Nuvi 360 or Nuvi 650 Can someone please give me their opinion or which of the two is the better? I know the screen sizes are different for one, I just recently purchased the Nuvi 360 and havent received it but I found a great deal on the Nuvi 650. If anyone has used the Nuvi 650 can you give me advice on which one may be the best, thanks! Nuvi 360 or Nuvi 650 Can someone please give me their opinion or which of the two is the better? I know the screen sizes are different for one, I just recently purchased the Nuvi 360 and havent... » Read More Nuvi 360 or Nuvi 650 Can someone please give me their opinion or which of the two is the better? I know the screen sizes are different for one, I just recently purchased the Nuvi 360 and havent received it but I found a great deal on the Nuvi 650. If anyone has used the Nuvi 650 can you give me advice on which one may be the best, thanks! « Show Less
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I've used the 360 before and I liked it. I just bought the 650 from Amazon 2 days ago and my package is already on the way! I got a good deal too! It was on sale for $309. I saw the ad on Costco.com for $299 but if you add everything up Amazon still offers the best deal with no hassle return policy. I've ordered many things from Amazon and I'm satisfied 95% of the time. So, keep the 360 if you already got it unless you want to pay more for a bigger screen.
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Frankzan, I just received my 650 from Costco. It was not wrapped in cellophane. There was a cardboard piece in the box that kept the unit from moving around.
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both 650 and 360 have similar maps..2008..if u get a unit that has older maps u can get the latest maps upgrade for free from garmin.com..and for the other question asked by someone...it does not come wrapped in a cellophane or plastic...but it just has a little screen protector stuck to it..
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You probably already bought your GPS, but just in case, if you look around you may find the nuvi 650 for a lot less. I just ordered one last week (should get it today) from Costco.com for $299 plus my membership fee of $50 plus shipping and taxes, total $374.
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I'm with you Allan. I just purchased the 650 at Costco.com for $325 including shipping and handling. I couldn't justify paying an extra ~ $200 for the bluetooth functionality of the 660. FYI, current Amazon price for the $600 is $517 (includes free shipping). Good luck in your search & Happy Thanksgiving Angelita!!
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Gregory,You may also want to get the friction mount versus using the suction mount that comes with the unit. I ordered one at Amazon.com for about $28 (free shipping). The suction mount leaves a mark on the windshield that can be spotted by thiefs who might then break into your vehicle looking for your gps.You can hide the friction mount under your seat and then take the gps with you (best idea) or at least hide it somewhere (best not to put it in the glove compartment).Happy Thanksgiving.Allanwww.nosweatspeaking.com
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Is it better is always the question, we all ask when buying a GPS? I cannot give a definitive answer as they are both good. I like the look and feel of the 390 and the glove friendly screen, was much better to me. Also the visibility in bright light is great on the 390. I do not think either one of them works well with base camp. The program is hard to use. I do not know about the 660 but I had to add a flash drive, as with most Garmin's now, they do not have enough memory to even do the first map update.In the end I bought the 390 as I felt is was better for the money and if I choose to I can add the tire pressure system. Is it better is always the question, we all ask when buying a GPS? I cannot give a definitive answer as they are both good. I like the look and feel of the 390 and the glove friendly screen, was much better to me. Also the visibility in bright light is great on the 390. I do not think either one of them works well with base camp. The program is hard to use. I do not know about the 660 but I had to add a flash drive, as with most Garmin's now, they do not have enough memory to even do the first map update.In the end I bought the 390 as I felt is was better for the money and if I choose... » Read More Is it better is always the question, we all ask when buying a GPS? I cannot give a definitive answer as they are both good. I like the look and feel of the 390 and the glove friendly screen, was much better to me. Also the visibility in bright light is great on the 390. I do not think either one of them works well with base camp. The program is hard to use. I do not know about the 660 but I had to add a flash drive, as with most Garmin's now, they do not have enough memory to even do the first map update.In the end I bought the 390 as I felt is was better for the money and if I choose to I can add the tire pressure system. « Show Less
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Thanks, Valdvogel...you gave me just the info I needed. Of course, the first inclination is to purchase an expensive NUVI, but it's good to know that an earlier hand-held works even better! We already have a GPS (Staples brand) that works great for road directions, but it uses wrong coordinates for geo-caching. It's just too difficult to"translate" the coordinates for every cache! Thanks again!
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I would like to know about this also. I have read in some reviews it has a different screen than the 650, less glossy?
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I had a 260W and I can tell you the Navigation was much more accurate then the 255W. My 260W was wiped out by Garmin Tech Support and they replaced it with a new 260W. There is only one problem my New 260W they sent me happens to be loaded with 255W software. According to other post I have read on the internet this is happening to others as well.It seems that Garmin has decided to install 2X5 Software on there remaining 260 Models. The mapping has been changed on the 255 series and it is NOT as ACCURATE as the 260 series. The new features are nice additions but I wanted a GPS for NAVIGATION NOT FOR A NEW PLAY TOY. Garmin has had several unhappy customers recently and I would advise looking into other choices as of this point.Maybe someday Garmin will decide to get some knowledgable technical People and start making a good product again. Read the reviews on POI Factory.com website to get accurate product reviews with people who have these units and can tell you about the issues thay are having. Thanks
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Yes, I have. My old Garmin nuvi 650 was immeasurably better than the piece of crap 1350 LMT. --- See my one star review; "Garmin's Quality Has Taken a Nose Dive". --- If people can put up with the inexcusable problems and lack of quality of the 1350LMT, then maybe they can convince themselves they got a good deal. -- I sent mine back for a full refund, and wil probably buy a Tom Tom next.
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Hello,I just got a 1490T. Please excuse my ignorance, but I decided on that unit for the traffic feature as I commute over 35 miles each way. Thing is, I can't find a description anywhere that tells me what I need to do to have access to just the traffic info i.e. do I need to have the GPS active even when I don't need it - I know how to get to my office, for example. I'm a bit confused......Regards,Barry
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I'm sorry but I do not know the size of the nuvi 650? I would have to go out to my truck to see what model I have but I know the bracket was too small for my GPS unit. Sorry i couldn't be more helpful but if you look at the item before ordering it you will see a list of the models it will fit. Good luck. papajohn1943@gmail.com
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Do you know if the 360 has the traffic capability to re route if there are traffic jams in the area? I live in the ATL area and that is something that we really need. Please let me know.
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hi going to europe and intending to drive around england and want a trustworthy gps. i have never owned one and need advice please on what to buy. the reviews have me confused. any help would be appreciated. thanks
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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I agree-have been in the market for a new GPS for awhile now. Really do not need one [my Garmin 350 still does the job]. I like some of the newer features on the 1300 series-see such mixed reviews!! Model numbers should be mandatory when submitting a review so the customer can differentiate between units.
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I had the TomTom ONE 3rd edition and got the Nuvi 200 today. The TomTom's graphics are crappy but thats about it. In short, everything else is much better in the TomTom. Buy the TomTom. Nuvi 200 is missing a lot of things that the TomTom has.
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based on the reviews here, the 650 looks more solid. better sat reception, quicker response time, fewer glitches. but the 750 has the newer/better interface and does multipoint routing. i'm getting the 750, and if the glitches are too much of a pain, i'll exchange it for a 650.
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I just purchased the Nuvi 350. I went to a location and looked at the 350 and the 550 side by side. The Nuvi is much smaller, lighter and easier to handle. The mount contains a power connection, so you dont have to unplug the unit every time you remove it, the power is provided by the mount. It has a single speaker (so stereo), but you are not purchasing a boom box, you are buying a navigator. The internal speaker is louder than the 550 (I tried them side by side.) There is a headset plug in for headphones for the MP3 player or you can connect it to the aux input of your stereo. The nuvi, imho, is a better unit than the streetpilot. I just purchased the Nuvi 350. I went to a location and looked at the 350 and the 550 side by side. The Nuvi is much smaller, lighter and easier to handle. The mount contains a power connection, so you dont have to unplug the unit every time you remove it, the power is provided by the mount. It has a single speaker (so stereo), but you are not purchasing a boom box, you are buying a navigator. The internal speaker is louder than the 550 (I tried them side by side.) There is a headset plug in for headphones for the MP3 player or you can connect it to the aux input of your stereo. The nuvi,... » Read More I just purchased the Nuvi 350. I went to a location and looked at the 350 and the 550 side by side. The Nuvi is much smaller, lighter and easier to handle. The mount contains a power connection, so you dont have to unplug the unit every time you remove it, the power is provided by the mount. It has a single speaker (so stereo), but you are not purchasing a boom box, you are buying a navigator. The internal speaker is louder than the 550 (I tried them side by side.) There is a headset plug in for headphones for the MP3 player or you can connect it to the aux input of your stereo. The nuvi, imho, is a better unit than the streetpilot. « Show Less
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I just purchased the Nuvi 350. I went to a location and looked at the 350 and the 550 side by side. The Nuvi is much smaller, lighter and easier to handle. The mount contains a power connection, so you dont have to unplug the unit every time you remove it, the power is provided by the mount. It has a single speaker (so stereo), but you are not purchasing a boom box, you are buying a navigator. The internal speaker is louder than the 550 (I tried them side by side.) There is a headset plug in for headphones for the MP3 player or you can connect it to the aux input of your stereo. The nuvi, imho, is a better unit than the streetpilot.
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This one right here is a good bet - the nuvi 1350T, however if you do not want or need traffic updates then go with the nuvi 1350 or 1300