nuvi 880 available for pre-order for $999

Garmin Nuvi 880, the most expensive, top of the line GPS navigation system from Garmin is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $999.

One of the most advance features of the 880 is the speech recognition which can be activated using the included remote control.

Some of the other advanced features on this sleek sat nav system with 4.3″ screen include:

• Text-to-speech
• Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) capability (screen control)
• Bluetooth wireless technology (pair with phone or headset)
• FM transmitter
• Picture navigation: routing to a geocoded point in JPEG files
• Included traffic receiver via MSN Direct receiver for North America
• Last position: unit automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with n?vi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle
• Location and Text messages
• Instant on
• Web drop: create favorites in a PC browser and send to nuvi via USB (.gps files)
• Route planning with via points
• USB 2.0, high speed connectivity and mass storage
• SD card slot
• MCX connector (external antenna)
• Digital Elevation Maps (DEM)
• Embedded Linux (OS)
• Replaceable battery, high capacity Lithium-ion (up to 5 hours use)

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