Here we have Garmin’s newly announced nüvi 885T portable navigation device. Featuring lane assist with junction view, dynamic content from MSN direct, and speech recognition technologies, the nüvi 885T lets drivers keep their hands on the wheel while taking the “guesswork out of navigation.”

Garmin’s speech recognition technology takes front and center with the nüvi 885T. Instead of having to fumble with on-screen buttons while driving, you can program the device simply by speaking into the push-to-talk wireless remote attached to the steering wheel. This eliminates guesswork and helps keep the driver’s eyes right where they should be – on the roads.

The nüvi 885t also features lane assist with junction view which details upcoming maneuvers and specific driving directions – including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation.

Other features include:

• “Where am I?” feature which provides exact longitude and latitude coordinates, closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, and nearest addresses and intersections
• Associate favorite images with saved locations using Garmin Connect Photos
• Receive dynamic content from MSN Direct network such as flight status, advanced weather (Doppler weather maps, high/low/current temps, chances of precipitation, humidity, pressure, wind, and weather alerts), and three day weather forecasts
• Traffic conditions
• Fuel prices from over 85,000 gas stations
• Enhanced movie listings
• Local events
• News and stocks
• Send to GPS capability – plan trips and look up destinations on the computer and then wirelessly send data to nüvi 885T
• Bluetooth
• Integrated FM transmitter
• USB 2.0 support
• Front-firing speakers
• Removable lithium-ion battery
• 4.3 inch color touchscreen display (480 x 272)
• Preloaded with maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico

The nüvi 885T comes with three months of free MSN Direct service. You can then subscribe to the service for $49.95 a year or pay a one time charge of $129.95.

The nüvi 885T will be available in the first quarter for $799.95.

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