Garmin Nuvi 680is the newest member of the very succesful family of GPS receivers. The most innovative new feature of this new GPS receiver when comparing with the previous Nuvi receivers is the MSN Direct functionality that Garmin is integrating to its latest releases. This feature will allow its users to receive up to date information on movie showtimes and other similar events or even compare gas prices at their current location.

Garmin Nuvi 680 Features Specifications

• GPS Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
• Screen: 4.3 diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white backlight and touchscreen
• Dimensions weight : 4.9”W x 2.9”H x 0.9” D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm) 6.2 oz (190 g)
• Battery life: 3 to 7 hours
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
• FM transmitter (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only)
• Dynamic content from MSN Direct
• Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
• Voice announces streets by name
• Choose 2D or 3D maps
• Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
• Multimedia Features: MP3 player, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
• Misceleneous: World clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
• SD card slot
• USB interface

Pricing and availability

Garmin Nuvi 680 is expected in 1st Quarter, 2007 with a suggested price of $1071.41