Garmin 760 vs 660

I have the 660 and i love it. I Dont even use half of the features.

Is there a way on the 760 to change the accuracy of the GPS? There was on the 660.

Thanks

No. WAAS is not an option on the 700 series. From what I have read so far, WAAS is not used in the 700 series.

I will buy that.....

I love the 660 but had an issue recently where I would lose satellite reception. I sent to Garmin and they sent me a unit that was noted as "newly overhauled". Works well.

I love the 660 but had an issue recently where I would lose satellite reception. I sent to Garmin and they sent me a unit that was noted as "newly overhauled". Works well.

Hey folks, after using my nuvi 680 for almost 15 months, I started to have the satellite reception problem last week. The genius would ask me if I was indoors and if xxJune2008 was the correct date. After confirming repeatedly, it would just show "No Satellite Service", while my AT&T Tilt with Garmin XT would find satellites right away. I threw the GPS, cable, and the PRP (Product Replacement Plan) from Best Buy in a little plastic bag, and walked into my favorite store on earth. After 15 minutes, I was playing with the settings of nuvi 780, and all I had to pay was the prorated PRP on the new nuvi (approx $15). Not bad for an upgrade

Best Buy's PRP for GPS costing under $100 was well-worth it. The extended plans on my DVD players, LCD TV, and other things... I guess I should have invested that money somewhere else

Moon

700 series vs 600 Series

I have them both and definately prefer the 760, but change was uncomfortable at first. I realized how much I liked the different features of the 760 when I went on a trip and forgot the mount for the 760. I carry the 660 as a spare for just this type of event. That should tell you how much I depend on GPS to make my job easier. I had not used the 660 much since getting the 760 and the first dramatic difference was the keyboard layout. If you use a computer keyboard, QWERTY is definately helpful on GPS and I instantly missed that on the 660.

I know the alphabet, but don't remember seeing it lined up in alphabetical order since I saw it hang over the blackboard in grade school. Yes, I know the blackboard predates the greenboard, the whiteboard and now the Smartboard, and I do too. It's just more difficult for me to spell anything with the letters in alphabetical order when you are used to using a keyboard; odd, but true.

There were other things that I had quickly become used to on the 760 that I didn't realize until going back to the 660 but I can't remember them all. You notice them when you try to use a different feature and fing that it is not on that model.

The routes are a big help to me. The screen seems great on the 760. You might try adjusting the brightness and contrast. I use both in a convertible and find the 760 screen to be better and visible in full sun.

I think some of the hesitation has come with the 2009 map update and thought I saw a post that indicated that Garmin is working on a fix for that issue.

I continue to carry the 660 for a spare and loan it to family members and friends from out of town. It sure beats trying to direct them all over town.

Bill

I also have both. Looking at both units from any angle, The 660 offers sharper edges on the screen fonts and images, as well darker contrast while the 760 appears bluish-gray if not almost white. Btw, how do you adjust the contrast on the 760?

I should have stated brightness, as contrast is not adjustable. Thanks.

Bill

I thought the same thing. I think the 660 is sharper and the 760 while offering more lacks some of the quality.