Garmin - Nuvi 680 Review

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findmyway8
New Berlin, WI

Blows away the Magellan device I had.

a techie, waiting for version2.0, hoping for the best, a Mac addict, a techie at home and work

Pros

Custom POI's, easily finds hotels, easily finds restaurants, Full Touch screen, Bluetooth, Accurate and uptodate maps, bright and clear

Cons

no dedicated volume buttons

DEC

2008

The Garmin Nuvi 680, was quick to set up and use. Maps were bold and easy to follow, and updates are simple to download and apply to the device. Only problem I have encountered is setting up the MSN Direct access. When I have the device hooked up to my computer it tells me that I need to be connected to the car, and when it is connected to the car it gives a long access code and tells me to submit it on a web site. Kind of stupid if you ask me. Anyway, typing in the addresses and adding favorites is simple. The bluetooth setup for my phone was quick and painless and I can use the Nuvi as a hands free device directly through my stereo using a cassette adapter to headphone jack setup as well as the radio frequency tuner (this option is flakey though). The Magellan maps were out of date when I first got the device and after 2 years (at least 1 year of Magellan promissing updates), the updates finally came out and by the time I got to the Magellan site the updates were not available for download and the CD version was out of stock with now estimate provided for their return. The Garmin update took a while since it was a few gigabytes, but it was easy and painless otherwise. Great device, I will never buy any other brand, and I use it at least weekly.

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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)