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Garmin nüvi 680 GPS

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 25 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$189.95 - $707.99

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Pros

  • Easy to read (13)
  • Compact (10)
  • Easy setup (10)
  • Simple controls (9)
  • Reliable (8)
  • Easy menus (5)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (4)
  • Large screen (4)
  • Quality construction (3)
  • Good battery life (2)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (4)
  • Inaccurate (3)
  • Complicated controls (1)
  • Dash mount difficult (1)
  • Flimsy mounting (1)
  • Needs case for protection (1)
  • Needs to be a bit louder (1)
  • No quick map view toggle (1)

Best Uses

  • Auto (5)
  • Finding specific address (5)
  • Planning trips (3)
  • Navigation (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Urban navigation (2)
  • Adventure (1)
  • Can find nrby gas stns (1)
  • Expeditions (1)
  • Geocaching (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Jan 23, 2009

Garmin nüvi 680 GPS Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
The Best Out of the Box GPS available!!!

"I have owned Garmin products since GPS first Came out in the market. I have heard horrible reviews of magellan so I kept away from that and saved me the effort not to make a mistake. The best thing I like about this is the fact that EVERYTHING you need is in this portable device. You can actually play MP3 or listen to Audiobooks(downloadable for a free trial at audible) while looking at your map! -- A simple yet..." Read Full Review »

Mar 14, 2008 by hanzoblade

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★★★☆☆
3.0
I suggest you try one BEFORE you buy one

"The "keyboard" portion is NOT set up as a traditional keyboard on a computer - rather it is just the alphabet in order - so it makes inputing an address a bit more time consuming. Also, there are some quirks in the directions. If you are in an unfamiliar city, it doesn't always give you enough of a warning of an upcoming turn in enough time to get in proper lane. Also, we recently used it to navigate our way t..." Read Full Review »

Jun 18, 2008 by Craftysoprano

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Garmin nüvi 680 GPS Review

The Best Out of the Box GPS available!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • Needs case for protection

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Travel
 

"I have owned Garmin products since GPS first Came out in the market. I have heard horrible reviews of magellan so I kept away from that and saved me the effort not to make a mistake. The best thing I like about this is the fact that EVERYTHING you need is in this portable device. You can actually pl …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 14 2008
hanzoblade
Portland, OR
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin nüvi 680 GPS Review

I suggest you try one BEFORE you buy one

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Complicated Controls
  • Inaccurate
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Travel
 

"The "keyboard" portion is NOT set up as a traditional keyboard on a computer - rather it is just the alphabet in order - so it makes inputing an address a bit more time consuming. Also, there are some quirks in the directions. If you are in an unfamiliar city, it doesn't always give you enough of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
Craftysoprano
Jacksonville, FL
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  • Technically Savvy
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Garmin nüvi 680 GPS Review

fantastic...best one i've used

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • needs to be a bit louder
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Expeditions
  • Navigation
 

"This was my first experience using a GPS system of any kind...I borrowed my friends 680 for a trip from Canada to Texas and it was fantastic. The controls are easy to use you type in where you want to go and it does the rest. I took numerous detours and each time it recalculated on the spot to hel …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 28 2007
Monkey Man
Dallas, Tx
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  • Bad With Directions
  • Gearhead
 

Garmin nüvi 680 GPS Review

Nuvi 680 GPS Portable Car Navigation wit

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • Flimsy Mounting
  • Inaccurate
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
 

"I mostly use it for traveling with my job to customer locations. It aquires satelites quickly. The bluetooth needs improvement with the sound which isn't always clear or loud enough at full volume. MSN direct is ok, but nothing for the city I live in is listed such as cheap gas prices, the weather, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 23 2009
Marty the Geek
Tulare, CA
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  • Casual User
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Garmin nüvi 680 GPS Review

Never Lost

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Auto
 

"I was looking for an automotive GPS and liked the Garmin Company and Nuvi series, but he cost was out of my budget. I started looking thru the internet for some deals and talked to a number of other venders. Some didn't have them in stock, some were misinformed as to what Garmins actual policies we …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 24 2008
Buck
Amstredam, NY
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  • Enthusiast
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