Garmin nüvi 680 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $329.99
Buy New: $264.99
You Save: $65.00 (20%)
New (26) Used (4) Refurbished (5) from $189.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 3676
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 2.9 x 4.9
nv:Type: Receiver
Acquisition Time Cold: 38 Seconds
Acquisition Time Warm: 1 Second
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
GPS Accuracy Position: 10 meters
GPS Accuracy Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
Inputs: USB
Inputs: Bluetooth
Display: TFT
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Nonreplaceable Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Life: 3 hours
Antenna: SIRF-GPS antenna
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: The Official Ford Licemsed Garmin nüvi 680 product features a full 3-Year Warranty from Garmin. The Ford Licensed Garmin nuiv 680 comes with a 3 year warranty certificate from Garmin in the box. This is a FULL 2-Years longer than the Garmin warranty offered by other retailers.
MPN: 010-00540-25
Model: 010-00540-25
UPC: 053759067992
EAN: 0753759067991
ASIN: B000MF4N42
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pre-loaded with complete Navteq Maps for North America | | • | 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions; Accepts custom points of interest (POIs) | | • | Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker allows for hands-free calls | | • | 1 year free subscription to MSN Direct Traffic, Weather and Entertainment Service | | • | Super-bright, sunlight-readable color screen |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Travel throughout North America without loading any more maps with the Garmin nüvi 680 Personal Travel Assistant with MSN Direct. Plus, you can receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of local weather, traffic, and more with nüvi 680. The device features a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling, and an FM transmitter, then takes it up a notch by adding dynamic content from MSN Direct, as well as a convenient digital travel kit that includes an MP3 player with sample MP3s, audio books, a picture viewer, a world clock, currency and measurement converters, a calculator, and more. 
This pocket sized personal travel assistant has a super bright, sunlight-readable color screen. See side view. | 
Easy control via the simple touch screen. | 
Weather reporting available with bright, colorful graphics. | Despite being loaded with features, the nüvi 680 still allows you to navigate with ease. This unit comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded NavTeq City Navigator NT street maps for North America, and includes a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs and more. Simply touch the super-bright, sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the 680 takes you there with either 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. This navigator voice even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road, and can concentrate on your driving to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. In addition, the 680 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs that require your special consideration such as speed zones and safety cameras. Speaking of keeping you safe, the nüvi 680 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your nüvi with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the 680's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information. 
Simply insert a memory card to enjoy pictures, songs, and audiobooks. | 
You can also use the mini-USB port for tranferring files directly to the memory card. | The new nüvi 680 lets you get localized information with dynamic content from MSN Direct, making it one of the most resourceful navigators available. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check your local weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, and even check movie times and locations, all while you travel. Easy and virtually fool-proof to use, the MSN Direct receiver is plug-and-play portable so you can quickly connect to your navigator unit when you are out and about. All of which can be customized with configurable vehicle icons that let you choose individual car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map. In additional to all this functionality, the nüvi 680 includes many must-have entertainment and travel tools such as an MP3 player, an audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), and a JPEG picture viewer so you can take your favorite music and pictures with you wherever you go. This unit also features a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator so that wherever you travel it will be easy to know what you are getting and keep track of your costs. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song, while the optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. What's more, the nüvi 680 allows further customization via optional software such as a travel guide, savings programs and language translation on plug-and-play SD cards for all your travel needs. The Garmin nüvi 680 comes with a built-in, high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, and lets you view and operate it via its bright, LCD TFT touch-screen, wide-screen display that measures 4.3 inches (diagonal) and has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels with 64,000 colors and a white backlight. As a whole, the nüvi 680 measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 6.2 ounces for easy portability. This unit provides you with from three to seven hours of battery life (depending on use) via its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and comes with Garmin Lock, which is an anti-theft feature to protect your investment. While you can add software via the SD card slot, the Garmin nüvi 680 also lets you interface via high-speed USB for loading data, though users should note that, like most USB mass storage devices, this unit is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. 
The nüvi 680 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs, and more. |
What's in the Box
Garmin nüvi 680 with MSN Direct, City Navigator NT maps for North America (preloaded, full coverage), MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable, 1 year of free MSN Direct service, vehicle suction cup mount, an AC charger, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, a USB cable, leather carrying case, quick reference guide, and owner's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 164 more reviews...
 Nuvi 680 January 6, 2009
I purchased two for Christmas gifts for my son and daughter. They love them. I have a Nuvi 660 and would not go anywhere without it.
Garmin nuvi 680 December 24, 2008
This is a good value for what you are getting. The audio sometimes is hard to understand, but you can change the voice to one that is more understandable. The ability to add more memory is a plus and you can add music, audio books, pictures, etc. The Bluetooth function is easy to use and multiple devices can be added. The simplicity of the product is what makes it great. You also need to realize that the directions are not perfect and if you know that another route is faster, the device will recalculate the new route automatically. We were also caught in a traffic jam over Thanksgiving that would have delayed our trip by several hours, but the detour function saved the day. No GPS system is perfect, but this was better than adequate.
A great gadget. But a few frustrations. December 20, 2008
The NUVI 680 is leaps and bounds beyond our beloved c320 which was stolen. I got this unit specifically for the combo of the mp3 playerand the fm xmitter and for the bluetooth capability.
First off the MP3 player is marginally usable. It does play mp3's. But it's no ipod. I knew that going in, so I really can't complain.
The FM transmitter is a complete waste for me. Our antenna is in the back of the car, so I'll give Garmin the benefit of the doubt. However, even placing the gps directly under the antenna in the back yielded no better reception. I ended up getting a new stereo with an aux in and using a hard connection. Works fine now.
Bluetooth. This has been a thorn in my side since I got the damn thing. My wife and I both have Blackberries. Apparently the Bluetooth works perfectly with just about every manufacturer EXCEPT BLACKBERRY. After months of living with intermittent connectivity with hers, and no connectivity with mine, I think I may have fixed the problem. Quite simply, I updated the software. This may seem like a no brainer, but when I got it I did a search to find any known bugs, and several forums mentioned that the most recent software was what caused the bluetooth problem, and to avoid updating at all cost. So, this morning I finally updated to the latest firmware and it worked like a charm with both Blackberries. For now.
On the plus side, this unit is quick to find satellites, reroutes almost instantly (though I did notice today that the rerouting was a little slower after the update) and generally gives the quickest route.
The MSN direct is really nothing more than a gimmick, though it did come on handy once when we were going to a movie. The gas prices are generally a few days old, and the traffic function basically just tells you you're going to be delayed. I have yet to have it give me a viable alternative route. We live in DC, so traffic is a constant issue.
The screen is awesome, though seems a bit less touch sensitive than the old unit we had. The brightness and visibility in daylight are great. At the lowest brightness setting, it is a bit distracting at night, however. I suppose this can't be helped.
The mount is miles ahead of the old one. This one actually works.The old one wobbled and often would just fall off the windshield. I also like the fact that the power/data cord can be unplugged from the mount. This is nice if I want to put it in a friend's car, or even in a golf cart.
Now that I have the bluetooth figured out, and a solution for running it through the car's stereo, I couldn't be happier.
Great Product but beware, Garmin may not honor free MSN Direct trial December 16, 2008
I bought mine used and the reseller was great. I like the product too but there was supposed to be a 1 year free trial of MSN Direct. Garmin said that they begin the trial period on the date of purchase, not date of activation. So, if you are buying from a reseller....who has had the thing for awhile, watch out.
The Referb Garmin is Excellent December 16, 2008
The Garmin is in excellent condition. No issues with the referb. Not even sure what was wrong with it in the first place. No scratches or screen issues. Software runs well. It has the 2008 maps, so a little behind but easy enough to update at [...]
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