January 18, 2007

Garmin Nuvi 680 arrives for Review

The Garmin Nuvi 680 was announced for last week's CES 2007 show, where it was one of the most talked about GPS units due to its MSN Direct connectivity. The Nuvi 680 is based on the Nuvi 660 platform - super bright widescreen, thin form, and solid navigation (See our review of the Nuvi 660). The MSN direct capability connects the unit to FM data feeds sent out with four core features that you can receive on the Nuvi 680: Weather, traffic, gas pricing and movies. True to form, Garmin has integrated the features into the existing interface so that is easily recognizable.

In a quick look at it, there are a few changes that tip you off that this is is different, as it has the little MSN butterfly on the main menu page as well as a temp reading in the top menu bar. So, I am off to but some gas and maybe check out the movies; I hope the traffic isn't bad on the way; but I guess the Nuvi 680 will tell me if it is.

UPDATE: I have posted my Review of the Nuvi 680

(what's in the box after the jump...)

What's in the Nuvi 680 Box?
The Nuvi 680 comes with all the needed items to get out of the box and go, with pre-loaded maps and a nice ball and cup type mount for the windshield. If you can't mount on the windshield, there is an adhesive disk for the dashboard. The ball snaps into the back of a clip that snaps easily into the back of the nuvi 680. This clip also holds the power cord. The whole set-up makes it easy to unclip the Nuvi 680 and go. The internal battery will let you power it for several hours while away from the car or a wall outlet.

Nuvi 680

Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America

MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable

1 year free MSN Direct service

Vehicle suction cup mount

AC charger

Dashboard disk

USB cable

Leather carrying case (not pictured)

Owner's manual on disk (not pictured)

Quick reference guide (not pictured)

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Posted by Scott Martin at January 18, 2007 11:27 AM

Comments

Is it possible to show more pictures of this Nuvi 680 set-up including the product box and contents Scott Martin? I am wanting to get this device when released or shortly thereafter, can we see more of the device and all the other stuff it came with, please...?

Posted by: Brian at January 24, 2007 3:53 PM

I currently have the Garmin 2720 w/FM traffic. How would the Garmin 2xxx and the 6xx compare?

Posted by: Ray at February 11, 2007 7:45 PM