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bradders2
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 Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:18 pm Post subject: nuvi 6XX |
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I am new to sat nav, but am currently researching the market for a suitable model. So far I am interested in the Garmin nuvi 610 / 660 but have not found a comprehensive review similar to the one on this site for the nuvi 350. does anyone know of such a review and is one forthcomiong on this site?
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adrian_anastas
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| Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject: No eyed deer. |
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You could check the Garmin website as they have a good compare utility:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?compare=compare&compareProduct=6290&compareProduct=6292&compareProduct=400
I'm pretty sure that the 610/660 would use the same maps/navigation algorithms as the 350, as well as the same basic functions. The extras you get are: Wide screen and Bluetooth. The 610 will have just UK and Ireland Maps, the 660/350 have full western europe maps.
If you not that keen on the bigger screen, but want the bluetooth hands free calling go with a 360.
Also I'm sure that the fm transmitter mentioned on the Garmin web page is disabled/removed from the UK versions, but I don;t knpow for certain:
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| Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: No eyed deer. |
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| adrian_anastas wrote: | | Also I'm sure that the fm transmitter mentioned on the Garmin web page is disabled/removed from the UK versions, but I don;t knpow for certain: |
It was disabled/removed from the original 660 but it is present in the 660FM which is, as far as I know, what Garmin UK is selling now. You may find some dealers still selling older 660's though.
I bought a 660FM when I gave my daughter my 660 when she moved to London. The FM transmitter works OK but I find, in order to clearly hear the voices, I have to turn the radio volume up to high - music becomes far too loud. Could just be a problem with my unit though.
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philpugh
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:14 am Post subject: Re: No eyed deer. |
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| redsquirrel wrote: |
I bought a 660FM when I gave my daughter my 660 when she moved to London. The FM transmitter works OK but I find, in order to clearly hear the voices, I have to turn the radio volume up to high - music becomes far too loud. Could just be a problem with my unit though. |
Probably not a fault - 660s with TTS directions are particularly quiet. I have a direct line connection from my 660 into my car radio. The direction voices are quiet enough to have the volume several notches up beyond my 'normal' Radio/CD listening.
There is a thread in this forum somewhere about changing the volume levels for TTS voices on the 660 - it sort of works but I found that even small level changes caused annoying distortion - I guess the s/w that does the TTS is working the best it can.
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bradders2
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| Thanks for all your replies. The Garmin UK site does state in the "660 mini site" that the 660 UK version does not have the FM transmitter. I searched on "660FM" on the UK Garmin site, but nothing found. Is the 660 audio output volume adequate? |
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captureboy
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| Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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I think the only 660 available in the UK at the moment is the 660FM ( which has the in-built FM transmitter).
I recently took my 660 (non FM) back to Halfords for a replacement under warranty and the only units they had were 660FM.
If some one tries to sell you a 660 (non FM) then walk away, they are trying to offload old stock.
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philpugh
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: |
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| bradders2 wrote: | | Thanks for all your replies. The Garmin UK site does state in the "660 mini site" that the 660 UK version does not have the FM transmitter. I searched on "660FM" on the UK Garmin site, but nothing found. Is the 660 audio output volume adequate? |
That's odd - the main UK site only has the 660FM see this
The volume output is more than adequate for most car situations. The internal speaker can't really handle the full power without a bit of distortion. As said above - only 660FM is now available - so you can get the level of sound you require. As I said I have my 660 wired into my radio (via the stereo socket) and the sound quality (and volume  ) is very good.
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bradders2
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phil pugh wrote | Quote: | | [That's odd - the main UK site only has the 660FM see this link] |
Thanks Phil, I see what you mean. But if you link to
http://www8.garmin.com/uk/automotive/nuvi660.htm - that site is obviously behind the times!
I had a demo in Halfords today (660FM) and the unit's audio volume seemed fine. 
I was also told that if any camera database software other tha Garmin was installed, the guarantee would be invalidated.  |
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| bradders2 wrote: | | I was also told that if any camera database software other tha Garmin was installed, the guarantee would be invalidated. |
That has to be absolute garbage. Garmin supply the POILoader program and you then use that program to load some POI's. How on earth can that invalidate the warranty?
Sounds like a bit of Halford's rubbish to me, assuming it was Halfords who told it to you whilst you were having your demo.
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| Quote: | | camera database software |
As redsquirrel says this is rubbish. The camera database is a collection of POIs and not software. Garmin give you POILoader so you can load POIs onto their units. |
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bradders2
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| Thanks guys. point noted. Yes, that came from the Halfords resident expert. I just wanted it confirmed or demolished. |
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| captureboy wrote: | I think the only 660 available in the UK at the moment is the 660FM ( which has the in-built FM transmitter).
I recently took my 660 (non FM) back to Halfords for a replacement under warranty and the only units they had were 660FM.
If some one tries to sell you a 660 (non FM) then walk away, they are trying to offload old stock. |
Hi,
I noticed that you said you took your 660 back under Warranty and got it exchanged for a 660FM, I was just wondering how long you'd had your 660, because I've had mine since New Years Day, & when I rang Halfords explaining the problem I sometimes have with mine they said they'd have to send it away for repair to Garmin because it's after the 28 day period, but there's no way I can live without my Garmin for a day.
I've still got my receipt, so presumed they'd swap it straight away tbh.
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captureboy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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I ought my 660 in January 07, I got the till receipt and an A4 printed sheet which was my warranty, it was on the warranty that it said if I had any problems within 12 months of purchase to return it to the nearest Halfords.
I, like you, cannot live without my 660 for a day so the thought of sending it back to Garmin brought me out in a cold sweat.
I went into my nearest Halfords branch, not the one where I bought it, and spoke to the deputy manager, who happened to be the guy who sold it the 660 to me in the first place, and after a quick check and a short phonecall exchanged it for a 660fm.
It all took about 15 mins, couldn't be happier.
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| captureboy wrote: | I ought my 660 in January 07, I got the till receipt and an A4 printed sheet which was my warranty, it was on the warranty that it said if I had any problems within 12 months of purchase to return it to the nearest Halfords.
I, like you, cannot live without my 660 for a day so the thought of sending it back to Garmin brought me out in a cold sweat.
I went into my nearest Halfords branch, not the one where I bought it, and spoke to the deputy manager, who happened to be the guy who sold it the 660 to me in the first place, and after a quick check and a short phonecall exchanged it for a 660fm.
It all took about 15 mins, couldn't be happier. |
Do you mind me asking what the problem was with yours please??
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My 660 failed to pickup any GPS satelite signals. The unit would recognise when the ariel was raised or lowered but the GPS status screen would show that the unit was not looking for GPS signals, there were no bars on the right hand side against the satelite numbers.
I left the unit outside with a clear view of the sky on a sunny day for 10 hours and it still failed to lock on to a GPS signal.
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