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Desert Rat
USA
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 Posted - 02 mai 2007 : 20:36:30
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| I received a Nuvi 650 last week. It does have a Sirf chip according to the splash screen. |
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Jim1348
USA
518 Posts |
Posted - 03 mai 2007 : 00:22:58
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| Thanks for the post on getting the 650. I am pretty close to buying one for my little wifie and I would love to hear how well it works out for you. Also, what is the best prices that you have seen for it? |
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Desert Rat
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - 03 mai 2007 : 12:30:10
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The 650 has performed well so far other than out of date maps which is a big problem in the rapidly growing area where I live. My home street is not on the map despite having been complete for over 3 years so the unit sometimes (not always) tries to rubber band me to a street one block over from actual location.
Satellite acquisition is very quick outside, and I have locked on 10-12 birds inside the house. Route calculation is several times quicker than my old GPS V. I have not noticed any real issues with lag time. The screen is very readable in all light conditions. The speaker volume is adequate if the car radio is not cranked up too high. Quality of sound for MP3 playing is not too good so my car stereo will continue to get plenty of use.
This being my fourth Garmin unit, the inability to configure the fields displayed on screen is my biggest complaint. I was aware of that issue before purchasing but wanted the large screen.
My unit cost $565.00 from Tvnav. I have seen prices $15-$20 lower, but I always get good service and information from Darrel. |
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smiley1081
Italy
1269 Posts |
Posted - 03 mai 2007 : 16:10:44
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Go to the Navteq Map Reporter and see if your street is present.
If it is, you simply have to wait for the next release of the CNNT NA and see if it was received by Garmin, else you should tell Navteq where you live... |
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alect
22 Posts |
Posted - 14 mai 2007 : 16:59:25
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I am about the buy a Nuvi. We currently live in the US, and are about to go to Ireland for trip for which I wanted the unit. We are also likely to be visiting Europe occasionally, so I was thinking of the 370.
In 10 months we are moving to Australia to live.
There is quite a price difference between the 360 and 370. Having the Europe maps preloaded is handy, but is it worth the money. The 370 still seems good value as compared to buying the 360 plus the Europe City navigator maps software separately (which seems around $250). I don't suppose we can just "rent" a european garmin map every time we go Smile
So assume i get the 370 with the european maps preloaded, is it then possible to unload the european maps while we don't need them and load the Australian maps when we move there? Or is there enough memory to also load the Australian maps? Or will we be forced to buy an Australian SD card and have it permanently in the unit in order to use the Australian maps (seems like a less than optimal solution)? |
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smiley1081
Italy
1269 Posts |
Posted - 14 mai 2007 : 21:16:48
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Uhm...
Me, I would never like to toy with the installed stuff on a Nuvi, I would always leave the maps as they are, and if I need an additional map I would get it on DVD and get a generic SD to put it on.
But this is only my opinion.
The only thing: backup everything! |
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SWLinPHX
USA
139 Posts |
Posted - 18 juin 2007 : 07:11:51
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I ordered then immediately sold the nuvi 650 on eBay and got the 660 at Costco.com's brief $499 price (even though the sale advertised at $599). I didn't need bluetooth (don't use or need a bluetooth phone, though both my computers, all my Palm Tungsten T3s and T5s and my DeLorme BlueLogger GPS receiver have bluetooth).
Then, I later realized that you don't get the AC adapter (I love to play with it indoors) or the custom leather case (nice to have) with the 650 either. I went to purchase those separately and found they ended up costing MORE than the 660 which comes with those! Add to the fact that it may be nice just to have bluetooth and also the FM transmitter (though I have a direct stereo input) and traffic receiver (which sounds cool) and I'm glad I changed my mind and upgraded immediately to the 660 (again for less total $). However, I did buy the external antenna and non-friction mount which both came highly recommended as I have a place in CA (windshield mounts illegal) as well as AZ. |
CURRENT UNITS: Garmin nuvi 765T - City Navigator North America NT 2010.40; Software Version: 3.90; Voice Version: 2.30; DSP: 2.40; GPS SW Version: 2.90 / Garmin nuvi 780 - City Navigator North America NT 2010.10; Software Version: 4.90; Audio Version: 2.20; GPS SW Version: 2.80m |
Edited by - SWLinPHX on 18 juin 2007 14:57:49 |
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Rich Gibson
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 25 juin 2007 : 23:27:41
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Hi, I've been scouring the site for several hours now and had some questions in order to help me decide on a particular unit. I've never owned a GPS so some questions might seem painfully naiive.
My wife and I travel to Europe once a year and drive around the U.S. I am looking for a device to both locate my current position and recommended routes to different locations. I've tentatively identified the Garmin 6xx series. Am I correct in understanding that in order to be informed of traffic problems you need an added function in the 660 and below (FM receiver)? As I understand it there are two different traffic advisory systems the one I just mentioned and Microsoft. Correct? If I get the 670 will it contain all the same information as that of the 650 with the extra added CD (for $274.00)?
What are the other mapping software packages which install in laptops? Do they correspond with the Garmin's internal maps or add or substitute it? We have no need for bluetooth though. We are traveling to Ireland in August and I'd hoped that this unit would help navigate around Ireland. Am I correct?
Have I misunderstood anything? Thanks very much for your patience.
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smiley1081
Italy
1269 Posts |
Posted - 26 juin 2007 : 08:14:14
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| The 670 has everything loaded inside, the European and NorAm maps, no additional DVD is needed, I do not know if they put it in the box as a complimentary copy. |
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Hakuna07
Canada
2 Posts |
Posted - 10 juil. 2007 : 17:53:53
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Hi
Simple question here. What is the difference between "full coverage" and regional maps ie 200 versus 250. Am I going to run into "missing" zones with the 200.
I am in Canada.
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NanaimoRick
Canada
7386 Posts |
Posted - 10 juil. 2007 : 19:19:29
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Welcome to our Forum. You will see the coverage of the 200 (regional) on this page:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=9160 and click the versions tab.
And the coverage on the 250 (Full Coverage) on https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=9160 and again click the versions tab.
As you will see there is no regional coverage for Canada so it kind of rules out the 200 unless you are only going to use it in the US. |
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Hakuna07
Canada
2 Posts |
Posted - 10 juil. 2007 : 22:25:02
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Thanks Rick
That seems painfully obvious now. It also explains why the Canadian dealers don't list the nuvi 200 amongst their offerings.
I think I'll probably wait on the 250W if it's priced right as I would need to go all the way up to the 660 to get the only other feature I drool over which is the fm transmitter. Other than that, for use in Canada and the odd trip to the states, the nuvi 250 will do the trick. Hopefully it will drop closer to $300 Canadian once the 250W is released. |
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allyn
129 Posts |
Posted - 10 juil. 2007 : 22:45:56
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| the fm transmitter is generally considered a disappointment. you might want to wipe the drool and search for some posts about it before deciding it is a must-have. |
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SWLinPHX
USA
139 Posts |
Posted - 10 juil. 2007 : 23:30:05
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| You mean the FM transmitter to patch into your radio??? That does not seem like the main feature to worry about. A larger screen, traffic receiver, speaking street names, etc. seems more important. I can just patch right into my car stereo system with the same audio output 1/8" cable I used for my iPod. However, I find the Garmin is loud enough on full volume without it. |
CURRENT UNITS: Garmin nuvi 765T - City Navigator North America NT 2010.40; Software Version: 3.90; Voice Version: 2.30; DSP: 2.40; GPS SW Version: 2.90 / Garmin nuvi 780 - City Navigator North America NT 2010.10; Software Version: 4.90; Audio Version: 2.20; GPS SW Version: 2.80m |
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maybaum
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - 06 août 2007 : 21:03:07
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| I have the Nuvi 670. Will the Travel Guide for Switzerland or Central Europe add to my built in capabilities or are they duplicative of what I already have installed. I have read the description on the Garmin site but it is still not clear to me. I got my 670 in January this year. |
Long Time eMap user
switched to Nuvi 670 |
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