Garmin nuvi 885T Reviews and Ratings
"Text to speech" leads the list of navigational aids included with the Garmin nüvi 855 Equipped with preloaded maps of North America and the routing features included, finding your destination couldn't be easier. The Garmin nuvi 885T will store up to 10 preplanned routes. It will also allow you to plan "multiple destinations" and then sort them to create the most efficient route. A great feature for making deliveries. You can also set up route criteria to get the fastest route or the shortest route. With "Route avoidance" you can even request the Garmin Nuvi to avoid tolls or highways. Should you run into a detour, "reroute" will automatically create a route around the problem and get you back on course. Another new feature is "Photo navigation" which enables you to create routes to geotagged photos. Simply download Google® Panoramio™ pictures via Garmin Connect™ website and navigate to them. With "Hotfix" satellite prediction your Garmin Nuvi GPS will get you there faster. Another navigation features included is "Where am I?" which will instantly give your latitude and longitude, the nearest address and intersection and the closest police and gas station. "Garmin locate" remembers your location when it is removed from your car. This allows you to locate your automobile in large parking lots such as shopping centers and amusement parks. This GPS device is compatible with FM traffic and comes with a three month trial of MSN Direct. The receiver, which is built into the 12volt power cord, is included. With 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 Garmin nuvi 885T. You should check coverage of these services to make sure your area is serviced. The following links take you to their coverage maps. MSN Direct coverage map. and Total Traffic Network coverage Garmin provides a lot more features than just navigation with this Garmin nüvi 855 A micro SD slot is built into the unit (micro SD card not included) enabling you to download your own music, books, pictures, maps and more. A FM transmitter is also provided with this Garmin Nuvi GPS. The FM transmitter will transmit the Garmin nuvi 885T sound to your FM car radio, greatly increasing the quality of the audio output. The Garmin Nuvi also comes with a built-in headphone jack. As with all Garmin Nuvi GPS units, it comes with "Garmin lock". If you plan on using your Garmin nuvi 885T in Europe, please click on the following link regarding the use of the FM transmitter in certain European countries: Garmin Legal Notice Garmin nuvi 885T Reviews User Reviews Amazon: By S. Kumar, March 2, 2009 The Best Out There Garmin nuvi 885T Excellent features and very good GPS. It gets a satellite lock inside my house!!! The voice recognition is the gem in this thing. It really works and once you start using it, it is very useful and functional. You don't have to push buttons. Positives: Voice recognitions, lots of POIs, on-line sites like POI-Factory to add custom POIs (easy to do), and a very good set of features. I have tried (it works) but not extensively used the bluetooth hands free and mp3 player yet (8GB microSD card ordered) but I think it will be useful. MSN Direct is the way to go and works very well. I am getting helpful traffic updates in Louisville. Negatives: I have to say the volume on the unit should be higher. I realize the FM radio option is there, but sometimes you are listening to the radio or a CD and it is hard to hear the Garmin. Also the few hands-free calls I have taken have given very poor sound on the Garmin speakers making it not useful (maybe a software update? Not sure they are using the A2DP or a good profile.). They must fixe these two issues. They should already have this perfected. One other small potential issue. The band for the voice recognition button barely fits my steering wheel (last notch), on some others that are larger it could be an issue (but I think this may be minor)? By Scott Hamilton "Not the Skater", March 4, 2009 Solid But Not Perfect I've had my 885T for about a week and a half. For the most part I like it and it has been useful. It has already made a few trips to unfamiliar spots in the city much less stressful and faster. It has its shortcomings though. PROS: MSN Traffic service works well in Denver Metro area. Movie times seem accurate (I'm considering paying the one time fee). Slim size. Lane assist blew me away - how cool is that! Has been 99% accurate. Voice commands work really well even in noisy vehicle and allow for safer operation while driving. Voice command remote is unobtrusive and feels sturdy. Easily upload maps to unit directly from Google. CONS: Suction cup mount falls often even on flat Jeep windshield (I'll end up using the disc sticky mounts). My Samsung Alias phone is not specifically supported for Bluetooth - seriously it's one of the most popular phones. Subsequently bluetooth connectivity has been frustrating and inconsistent. Speakers will probably suffice for a quiet ride but I'm in a Jeep with 32" mudders. FM transmitter (to hear voice prompts over sound system in your car) is worthless. New map update was nearly 2G and took a day and a half to download on DSL. All in all I expected a little more functional quality for the price but I'd still recommend it to a friend that loves tech stuff but would recommend a cheaper model to someone who just wants a good GPS. Best Buy: By Tuan, 02/27/2009 What's great about it: Easy to use, fast map loads, fast GPS fix, lane assist, speed limit, selective detour etc.What's not so great: None I previously owned Nuvi 350, 660, 770, 880 and recently purchased the Nuvi 885T. I was very happy with my previous purchases as well this new Nuvi. Lane assist is great. Selective detour is one of the most useful features for me. Unlike previous models it does not take time to load map data. The unit can get a GPS fix almost instantly if the unit is not powered off for more than few days. After I registered the unit I was able to get a free map update for the unit by connecting to Garmin website. Garmin also offers life time map upgrade for a nominal fee. By manning, 02/13/2009 What's great about it: everythingWhat's not so great: nothing i was amazed at the quality of this gps.ive had a few and they all came up shortnot this one Garmin nuvi 885T Ratings Owner Ratings Amazon: 2 Reviews GPS Magazine: 3 owner votes: 4.7 out of possible 5 Best Buy: 4 reviews: 4.8 out of possible 5 Specifications Introduced: January 2009 What's in the Box: * nüvi 885 ¹Includes 3 months free MSN Direct service. Some services available only in select cities where coverage exists. Note: The state of Minnesota prohibits the installation of portable GPS units on the windshield of your vehicle. Return from Garmin nuvi 885T to Home
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. Your Garmin nuvi 885T not only tells you when and what direction to turn, but also tells you the street name. Add this to ""Lane assist" and you have the best of two worlds. Lane assist will tell you what lane you need to be in for the approaching turn. In addition, it will give you a view of the upcoming junction along with views of the road signs and it will even display the current speed limit. 
