Here is an excellent chart for you to better your decision on a GPS purchase. Each model is compared against the Garmin Nuvi 370, as well as each are linked to a brief comparison explaining the main differences. Hopefully this will help you make the right choice so you get the most out of your new travel assistant while paying the least.
| GPS | MSRP | Maps | Speech | Display | Yes | Traffic | Blue Tooth | FM Transmit |
| Nuvi 680 | $964.27 | USA & Can | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nuvi 200 | $321.41 | USA | NO | 3.5″ | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Nuvi 250 | $428.55 | USA & Can | NO | 3.5″ | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Nuvi 270 | $589.27 | USA, Can, Euro | NO | 3.5″ | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Nuvi 350 | $535.70 | USA & Can | Yes | 3.5″ | Yes | Option | NO | NO |
| Nuvi 360 | $642.34 | USA & Can | Yes | 3.5″ | Yes | Option | Yes | NO |
| Nuvi 370 | $857.13 | USA, Can, Euro | Yes | 3.5″ | Yes | Yes | Yes | NO |
| Nuvi 650 | $642.84 | USA & Can | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Option | NO | NO |
| Nuvi 660 | $857.13 | USA & Can | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nuvi 670 | $1071.41 | USA, Can, Euro | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nuvi 750 | $642.85 | USA & Can | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Option | NO | Yes |
| Nuvi 760 | $857.13 | USA & Can | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nuvi 770 | $1071.42 | USA & Can / Euro | Yes | 4.3″ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
200 series - This is a basic entry level line of Nuvi’s. While these may have less feature compared to the 300 series, they serve perfectly well in terms of just navigating with them. For the consumer who just wants a solid navigator without all the extras, the 200 series is just the right price.
300 series - This line of models are probably the most popular of all the series. Featuring plenty of entertainment functions, primarily mp3 playback along with audio book playback, as well as providing the level of navigating performance you would expect. Like all higher end model per series, there are additional features which could make your travels even more comfortable and ejoyable.
600 series - The 600 series is a line of models that feature a beautiful widescreen display. Not only does the widescreen makes reading your maps easier, but displaying pictures and such from your camera memory card is also more enjoyable. This line contains a range of features like all, but primarily the widescreen is most appealing of all.
700 series - This line of series features some of the new and sophisticated navigational software available. Navigating has never been any easier with the extensive software package. The 700 series is practically the overall design that takes the highest end features and is molded into this high tech gadget. This is definitely the line of ultimate travel assistants on the market today.
The Nuvi 770 is an advanced GPS travel assistant featuring a widescreen display. The primary feature of this model in the Nuvi 700 series is the advanced navigational software to provide the ultimate solution to taking the best routes. The Garmin Nuvi 770 and the Nuvi 680 both have Bluetooth, travel tools, mp3 playback, audiobook playback, and so much more. The Nuvi 770 features everything that Garmin has to offer in a GPS travel assistant, widescreen, advanced navigation software, and travel tools that make this absolutely the best model in the range of all handheld navigators. The Nuvi 770 is one of the few models that feature transatlantic coverage, meaning that it is usable in both Europe and North America; the Nuvi 680 is unfortunately not and only usable in North America. Both models are, however, two of the best featured models with plenty of function for maximum travel convenience.
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The Nuvi 760 is in a new class as it features new and improved advanced navigation. This allows the user to better plan and route the best path to their destination. Both the 760 and the 680 features widescreen design. However the 680 does has some of its own features that makes it unique, such as the MSN Direct features for up to date news on just about all the essential things that you may want to know. Both units are Bluetooth compatible making them wonderful for allowing the user to experience hands free calling from their mobile phone. Both models contain all essential travel tools as well as entertainment features such as mp3 playback and audio book playback.
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The Nuvi 750 is in a new class as it features new and improved advanced navigation. This allows the user to better plan and route the best path to their destination. Both the 750 and the 680 features widescreen design. However the 680 does has some of its own features that makes it unique, such as the MSN Direct features for up to date news on just about all the essential things that you may want to know as well as Bluetooth connectivity for hands free talking. Both of these models have their own perks that makes them both high end performers. Both models contain all essential travel tools as well as entertainment features such as mp3 playback and audio book playback.
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These two models are quite similar in almost all aspects, they both have Bluetooth support for handsfree calling, FM traffic receiver for up to date traffic alerts, all the essential travel tools including mp3 and audiobook playback, as well as the vibrant widescreen displays. The only difference between these two models is that the 680 is a model that features support for MSN direct, which is a subscription service that allows the user to access a wealth of info including gas prices, movie times, traffic conditions, weather, and so much more.
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The Nuvi 660 is quite similar to the Nuvi 680. The differences are fairly minimal as both feature Bluetooth connectivity, the entertainment package along with other travel tools. The 680 still features the MSN Direct service which is an incredible dynamic information service allowing you to check gas prices, movie times, traffic, and many other things. The 660 does have it’s own trick up its sleeve with integrated FM traffic receiver to receive traffic conditions quite well. Both are excellent models that feature the notable widescreen display as well as many similar features that make both units quite comparable.
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The Nuvi 650 is the first model to have a beautiful widescreen display just like the Nuvi 680. It does lack many features that only the 680 has though. The 680 is still better packaged that the 650, considering is has Bluetooth connectivity and MSN Direct dynamic information. The 680 is also features an FM transmitter that allows you to connect the Nuvi itself with your car’s stereo system for unparallel audio experience, this futher allows you to enjoy mp3 and audio book playback at best quality. Both models are North American only.
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Both the Nuvi 680 and 370 are almost identical. Both feature entertainment functions which include mp3 and audiobook playback. They also both have Bluetooth for convenience as well as integrated traffic report receiving capabilities to help steer clear from traffic. However the prime difference between these two models is that the Nuvi 670 is a widescreen model which provides a much more pleasurable viewing screen, as well as it can provide the MSN Direct service. The MSN Direct service is a powerful tool that can prove incredbily valuable to the user. What this service can provide weather information, traffic reports, gas price comparisons, movie time listing, and more. The power of information is incredible in value.
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The Nuvi 350 is a fairly decently equipped navigator. Not only are you able to addon a FM traffic receiver to receive traffic reports, but it also comes with the entertainment setup which includes audio book playback as well as mp3 playback. What the Nuvi 680 has over this models is quite drastic though. A prominent feature of the 680 is definitely the colorful widescreen display. There are other features which include MSN Direct connection as well as an FM transmitter to use with your car’s stereo system. Both of these models feature Bluetooth compatibility with your mobile phones to allow hands free calling.
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The Nuvi 350 is a fairly decently equipped navigator. Not only are you able to addon a FM traffic receiver to receive traffic reports, but it also comes with the entertainment setup which includes audio book playback as well as mp3 playback. What the Nuvi 680 has over this models is quite drastic though. A prominent feature of the 680 is definitely the colorful widescreen display. There are other features which include Bluetooth connectivity, MSN Direct connection, as well as an FM transmitter to use with your car’s stereo system.
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