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September 7, 2006

Garmin Releases Nuvi 660


Garmin Nuvi 660

Ok ok -- so this is about a week old, but I've been busy dammit! Anyway, Garmin's worst kept secret is now official: the Nuvi 660 is available for a pre-ordering for about $1075 (yikes!). The deets are pretty much everything we already knew:

  • Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
  • Display: 4.3 diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white
    back-light and touch screen
  • Unit dimensions: 4.9”W x 2.9”H x 0.9” D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)
  • Weight: 6.2 oz. (190 g)
  • Battery life: 3 to 7 hours
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
  • FM transmitter (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only)
  • Alerts for traffic, road construction and weather-related tie-ups. nüvi 660 uses data to suggest alternate routes before problems are encountered
  • Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
  • Fingertip touch-screen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
  • Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MPs, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nüvi
  • SD memory card expansion slot
  • USB interface for loading data

OK - I want one. Should have my grubby hands on one soon, so look for the review within the next few weeks.

 

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