Garmin MSN GDB 50 Direct Receiver

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 5 reviews  

from $79.95 - $92.99

 

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★★★★☆
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  • Works well with gps (2)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Improves functionality (1)
  • Well made (1)
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Cons

  • Spotty coverage in canada (1)

Best Uses

  • Auto (2)
  • Travel (2)
 
 
 

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MSN® Direct Receiver

Receive real-time MSN Direct content including local weather, traffic, movie times and gas prices with our MSN Direct Receiver. This integrated receiver and cigarette lighter adapter connects to your compatible Garmin device and conveniently plugs into your vehicle's power outlet (for use in the United States only).

Get MSN® Direct
The MSN Direct receiver comes with 1-year free service and sends traffic reports, weather, movie times and gas prices to your compatible Garmin navigator via an FM signal. Now you can avoid traffic, save money at the pump, check the forecast and find out what's playing as you move about town. You can count on your compatible Garmin navigator to route you to the theater, gas station or destination of your choice with clear prompts while helping you avoid congestion and other traffic delays.

Activate and Navigate
The MSN Direct receiver is plug-and-play portable, making it easy to connect to your unit when on the go. No professional installation required. Simply activate your receiver following the instructions in the manual. After activation, plug the receiver into your compatible Garmin device, connect to your vehicle's power outlet, and you're ready to receive data.

Subscription Information

MSN Direct is available only in select cities where coverage exists.

Specification Description
Model 010-00583-00, 753759063917, GDB50
UPC 753759063917
Product Details Receive real-time MSN Direct content including local weather, traffic, movie times and gas prices with our MSN Direct Receiver. This integrated receiver and cigarette lighter adapter connects to your compatible Garmin device and conveniently plugs into your vehicle's power outlet. PLEASE NOTE: This item has been built to U.S. electronics specifications and may need additional modifications or converters to be used in countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

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Last update: Jul 13, 2009

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Garmin MSN GDB 50 Direct Receiver Review

A must have for your GPS

★★★★★
5.0

"I picked this up after my 3-month trial subscription to the standard FM traffic receiver went out. The price was great and the features you get are unbeatable. You get weather with weather alerts, news, stock quotes, movie times, gas station locations AND their prices and, in my opinion, much better …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 13 2009
DeadPlasmaCell
Spring, Tx
 

Garmin MSN GDB 50 Direct Receiver Review

Believe it or not its actually worth it!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"I have the Garmin nuvi 765t. It comes with the free TMC FM traffic receiver, but with on-screen advertisments in return. My issue with the free FM traffic receiver is that it was never accurate. It would often tell me there was traffic on my route only to find out there was none. Even the couple of …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 30 2009
darcal
Northern New Jersey
 

Garmin MSN GDB 50 Direct Receiver Review

works great, and best price on the 'net

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Functionality
  • Well Made
  • Works Well With GPS

    Cons

  • Spotty coverage in Canada

    Best Uses

  • Auto
  • Travel
 

"works great in the U.S., not so great in Canada (only spotty coverage in southern Ontario) "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 10 2009
Joe Shlabotnick
out there somewhere
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  • Casual User
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Price: $87.00
 
 

Garmin MSN GDB 50 Direct Receiver Review

Must have for large-city navigation

★★★★☆
4.0

"Too bad Garmin's using the MSN Direct feature to grab more of our hard-earned money. As a professional trucker, I enjoy the MSN Traffic feature to keep me rolling - time saved = more miles driven = more money for truckers. But to spend over $800 for a great GPS only to find out you need to cough up …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 31 2008
Calmar1955
Mason City, IA
 

Garmin MSN GDB 50 Direct Receiver Review

Good product

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Works Well With GPS

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Auto
  • Travel
 

"We use our receivers for home town and travel trips. We like the gas price feature. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 16 2009
Jer the project
Indpls
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  • Casual User
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Price: $87.00
 
 
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