| The Garmin 285wt GPS device is primarily | | | | come to appreciate gadgets that are simple to |
| intended to be used while driving. The purpose of | | | | use and don't require from us to read any |
| this article is to give you a brief overview of the | | | | complex manuals to set them up. |
| basic features of this device. My hope is that | | | | You can rest assured that the Garmin 285wt has |
| after reading this overview, you will be in a better | | | | minimum degree of difficulty and you can start |
| position to evaluate whether this particular GPS | | | | using it right out of the box. Its interface is |
| device fits your needs. | | | | intuitive and there are no button sequences to |
| Dynamic information | | | | remember, since navigation of the different menu |
| Personally, this is what I consider to be the | | | | selections is done though the touch screen display. |
| strongest feature of the Garmin 285wt. Thanks | | | | And while you drive, you don't have to constantly |
| to its built in traffic receiver, you can receive | | | | keep your eyes on the display and run the risk of |
| updates in real time while you are driving, for all | | | | running into something. The device gives you |
| sorts of useful information: Flights status, local | | | | turn-by-turn voice directions, to make sure you |
| weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, | | | | reach your destination fast and safely. |
| gas prices, local events are to name a few. | | | | Preloaded with maps |
| In order to get this service, you need to have an | | | | The Garmin 285wt comes preloaded with detailed |
| active subscription to MSN Direct. The cost of the | | | | city navigation maps of North America and |
| device includes a three-month free trial to the | | | | Europe. And what's even more interesting is that |
| service. After this free trial expires and you still | | | | its software is also loaded with six million points of |
| wish to have this service, you need to pay a | | | | interest (theatres, restaurants, shops etc.) to |
| monthly fee. | | | | make your journey as enjoyable and fulfilling, as |
| Widescreen display | | | | you desire it to be. |
| You most probably agree with me that the size | | | | And for those of us that are savvier with |
| of the display and its brightness are features, | | | | electronics, it is good to know that you can even |
| which are quite important, especially in driving | | | | customize additional points of interest, adding the |
| conditions. | | | | ones you want to remember. |
| The Garmin 285wt has a 4.3-inch display, with | | | | Affordable price |
| vivid colours, easily readable even in bright sunlight. | | | | You will be pleased to know that this neat gadget |
| Easy to use right out of the box | | | | can be purchased at quite a competitive price, |
| In today's world of increasing complexity, we all | | | | under $200 from Amazon. |