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[QUOTE=CitadelBlue,Dec 11 2006, 06:30 PM] I'm a bit behind the times and have always had the pleasure of a paper map.......so tell me how the 660 works? Obviously you need the "unit. You need the memory card to store the maps.
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My unit shows my location with precision along with my driving speed, the average speed I've maintained on my trip, etc., but I seldom look at those averages. If I choose to simply navigate and not have a destination coded in the unit, I enjoy being able to glance at the maps and see where the side roads lead, etc. The c330 uses no memory cards, etc. and when Garmin notifies me by e-mail that updates are available, I plug the unit into a usb port and download updates. I can set various points of interest or "way points" on my trip and resume the directions to my destination when I wish. I've enjoyed the unit immensely and it has been extremely easy to operate. My operator's manual only consists of about four steps to use the thing. I've found it be far more valuable than it costs. We used it extensively when we were in New Mexico for several months and it paid for itself on that trip alone. I enjoy being able to just stick it in whatever vehicle we choose to use for our trips. One thing that is certain is if that unit says you will arrive at a certain destination at a certain time, it is totally accurate to the second. I've never lost a satellite signal or been unable to acquire one, but there were a couple/times when I first got the unit that the ram overloaded and the unit locked up. I turned it off for a few seconds and it reset. I got a download from Garmin to correct that issue and I've never had any problems since. Jim was very skeptical about getting a gps unit UNTIL HE USED IT. Now we never leave home without it. It has been one of my favorite things and I'm glad I got the Garmin. I think they all use Navteq mapping sources, etc., but the folks at Garmin have been incredibly helpful and walked me through questions I had about mine. I've called them a couple/times and found them to be quite helpful and eager to please.
Val for all the feedback and info. I think that unit sounds like a nice fit for my limited use. Now I just got'a let Santa know. 
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Originally Posted by CitadelBlue,Dec 11 2006, 08:30 PM
I'm a bit behind the times and have always had the pleasure of a paper map.......so tell me how the 660 works? Obviously you need the "unit. You need the memory card to store the maps. You need an antenna for_____? 
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Just spoke with Santa. Seems Santa's been researching and was leaning towards the iway 350 from Lowrance. I know they make pretty good fish finders. Santa says it's rated best. But it's $500 and I don't want Santa spending that much.
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Originally Posted by dlq04,Dec 12 2006, 01:03 AM
I just looked at that site a few minutes after your post and they don't have it listed........ you must have got the last one. 
I also did a little more research on the C330 which is available from numerous places for about $310. Unreal considering on a report done Jan '05 it was listed at $899 if preloaded with US maps; $200 less if you loaded them. 2/3rds price drop in two yrs. Worth the wait.
I also did a little more research on the C330 which is available from numerous places for about $310. Unreal considering on a report done Jan '05 it was listed at $899 if preloaded with US maps; $200 less if you loaded them. 2/3rds price drop in two yrs. Worth the wait.
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Originally Posted by f1_fanz,Dec 12 2006, 11:56 AM
It's right here: http://buyeretail.com/product.asp?i=GARSPC340