BarOne Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Sorry if this has been covered before but I am closing in on a purchase of a GPS. I have been looking at the reviews on this the Zumo 660 and am a bit perplexed. I will be using the 660 on my bikes and in my car. It appears the early 660 had some shortcomings such as not showing cities, low volume outputs, no XM weather or traffic, etc. Has Garmin updated the software on this unit to take care of these issues? Do any significant issues remain? Appreciate your experience and analysis. Merry Christmas too! Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Not showing cities - ??? Mine does. What GPS wouldn't show cities? Isn't that kind of the whole point? Low volume outputs - Seems to be a issue unique to some specific installation configurations / other items used with, connected to it. It's not clear it is a GARMIN issue. XM - Nope. XM is a feature of the 550 not the 660 Traffic - Yes, with the optional traffic reciever Sugnificant issues remaining - ??? Define "sugnificant." There's something to like/dislike about all products, eh? Link to comment
BarOne Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks, Ken. The reviews I read were posted a couple of months after the first release of the 660 and there were a number of folks critical of the points I mentioned above (I meant "names" of cities were missing). The authors speculated that the issues would likely be taken care of by software updates. I can't seem to find a more recent review so I am asking the Board to provide one. By the way, say hello to Barb. You guys stayed with us in Old Forge on the way to the UnRally. Steve Link to comment
krussell Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 The cities issue was on early units. There were no names shown for the cities when viewing them map. It was fixed via a software upgrade freely downloadable from Garmin. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Zumo Forums is a good source of information, including on the 660: http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 By the way, say hello to Barb. You guys stayed with us in Old Forge on the way to the UnRally. Thanks. I'll say hello to Donna for you if you don't tell her about "Barb." Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Zumo Forums is a good source of information, including on the 660: http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php The thing that torques me about that forum is that you have to register just to read it. No ‘lurking.’ My email address on yet another list somewhere – just what I need. Not. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 The cities issue was on early units. There were no names shown for the cities when viewing them map. It was fixed via a software upgrade freely downloadable from Garmin. Ah, good to know. 'xplains why my new one doesn't have that issue! Link to comment
krussell Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Here's the software history on the 660: Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.50: * Added TracBack * Added autozoom toggle setting * Added off setting for proximity alerts * Added dynamic range compression for louder voice guidance * Connect the headset before the phone on startup * Draw Arabic map labels in the correct direction * Fixed several route import issues * Fixed calculator percentage function * Fixed selection of Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese text * Fixed some Bluetooth pairing issues * Fixed map pattern drawing * Fixed editing of the current route Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30: * Added MSN Direct v3 support * Added reverse route functionality * Added South African traffic support * Fixed several issues with the trip log * Fixed issue with route recalculation * Fixed incorrect turn angle seen in some roundabouts * Fixed import of favorites * Fixed issue when importing GPX routes * Display city names on the main map * Prevent accidental stop of route while holding the Back button * Added support for enhanced audio Audible books * Fixed navigation prompt playback for some helmets/headsets when A2DP is streaming * Fixed an issue that could cause problems with MapSource or WebUpdater Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20: * Fixed incompatible audio version when using the Croatian voice. * Fixed issue with WebUpdater that caused older voices to be downloaded. Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10: * Correct problem where units entered a loop of Updating GPS firmware. Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80: * Corrected issue that caused the city names not to appear on the map * Corrected issue that caused some settings not to save properly Link to comment
BarOne Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 You guys are GOOD. Sorry about the Barb / Donna screw up, Tiger. Thanks all! Link to comment
marcopolo Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Zumo Forums is a good source of information, including on the 660: http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php The thing that torques me about that forum is that you have to register just to read it. No ‘lurking.’ My email address on yet another list somewhere – just what I need. Not. That's why I have a Hotmail account that I use for just such purposes. Link to comment
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