GSWizz
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Seen the new 590LM at around the £520 mark and the 660 at around £375 with LM. Are the features on the 590 worth the extra money in the real world?
Garmin 660 v 590 is the 590 worth the extra cost?
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Bumpkin
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Subjectively nicer styling, landscape or portrait orientation, funkier graphics and revised animated lane assist. Undoubtedly larger internal memory for future mapping updates for the time being (Garmin mapping bloats year on on year) without having to resort to an SD card.
There are 'added value' features such as winding road routing (would rather decide myself thanks), tyre pressure monitoring (can I get by without it...) and service recording.
Like all modern consumer products; they're only top of the range for an instant and in this throw away, must have it, World will probably sell well. I'll struggle on with my 660 for a while to come, does the job well and to be honest the StreetPilot 2820 I had a while back would still do everything I really need in a sat nav, the rest is just 'window dressing', some of it useful, some of it I question why they bother other than to add perceived 'value'.
If you must have the latest gadget or you recognise one of the new features as something that you would really make use of, and you have the cash to spare, then fill your boots. Otherwise the 660 does a good job albeit having, if you want all/most of Europe to hand, to use an SD card for the mapping these days.
There are 'added value' features such as winding road routing (would rather decide myself thanks), tyre pressure monitoring (can I get by without it...) and service recording.
Like all modern consumer products; they're only top of the range for an instant and in this throw away, must have it, World will probably sell well. I'll struggle on with my 660 for a while to come, does the job well and to be honest the StreetPilot 2820 I had a while back would still do everything I really need in a sat nav, the rest is just 'window dressing', some of it useful, some of it I question why they bother other than to add perceived 'value'.
If you must have the latest gadget or you recognise one of the new features as something that you would really make use of, and you have the cash to spare, then fill your boots. Otherwise the 660 does a good job albeit having, if you want all/most of Europe to hand, to use an SD card for the mapping these days.
Most definitely, yes.
Or, maybe no.
It depends on you, you see.
Some, you'll maybe value and some you might not. Who can tell how you value the £145 price difference?
Or, maybe no.
It depends on you, you see.
Some, you'll maybe value and some you might not. Who can tell how you value the £145 price difference?
iand46
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Dont forget to factor in the extra cost of a carrying case & mains charger on the 590 if you need them. iPhone charging plug should work with it.
GSWizz
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Great screen on 590
I was pointed to this on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIdkB_j8RQs
And the screen comparisons shows the 590 to be a huge leap forward in screen visibility in sunlight. I think that alone will probably clinch the deal.
I was pointed to this on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIdkB_j8RQs
And the screen comparisons shows the 590 to be a huge leap forward in screen visibility in sunlight. I think that alone will probably clinch the deal.
Bumpkin
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Good point, one of the annoying things about the 660. With careful positioning I can usually see the image but it could be better.
If it shares the same screen as the Nav V, I can assure you it still bleaches if the sun (not necessarily bright) strikes it at the wrong angle.
It's not life threatening, even so.
It's not life threatening, even so.
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