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Garmin nuvi 285WT is the newest addition to Garmin’s nuvi series. As other nuvi GPS from Garmin, the 285WT is sleek looking with a 4.3 inch widescreen. It comes with preloaded maps for North America and turn-by-turn directions with Text-to-Speech feature that call out streets by name (e.g. “turn right in 200 feet at State Bridge Road”, rather than merely “turn right in 200 feet”).

More than just a GPS, the nuvi 285WT also delivers real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices, news and local events as you navigate. Like the rest of the nüvi 2×5-series, the 285WT is affordably priced and extremely easy to use.

Stay Connected with MSN Direct

The nüvi 285WT offers MSN Direct Service and is compatible with Garmin’s lifetime traffic update receiver. The first 9 months of MSN Direct Service is included. After that you can buy the service for 12 months for $49.95. Alternatively, you can purchase the GTM 25 and get real-time traffic updates for the life of your nüvi.

MSN Direct provides next-generation dynamic content that turns your nüvi 285WT into a resourceful personal travel assistant. It let you check your flight status, compare local gas prices, avoid traffic backups, get advanced weather information, stock information, enhanced movie listings, news and local events when you travel with your unit. You can even plan trips from your computer, then wirelessly send locations to nüvi 285WT via Windows Live Local.

See More with 4.3-inch Widescreen

nuvi 285WT’s widescreen display let you get the big picture. The display is easy to read even under sunlight. Map detail, driving directions, and photos are all shown in bright, brilliant color.

Bluetooth Let You Make Hands-free Calls

The Garmin nuvi 285WT 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 285WT while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nuvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone.

With the Bluetooth feature, you no longer need the hands-free car kit. That’s one less thing you have to carry in your car. You can also do one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest from the nuvi 285WT.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the nuvi 2×5-series, nuvi 285WT fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation

Garmin nuvi 285WT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. The 285WT is compatible with free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in SD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

What’s in the Box

The Garmin nuvi 285WT, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage), MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55) with integrated vehicle power cable, 9 months free MSN Direct service, Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual