Garmin Nuvi 650, $300 at Costco online

haimoc
haimoc Posts: 1,031
edited November 2007 in Electronics
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11234538

Costco has this great GPS on sale for $300.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited November 2007
    My wife has that unit, and she loves it. Great price, too!
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited November 2007
    Is is Bluetooth compatible?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited November 2007
    It wont load for me. Is this a really good deal?
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited November 2007
    going for about $440 + shipping on Ebay (average). I made a mistake...my wife has the 660, not the 650. The 650 does not have Bluetooth...
    The 660 does, but my wife never uses that feature...go figure.
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited November 2007
    Screaming deal. I went ahead and ordered one! This unit has a large screen and names the street with distance not just distance to the next turn. No bluetooth. But at this price what a steal for now!

    Thanks bdaley
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited November 2007
    This model does not support bluetooth which to many people is useless. Yes, it is a very good deal. I ordered one for my family.

    madmax,
    Dealnews has a link to Costco for this offer, too.
    http://dealnews.com/Garmin-Nuvi-650-4-3-GPS-Portable-Travel-Assistant-for-300/195282.html
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited November 2007
    Definitely a nice deal. My sister-in-law works for Garmin and I got a chance to use one of these on a recent trip (although I think it was one of the earlier models since it did not name the streets, just said 'turn right' or 'turn left). It was very easy to use and had a nice, big touch screen. If I had the extra cash I'd be all over this deal. Maybe Santa will be nice to me this year and put one under the tree for me? :)
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited November 2007
    Okay I went to buy one and it says product not available. STILL searching for that brother in law gift!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    I have the 660 and the Bluetooth feature in my truck is basically worthless unless I'm sitting still. That's a great deal. If you want Bluetooth, get On-Star or a Parrot.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited November 2007
    hockeyboy wrote: »
    Okay I went to buy one and it says product not available. STILL searching for that brother in law gift!

    I think Costco might have sold out these GPSs. I saw the same message following the link.
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited November 2007
    Have the 660, and love it. I would also be very happy with the 650, because I rarely use the Bluetooth. One plus on the bluetooth model: the points of interest such as Restaurants will display a phone number and you can call ahead, etc.
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited November 2007
    http://www.garminnuvi650.com/
    :eek: From the bottom it looks like a steep incline, From the top another down hill slope of mine.:mad: But I know the equilibrium's there!:cool: .."Faith No More" :D
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited November 2007
    My nuvi arrived yesterday. I ran it today and I am very impressed! I used the same "back roads" I use to get to work. I am very impressed so far. EASY TO USE as well!
    :eek: From the bottom it looks like a steep incline, From the top another down hill slope of mine.:mad: But I know the equilibrium's there!:cool: .."Faith No More" :D
    Sony cx985v (for now)
    BBE 482i
    B&K AVP 1030
    Adcom GFA 555 mk 2
    AudioQuest Crystal 2 spk wire
    Nordost RCA
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    VMPS Original Tall Boy (Mega Woofers soon)
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited November 2007
    Congrat, Slocookn.

    My Nuvi arrived, too. I have run it a couple days, and it is working great. Now, I am looking for a portable dashboard. I don't like to hang it on the windshield. :)
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited November 2007
    Looks like the 660 will be available for $399.99 via black friday at BB.

    http://tgiblackfriday.com/BestBuy/2

    A lot more effort to get it than buying online, tho...
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2007
    Can you guys tell me if the 650 or the 660 will provide altitude readings?
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited November 2007
    Back in stock for $299.00...get it while it lasts!!!
    http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11234538
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    I have the 660...love it

    Don`t know about the 650 though..

    I paid alot more than that fro mine last christmas....ALOT MORE.....TWICE THAT !!

    I do not think mine does that Frank Z..

    I will check it to see though


    anybody on the fence about the 660...don`t be...it`s the best out there IMPO


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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited November 2007
    Frank-

    Neither of these units will give altitude. And really the only difference between the 660 and the 650 is bluetooth. So if you already have a earbud for your cell phone, and don't need to answer your phone through your GPS, and or your vehicle doesn't support Bluetooth, you won't miss bluetooth on the GPS. This is a rocking good price. I just bought one on Costco.
    Their price is better than the price I can pro-deal directly through Garmin.

    Like Beardog said, it's one of the best out there.

    -Luc


    Frank Z wrote: »
    Can you guys tell me if the 650 or the 660 will provide altitude readings?
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited November 2007
    Kex wrote: »
    About the portable dash, the bean bag friction holder is excellent and by far the best way to swap around from car to car with no hassle: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=806

    I use the streetpilot version https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=164&pID=6387. Less sexy, but it has automatic light adjustment thanks to a sensor, similar to the one on automatic dim rear view mirrors ... as well as a few other features the Nuvi can't match. Could care less about bluetooth because it's better to (a) have it with your car, or (b) use a good headset: much less ambient noise ... none at all in fact with a Nokia BH800 in my experience, YMMV. Also more useful when you're not using the GPS on routes you already know well. The one big advantage of bluetooth in a GPS system is to be able to call ahead automatically to a point of interest.

    Thanks and yes, I bought this item from Amazon for much cheaper price. The bean bag friction holder works very well and very convenient.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2007
    trubluluc,
    Thanks for the reply.

    I've already got a nuvi350, no need to upgrade.
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