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Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System is #80 product in Car GPS

★★★★☆
4.4

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from $765.00

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Easy to read (46)
  • Compact (40)
  • Easy menus (40)
  • Easy setup (36)
  • Reliable (36)
  • Large clear lcd (34)
  • Simple controls (34)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (33)
  • Can add external mike (1)
  • Decent speakerphone (1)
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Cons

  • Short battery life (8)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (7)
  • Inaccurate (3)
  • Difficult menus (2)
  • Ac adapter extra (1)
  • Bluetooth not working yet (1)
  • Case extra (1)
  • Difficult adding via’s (1)
  • Flimsy mounting (1)
  • Hard to set up (1)

Best Uses

  • Finding specific address (37)
  • Faster routes (31)
  • Urban navigation (25)
  • Planning trips (21)
  • Rural navigation (20)
  • Geocaching (4)
  • Auto (3)
  • Finding cheap gas prices (1)
  • Good media components (1)
  • Hands free cell phone (1)
 
 
 

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Speak commands and get on-demand travel info from MSN Direct with n?vi 880. This widescreen navigator features speech recognition (SR), 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 n?vi 800-series, you can navigate with your voice for on-the-go convenience.

Speak Commands

n?vi 880 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With n?vi?s innovative speech recognition, you safely control n?vi?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. n?vi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell n?vi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating.

Get Enhanced MSN Direct With next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, n?vi 880 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 n?vi 880.

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With n?vi 880'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 Ease

n?vi 880 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 n?vi takes you there with 2D or 3D 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, n?vi 880 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 n?vi 880. 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. n?vi 880 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with n?vi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

Plan Ahead

n?vi 880 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, n?vi 880 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 Calls

Talk about worry-free driving. For hands-free calling, n?vi 880 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 880 while staying focused on the road. Simply speak or dial numbers with n?vi's touchscreen keypad to make a call.

Take It With You

n?vi 880'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.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. n?vi 880 includes many must have entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, games, alarm clock and more. With the included wireless FM transmitter?, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with optional FM traffic alerts and comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in microSD cards let you add additional features to enhance your travel experience including language translation and detailed travel guides. Our SaversGuide provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize your n?vi whether you?re traveling or close to home.

n?vi 880: At your command.

?Includes 3 months free MSN Direct service. Some services available only in select cities where coverage exists.

Specification Description
Model 010-00577-12, 0100057712, NUVI880, XXGRMNUVI880
UPC 753759076870
2D/3D view Yes
Address search Yes
Antenna Internal
Anti-glare Yes
Anti-theft device Yes
Audio book player Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Backlight Yes
Battery Average Run Time 4
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Benefits Innovative speech recognition lets you safely control nuvi's interface with your voiceOptional MSN Direct makes for a resourceful per
Cables Included USB cable, integrated vehicle power cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Connections USB(1)
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Day/Night mode Yes
Description Header On-the-go convenience at it's finest.
Display Catalog Number 55030996
Display size (diagonal) 4.3 inches
End Product Indicator Yes
Expandable Memory microSD
Features Automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide the most efficient routeCar-locator feature (marks position when removed from wi
FM radio capability Yes
GPS type Car
Hands-free calling capability Yes
Included in the Box nuvi 880Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North AmericaMSN® Direct receiver3 months free MSN Direct service<
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 010-00577-12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Maps City Navigator® NT for North America
Menu navigation Touchscreen
Model nuvi 880
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Other features Where Am I, Garmin Locat, Photo navigation, world travel clock, currency and unit converter, calculator, custom POIs, QWERTY or ABC keyboard, speed li
Photo viewer Yes
Power Device USB, battery
Product Depth 0.7
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 3.1
Product Type Car
Product Weight 6.2
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 4.9
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution 480x272
Size Specialty
Supported Languages English
Touchscreen Yes
Type WQVGA TFT
Uploadable Maps microSD
Voice Guidance Yes

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Last update: May 21, 2009

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System Reviews

 
 
 

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[9 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Good GPS, MSN Direct not so good.

"Everything you expect a garmin to do. GPS navigation is great. Speaks street names clearly. Voice recognition is pretty accurate, definitely good for truly hands free operation because anything you see on the menu you can speak it and it opens. I found the blue tooth speaker phone function to be not so great because the person on the other end had difficulty hearing me, but maybe this is because of my cell ph..." Read Full Review »

Feb 04, 2009 by My car is like a space ship

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Not worth the money

"I am a Garmin fan! But, the 880 is a disappointment. First, you have to wade through their web site to find out that you need to upgrade the software before you can use their support system. That only took an hour to discover. Then you find one hour battery life. So forget using it on a bicycle or walking. Then, you have to buy a charger because there is not one included. Alternative use your PC. Doesn't ev..." Read Full Review »

Jul 11, 2008 by Guns3545

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[9 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System Review

Not worth the money

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Hard to set up
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Auto
 

"I am a Garmin fan! But, the 880 is a disappointment. First, you have to wade through their web site to find out that you need to upgrade the software before you can use their support system. That only took an hour to discover.

Then you find one hour battery life. So forget using it on a bicycle o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 11 2008
Guns3545
Sarasota, Florida
I am:
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $599.97
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System Review

Unreliable Remote Transmitter!

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Hands-Free
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Acquires Satellites Slowly
  • Short Battery Life
  • Unreliable Remote Control

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
 

"Voice recognition is a great idea. For the most part the unit does a good job of interpreting speech. If there is a lot of noise (even the car air conditioning fan), it can interfere with the Garmin 880 understanding what you say. The speakers in the Garmin 880 should be louder. It is sometimes hard …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 21 2008
Hbg_CP
Harrisburg, PA
I am:
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Bad With Directions
  • Frequent Traveler
Reviewed at:
Price: $599.97
 
 

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System Review

Good GPS, MSN Direct not so good.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Urban Navigation
 

"Everything you expect a garmin to do. GPS navigation is great. Speaks street names clearly. Voice recognition is pretty accurate, definitely good for truly hands free operation because anything you see on the menu you can speak it and it opens. I found the blue tooth speaker phone function to be …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 4 2009
My car is like a space ship
Long Island, NY
I am:
  • Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $619.00
 
 

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System Review

Saved us in Vermont

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Made me laugh
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • Difficult Menus
  • Inaccurate
  • Sometimes stubborn

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Rural Navigation
 

"We usually rely on AAA for maps and Triptiks, but the ones they are published now are useless we felt on this trip from Madison, WI to Craftsbury VT and around the back roads of Vermont. We were saved by our newly purchased Garmin with voice activation. The route chosen by the Garmin was better tha …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 27 2008
Pat in Vermont
Madison, WI
I am:
  • New to GPS
Reviewed at:
Price: $686.40
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 880 Street GPS System Review

Good Voice Recognition

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Can add external mike
  • Compact
  • Decent Speakerphone
  • Easy Menus
  • More »

    Cons

  • No external volume ctrl
  • Speaker volume weak

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
 

"I use GPS in the car because I am a REALTOR and often in unfamiliar territory, often rural. I bought the 880 this year to be a gift but installed it in my own car for testing against the TomTom 720.

While I prefer a couple of things in the TT720, the Garmin 880 won out and I will buy one for myself …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 25 2008
Lonnie the Realtor
Austin, TX
I am:
  • Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $686.40
 
 
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