UPDATE: The nuvi 780 just had a significant price drop. Now 71% off.
The Garmin nuvi 780 GPS Personal Travel Assistant has advanced navigation features, a 4.3-inch widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and hands-free calling, plus real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices, news and local events.
Its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.
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. This is the main difference between the nuvi 780 and other similar models like the nuvi 760. However, with the recent price drop, the nuvi 780 is now cheaper than the 760.
With the MSN Direct, you can easily 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.
A 3-month subscription to MSN Direct is included with the device. After that, subscription fees are $49.95 per year, or $129.95 for a lifetime subscription.
You’ll always get the big picture with nuvi 780’s widescreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3″ display is easy to read from any direction.
In addition, nuvi 780 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.
It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.
In summary, nuvi 780 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling.
