TomTom GO 930 vs. Garmin Nuvi 880

• The Contenders
• Design
• User interface/navigation
• Features
• Route guidance
• Performance
• The winner is...

Round 3: Features

Real beauty is on the inside.

Garmin Nuvi 880

What do these GPS units offer under their hoods? Here, we examine the features in each device and rate which portable navigation device offers more and which is the better value.

Player	Wayne	Antuan	Bonnie	Total
TomTom GO 930 GPS	3 The 930 satisfies with a pretty big laundry list of advanced features: voice command, traffic reporting, and Bluetooth-phone support all stand out.	3 The TomTom's traffic and data services are free, but frustratingly require a compatible mobile phone with a data plan to be connected. TomTom has included a desktop cradle and an awesome software suite that allows a high level of customization via a PC.	4 Both GPS units are well-equipped and have comparable features: Bluetooth, text-to-speech functionality, and voice commands. In particular, I liked the GO 930's lane-assistance tools and optimized routing.	10
Garmin Nuvi 880	4 The Nuvi 880 again outdoes the 930, offering a similar feature set, but then adding MSN Live Search and, surprisingly, games. The latter is kind of silly, but a nice time-killer.	5 The Garmin gains the advantage with MSN-data services for traffic, weather, gas prices, local events, and so on. that, while subscription based, are easy to set up and access. Automatic syncing of a Bluetooth-paired phone's address book makes placing calls easy. I'll probably never use the gaming functions while driving, but audible-audiobook support is a welcome addition to the mix.	5 While the two PNDs are similarly featured, the Nuvi 880 adds a couple of extra, useful touches. There are the MSN Direct services and the ability to add travel tools, such as city guides and language dictionaries. I also think the voice command system is far superior to the GO 930's.	14

Winner: Garmin Nuvi 880