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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. You can
keep both hands on the wheel, tell nüvi where to go and maneuver
complicated interchanges with ease. It comes with a widescreen display,
preloaded maps and more.
The Garmin Nuvi 885T has a wide
4.4-inch LCD screen. Notable features include Bluetooth connectivity
for hands-free calling, MP3 player, photo viewer, video games, voice
recognition, and a trip computer. It is traffic capable with an
included MSN receiver. With the premium service, it can also provide
weather and gas price information. The Nuvi 885T includes preloaded
maps for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Bird's eye view map, Great touch screen, Many settings and options, MSN
info, Quick start and routing, Simple voice control, Solid mounting,
Finding best routes, Navigating in city, Traffic info, Weather updates.
TomTom 740 requires a monthly subscription to their info/update service
while Garmin's MSN service gives you the opportunity to pay one time
for a lifetime subscription, after a free, 3-month trial. And TomTom's
US maps are not as detailed or accurate as Garmin's.
The 885T is great for finding the best way from one location to
another, and finding routes quickly based on drive time, distance, and
other options. It's Point-of-Interest feature helps you find banks,
restaurants, red light cameras and more. The voice commands are simple
and intuitive. It also quickly re-routes you if you go off the
designated path. Speedy re-routing is critical when driving in the
city, and a top feature.
MSN service is good. Good Voice Recognition. Best for Personal navigation.
The Garmin Nuvi 885T is an improvement over the previous Nuvi 880. It
has the latest Garmin software that includes a reality view and lane
guidance to help navigate through major, potentially confusing
intersections, such as when changing highways. The voice recognition is
fully integrated allowing the user to operate all menus, whereas most
voice recognition systems are typically limited to address entry.
Although there is room for improvement, it is the most effective,
full-function voice recognition system on the portable market.
The Nuvi 885T includes Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling,
MP3 player, photo viewer, and a trip computer, along with unique extras
like a calculator, video games, voice recognition, unit converter, and
currency converter. It is traffic capable with an included MSN
receiver, and with the service, it can also provide extras such as
weather, gas prices, flight times, and local events. Its verbal
directions include specific street names when navigating. A speed limit
icon appears for major roadways. "Where am I?" function provides the
nearest intersection and can help find or contact the nearest emergency
services. Includes a large range of voice languages.
Basic Specs
Screen size (in.)
The diagonal length of the display screen measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth on an inch.
4.4
Dimensions H x W x D (in.)
The height, width, and depth of the unit measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth.
3.1 x 4.9 x .8
Traffic receiver included?
Indicates if the unit comes with the necessary hardware to receive
traffic data provided from a subscription service. Bluetooth Phone
means that a user can receive traffic information without additional
hardware through the use of a compatible Bluetooth phone, often
requiring a data plan, and the manufacturer's traffic service.
Yes
Traffic subscription price ($):
The cost for receiving traffic information. The subscription may
include other data, such as gas prices and weather. Typically service
charges are yearly, one time fees, or free with the purchase of the
unit.
50/yr or 130/lifetime
Traffic receiver price ($):
The cost of the accessory required to receive traffic data. The
receiver is typically an external wire antenna or integrated into the
power cord.
0
AC power cable included?
Indicates whether the unit comes with an AC connector to power and
charge the unit. This feature also allows you to use the unit inside
your home so that you can program it in advance, research a route, or
practice using it--even if the unit does not have a rechargeable
battery.
No
USB cable included?
A USB cable is used to connect the portable navigation device to a
computer for updating maps and transferring data, including address,
custom points of interest, music, and firmware updates.
Yes
Replaceable battery?
A rare feature, some units have a removable battery. Should the
original battery expire, the ability to replace it could extend the
functional life of the portable device, without depending on a plug-in
power source for operation. A value of NA indicates that the unit does
not have an internal battery.
Yes
Memory storage:
Indicates how the unit stores files for audio, photo, and video
content. Often maps for different countries are accessed using SD
cards, too.
Micro SD card
Carrying case?
A carrying case can protect the unit when stored, transferred, and while traveling.
No
Entering destination/POI:
Based on the logic and ease of programming an address or point of
interest into the system. Includes whether the database allows dynamic
searching for addresses, if letters are grayed out, ease of entering
into navigation menus upon start-up, and ease of finding points of
interest.
Excellent
Routing options:
Based on the number of options for fine-tuning the route plotted by the
system. Includes multi-destination routing, avoidance of toll roads,
biking routes, walking routes, and RV/truck use. Also includes
availability of foreign map databases.
Excellent
Mount design:
Considers how the mount is engineered, factoring size, security, and ease of installation.
Excellent
Portability:
Based on the size and weight of the unit, as well the size of the mount and the ability to easily detach the mount for packing.
Excellent
Traffic interface:
Rates the presentation of the traffic information and the ability to
put the data into use. Rating factors include antenna design, color
coding for traffic severity, depth of information, estimated time for
delay, and tools for rerouting around congestion. However, we do not
rate the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information itself.
Excellent
Weight (oz.):
Measured weight of just the unit (excluding mount) in ounces rounded to the nearest tenth.
6.5
Info for driver:
Based on the on-screen and audible information given to the user during
navigation. Includes type and font size of on-screen information,
ability to speak proper street names, languages supported, and amount
of audible information given including descriptions of the next
maneuver.
Very Good
Use of controls:
Based on the design of the physical interface with the system. Includes
size of on-screen icons, presence of hard keys, need to use a stylus
instead of a fingertip, and ease of adjusting common functions like
volume, brightness, and map zoom setting.
Excellent
Display:
Based on display size, brightness, contrast, and glare/reflections in
bright sunlight. Considers ratio of screen size to overall device size
for packaging efficiency.
Excellent
Routing time:
Based on measurements of calculation time for plotting various trips
with GPS reception active. Also includes system response time when
operating data-entry menus, such as POI searching.
Very Good
Tested battery life (hrs.):
After being fully charge, the length of time in hours that the unit remained on, while set to full brightness.
2.5
The Garmin Nuvi 885T is an improvement over the previous Nuvi 880. It
has the latest Garmin software that includes a reality view and lane
guidance to help navigate through major, potentially confusing
intersections, such as when changing highways. The voice recognition is
fully integrated allowing the user to operate all menus, whereas most
voice recognition systems are typically limited to address entry.
Although there is room for improvement, it is the most effective,
full-function voice recognition system on the portable market.
The Nuvi 885T includes Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling,
MP3 player, photo viewer, and a trip computer, along with unique extras
like a calculator, video games, voice recognition, unit converter, and
currency converter. It is traffic capable with an included MSN
receiver, and with the service, it can also provide extras such as
weather, gas prices, flight times, and local events. Its verbal
directions include specific street names when navigating. A speed limit
icon appears for major roadways. "Where am I?" function provides the
nearest intersection and can help find or contact the nearest emergency
services. Includes a large range of voice languages.
Features
Pre-loaded map database:
This is the map coverage provided by the navigation system that is
available to use right out of the box. All units include at least the
48 contiguous United States. Many also include Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
and Puerto Rico. Additional maps for travel abroad can be purchased
from some manufacturers, typically for $100 to $150.
U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico
Spoken street names?
Commonly referred to as \"Text-to-Speech,\" this helpful feature is the
ability to pronounce proper street names. For example, a system with
this feature would say, \"Turn right on Truman Avenue\" rather than,
\"Turn right in 500 feet.\" Spoken street names allows the driver to
confirm directions with street signs without looking at the screen.
Yes
Bluetooth hands-free calling?
Allows user to make and receive hands-free telephone calls using the
unit's internal speaker, microphone, and screen. Automatically quiets
directions while call is being made. Can display user's telephone book,
and shows caller ID on the screen. Can also dial phone numbers of point
of interest locations. Requires a Bluetooth-compatible telephone.
Yes
Multi-destination routing?
Allows a user to add multiple stops along a programmed route.
Yes
Dynamic database gray-out letters?
When typing an address, the unit will gray out letters that are not
possible combinations to complete a word. For instance, if you typed in
XYLOPHO, the system would gray out everything but N because no other
letters would combine to form a proper word in the database.
No
Trip computer?
The ability to display data about a trip, such as miles traveled,
current speed, average speed, time stopped, time driving, and total
time.
Yes
Trip log?
Function varies, though better units track trip progress by recording
data on distance traveled, average speed, and time spent that can be
recalled later. This information may appeal to business travelers for
monitoring expenses. Some units will indicate on the map if roads had
been traveled previously.
Yes
Biking or walking mode?
Adjusts the routing to account for the freedom, and limitations, of
traveling by bike or foot. The system may avoid highways or disregard
one-way street signs in this mode.
Yes
Auto rerouting indicator:
Indicates how the navigation system informs the driver that they missed
a turn and that it is calculating a new route. Some systems show this
on screen, some tell the driver audibly, some combine the two, and
others provide no indication at all.
Audible & on screen
Historic traffic data?
Databases of past traffic patterns can inform route planning,
predicting routine flow changes such as rush-hour congestion. This
feature does not require a traffic receiver or subscription. It can add
intelligence to trip routing, but does not reflect current, real-world
conditions.
No
Traffic antenna:
Indicates the type of antenna needed to receive traffic data. Common
types include an internal receiver, a receiver integrated into the
power cord, or an additional external antenna that adheres to the
windshield.
Power cord
Weather capable?
Indicates if the navigation system is capable of providing weather reports.
Yes
Gas prices capable?
Indicates if the nav system is capable of providing gas prices near the
driver's current location. May require a fee-based subscription.
Yes
MP3 player?
Means the device can store and play pre-loaded audio files. Capacity
varies by unit. Most navigation units have SD card expansion slots for
file storage.
Yes
FM transmitter?
Allows users to listen to spoken navigation system directions through
their car stereo. If the unit is equipped with an MP3 player, music can
also be played through the stereo.
Yes
iPod interface?
The ability to connect an iPod to the navigation system, allowing the
user to control the iPod with the unit's touch screen. The purchase of
an additional cable is usually required.
No
Photo viewer?
The ability to store, display, sort, and put together albums of previously loaded photographs.
Yes
Video player?
Enables the user to play movies or videos pre-loaded from their
computer. Navigation features are typically disabled when this feature
is in use.
No
Location help?
Provides current location, often using a combination of street
intersection and GPS coordinates to aid in directing help. Better
models also provide contact information for the nearest emergency
services
Yes
Wi-Fi/Cellular connectivity?
Connectivity enables devices to access data from Internet sources, and
in limited applications, devices can interact with a PC or other GPS
units.
No
 
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