Comments on: Nuvi 660 Portable GPS Review http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/ Specialization is for Insects. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:31:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Karen http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-6/#comment-55135 Karen Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:28:14 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-55135 I have a Nuvi 660 and the car charger is not charging any more. I found this out just before a trip out of town to Florida, a friend was wiggling the USB cord while attached and it would work intermittantly. It was a PAIN in the _ _ _ making sure the unit was charged during the day at work so I could use it at night & in the morning. I would just buy the cord ($14.00), but I'm afraid that the mounting unit into which I plug the USB cord might be the problem ($48.00 to replace this part) Would you say it's more likely that it's one or ther other that's the problem. Either way I just want to get it overwith at once. I only use the unit when I'm in my car, would you recommend using the cord with the FM Transmitter for traffic? ($99.00) Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks Karen I have a Nuvi 660 and the car charger is not charging any more. I found this out just before a trip out of town to Florida, a friend was wiggling the USB cord while attached and it would work intermittantly.

It was a PAIN in the _ _ _ making sure the unit was charged during the day at work so I could use it at night & in the morning.

I would just buy the cord ($14.00), but I’m afraid that the mounting unit into which I plug the USB cord might be the problem ($48.00 to replace this part)

Would you say it’s more likely that it’s one or ther other that’s the problem. Either way I just want to get it overwith at once. I only use the unit when I’m in my car, would you recommend using the cord with the FM Transmitter for traffic? ($99.00)

Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks
Karen

]]> By: toyfountain http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-6/#comment-46089 toyfountain Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:14:12 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-46089 The Nuvi can be used while charging with a USB connection. The sync mode screen can be bypassed and the GPS can be operated while connected to a computer. The trick is to put it in test mode by pressing the battery icon for 5 seconds BEFORE connecting the USB. Once in test mode, then connect the USB. Then exit the test mode. The unit will shut down. Simply restart as if connected by the car's 12V adaptor until the USB connection is disconnected. Credit goes to aophiuchus for finding this tip. See the Sun, 06/08/2008 - 5:33pm post http://www.poi-factory.com/node/1212 The Nuvi can be used while charging with a USB connection. The sync mode screen can be bypassed and the GPS can be operated while connected to a computer. The trick is to put it in test mode by pressing the battery icon for 5 seconds BEFORE connecting the USB. Once in test mode, then connect the USB. Then exit the test mode. The unit will shut down. Simply restart as if connected by the car’s 12V adaptor until the USB connection is disconnected.

Credit goes to aophiuchus for finding this tip. See the Sun, 06/08/2008 – 5:33pm post
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/1212

]]> By: Chris Harris http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-44078 Chris Harris Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:26:39 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-44078 qwerty keboard: Does anyone know how to install a qwerty keyboard onto the 660? Video: Is is possible to play any type of video on the 660? qwerty keboard: Does anyone know how to install a qwerty keyboard onto the 660?

Video: Is is possible to play any type of video on the 660?

]]> By: Patou http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-41757 Patou Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:53:58 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-41757 Could you tell me where did you buy the cigarette lighter adaptor plug with USB end that operates and charges at the same time your Nuvi 660 without going into Sinc mode? What is it called? I realize that your review is a year old but maybe you or someone else can help. Thanks. Patou Could you tell me where did you buy the cigarette lighter adaptor plug with USB end that operates and charges at the same time your Nuvi 660 without going into Sinc mode?
What is it called?
I realize that your review is a year old but maybe you or someone else can help.
Thanks. Patou

]]> By: Ken Chu http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-37488 Ken Chu Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:27:22 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-37488 My Nuvi 660 also craps out after months of use, now the unit couldn't find satellite, and is completely useless. I need to contact Garmin ASAP since my one year warranty also expires. My Nuvi 660 also craps out after months of use, now the unit couldn’t find satellite, and is completely useless. I need to contact Garmin ASAP since my one year warranty also expires.

]]> By: sherrie http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-34350 sherrie Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:43:10 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-34350 I keep getting this message too and garmin said it will be 225.00 to look at it. I keep getting this message too and garmin said it will be 225.00 to look at it.

]]> By: eyefix http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-34168 eyefix Tue, 25 Dec 2007 02:01:39 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-34168 I can't get mine to sinc with my Verizon Razor V3m I can’t get mine to sinc with my Verizon Razor V3m

]]> By: Bob http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-34057 Bob Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:42:15 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-34057 All mind does is search for the SATs but never finds them. Guess I will have to send it to them. It worked great for months then went nuts? It will plot a course and show it on the map but just can't find the SATs? All mind does is search for the SATs but never finds them. Guess I will have to send it to them. It worked great for months then went nuts? It will plot a course and show it on the map but just can’t find the SATs?

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-34056 John P. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:05:27 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-34056 Bob, I've never seen that issue even once in the year I've had the GPS. :-( John Bob,

I’ve never seen that issue even once in the year I’ve had the GPS. :-(

John

]]> By: Bob http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-34053 Bob Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:35:17 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-34053 I keep getting message that the signal has been lost. Anybody else have this. Have done the reboot and clear data by pressing upper left and right of screen along with holding the power button down. That doesn't correct. Anybody else have this same problem? I keep getting message that the signal has been lost. Anybody else have this. Have done the reboot and clear data by pressing upper left and right of screen along with holding the power button down. That doesn’t correct. Anybody else have this same problem?

]]> By: navair http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-33343 navair Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:21:51 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-33343 Tell Ed to speak with John Humes. The Battery to the Nuvi info. The Battery Pac is from Battery Geek and has only one female barrel plug on it, thus needing a Male Barrel plug on the cord....on the other end of the cord you'll need a "mini USB" male plug ...that will plug into the side of your Nuvi to provide sufficent power to continue to operate. In the middle of the cord there is a charging card that is in a (VERY SMALL PLASTIC BOX). This card was removed from the cigarette lighter adaptor at TAG, and placed in this small box that Tag provided. So the long and short of the cord is....(Male Barrel Plug....5" cord....small plastic box for charging card...sprial cord with Mini USB Plug). This Battery Pac also as enough power to operate the Nuvi for about 2-3 days without a charge, with it's 8000mv. My email address is bman@nothinbut.net , this way you can contact me direct for any additional info. As I explained on my second blog... this cord was made spiciffically for my needs and request, so there is no part number, however John will remember. I can call tomorrow and speak with Ed if you'd like? This way he'll have an idea of what your asking for. Just let me know? Did you find the battery at Battery Geek? If you need the item number for the Battery let me know. Navair Fly Navy Tell Ed to speak with John Humes. The Battery to the Nuvi info. The Battery Pac is from Battery Geek and has only one female barrel plug on it, thus needing a Male Barrel plug on the cord….on the other end of the cord you’ll need a “mini USB” male plug …that will plug into the side of your Nuvi to provide sufficent power to continue to operate. In the middle of the cord there is a charging card that is in a (VERY SMALL PLASTIC BOX). This card was removed from the cigarette lighter adaptor at TAG, and placed in this small box that Tag provided. So the long and short of the cord is….(Male Barrel Plug….5″ cord….small plastic box for charging card…sprial cord with Mini USB Plug). This Battery Pac also as enough power to operate the Nuvi for about 2-3 days without a charge, with it’s 8000mv. My email address is bman@nothinbut.net , this way you can contact me direct for any additional info.
As I explained on my second blog… this cord was made spiciffically for my needs and request, so there is no part number, however John will remember. I can call tomorrow and speak with Ed if you’d like? This way he’ll have an idea of what your asking for. Just let me know? Did you find the battery at Battery Geek? If you need the item number for the Battery let me know.

Navair
Fly Navy

]]> By: Ken Policha http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-5/#comment-33337 Ken Policha Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:28:53 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-33337 If you need a manual for the 660 go to www.gpsmagazine.com Search for indpth review nuvi 660 you can download and print anything you needed to know. Hope this helps. Love my garmin... Ken Grand Rapids MI If you need a manual for the 660 go to http://www.gpsmagazine.com
Search for indpth review nuvi 660 you can download and print anything you needed to know.

Hope this helps.

Love my garmin…

Ken
Grand Rapids MI

]]> By: Noel http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-33336 Noel Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:03:42 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-33336 Navair, I contacted Ed Crane at TagCords in NJ. He's asking about the part # on the cord itself. He's also trying to look up your order so an invoice # or surname could help. I'm trying to understand the physical set up from the battery pack to the Nuvi as I am preparing for this and I don't have it in my hands right now (upcoming X'mas gift). Can you please describe in detail the connections all the way and state if it's a male or female end as well. I'm trying to get Tag to make the whole thing up for me. Any pics would be great too. Again, thanks in advance for your help. Navair, I contacted Ed Crane at TagCords in NJ. He’s asking about the part # on the cord itself. He’s also trying to look up your order so an invoice # or surname could help. I’m trying to understand the physical set up from the battery pack to the Nuvi as I am preparing for this and I don’t have it in my hands right now (upcoming X’mas gift). Can you please describe in detail the connections all the way and state if it’s a male or female end as well. I’m trying to get Tag to make the whole thing up for me. Any pics would be great too. Again, thanks in advance for your help.

]]> By: navair http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-33322 navair Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:51:18 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-33322 The cigarette lighter plug that comes with your Nuvi, will only charge it. Because as soon as you plug it in the Nuvi goes into sync mode and you can't do anything with it. Same applies for the USB cord. Tagcords in New Jersey can make the cord up that will allow you to operate the Nuvi from a portable battery supply. The one I purchased from Battery Geek was over $100.00, but for me it was a matter of use not cost. This portable power supply has a 12vdc barrel plug that's both for use and charging. It comes with a case and numerious adaptor plugs as well as a charging cord. About TagCords....as I said I provided both the barrel plug for one end and the Mini USB sprial cord for the other end, they provided the circuit board box and labor. I believe the total was around 28-33 dollars. The cord I purchased from Ebay. Tag's info is www.tagcords.com their phone number is 800-824-7005 you can ask for Bonnie or John, regarding the exact cost for assembly. Please understand, that if you use your Nuvi with the car dash mounting and associated cigarette lighter plug the Nuvi will work Ok, However I just found it to bulkie to carry this mounting adaptor around. GOOD LUCK, let me know how you make out? If you like I can call Tag and toet them know you'll be contacting them. As I said in my first note above They normally don't do auto plugs, they make cords for the communications industry's. However is John sees enough need he'll make these too. Afte all you and I are not alone with this problem about power and portability. Everyone who buys a Nuvi has the same problem....their just willing to tolerate it. The cigarette lighter plug that comes with your Nuvi, will only charge it. Because as soon as you plug it in the Nuvi goes into sync mode and you can’t do anything with it. Same applies for the USB cord.
Tagcords in New Jersey can make the cord up that will allow you to operate the Nuvi from a portable battery supply. The one I purchased from Battery Geek was over $100.00, but for me it was a matter of use not cost. This portable power supply has a 12vdc barrel plug that’s both for use and charging. It comes with a case and numerious adaptor plugs as well as a charging cord.
About TagCords….as I said I provided both the barrel plug for one end and the Mini USB sprial cord for the other end, they provided the circuit board box and labor. I believe the total was around 28-33 dollars. The cord I purchased from Ebay.

Tag’s info is http://www.tagcords.com their phone number is 800-824-7005 you can ask for Bonnie or John, regarding the exact cost for assembly.

Please understand, that if you use your Nuvi with the car dash mounting and associated cigarette lighter plug the Nuvi will work Ok, However I just found it to bulkie to carry this mounting adaptor around.
GOOD LUCK, let me know how you make out? If you like I can call Tag and toet them know you’ll be contacting them. As I said in my first note above They normally don’t do auto plugs, they make cords for the communications industry’s. However is John sees enough need he’ll make these too. Afte all you and I are not alone with this problem about power and portability. Everyone who buys a Nuvi has the same problem….their just willing to tolerate it.

]]> By: Noel http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-33304 Noel Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:23:18 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-33304 Navair, I'm getting the nuvi 660 as an x'mas gift and I am interested in the set up that you described for true portability. Regarding the custom cord that you had made up, can you give me more detail about it? Which Tagcords company did you deal with? Does the cord have a part #, model #, serial # on it? What did it cost? You also mentioned about getting a cigarette lighter adaptor on eBay that will operate the Nuvi using it’s USB female plug on the Nuvi. Do I still need to get this? Thanks in advance. Navair, I’m getting the nuvi 660 as an x’mas gift and I am interested in the set up that you described for true portability. Regarding the custom cord that you had made up, can you give me more detail about it? Which Tagcords company did you deal with? Does the cord have a part #, model #, serial # on it? What did it cost? You also mentioned about getting a cigarette lighter adaptor on eBay that will operate the Nuvi using it’s USB female plug on the Nuvi. Do I still need to get this? Thanks in advance.

]]> By: navair http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-25002 navair Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:54:23 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-25002 PS to contact TAG you can't just click on the link below it won't work. You'll have to manually type it on your address bar. Sorry PS to contact TAG you can’t just click on the link below it won’t work. You’ll have to manually type it on your address bar. Sorry

]]> By: navair http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-24999 navair Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:51:09 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-24999 Hi Joe I'm not able to send you a link..... since I'm not real computer literate, but I've entered some information on another page of this Blog that might help. The cord was reasonable, the battery is somewhat $$. But Believe me I felt its worth the cost for the conveinence. However I'm sure there are other battery packs out there that also use the 12vdc power plug, that arn't as powerful as the one that suited my needs. Persistance pays off ! Good LUCK . Hi Joe I’m not able to send you a link….. since I’m not real computer literate, but I’ve entered some information on another page of this Blog that might help. The cord was reasonable, the battery is somewhat $$. But Believe me I felt its worth the cost for the conveinence.
However I’m sure there are other battery packs out there that also use the 12vdc power plug, that arn’t as powerful as the one that suited my needs. Persistance pays off ! Good LUCK .

]]> By: navair http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-24996 navair Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:42:03 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-24996 Anyone interested In solving their power problem........for their Garmin GPS Nuvi please read........(JOE ,I hope this helps ya.) I purchased an exterrnal power supply from BatteryGeek Model # BG 10-14-88, 8000mAh, (88.8 Wh) MORE THEN ENOUGH POWER FOR PROBABLY 24 HRS. With the assistance from a GREAT Company (locally- but does business nationally, and would be happy to make and send you one), is TAG Inc. email is www.tagcords.com. The cord they manufactured for me has a 12vdc barrel plug on one end, that mates to the portable battery. A charging card w/led, in the middle, and a mini usb plug on the other end. This cord mates no only to my Nuvi 670 for power, but also charges my Global Blackberry cell, and my digital camera. So I'm getting 3 uses from I cord. The battery would probably also power my laptop. With persistance I now have enough power to operate numerious divices with one cord, made to my specks by TAG Inc. Contact by www.tagcords.com, and you can ask for John, Murry or any of the GREAT FOLKS at TAG,..... tell them Barry sent you! This all prompted due to Garmin's lack of "A customers Need's" Now I'm .........HAPPY - HAPPY -HAPPY !!!!!! And ready for my walking European Vacation. With enough power to last all day without a charge !!!!! Anyone interested In solving their power problem……..for their Garmin GPS Nuvi please read……..(JOE ,I hope this helps ya.)

I purchased an exterrnal power supply from BatteryGeek Model #
BG 10-14-88, 8000mAh, (88.8 Wh) MORE THEN ENOUGH POWER FOR PROBABLY 24 HRS.

With the assistance from a GREAT Company (locally- but does business nationally, and would be happy to make and send you one), is TAG Inc. email is http://www.tagcords.com.

The cord they manufactured for me has a 12vdc barrel plug on one end, that mates to the portable battery. A charging card w/led, in the middle, and a mini usb plug on the other end. This cord mates no only to my Nuvi 670 for power, but also charges my Global Blackberry cell, and my digital camera. So I’m getting 3 uses from I cord. The battery would probably also power my laptop.

With persistance I now have enough power to operate numerious divices with one cord, made to my specks by TAG Inc. Contact by http://www.tagcords.com, and you can ask for John, Murry or any of the GREAT FOLKS at TAG,….. tell them Barry sent you!

This all prompted due to Garmin’s lack of “A customers Need’s”

Now I’m ………HAPPY – HAPPY -HAPPY !!!!!! And ready for my walking European Vacation. With enough power to last all day without a charge !!!!!

]]> By: Joe http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-24958 Joe Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:41:24 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-24958 Navair, can you possibly post a link or show photos of how you hookedup an external power supply? Which batterygeek.net item did you buy? Navair, can you possibly post a link or show photos of how you hookedup an external power supply? Which batterygeek.net item did you buy?

]]> By: navair http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/comment-page-4/#comment-16430 navair Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:17:46 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/10/20/nuvi-660-portable-gps-review/#comment-16430 Igor.... I purchased a cigarette lighter adaptor on eBay that will operate the Nuvi using it's USB female plug on the Nuvi, and it doesn't go into Sync Mode. Works GREAT! AND Along with the "BatteryGeek" power supply, everything smooth sailing NOW! IT'S TRULY PORTABLE NOW!! Igor…. I purchased a cigarette lighter adaptor on eBay that will operate the Nuvi using it’s USB female plug on the Nuvi, and it doesn’t go into Sync Mode. Works GREAT! AND Along with the “BatteryGeek” power supply, everything smooth sailing NOW!
IT’S TRULY PORTABLE NOW!!

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