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Review: Garmin Nuvi 880 GPS navigation systems

garmin-nuvi880.jpgA new 800 series of Garmin Nuvi GPS navigation systems Garmin Nuvi 880 after   the nuvi 860 model with MSN Direct capability. Garmin Nuvi 880 is additionally featured with voice recognition, picture navigation, web drop, digital elevation maps, MSN Direct services, Bluetooth and the embedded Linux OS, into a compact design.

The Garmin Nuvi 880 is satiny, compact, and simple GPS navigation system by the Nuvi 800 series.Its small size makes it highly portable you can use it outside of the car as an entertainment device or travel aid.The Nuvi 880’s wide 4.3-inch touch screen with a 480×272-pixel resolution makes it simple and user friendly.It is provided with 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD expansion slot, and a mini USB port.The Garmin Nuvi 880 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT maps of North America, maps are available in 2D and 3D view with day and night colors.The POI database contains all the major categories for millions of points of interest.

Garmin Nuvi 880 Specifications:

General:

Width:    4.9 in
Depth:    0.7 in
Height:    3.1 in
Weight:    6.2 oz

GPS System:

Recommended Use:    Automotive
Connectivity:    USB
Voice:    Navigation instructions, Street name announcement
Antenna:    Built-in
Features:    Clock, Calculator, Custom POIs, Garmin Lock, Built-in speaker, Automatic routing, JPEG photo playback, Built-in FM modulator, 2D / 3D map perspective, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
Software Included:    MapSource City Navigator North America NT

Built-in Display:

Type:    TFT - Widescreen
Resolution:    480 x 272
Diagonal Size:    4.3 in
Features:    Anti-glare, Touch screen
Display Illumination:    Yes
Color Support:    Color

Navigation:

Waypoints:    500
Routes:    10
Trip Computer:    Back-On-Track, Avoid highways, Avoid toll roads, Fast/short route

Digital Player:

Digital Player:    Yes
Supported Formats:    MP3, JPEG

Miscellaneous:

Included GPS accessories: 
   USB cable, Vehicle mount, Remote control, Car power adapter

Slot Provided:

Slot Provided:    MicroSD

Battery:

Battery Enclosure Type:    Internal
Run Time (Up To):    4 hour(s)
Battery technology:    Lithium ion



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