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nuvi 880 - Finds Cheap Gas

Written by GazGuzla on Jun 19th, 2008 | Filed under: GPS, Save Gas

nuvi 880The Garmin nuvi 880 has every conceivable option available today for a Garmin GPS, even a remote control! Its expensive, but so is gas! Included is the MSN Direct Receiver Cable (list $149) and a 3 month membership to MSN Direct. After the trial, sign up for the MSN Direct Service ($49.95 year or $129.95 life time). MSN Direct provides access to gas prices near you and thousands of other stations along your route. Unlike many other GPS units, the nuvi 880 is only an inch thick, so you can take it with you anywhere. The Multi-Destination Routing feature allows you to make the most out of every trip, a key feature for gas savings. Additional information on MSN Direct can be found Here. List of other models capable of viewing Fuel Prices Here.

Features:

  • 4.3″ Display

  • MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable

  • 500 Waypoints/favorites/locations

  • 10 Routes

  • Voice prompts

  • Speaks street names

  • Speech recognition

  • 3D map view

  • Auto sort multiple destinations

  • Auto re-route

  • Choice of route setup

  • Route avoidance

  • Custom POIs

  • Headphone jack/audio line-out

  • Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)

  • “Send To GPS” from MapQuest or Google Maps via USB

  • Compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

  • FM transmitter

  • Battery life 4 hours

  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America

  • 3 months free MSN Direct service*

  • Speech recognition remote

  • Vehicle suction cup mount*

  • USB cable

  • Dashboard disc

  • Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology

  • FM traffic compatible

  • Where Am I?

  • Car locator

  • MP3 player

  • Audio book player

  • Picture viewer

  • Configurable vehicle icons

  • World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator

  • Touchscreen

  • Qwerty or ABC keyboard

  • Remote Control



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