1
Cypress, TX

GPS with MSN

cost-conscious, open-minded, practical, will pay for quality, willing to pay for quality, Every day computer user, appreciative of good service, expecting good, fair service

NOV

2007

This is an excellent product from garmin. Garmin has added MSN to this GPS...MSN provides traffic, Weather, Movies and Gas prices on the Gps screen. These are the main features everyone wants. You can pair the GPS to your mobile phone....so that you can call out and receive all call with out using an extra ear pce while driving. calculates routes and finds POI's in seconds. Maps are clear and accurate. GPS screen can be seen clearly even with direct sunlight. Uses SIRF III ... — Try it out...you wouldn't buy anything else!!!! —… read full review »

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joyrh75
Fairborn, OH

Reviews of Garmin - Nuvi 680 GPS Receiver

Receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of local weather, traffic and more with nuvi 680, a sleek multi-tasking Personal Travel Assistant. Similar to the 660, nuvi 680 features a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling and FM transmitter, then takes it up a notch by adding dynamic content from MSN Direct. Like all nuvis, the user-friendly 680 comes with preloaded maps and travel kit.
Key Features	Designation Automobile Form Factor Handheld, Fixed Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled User interface Touch Screen Map capabilities Map cartridges / Data cards, Download maps Receiver type Parallel-Channel (20)
Display	Display Type LCD TFT Display Resolutions 480 x 272
Technical Features	Special Features Built-In Barometer, Address Book, MP3 Player, Audio Book Player, Calculator Audible Features Clock Alarm, Voice Navigation Instructions Included Software/Maps North America Maps Trip calculator Maximum speed, Route Recalculation, Trip Timers, Track Log
Other Features	PC Interface USB, Bluetooth Wireless Technology Expension slot type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot Antenna Flip-up
Battery	Battery Type and Quantity Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Battery Life 7 Hours
Dimensions	Width 4.9 in. Depth 0.9 in. Height 2.9 in. Weight 0.39 lb.
Miscellaneous	Product ID 38903112
GPS System	Differential standards DGPS Ready Waypoints 500
Product MPN	MPN nüvi® 680
PDA Features	Plug-in Interface Secure Digital (SD)

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