Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System

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Pros

  • Acquires satellites quickly (22)
  • Easy menus (22)
  • Easy to read (22)
  • Easy setup (21)
  • Large clear lcd (20)
  • Simple controls (19)
  • Compact (17)
  • Reliable (16)
  • Effective mp3 player (1)
  • Good music to nav thru fm (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (3)
  • Flimsy mounting (1)
  • Inaccurate (1)
  • Lane assist does not work (1)
  • Low volume (1)
  • Mac tools are buggy (1)
  • No ambient light sensor (1)
  • Software bugs reboots (1)
  • Somewhat sluggish (1)
  • Sound level lacking (1)

Best Uses

  • Faster routes (18)
  • Finding specific address (17)
  • Urban navigation (13)
  • Planning trips (9)
  • Rural navigation (9)
  • Geocaching (2)
  • Auto (1)
  • Poi phone addresses (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Traveling for work (1)
 
 
 

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Stay connected and ahead of the curve with nüvi 885T. This premium navigator features voice-activated navigation, lane assist with junction view, MSN® Direct and hands-free calling capability. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nüvi where to go and maneuver complicated interchanges with ease. Like the rest of the 805-series, it comes with a widescreen display, preloaded maps and more.

Speak Commands
nüvi 885T not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi’s innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi’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. nüvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell nüvi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

Get Enhanced MSN Direct
With next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nüvi 885T is one resourceful personal travel assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service¹ to MSN Direct, you can check your flight status, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get advanced weather information, 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 nüvi 885T.

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With nüvi 885T'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.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 885T's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View map." Speak a menu option or touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that give you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
Talk about worry-free driving. For hands-free calling, nüvi 885T 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 885T while staying focused on the road. Simply speak or dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call.

Find Yourself, Your Car
Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 885T. 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. nüvi 885T even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi 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
nüvi 885T 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 the 885T's wide screen. In addition, nüvi 885T 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.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 805-series, nüvi 885T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 885T includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, Garmin Games, alarm clock and more. With the included wireless FM transmitter², you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with lifetime traffic alerts or MSN Direct (receiver purchase required for either option). With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 885T features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

¹Includes 3 months free MSN Direct service. Some services available only in select cities where coverage exists.

Specification Description
Model 010-00577-30, 0100057730, 100057730, 753759091279
UPC 753759091279
2D/3D view Yes
Address search Yes
Antenna Internal
Anti-glare Yes
Anti-theft device Yes
Audio book player Yes
Auto routing/rerouting Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Backlight Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Features voice-activated navigation and even listens to your spoken commands4.3-inch display is easy to read and shows map details, d
Cables Included Vehicle power cable, USB cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Connections Power (1)
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Description Header Own the open road.
Display Catalog Number 55032301
Display size (diagonal) 4.3 inches
End Product Indicator Yes
Expandable Memory microSD
Features Garmin Locate™ automatically marks your position so you can navigate on foot tooRoute planning lets you save as many as 10 route
GPS type Car
Hands-free calling capability Yes
Included in the Box nuvi 885TCity Navigator NTMSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable3 months free MSN Direct service
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 010-00577-30
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Maps City Navigator NT
Menu navigation Touchscreen
Model NUVI 885T
MSN Direct capability Yes
Number of waypoints 500
Number of waypoints per route 10
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Photo viewer Yes
Points of interest 6 million
Power Device Vehicle power cable, USB cable, rechargeable lithium ion battery
Product Depth 0.7
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer * Includes 3 months free MSN Direct service. Some services available only in select cities where coverage exists.
Product Height 3.1
Product Type Car
Product Weight 6.2
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 4.9
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution 480x272
Spoken street names Yes
Supported Languages English
Touchscreen Yes
Traffic/Weather Yes
Type WQVGA color TFT
Updatable Maps Yes
Uploadable Maps microSD card
Voice Guidance Yes
Waypoints Yes

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Last update: Nov 10, 2009

Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Garmin 885T GPS is #1 for cars & cats!

"I travel for my company, and visit customers every day where I need directions. I try to keep the latest GPS to make this effort successful. The Garmin NUVI 885T acquires signals faster than the 880. It also announces turns much faster. The lane assist feature is very effective. If you miss the directions, simply press the button and speak: "TURN!". The 885T will show the next turn, which lane to get in, and s..." Read Full Review »

Jun 11, 2009 by gadgetguy11

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Nice expensive brick

"I hate whiney reviews, but I'm going to write one unfortunately. I have a trip upcoming in two weeks which is the reason I bought this unit. At first, it worked fantastically. However, I think I got a slow dieing lemon. It is now a brick after using Garmin's software to update the firmware. Before this final and utterly complete failure of the unit, I experienced a degrading FM transmitter signal through my c..." Read Full Review »

Jun 14, 2009 by Luv2Ski

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Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System Review

Nice expensive brick

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Easy Menus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I hate whiney reviews, but I'm going to write one unfortunately.



I have a trip upcoming in two weeks which is the reason I bought this unit. At first, it worked fantastically. However, I think I got a slow dieing lemon. It is now a brick after using Garmin's software to update the firmware.



B …"  Read Full Review »

My GarBrick 855T hanging on power up

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 14 2009
Luv2Ski
Colorado
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System Review

Garmin 885T GPS is #1 for cars & cats!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • No ambient light sensor
  • Volume Control thru menu

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Geocaching
  • Urban Navigation
 

"I travel for my company, and visit customers every day where I need directions. I try to keep the latest GPS to make this effort successful.



The Garmin NUVI 885T acquires signals faster than the 880. It also announces turns much faster. The lane assist feature is very effective. If you miss the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 11 2009
gadgetguy11
Lexington, KY
I am:
  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $399.88
 
 

Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System Review

Love My Garmin

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • Sound Level Lacking

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • POI Phone Addresses
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
 

"I wanted a GPS with voice recognition and since I loved my other Garmin's (including marine versions on boat), I found this one.



Purchased a new vehicle and now I have the best of all worlds (and saved money too compared to ordering a factory installed system)! I now have a GPS with voice activa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
BoatingLady
Coconut Creek, FL
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Price: $399.88
 
 

[15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System Review

Nuvi 885T

★★★★★
5.0

"Review

This is my 5th GPS - I guess I am a GPS junkie. Previous 4 were all Magellan.

Pro's - Best speech recognition to date - second to none. MSN direct is absolutely awesome - weather, traffic, news, gas prices and more. Lane assist and speed limit data are excellent. Removable/replaceable battery …"  Read Full Review »

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May 26 2009
LouPoir
Agawam, MA
 

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 885T GPS Navigation System Review

Non Working Features

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Lane Assist does not work

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Garmin's web site and advertisment say's this model has lane assist with Junction View. What they don't tell you until after you buy this unit is these features are only available in a few cities. They say they will be adding more cities in the future. In order to get them to work you will have to b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 17 2009
bowmaster
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