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Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Answer the call to adventure with Garmin's nuvi 650 GPS system, a sleek navigator and personal travel assistant. This pre-loaded navigator features a colorful widescreen display. A super-bright 4.3" widescreen display provides improved map viewing, point of interest (POI) lookup and MP3 and audio book playback. The landscape display features a white backlight and a touchscreen, for easy use.

Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 (316 Reviews)
305 of 316 (97%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 40 Questions |  19 Answers

Customer Reviews

01/25/2009
By JTBC, California
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Great Geocaching aide
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 2 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Never lost, 12/31/2008
By carlau, Fresno, Ca
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have one that I really like and bought the same same one for my granddaughter. She is a bus driver in Fresno. She uses it everyday to find the pick-up and drop off location for her riders. It is very easy to use and the speech function tells you when and where to go so you don't have to look and the screen. If you make a mistake it recalculates and gives you new directions. We both love it.
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 3 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

great product, 12/29/2008
By flamingochic, St Louis, MO
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This is my first GPS system and I found it extremely easy to use. It's light weight and small enough to fit into my purse. The volume is loud enought that I can hear the directions even with the radio on. It gives you a heads up on where to exit or turn so you have enought time to get into the correct lane. I would highly recommend this GPS to all my family and friends.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every day
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Review 4 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Great GPS, 12/27/2008
By NCSupermomof3, Hiddenite, NC
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

My husband got this GPS for Christmas and loved it. I like the way the screen is 2/3D. It makes it look more real. I also liked the colors, and the roads are bigger than just a little line. Unfortunately, my husband need to know the road numbers for his work. (He is a State Trooper). We went and got a TOMTOM that shows the road numbers. We put them up side by side, and I thought that the Garmin was more accurate. It shows the roads and tells you what road is ahead/next. It also showed more roads than the TOMTOM. If I were traveling I would much rather have the Garmin! But I guess we will be returning this one. Overall I thought this one was a great buy for the money.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
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Review 5 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Great Item, 12/26/2008
By RoadScholar, Philly, PA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Easy to use, even announces street names. Very accurate within 10 feet of destination or where you need to turn. You can even change your display car and color!

I bought this for my husband as a gift and he loves it and doesnt leave home without it!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every day
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Review 6 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

High Quality, Easy to Use - speaker a little weak, 12/17/2008
By CableGuy79, Marlton, NJ
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

This is a very nice unit. I have used quite a few different versions of Garmin units. This one is right on par with the other garmins I have used. Its accurate, quick to update, and easy to use.

I will say that even with the updated maps installed( don't forget to update yours for free when you get home - everyone gets free maps if you register your unit within 60 days of first use) there are some areas and developments that are a couple years old that still haven't been updated with the 2009 maps on this unit. The only other thing i would say is that the speaker is a little on the soft side if you have the stereo on. I just bought my mom a new garmin nuvi 200 and that speaker is noticeably louder then mine while it cost half the price.

Other then those couple minor things I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone who wants an easy to use GPS. Also the widescreen is great to have as you can see alot more side roads if you want to make your own detour.
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Has owned product for: 2 - 3 months
Uses product: Every day
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Review 7 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

12/17/2008
By budderfly4747
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

It's a top quality GPS system and definitely a great buy for the money!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 8 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Excellent, 12/11/2008
By an anonymous customer, ohio
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

My husband and I really like this product. It takes a lot of stress out of going and finding places we have never been. I've recomended it to several friends already.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 9 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Garmin Nuvi 650 GPS, 12/10/2008
By KWM56, Las Vegas, Nevada
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Before buying the Garman Nuvi 650 GPS I conducted a through review of consumer ratings and customer feedback comments. I found the product to be very user friendly and it meets our expectations at a good price. The unit comes with an attachable suction cup to connect it to the windshield for easy viewing. We did find the suction cup to be a bit temperamental but it does work fine after a few try’s. This unit has spoken street names and is another reason why we bought it and this works fine. You can clearly understand what the GPS is saying although I have the volume at 100% and you can’t have the windows down or music going otherwise you might not be able to hear the soft female voice. If you need the volume louder you can get an external speaker adapter. If you live in California or Minnesota there is a state law that prohibits attaching the GPS to the front windshield. These are the only two states that have this law. We found that it is more convenient to purchase the optional Garman non slip bean bag base for the unit. This way you can position it anywhere on the dashboard and when you leave the car just put the whole assembly and unit in your glove box until next time. With the non slip bean bag base, there is no set up when you are ready to use the unit again. Using the suction cup provided with the unit needs to be taken down and repositioned each time otherwise you will alert others that you have some kind of electronic unit in your car. Overall good product for the price.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 10 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Easy Easy, 12/09/2008
By DougD, Santa Fe, TX
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This thing is so easy.....I didnt even have to read the directions. If you are "electronically challenged", I recommend this one for sure.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every day
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Review 11 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

A great product, 12/08/2008
By Happytoshop1234, Plover, Wi.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I am very happy with the Garmin 650. I have used it go a lot of different places, including shopping and eating places. It has done a great job with directions. It's a good idea to play around with it at home before putting it into your car, which makes it easier to use. I would recommend this product. It is fun to use!!
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 12 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

12/08/2008
By dgnmac
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Good speech on the text to speech function. Also good mapping as it goes down the road it not only list the streets by names and numbers but also shows lakes, parks, and other things.

Be nice if it was a little faster loading up. Like the way a car goes down the highlighted road you need to follow and the voice tells you when to turn and on what street. Nothing could be easier especially if your in a 6 lane highway. Unless the GPS drove your car for you.

Only drawback to the unit itself is the suction attachment that connects to the windshield. The GPS itself is wide and some what big. That means more weight and it falls off the wind shield. I mounted it to my old bean-bag Garmin holder and put it on the dash. This works out just fine. Makes it easier to see any way,
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 13 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

nice work Garmin, 12/07/2008
By iloveLB, Long Beach, CA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Easy to use, easy to set up, can get updated maps by going to the Garmin website once for free. Great GPS unit. Bummer that you can't attach to the windshield in California though.
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 3 months
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 14 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

helpful, 12/07/2008
By eagleteacher, Greenwood, SC
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This item is great. Just plug in and drive. Find Resturants, hotels, schools,etc. with the push of a button!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 15 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

12/07/2008
By whiplash, Alabama
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Just as advertised. Easy to use. Ocassional trouble finding sat. in downtown buildings.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 16 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Garmin nuvi650, 12/06/2008
By demandingcoach, South Carolina
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

With clear speech, timely directions and easy to update maps, this product is well configured to meet the demands of those of us with little patience for technological complexity or glitches. Sets up easily and logically so you can utilize the product quickly and effectively. No muss, no fuss.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 17 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

saves milage, 12/06/2008
By tripster, Seaford De
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have only used it 1 time and it saved me about 10 miles but it did use some 2nd class roads. I usually go another way for shopping etc. and mostly dual highways. Future trips may be better.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 18 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

Never Lost Again!, 12/05/2008
By bzarska, Wichita, KS
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I bought this for my 71 yr old father - a trucker. He is hard of hearing & 'new electronic gadgets' challenged. This product was simple for him to learn, eliminates the need to get directions to pickups & destinations over the phone, and has the bonus feature of having family photos at his fingertips. He loves his new Garmin & thanks me over & over!

The product was shipped promptly & was here in time for Thanksgiving. Thanks, Walmart!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 19 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

I LOVE IT!!, 12/04/2008
By HelloPossum, Syracuse, NY
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I absolutely love this GPS! The directions are so precise, I don't have to look at the screen at all, just listen. Unlike some units that give vague directions "turn left in 200 ft", this Garmin tells you the street name to turn on and also the direction AFTER that turn so you can get into the proper lane right after you turn. It's so easy to use and very FAST to get directions up. I was looking for a store and not sure which exit of three to take. I turned it on shortly before the first exit and had my directions quickly enough that I didn't miss the first exit, which was the one I needed. I would highly recommend this system!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Once per week
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Review 20 for Garmin nuvi 650 Portable GPS with Text-to-speech

I don't know why I never had this!, 12/04/2008
By hmb2zoe, Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

But it! It is the BIG screen, great touch screen, it's super fast. And I am picky about my electronics. It showed up quickly, great packaging. Just plug in and it works! Easy. Love it!! I don't know how I ever survived driving without one of these. It is a MUST own!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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