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A Premier GPS System - Garmin Nuvi 660

by Joseph Aaron

The Garmin Nuvi 660 Automotive GPS Navigation System has just about every option you want when you are traveling. The system comes armed with two gigabytes of memory, an anti-glare display, and wireless technology.

Standard Features

The readout of the Garmin Nuvi 660 is nicely sized at 4 inches across, with a backlit and no-glare screen that will help you to use your Nuvi 660 even in the dark or in intense sunlight. You will also get a CD instruction guide to read which will teach you about the amazing features of the Nuvi 660 before you start using it.

You may charge your unit with either a cigarette lighter adaptor or a standard plug-in adaptor, both of which are part of your package. You can also easily download music, audio books, and photographs to your Nuvi 660 with the included USB jack.

As if that wasn't enough, you will also receive a leather carrying case for your Garmin Nuvi 660 in the package you decide to get.

Entering Destinations

The touch screen helps make the Nuvi 660 easy to use. You can put in your end point according to city name, zip code, or latitude and longitude. The only thing you have to know is the most basic information about your specific destination, such as the city name and street address in order to create road instructions on the Garmin Nuvi 660.

You will also be able to put your home address permanently in the system so that all you have to do is put in a destination when you begin your road trip. Your Nuvi 660 is sure to come armed with an FM radio and an MP3 system. The system is a great way to play music as you use your Nuvi 660, as the instructions will pause your music, allowing you to hear them clearly.

Traffic In Real Time

The morning and afternoon traffic jams can easily be when you take advantage of the Nuvi 660's instantaneous traffic updater. All you need to do is to put your Garmin Nuvi 660 Automotive GPS Navigation System in your car and get started using the real-time traffic update feature. The tool will tell you which route to use to get past the bulk of city traffic.

The road info is viewable by looking at the FM radio that is part of your Nuvi 660 package. The roads will be detailed with signs that show green, red, or yellow to find out where the traffic is in your area.

Safety Features

The Garmin Nuvi 660 Automotive GPS Navigation System offers the use of a PIN number so that your unit may only be accessed by you and your family. Taking the Nuvi 660 is not an attractive option because a thief would not get to enjoy the unit unless one had the PIN number.

The Garmin Nuvi 660 also has a default function that does not allow you to put in any destination while driving, but you have the chance to drop this feature later on.

Joseph Aaron is involved with an online project helping consumers make educated decisions on purchasing GPS Navigation Systems. Amongst the highest rated GPS units recommended on his website is the Garmin Nuvi 660 Automotive GPS Navigation System.

Published November 22nd, 2008

Filed in Technology