Garmin Montana 680t Handheld GPS

Garmin Montana 680t. From a new user.

I like the bigger screen, could use more built in memory. They could offer better maps for the price point. Birdseye should be free, they do offer free one year with new purchase. There are free maps out there instead of buying Garmin maps. Compatibility with National Geographic maps would be a nice feature. There may be a work around, As I am still new to it. New price could be better from Garmin outlet store. Overall... I love it! If you don’t need some of the extra features, go with the Montana 680 or 610.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: adfo4038

Disapointed with Garmin, I expected better

As far as the product is concerned, After spending over $500.00 on a GPS that has no driving capability, forcing me to buy the "City Navigator" software from Garmin, for another $80.00 then spending another $100.00 on a protective film, case, dash mount and Micro SD card to store maps and photos. Now I'm into it for almost $700.00 and find the topo maps together with the "Birds Eye" view is pathetic joke. Google Maps makes this overpriced piece of plastic look like a cheap Chinese knockoff. My phone has better resolution, mapping clarity and a larger screen, with the App. directly from Geocaching which renders that portion of the Garmin next to useless. The BaseCamp software is abysmal at best. Good thing it's free, It is NOT compatible with the new Windows 10 "Edge" browser in order to use the Garmin Communicator "Plug In" to verify the $80.00 map I just downloaded. (No Warnings on the Garmin Website and promos's about this) After much frustration with the help work around, finally had to download another browser to get the maps to work. When I was finally able to use the driving portion the automatic zoom feature was appreciated and the voice commands were accurate and loud enough due to the expensive Garmin Dash mount with built in speaker. Trying to upload any Geocaching info or events to the unit through the BaseCamp software also requires the Garmin Communicator "Plug In" and needed to go back to another browser to upload anything. Windows 10 has been out for a couple of years now, you would think Garmin would have made their software compatible by now?!?
Overall I'm extremely disappointed with the overpriced, difficult installation and non user friendliness of the software and unit.
The versatility of my Samsung Note 4 phone makes this unit an expensive boat anchor.
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Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: *techland*

Great product for anything outdoors!

This is a great product,I love all the different features it offers. Great battery life, nice big screen and I love that you can use it as a gps on the road as well.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: k0xq

Great product but no owners manual

So far the Montana is living up to the reviews and the Garmin history of great products. The only issue I have with Garmin is that I spent a lot for this gps and they can’t include an owners manual. Yea I know I can download one but how much does a paper owners manual cost? Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: vitabeauti

this is my third Garmin hand held GPS.

More complicated to use than their auto GPS. I do like the dual nature of it-- handheld/driving
if you you also purchased the auto mount with speaker. I also purchased the North America
NT micro card for fine topographical details.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: scubadudeil1

Garmin 680t is built solid but just ok otherwise

A good well-made product. It's not intuitive to use and should come with street maps included for the price.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: diaboloaldebaran

I expect it will be easy to use , once I wade thu all the instructions. great bit of kit !

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: thewomacs

Great Product

Very nice product though, the manuals don't tell you much.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: diaboloaldebaran

Awesome

A little bulky, but that could be due to its rugged design. Otherwise, function is flawless.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: hobbitbane

Great product. Great Seller

Lots of tech to keep me busy. GPS looks new and works great.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: porsche944store