Garmin Nüvi 660 Test (Satellite Navigation System)


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Garmin Nüvi 660
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 8 different tests on the Garmin Nüvi 660 (s).
Average score of all navigation devices: B.
Product specs: Type: In - car; Battery life: 3 - 7; Display size: 4.3"; Weight: 190g; Bluetooth; Supported Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD); Battery technology: Lithium - Ion; Dimensions WxDxH: 124 x 23 x 74 ... more info
 
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Computing Made Easy
Issue 118
4 products on test
9 out of 10 points "Editor's Choice"
"Beyond the basics, the nüvi 660 comes with a preinstalled and very comprehensive speed camera database. However, the big bonus in our view is the ability to use the integrated Bluetooth to link to your mobile phone."
 
PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor
Issue 61/2007
4 products on test
9 out of 10 points "Group Test Winner"
"Highly extensive mapping, huge feature set and slim design make this a killer navigation device."
 
PC Advisor
Publication date 3/2007
Single test
without overall score Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"The nüvi's 4.3in LCD stands out from the crowd, boasting navigation perfection that doesn't compromise portability. ..."
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Personal Computer World
Publication date 2/2007
Single test
"Very good" (4 out of 5 Stars) Value for money: 4 out of 5 stars
"At the price you can pick up the 660 for online this is an excellent all-round travel solution that looks great and is a joy to use."
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Computer Shopper
Issue 3/2007
14 products on test
3 out of 5 stars
"Garmin's 660 has a great screen and some useful extras, but it's very expensive and its navigation software isn't as comprehensive as the Navman's N60i's. ..."
 
PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor
Issue 57/2007
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 7 out of 10 points
Info: This product was retested here 61/2007 by PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor and received the same final score.
 
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Summary of Garmin Nüvi 660



The Garmin Nüvi 660 satellite navigation system seems to have set itself up as the one to beat, coming out on top in a group test in PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor magazine.


The Garmin Nüvi 660 satellite navigation system didn't manage to outdo itself, coming away with only 3 out of 5 stars in issue (3/2007) of Computer Shopper magazine.
The satellite navigation system was put to the test in 8 magazines and, all in all, was fairly well received.
Under the microscope, the Garmin Nüvi 660 was able to obtain its best score of "Spectacular" (9 out of 10 points) in the 1/2007 issue of CNET.co.uk online magazine. The Test Labs of What Mobile magazine saw fit to give it a score of 3 out of 5 stars (review in issue 1/2007).
The "Editor's Choice" (Computing Made Easy 118) award act as further honours for the Garmin Nüvi 660.