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The nüvi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content to the multi-destination routing and “Where Am I?” features and gorgeous widescreen display of other nüvi  700s to create a superior navigation device for business as well as casual drivers. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest.

As it was about a year in the market, several feedback on pro’s and con’s from users can be summarize as;

Pros -

- Navigates very well. Allows avoiding tollways, highways, and other.

- Large screen is definitely a positive aspect.

- Touch screen navigation is easy to use and works well.

- Reads Audible books very well. Voice is very understandable. If you stop, and restart the book later it will sometime lose its place, so be sure to set a bookmark.

- MSN stock prices are accurate. Gasoline prices are reasonably up-to-date and accurate. Sometimes a day or two old but within pennies per gallon.

Cons -

- Does not come with case. (Come on Garmin!)

- FM transmitter is weak, lots of static.

- MP3 player is very rudimentary, no fast forward, or reverse. Just skip to next track or previous track.

- Must be connected to auto power cable to get MSN features. So no news, stocks, or traffic until you get to the car. Or bring in the cable and suction mount and drag around the house. (As if)

- MSN Direct News is a joke – a headline and a very short description.

- Separate cable with antenna required for MSN direct.

This device does very well what is was designed for. It navigates like a champ. If you want to play music or video get the Apple iPod Touch. Haven’t used the bluetooth so can’t comment.