Garmin nuvi 780 makes a splash

[CES 2008] More Garmin stuff – this time, it is the nuvi 780 that will grab the headlines. The nuvi 780 holds the distinction of being the newest and most powerful device in the series, and will be on display at CES 2008. The nuvi 780 uses the second generation MSN Direct to help you get to your destination safe, sound and on time. Some of these enhanced dynamic content include :-

• Traffic conditions: receive up-to-date traffic incident and flow information for most metropolitan areas across North America, and let nuvi select a route that avoids traffic accidents, road closures, and construction.
• Fuel prices: receive gas price data from over 100,000 gas stations across the nation. Drivers will always know where to get the best prices
• Save time and fuel by using their unit to navigate directly to the station of their choice
• Weather reports: features current weather conditions (including high/low/current temperatures, chances of precipitation, humidity, pressure, wind, and weather alerts) as well as three day weather forecasts.
• Enhanced movie listings: search for movies by title or by theater and receive show times, ‘star’ ratings, genre, actors, and more — and get driving directions to the theater.
• Local events: receive special notices on festivals, concerts, and sporting events in your area, and navigate to them.
• News and stocks: the latest news headlines and financial market updates are always at your fingertips.
• Send to GPS capability: plan trips and look up destinations from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and then wirelessly send locations to your nuvi 780.

You get three months’ worth of MSN Direct for free with each nuvi 780 purchase, and a one-year subscription will set you back by $49.95 while a one-time charge costs $129.95.

Edwin Kee
Categories: Transportation
Tags: GPS