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Product Description Garmin nüvi 885T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct ServiceFrom Garmin

Find your way. Stay connected and ahead of the curve with Garmin nüvi 885T. This premium navigator features voice-activated navigation, lane assist with junction view, MSN Direct and hands-free calling capability. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nüvi where to go and maneuver complicated interchanges with ease. The nüvi 885T not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check your flight status, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get advanced weather information, enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events. Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 885T. Just speak or tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, and nearest address. High-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix - nuvi will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas & times recorded for up to 3 days High-resolution, 4.3; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT Displays speed limits Alarm clock DEM maps Replaceable lithium-ion battery - up to 4hrs depending on usage Trip computer records mileage, max speed, & total time Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency & measurement converters & calculator Garmin Lock anti-theft PC connectivity using available USB 2.0 port Standard headphone & microphone jacks microSD card slot / MP3 play Unit Dimensions - 4.9 W x 3.1 H x 0.7 D; Weight - 6.2 oz In the box - nuvi 885T MSN Direct receiver/vehicle power cable, Preloaded City Navigator North America NT Remote fo

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #222 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Model: 010-00577-30
Dimensions: 3.30" h x 6.40" w x 6.40" l, 1.30 pounds
Features
Sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket; High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock
Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6-million name-searchable points of interest
Speech recognition--speak menu options and keep your eyes on the road; Bluetooth-ready for hands-free use of compatible phones
Multi-destination routing--enter several destinations and get the best route to all of them; "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?" features
Full feature set--text to speech for spoken directions with real street names; MP3 player, and Photo viewer

Editorial Reviews Garmin nüvi 885T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct ServiceFrom Garmin

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Review (January 8, 2009)Garmin International's nüvi 885T is a GPS navigator and personal travel assistant featuring voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Navigate with confidence while nüvi directs you to the preferred lane while driving. Also, see realistic images of upcoming junctions where available.

This advanced model feature voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Click to enlarge.

nüvi 885T builds upon the features of the 855 by adding dynamic content from MSN Direct. You'll benefit from traffic updates, flight status, advanced weather (now includes Doppler radar), gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and send to GPS feature for trip planning (3-month trial subscription included). Also, take advantage of hands-free calling when paired with a compatible Bluetooth phone.
The nüvi 885T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

Garmin's nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor.

Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge.

Junction View gives you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. Click to enlarge.
Speak commands and get on-demand travel info from MSN Direct with nüvi 885T. This widescreen navigator features voice-activated navigation, preloaded maps, hands-free calling and an FM transmitter--plus real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, gas prices, stock information, local news and events. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 800-series, you can navigate with your voice for on-the-go convenience.
Speak Commandsnüvi 885T not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi's interface with your voice--allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Simply press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options. nüvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell nüvi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating.

Get Enhanced MSN DirectWith next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nüvi 885T is one resourceful personal travel assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send locations to nüvi 885T.
Check out a full description of MSN Direct content features, or a coverage map for MSN Direct services.
A 3-month subscription to MSN Direct is included with the device. After that, subscription fees are $49.95 per year, or $129.95 for a lifetime subscription.
See MoreWith nüvi 885T's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any direction.
Navigate With Easenüvi 885T comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Speak a menu option or touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 885T accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Where Am I?Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 885T. Just speak or tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 885T even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

With the POI loader program users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more. Click to enlarge.

A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards.

Enjoy a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide with Garmin Connect Photos. Click to enlarge.
Plan Aheadnüvi 885T includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on its wide screen. In addition, nüvi 885T automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.
Make Hands-free CallsTalk about worry-free driving. For hands-free calling, nüvi 885T integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 885T while staying focused on the road. Simply speak or dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call.
Take It With Younüvi 885T's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than other gps units, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect PhotosUsing Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.
Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
View photos in Google Earth.
Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.
Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or MapquestItching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the East Coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.
Hook up your Garmin to the computer via its USB port
Search for the location you want
Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form.
Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button.

The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.
The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.
Other Features
Auto time zone--nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
DEM maps--show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels
Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
High-speed PC connectivity using USB 2.0 mass storage
Configurable vehicle icons--select fun, customized icons from www.garmingarage.com
Standard headphone and microphone jacks
microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
What's in the Boxnüvi 885t, preloaded City Navigator North America NT, remote for voice activation with battery, vehicle suction cup mount, MSN Direct receiver/vehicle power cable, lithium-ion battery, USB cable, dashboard disc, quick start manual.

Customer Reviews Garmin nüvi 885T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct ServiceFrom Garmin

Where are the POIs??? I preordered this for $700. I have had it a little over a month, and it works great. If you want fun voices and vehicles, Garmin.com has some for free. Now enough with the OK, on to the bad... The problem is it has almost no points of interest. My cheap 5 year old Garmin has tons of POIs, but this doesn't even have a fraction. Why did I pay all that money for a great GPS if it can't find the places I want to go? I think I will sned it back because great features don't make up for practical functionality.
Toy With Hours of Enjoyment I received my new Nuvi on a Friday night so I had the weekend to play with it. What I found was that it had a ton of things on it. The sudoko game kept me busy for hours many, many times. I became addicted. I found that the screen reacts slowly from time to time - almost like its locking up. Some times, I have to re-start it either by holding the power switch, or removing the battery. I activated the MSN direct 3 month trial the day after I received the unit. I think this could be an extremely handy tool if you live somewhere that has full capabilities. I live in Canada, so about all it tells me is the weather. I'm hoping to drive south in a few weeks, and then I should know for sure its true capability. The bluetooth is awesome. It pulls in my contact list from my cell phone, making it much easier to call people, because you can actually read the screen when you're driving. I also really like the voice activation. It takes some getting used to, and like almost anything with voice activation, it has its bumps. It doesn't pick up your voice as well when you are driving, requiring that you repeat yourself. Part of that, is getting the timing right. You have to wait for the little green icon to come up on the right hand corner. That is when the unit is listening. If the icon is red, it cannot hear you. I get caught on the mis-timing a lot. I still have trouble finding where everything is because its different from where things were located with my Nuvi 350 that I had. For example, if you want to spell the name of the place you want to go, its on another menu (under points of interest). One thing I have noticed with its directions, it seems to like to take you on a route whereby the destination is on your right hand side. That route is not neccessarily your most direct route. I think it does that because so many places have the centre curb that doesn't allow you to turn left - especially in The US. I find that the battery power does not last nearly as long as my 350 did. All in all, I love this unit and all its capabilities. I am glad I waited til the new model came out.
I love everything about this GPS This is the first time I write a review on amazon and thats because I very much loved this GPS. This GPS is excellent in every way... I have no problems with it at all... got free update for the newest version of the map and firmware... The sound is fairly loud the voice recognition works great even with my English accent as English is my 2nd language... Buy It You Will Not Regret also buy the (Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount) Instant of the windshield mount that comes with it the Friction Mount is much better.