Garmin nüvi 885T

Pros: Nice graphics

Cons: Don't buy this if you think you will get real-time traffic data. The "traffic" feature is only on MSN Direct. I felt stupid when my new GPS arrived and it didn't have the FM Traffic cable, which I was expecting, but this MSN Direct cable instead.

Summary: So you get the MSN Direct cable ($120 if bought separately). You still have to pay for the MSN Direct subscription (another $120 for a five year subscription). I have used the FM Traffic before, and while not perfect, it seemed to work reasonably well. The MSN Direct traffic is a joke. I can understand if you are stuck in traffic because an accident occurred just recently, and the Traffic feature didn't let you know. But yesterday I was driving along and came to a sign saying "Heavy Traffic Ahead". It was one of those temporary construction site signs. Anyway, my MSN Direct Traffic showed "All Clear on your Route" and never even mentioned slow traffic, while showing a totally unrealistic "estimated arrival" time.

Bottom Line: MSN Direct Traffic is useless, the MSN Direct cable you get with the "T" model NUVI is useless, so don't buy a "T" Model unless you want to check your stocks while you are stuck in Traffic!