Discover a whole new dimension in navigation with the nuvi 285WT, sporting MSD Direct compatibility. Use the included receiver and free three-month subscription to access wide range of MSN Direct features: check flight status, compare gas prices, get weather info, browse movie listings, check out local events, and more. Further, this vehicle-navigation GPS with widescreen 4.3" color touchscreen and high-sensitivity receiver guides you to your destination with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. Additionally, lifetime FM traffic updates combine with various route-customizing features to get you smoothly from point A to point B. Further, hands-free calling capability - used in conjunction with your Bluetooth-compatible phone - lets you keep in touch while traveling without sacrificing safety on the road.
With next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nüvi 285WT is one resourceful personal travel assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check your flight status, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get advanced weather information, 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 locations to nüvi 285WT.
nüvi 285WT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 285WT accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.For hands-free calling, nüvi 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 nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.
Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 285WT sports a sleek, slim design and 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 coordinate
• Preloaded City Navigator NT maps for North America
• MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable
• Free three-month MSN Direct service
• Vehicle suction cup mount
• USB cable
• Dashboard disc
• Quick start manual
• 1 Year Warranty