Garmin - Nuvi 880

The Garmin Nuvi 880 has been called one of the most powerful GPS models in the market today and rightly so.

The model has a great wide screen display of 4.3 inches and includes powerful navigation tools. You can speak directly to it – the model understands your commands and will provide you the latest travel information you need, made available via MSN Direct. You can thus navigate your way to your destination by just using your voice. By integrating this with your Bluetooth mobile, you can make calls and speak all without lifting a hand or taking your eyes off the road. Plus – yes, there is more – an FM transmitter allows you to request for real-time information on not just the local weather and traffic, but also the latest gas prices and stock information!

Features

Though the Garmin Nuvi 880 has a wider screen, care has been taken to see that the sleek and thin look of the model has not been disturbed. In fact, this model has an extremely sensitive inbuilt antenna that allows the model to retain its highly compact design. You can thus easily carry it in your hand or just put it in your purse or pocket.

The most outstanding feature of the new Nuvi 880 is its unique speech recognition ability. While you can always interact with the touch-screen by using your fingers to give commands to the device, the best part is that you now have the option of using your voice to interact with the device. This provides you with true hands-free driving power. All you need to do is to press the speech recognition activation button on the Nuvi remote and you start speaking the various menu options. In fact, for longer menu functions, you need not even state the whole option – use one of the shortcut phrases and the device will know what to do. For example, just say ‘Find Address’ and follow it up by saying the address of your destination and the Nuvi 880 will immediately start planning your travel. It will provide you with clear text and speech directions along with detailed maps.

In fact, the Nuvi 880 carries the advantages of this speech recognition feature even further and allows you to use your Bluetooth compatible phone to make calls and speak without having to use your hands. This model comes equipped with the Bluetooth technology as well as a built-in speaker and microphone. Just speak the number you would like to connect to and start making calls.

The Garmin Nuvi 880 also allows you to plan your travel in advance – you can plan your travel for 10 different routes and save them in your device. You can also take a look at simulations that will allow you to preview what traveling along those routes can be like. Further, if you have list of multiple destinations, the Nuvi 880 can make your life simpler by providing routes that will cover various errands or sales calls more efficiently.

With the Nuvi 880, you can not only enjoy a truly stress-free driving experience but a powerful travel guide that will help you plan and execute your travel plans successfully.