Garmin nüvi 660 Portable GPS Navigator

 

There used to be a time when utilizing maps was the only means to get from

point A to point B.  Today, technology has given us an alternative for consumers

who either have a lousy sense of direction and/or have a problem reading maps.

The Garmin nuvi is a technologically advanced navigator that most users have

touted as the best device on the market today.

The Garmin nuvi features include:

* Model Number: 010-00540-00

* Storage: 2 GB internal memory, SD memory card expansion slot

* Map data: City Navigator NT for street-level detail of U.S., Canada and

Puerto Rico (preprogrammed)

* Map scale: Screen-width scale 640 feet to 4,000 miles

* Turn-by-turn directions: Yes

* Automatic off-route recalculation: Yes

* Detour function: Yes

* FM TMC traffic alerting: Yes

* Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol

* Trip computer: Resettable odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds

* Wireless technology: Bluetooth

* GPS receiver: SiRF Star III high-sensitivity GPS receiver, WAAS enabled

* Interface: USB

* Antenna: Flip up patch; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna

connection

* Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches / 12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 centimeters (WxHxD)

* Weight: 6.2 ounces / 190 grams

* Display: 4.3-inch WQVGA TFT touch screen, 480 x 272 pixels

* Operating temperature: 32 to 140 degrees F / 0 to 60 degrees C

* Headphone jack: 3.5-millimeter mini jack

* Power input: 12/24 V DC

* Power usage: 10 W

* Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

* Battery life: 3 to 7 hours

* What’s in the Box: Nuvi 660 GPS

navigation system, preloaded City

Navigator North, America NT data, vehicle suction cup mount, A/C charger,

carrying case, FM traffic receiver/12-volt adapter with 3-month free trial

subscription, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, sample language guide content

(preloaded), sample travel guide, sample MP3s (preloaded), sample audio books

(preloaded), owner’s manual, quick reference guide

Another interesting feature of the Garmin nuvi is the FM transmitter.  This is

a wireless transmitter that enables you can hear the directions more clearly by

simply tuning your car’s radio to the station indicated.

Consumers have asserted that the Garmin nuvi is not only easy to use, but the

mapping details are incredible.  They have also said that the LCD screen is of

the highest quality and is visually appealing as well.

An added feature which owners really like is its Bluetooth capability that

allows you to make hands-free mobile phone calls using the Garmin’s microphone

and speaker.  It also comes with a JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel

clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and

more.  You can also purchase the dashboard mount.  Using the Garmin nuvi 660

portable GPS navigator will simplify getting from point A to point B with

reliability and ease.


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