Garmin nuvi 670 review
UPDATE: Though still available and supported, Garmin has discontinued the nuvi 670. For newer models, check out my Garmin nuvi comparison chart.
The Garmin nuvi 670
The nuvi 270, nuvi 370 and the latest, the nuvi 770, are the only other nuvis with pre-loaded maps for both sides of the pond. Stepping down to the 370 you lose the 670’s built-in FM transmitter and wide screen. The nuvi 270 has even less features, losing the ability to speak street names, the MP3 player, Bluetooth, and traffic receiver. Going the other direction, the nuvi 770 adds a host of features to the 670’s set, including multi-destination routing.
Garmin nuvi 670 European map coverage
Key features of the Garmin nuvi 670
- Preloaded maps of the U.S. and Europe, full coverage
- Integrated traffic receiver
- Bluetooth wireless
- Speaks street names
- FM transmitter
- 4.3" wide touch-screen
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More Garmin nuvi 670 reviews
- Several readers at GPSNow have posted Garmin nuvi 670 reviews.
- Consumer reviews of the nuvi 670
- The Washington Business Journal has posted a Garmin nuvi 670 review.
- There is also a Garmin nuvi 670 Portable Bluetooth GPS System with Transatlantic Maps
review posted at TigerGPS (click the reviews tab).
- Here’s a brief user review of the nuvi 670.
- There is a European nuvi 670 review thread at GpsPasSion.
- Here’s a hands-on review detailing one user’s nuvi 670 experiences in Europe.
- ComputerActive gives a 4 out of 5 star rating in their Garmin nuvi 670 review.
- How to Travel reviews the nuvi 670.
Other Garmin nuvi 670 resources
- Here is a PDF version of the nuvi 670 owners manual.
- Want to see how the nuvi 670 stacks up against other units? Use this handy Garmin GPS comparison tool. Or use our own Garmin nuvi comparison chart.
- There is a Garmin nuvi message forum at GpsPasSion.
- Going further than Europe? Check out my post on other international maps for your Garmin GPS.
- A Garmin nuvi 670 demo from YouTube:
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From the official Garmin nuvi 670 web page:
Go from North America to Europe without loading more maps with the transatlantic nüvi® 670. This pocket sized Personal Travel Assistant comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad so easy. Similar to the 660, the nüvi 670 includes a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and FM transmitter, then takes it to the next level with even more maps.
Navigate with Ease
nüvi 670 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 670 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. It also supports configurable vehicle icons — fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.
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nüvi 670 features a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touch screen for easy use.
Make Hands-free Calls
Talk about worry-free driving. nüvi 670 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth® phone. Then talk hands-free through the 670 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap nüvi’s screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. You can also easily look up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone’s call history log. With 1-touch dialing for points of interest (POIs), you can conveniently call ahead for reservations or information.
Avoid Traffic Tie-Ups
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 670’s integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Then simply touch nuvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 670 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. With nüvi 670’s wireless FM transmitter*, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle’s stereo. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.
nüvi 670: It’s a whole nü way to travel.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: Use of FM transmitters is currently illegal in certain European countries due to specific radio frequency restrictions. You must check the local regulations in all European countries in which you intend to use the FM transmitter to ensure its legality. You accept full responsibility for complying with all such laws and regulations applicable in your particular country of operation.
Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Garmin part number: 010-00540-30
Suggested Retail Price:
$1178.56 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)
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