Comments on: Garmin Nuvi 650

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:39:54 +0000

Micky– take a look at the Garmin Nuvi 205W.

By: Micky

Micky — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:17:39 +0000

we want to buy a Garmin for driving only, no other features needed except ease of entry for streets and city, voice prompts and turn by turn voice prompts–we have used the Neverlost system and found it easy, something like that–what version do you suggest for non technical folks

By: fred alex blumberg

fred alex blumberg — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:43:23 +0000

same here just stopped working no touch screen tryed reset severalX no luck glad I didnt upgrade for $120… waste of $$$
most times i could predict a better route, and or the beast brought me to an empty lot!

By: Fernando

Fernando — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:46:36 +0000

How much did they charge you, or you were under warranty still?

By: Fernando

Fernando — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:43:23 +0000

I posted the same problem in June of this year, except I didn’t know how to re-calibrate it [see above]. My screen went kaput after a while. It turns on and everything, but I cannot press anything on the screen. I contacted Garmin, and they want $108 for the repair!!??.
I think I will go for a different brand, since they want also a ton of money to update the maps….
This units are becoming disposable almost…

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:42:06 +0000

I have a problem with this Nuvi 650. The touch screen is mess up. After recalibrate, it works, but randomly it mess up again. There was a time, it mess up, and I could not touch the “TOOL” icon to recalibrate. I shut it off for a few days, and all of sudden, I was able to touch the “TOOL” icon and recalibrate. Anyone has this problem?
In the mean time, I bought a different model to use.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:37 +0000

1) Some models are better than other, but overall it isn’t an issue.
2) No, it is put on with an adhesive, it can damage the vehicle. For a removable option consider a friction mount (aka bean bag mount).
3) Not unless the music is coming from the GPS.
4) I don’t understand the question.
5) It shouldn’t take that long. 10 minutes is more likely.

By: Phylliss

Phylliss — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:04:18 +0000

I’m a first-time buyer, having only experienced the Magellan Navigator in rental cars in the past. I have several questions.
1.With the touch-screen interface feature, does the screen get full of finger prints and have to be cleaned often?
2.I will be using the new unit in rental cars. Does the dashboard disk allow stable mounting and can it be removed without damaging the dash?
3. With audio coming through the car’s FM radio, will we be able to listen to music at the same time?
4. With route planning, can I choose which routes to keep?
5. I will be receiving and unwrapping the new unit in Costa Rica. When I rent a car in the US, do I need to allow 30 minutes to an hour for the unit to acclimate to the satellites?
THANK YOU for this very helpful site!

By: mark o'donnell

mark o'donnell — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:48:02 +0000

thank you very much for your prompt reply. we use it for family trips and it looks like the 255w is the similar devive and will suit our needs. thanks again mark

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:49:08 +0000

Mark, depending on the features you use, the Garmin Nuvi 255w and the Garmin Nuvi 265WT are probably pretty close and have a few advantages over the 650.