Garmin Nuvi 680 Reviews

The Garmin nuvi has most of the bells-and-whistles a GPS unit should have, but MSN Direct messes it all up.

Bright and large 4.3-inch touchscreen display; lots of features; easy to use

MSN Direct is sub par; no multi-point navigation; poor route redirecting

Out of the box I was immediately impressed with the device.  It was well built and compact, yet had a larger screen than my older Magellan Roadmate 700.  Aside from the size, the first thing I noticed was the screen clarity.  It was very sharp and ...

es ; Well designed ; Integrated MSN Direct content ; Very clear and easy to read display ; Good sound ; Accurate routing

es ; Must be plugged into the mount and CLA to receive MSN Direct content ; Weak mp3 player ; Some MSN Direct content took a long time to update ; Expensive

The Nuvi 680 builds surprisingly useful features on the Nuvi 660 platform with the inclusion of the MSN Direct service. Garmin has incorporated these additional features in an easy to use way that does not detract from the overall aesthetics of the ...

The Garmin Nuvi 680 is a classic exampe of convergence of capabilities in consumer electronics. As well as being an automotive navigation device, the 680 is an entertainment device, a communication device and a wireless services interface