Jun 25, 2009
Garmin nüvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct Service
— January 8, 2008
The nüvi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content to themulti-destination routing and “Where Am I?” features and gorgeous widescreen display of other nüvi 700s to create a superior navigation device for business as well as casual drivers. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, integrated traffic receivers, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle’s stereo system. Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators Garmin’s nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor. New Features — Enhanced MSN Direct Content (3-month free subscription) An integrated receiver allows you to access enhanced dynamic content from the MSN Direct service. Check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get 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 custom to your nüvi. Check out a full description of MSN Direct content features, or a coverage map for MSN Direct services. A 3-month subscription to MSN Direct is included with the device. After that, sub (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin is the best GPS i’ve used
I am very happy with this GPS system, very easy to use, excellent value
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MSN Direct
Garmin nüvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
Service I wish unit it self get MSN signal, not only from the car charger.
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Junk
this is worst gps ever. works from time to time. gives stupid directions like thru no enter or reverse road. I am going to return this crap!
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Great GPS - Very nice features
This is a very good GPS with very nice features. Like said on other reviews the only thing missing is better traffic alert which hopefully will come with time.
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Excellent Product
My husband used his garmin on a cross country trip. He loved it. The msn direct connection kept him in the loop about everything including hotels and gas prices along the way.
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Robert Ferris_ Garmin 780 GPS
I never ceased to be amazed with Hi-tech gadgets. I am a little surprised because living in Eastern North Carolina leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to consistent signal…
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EXCELLENT!
Excellent! Is all I can say! Easy to use & very accurate. I have lost my way several times, and the Garmin has taken me right to my destination with no problem.
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780 Garmin GPS
I purchase the 780 Garmin GPS unit for my wife to travel home to Memphis Tennessee; from our home located in Virgin last month.
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Things you don’t know about 780…
Hands down this is the best GPS you can get with all the major important features.
Here are things you might not know about this GPS:
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Great deal
This is my first auto GPS, and I use it daily for work. What a lifesaver! I like the larger screen size.