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Garmin nuvi 660 on sale for $729.95
December 1, 2006
Here's a good deal.
Garmin nuvi 660 on sale for $729.95 at GPS Now (add the GPS to your shopping cart to see the lower price).
- New super-bright, 4.3” diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white backlight and fingertip touch screen interface
- Integrated FM wireless transmitter - transmits unit audio to your vehicle's stereo
- Alerts for traffic, road construction and weather-related tie-ups with the included GTM 20 integrated FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver/antenna/cigarette lighter adapter. The Garmin nüvi 660 uses data to suggest alternate routes before problems are encountered*
- Bluetooth wireless technology - enabling hands-free connectivity to mobile phones
- High-sensitivity integrated SiRF GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
- WAAS enabled; flip-up antenna - includes MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection
- Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT - includes detailed maps of U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico – no downloading required
- Look up addresses and points of interest
- Built-in travel kit includes features like sample Language Guide, MP3 player with sample MP3s, audible book player with sample audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency & measurement converters, and calculator
- Add optional software such as Travel Guides and Language Guide to personalize your Garmin nüvi 660
- Approximately 700 MBs of internal memory for storage of supplemental maps, MP3s and audio books (available from Audible.com)
- Open SD memory card expansion slot
- Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings
- Voice announces streets by name - unit prompts you to “Turn right on Main St” instead of “Turn right in 500 feet” (Text-to-speech technology)
- Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
- Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
- Customize your vehicle icon using the preloaded symbols
- Standard 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks (microphone jack is located on mounting bracket, headphone jack is located on unit)
- Includes suction cup mount with external microphone jack that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
- Battery: built-in lithium ion battery — between 3-7 hours of battery life depending on use
- Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB mass storage with access to either the SD card slot or to the unit’s internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
- Upload custom POIs (Garmin's POI Loader, Independent Review), including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
- Unit dimensions: 4.9”W x 2.9”H x 0.9”D
- Weight: 6.2 ounces
Posted by Kathie on December 1, 2006 11:27 PM.
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