Garmin Nuvi 670 / 680 with MSN Direct

by Ryan Block, posted Nov 28th 2006 at 11:36PM

We were wondering when someone was going to combine the infinite utility of a GPS receiver with the limited but potentially powerful data conveyed by Microsoft's MSN Direct (i.e. SPOT network). Look for the forthcoming Garmin Nuvi 670 / 680 (apparent followups to the 660 and 610) to sport this feature, among others -- you'll know more when we do.

Filed under: GPS

Tags: garmin, msn direct, MsnDirect, nuvi, nuvi 670, nuvi 680, Nuvi670, Nuvi680, spot

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Mikeyboye @ Dec 4th 2006 10:20PM

Wow, looks sweet.
Wonder what price we will pay?

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Blake Moore @ Dec 8th 2006 9:53AM

Apparently, the new (SPOT) service from Microsoft will be $9.95 a month, starting to serve the 100 most populated cities and possibly spread out from there. Some of the things I�ve heard, the Microsoft service can deliver information on dining, news, weather, games, and stocks. I am wondering what service the Nuvi 670/680 will incorporate. Apparently, the service utilizes FM radio broadcasting that will be leased. Ultimately, I�m sure that instant messaging and e-mail will be an option. Right now there is such a vast amount of GPS mapping systems, that I�ve tried to determine which is the best: http://todayspolls.googlepages.com/home6

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Robert Meyer @ Apr 20th 2007 6:10PM

Just purchased this nuvi 680 last week and it is totally great!! It is an upgraded version of the nuvi 660, which I also had. Garmin is the leader in the class. I am the owner of a limo business and have the Nuvi 680's in all of my cars. It is user friendly and very accurate. I shopped around on the internet and I found the lowest price at www.SDcommodities.com for $779.99, 1-718-921-9100 with fast shipping

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Tad Anderson @ Jun 28th 2007 5:20PM

I have posted my experiences with the Nuvi 680 here:
http://realworldsa.dotnetdevelopersjournal.com/garminnuvi680pocketvehiclegpsnavigator.htm

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tada @ Nov 30th 2007 1:36PM

I decided to write a second review with some screenshots of our latest vacation showing the Garmin Nuvi 680 in action.

You can read it here:

http://realworldsa.dotnetdevelopersjournal.com/garminnuvi670680withmsndirectreviewii.htm

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