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| Date Reviewed: 12/04/2007 |
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 6 stars out of 5! Strengths: Voice direction
Weaknesses: None really
Summary: Anyone looking to buy a GPS, stop researching and get this product. I have used it everywhere I have gone, and directions have been spot on. The display is big enough to display all details, and the touch screen is very easy to use. I use a stylus pen and it works just as well as actually touching the screen, and safer while driving as well. For all the bad rap the windshield mount has taken in CyberSpace, I have yet to have any issue w. it, and that includes transferring it between three different vehicles. If for some reason it doesnt stick, make sure you are pressing it firmly against the windshield before locking it down, or moisten the cup. A definite good investment for anyone looking to buy a gps. I paid $432 for it, and it's worth every single penny. A downright steal at the currently advertised price!
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| Date Reviewed: 07/12/2007 |
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Terrific GPS !!!
Strengths: Accuracy is incredible, plenty of gas stations and restaurants as well as anything else you may need to find.
Weaknesses: Suction cup holder is small and doesn't extend out as far as I need but doesnt really belong as a weakness.
Summary: This is a fab GPS, that does everything right out of the box, no need to know anything, just open and go!
The only difference with this one and the 660 is the lack of bluetooth, but most that want bluetooth are walking around with one hanging on their ear anyway!!
This is a great GPS
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| Date Reviewed: 07/02/2007 |
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Nuvi 650
Strengths: Logical interface, easy to use. Bright and easy to read display
Weaknesses: Shipped with only the "Quick Start" manual. Did not include the full product manual, but it is readily downloadable from Garmin.com
Summary: Easy and logical entry and clear display make this a gem. Mounts easily, but the flip up antenna is not very convienent. Garmin should do away with this and put it internal to the unit. Overall, the unit is great and I would buy again.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/14/2008 |
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Great Product, very accurate (sofar)
Strengths: Sexy Voice. Its a nice product, gets you from point A to point B in no time...Has nice 3d way to show you where you are and where you are headed.
Weaknesses: Price is little expensive. But I got mines for $290. so it was very worth it, bestbuy is selling it for $600. No home charger or case. Not sure if USB charges the unit.
Summary: This unit is very nice. Its my first GPS. I'd Reccoment it because its easy to use, it tells you how far to go and repeats which lane to stay on and turn. It tells you the street names. Very easy to input address and it lists possible matches nicely. Voice is so sexy, you might want to wear a c0ndom before driving with this unit.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/20/2007 |
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This is a Good Choice for Technically Challenged Users
Strengths: Ease of use, screen size, accuracy, support from Garmin, spoken directions, quick satellite access.
Weaknesses: None
Summary: This is the second 650 I have purchased. I purchased one for myself to avoid getting lost (it's a guy thing)and after my wife saw how easy it was to use (she's not technically oriented) she wanted one for her car too. Finding the shortest way to get to where we need to go without getting lost is a great way to save gas money and marriages.
It doesn't have the bells and whistles that are on the 660 and higher, but it's all we need for how we use it.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/04/2007 |
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 nuvi 650 reiview Strengths: great navigation. looks very nice and is light.
Weaknesses: Couldn't find any so far
Summary: I've purchased it for my husband's birhday. He likes it very much. We traveled by car from NJ to FL and it guided us all the way to our destination. Also we used it in FL to find shops and restaurants. It was like having yellow pages in this device. Very handy. So far we are very pleased with our purchase.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/05/2007 |
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Excellent purchase, especially for the price
Strengths: Accuratcy, screen size, price, POI capability, too many more to list
Weaknesses: None.
Summary: I bought the Nuvi 650 a week after it was released on a pricing error in the $400 range after almost buying a Nuvi 360 hours before. I have been shopping GPS units for a long time for an additional unit in my Jeep along with the factory installed one in my Charger. After using many units, reading thousands of reviews and comparing all the specs, I was set on getting a Garmin. While TomTom seems to be the only other major player in GPS, their Go series have been plagued by dud units and other issues. While their price was lucrative enough, especially for the features, I was just not happy with their bulkiness and the fear of buying one that would die on me. Enter the nuvi 650 and 660. I have no use for bluetooth in a GPS so I was set on the 650 aside from its entry price of $600+. Had the prices not dropped at just the right time, I would have passed on it. It is a FANTASTIC unit. Excellent battery life, clarity in the sun, lightweight, intuitive menus and I LOVE the POI capability. I find myself making dozens of POIs and uploading them based on what city I am in. When I go to Chicago, I upload a list of all the Chicago landmarks, CA (el) stations, Deep Dish Pizza restaurants and rest areas on the way. You can hit the satellite strength indicator and even see all the satellites you are locked on to as well as their positions in orbit, and even the sun and moon locations. Even when I don't need GPS guidance I use the Nuvi to see how fast I am going, my average speed and how long I have sat at stoplights. Just tap on the arrival time in the lower left corner and it brings up a great display that tracks your speed and information.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/14/2007 |
- lgarbe
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Garmin 650 GPS
Strengths: Extremely easy to use, nice size screen, good price for what you get.
Weaknesses: Suction cup windshield mount
Summary: No one tells you that you can basically use the suction mount once and if you dislodge from the windshield you have to buy another $40.+ unit. cause it wont stick again. Other than that I tried the garmin out on at least 4 places I had no idea where I was going and three places I was sure of for comparison. A few minor problems, like I didn't turn when I was suppose to and the like but no worries in 10 seconds it recalculates and you are back on track. I researched GPS's for over 10 months and when the new bigger screen came available I waited for the price to come down and I am VERY pleased with my selection. Of course I would stronger recommend buying online as the prices are $125.+ cheaper. I would also suggest the portable friction mount if you plan to use the GPS in more than one car. Also buy that online. Hope this helps you with your decision.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/18/2007 |
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BOUGHT MY 650 NUVI, NEVER HAD ONE BEFORE,LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! SO CLEAR AND BRIGHT! EVEN AT DUSK IT CHANGES COLOURS TO NIGHT VIEWING!
Strengths: PERFECT SO FAR 98 PERCENT
Weaknesses: FOUND A LOWES STORE , RIGHT ROAD BUT WAS A MILE OFF..WISH YOU COULD SOMEHOW PLAY THE VOICE THRU MY CAR SPEAKERS
Summary: BOUGHT MY 650, AND INSTALLED FROM BOX TO CAR AND AWAY I WENT,SO EASY TO USE, SO BRIGHT, AND LOVE THE LARGE SCREEN. TURNS DIFFERNT COLORS AT NIGHT AND ITS BEAUTIFUL.
CANT BELIEVE THE BATTERY LIFE AND EASE OF INSTALATION AND REMOVAL FROM CAR WHEN NEEDED.
THE SCREEN IS SO LARGE AND EASY TO SEE EVEN WITHOUT MY GLASSSES, BRIGHT SUNLIGHT AND I HAVE A SUN ROOF AND STILL ITS BETER VIEWING THAN MY LAP TOP IS! A FEW SIMPLE EASY TO USE DIRECTIONS AND FIND ANYTHING..I HAVE SEEN OTHER TYPES OF GPS UNITS OTHER THAN GARMIN AND IF YOUR A COMPUTOR GEEK AND HAVE HOURS TO READ A MANUAL,THEN MABEY THATS FOR YOU,,,,,,,I WOULD BUY ONLY GARMIN AND JUST LOVE MY 650 NUVI! IM 55 YEARS OLD AND IF I CAN USE IT ANYONE CAN!THEY MAY BE A LITTLE PRICEY, BUT WELL WORTH THE COST...
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| Date Reviewed: 08/30/2007 |
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Nuvi 650
Strengths: Simple to use, decent screen, voice prompts
Weaknesses: Screen not really worth the upgrade cost over the 350
Summary: Take the Nuvi 350, stretch the screen a bit and you end up with the 650. The difference in model numbers would suggest a larger difference. The reviews below have already touched on everything worth mentioning, so this will probably just reinforce those views.
The unit is well designed, compact, and easy to use. No problems there. Some people require a "traveling salesman" type of POI requirement, but I don't so I can't weigh in on that. The voice prompts work well and it does a fairly good job of pronouncing names.
The real quibbles I have are not a fault of the unit itself, but rather how it is priced. The screen is definitly not worth the $100 bump over the 350 which is basically identical. Also, there isn't a case included with this.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/04/2007 |
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Garmin Nuvi 650 Personal Travel Assistant GPS
Strengths: Compact size with large screen. Screen clarity - easy to read.
Weaknesses: None
Summary: Not up to date on street numbering for our home which was changed over two years ago. Wonder how many places are also not up to date. The touch screen is very easy to use and the program is user friendly and unit has a very bright screen.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/31/2007 |
- rballron
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Garmin 650 GPS
Strengths: Accurate, easy to use, large screen size visible in the sun, vocal directions with street names
Weaknesses: Price a bit high. Also, has a turn by turn mode, but when you reach the turn, it goes back to main map mode. Keeping it active would be a nice software improvement.
Summary: This is a great unit. Large touchscreen makes it easy to see and use. Capable of displaying pictures and playing mp3, but limited by amount of internal memory. If you get this, buy the friction mount for your dash, it is very stable and you don't have to worry about suction cups failing. Also get a case for it to protect the screen when not in use, too bad it does not come with one considering the price. One accessory I would not recommend is the Fodor's travel card. Very limited in geographies it covers and also gives inaccurate locations. For a restaurant I was going to in the Berkshires, it was taking me 2 miles away from where this long term restaurant was located. The built in mapping software in the 650 was right on for the same destination.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/15/2007 |
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A Very Good GPS Overall
Strengths: Fast Rerouting
Good Navigational Prompts
Wide Screen
Intuitive Menus
Comprehensive POIs
Decent Battery Life
Weaknesses: Map outdated for streets one to two years new.
Confusing when unit wants you to make a U-turn.
Summary: Overall this is a pretty good unit compared to other units I've tried. Although every GPS has its shortcomings and this unit is no exception, the Nuvi 650 performs above average. The rerouting is fast and the routes for the most part are pretty accurate and optimal. The only exceptions are the following: Some streets that have changed within the past year or two are not reflected in the maps. I took a trip to the Belmont area in CA, and the unit kept directing me to a couple of streets that no longer exist. Like other GPS units, this unit doesn't tell you to do a U-turn. Instead, you have to assume the action based on the unit's navigation through little side streets, which in itself is not bad, but the U-turn directions are not always optimal. One nice feature about this unit is that it warns you to stay either left or right, so you can avoid last second lane changes. One other minor benefit I enjoy from the GPS unit is knowing how many more miles I have to go on the current road even if I am familiar with the directions. The list of POIs is comprehensive. I was able to find a couple of nice restaurants in an area I was unfamiliar with. The voice is pleasant and doesn't sound robotic. Streets are pronounced correctly even though some may be of spanish origin, like many of the roads in CA. The heading displays the road you are on, but also displays your next heading as you approach it. The Nuvi 650 does take a little getting use to as far as its little quirks and timing of when to take the next turn, but overall the unit performs with good marks.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/03/2007 |
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 Garmin Nuvi 650 Personal Travel Assistant Strengths: Great for finding locations. Multiple route racalculations. Map feature. Food, lodging, etc.
Weaknesses: Not good with subdivisions under two years old. I am a realtor so most of the time I am working in newer subdivisions. Doesn't find all addresses. I would give it a 10% error ratio.
Summary: The product is great! I don't have to depend on directions anymore.
The voice gets annoying sometimes. Would like for it to update more often for newer areas but I guess its not there yet. I doesn't find my home address!
Its much better than the key map. Would ask more questions before purchasing again.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/26/2007 |
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3-week review
Strengths: Bright screen easy to read in broad daylight. Easy to disconnect to take with you.
Weaknesses: Sent me to three non-existant restaurants in Orlando. Maps should be updated more often. Needs more choices of voices. This one can be irritating at times.
Summary: My Nuvi 650 is my second unit. It is head and shoulders above my first which was an off-brand that drove me crazy because it often couldn't find the address I needed. I used this one to drive from Alabama to Orlando, FL and it had no problem getting me to my destination. The only minor quirk I found is, I don't know what criteria it uses to determine the route because, although it it supposed to take the fastest route, it sometimes took me through some residential districts, rather than the main street. I do not advise using it on routes you usually take, unless you have some time to kill. It will get you to your destination but not the way you would expect. All in all, I really like it and I would buy this unit again.
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