Garmin - Nuvi 680 Review

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redfoxco
Brighton, CO

Great device, easy to use, love playing audiobooks on it

practical, somewhat tech savvy

Pros

Full Touch screen, Bluetooth, bright and clear, Custom POI's, MSN, traffic and gas price info, good for audio books, quick power on and satellite lock, GPS voice thru ur Car audio, Wide Screen

Cons

touch screen not sensitive enough, no altitude information, MSN does not list diesel prices, no dedicated volume buttons

NOV

2008

I bought my Garmin Nuvi 680 about 5 months ago and have really enjoyed it! It powers on and gets a satellite lock very quickly, does a decent job of pronouncing street names, and so far, the directions have been spot-on. I like the built-in FM transmitter and often use it to listen to audiobooks. Audiobooks, pictures, and music are super easy to load onto the unit from a PC. I also like the bluetooth feature and use it for hands-free cell phone use.

I also signed up for the MSN Direct free trial and have found it useful for finding low gas prices and avoiding traffic delays. I do wish that the MSN Direct service would list prices for more fuels than regular unleaded (I drive a diesel vehicle) and it doesn't usually have price info for rural areas.

I have three complaints about the GPS unit so far: (1) the touch screen could be a bit more sensitive, (2) I really wish it would display altitude, and (3) it would be nice to have dedicated volume buttons.

Overall, it was a great purchase.

Garmin - Nuvi 680 is recommended by redfoxco

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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.
Brand Name	Garmin
Product Name	Nuvi 680
Features	Waypoint Icons
Maps	North America Maps
Type	Auto GPS Personal GPS
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) GPS Type Automobile Input Method Touch Screen
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 010-00540-25
PDA Features	Plug-in Interface Secure Digital (SD)