Garmin Nuvi 880 Voice-Controlled GPS

One of Garmin’s flagship Nuvis, the 880 responds to commands from your voice, triggered by a little remote control you attach to your steering wheel.

Garmin says $800, but you can find it online for $690.

It’s the best all-around GPS on the market, but there are too many halfway decent Garmin models for less than half the price.

The 880 isn’t the first GPS with voice command, but it’s definitely the best. The remote button that you strap to your steering wheel makes activating it easy, and being able to dictate addresses including obscure street names is only part of the fun. When you’re in POI search, you can name popular locations (“Starbucks”) or categories (it actually understands synonyms like “Fuel” and “Gas”). Most importantly, you can tap the button and say things like “Cancel Route” or “Volume Up,” commands most likely to be issued while driving, ensuring you stay safer than if you were to try to do these things with your fingers while keeping your wheels on the road.

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