Garmin Nuvi 660 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A flexible personal GPS navigation system that can also provide a range of other in-car services.

Verdict: I entered a number of known addresses via post-code into the system and each was correctly located and the selected routes seemed sensible and generally chose the almost the routes I would have taken

Review summary: Over the last year we've seen in-car GPS devices change into more than just navigational aides. High-end models now go above and beyond additional map coverage and in Garmin's Nuvi 660 we've found one of the ...

Verdict: There's a lot to choose from in the high-end GPS market but Garmin's Nuvi 660 offers that little bit extra over most rivals, in terms of both features and usability. It's one of the nicest in-car GPS units we've used and comes highly recommended for ...

Review summary: Garmin has always been at the top of their game when it comes to creating useful GPS devices in all shapes and sizes. Recently, they have come out with the Nuvi 660 as an update to the Nuvi 330, which was also very useful. The new Nuvi 660 features ...

Pros: Very large and vibrant LCD touch screen, Sensitive GPS receiver, Integrated traffic data functionality

Review summary: Garmin, already a popular brand in the GPS market, should win a few more fans with its 660.

Verdict: The nüvi's 4.3in LCD stands out from the crowd, boasting navigation perfection that doesn't compromise portability. It achieves the wow factor through hands-free calls, but is this enough to justify its price tag in comparison to the HP?

Pros: Slimline design ; colourful widescreen display ; very easy to use ; wide range of extras including mp3 playback ; traffic module supplied

Cons: No external volume control ; time to first fix can be a little slow

Verdict: New high-end navigation system ticks all the right boxes