Comments on: Garmin Discontinued Status

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:38 +0000

There is approximately 700 MB of free space on the drive, that is likely what is being referred to.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:51:30 +0000

Just got the nuvi 350 and it has 2GB of internal memory, not 700MB as it states above. Also to note, the 660 operates quicker on boot up and route calculation than the 350 (my friend and I tested this recently). The 660 probably has a faster processor than the 350, but we’re only talking a few seconds at most on simple routes. Both units came with 2009 maps and are fantastic performers. I hope this helps someone who is looking at either of these units.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:19:34 +0000

I'm not sure how the Discontinued Status impacts your 660. But you will probably be disappointed to hear that just about the only auto GPS with a replaceable battery is the Garmin Nuvi 800 series.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:43:27 +0000

Hello. I had a Garmin 660 that I gave away as a gift. After less than a year the battery was agonizing and I was only able to operate the device on and outside power source (12V car outlet) if I was using it for any length of time. To my great surprise I discovered that he battery was not user replaceable. Major flaw and built in obsolescence. I shall very soon by buying a new GPS and it will NOT be a Garmin, because of the fiendish little technical detail probably recommended by the marketing department at Garmin in order to boost sales. Well in my case, strike out> I shall not buy another Garmin for that very reason. I would really appreciate a review of GPSs clearly announcing whcih brand and models have a user replaceable battery. Thanks.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:06:57 +0000

Update: shortly after "going to press", Garmin released their nuMaps Guarantee program.

By: Steve Bukosky

Steve Bukosky — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:20:20 +0000

Yes, it is past due time to cull the models out. Trying to compare the many models still leaves one with a feeling that something is being overlooked with any selection that you might make. To me, less is more in selecting a brand of GPS car navigation. By that I mean clear the confusion and make it clear the features of one model over another AND how it compares with the competition.