Product Description:
MSN Direct receiver with built-in 12-volt power adapter * allows reception of MSN Direct to your Garmin navigator in select metropolitan areas * free 1-year subscription to MSN Direct with purchase (additional subscription fees apply after free trial) * compatible with StreetPilot c580 and nüvi 680, 800-series, 700-series, and 5000 navigators (not all MSN Direct content accessible on older models) * warranty: 1 year *
Product Details
- Feature:
- allows reception of MSN Direct to select Garmin navigators
- get traffic updates, area weather, local gas prices, movie times, and more
- includes 12-volt power adapter
- Brand: Garmin
- EAN: 0053759063918
- Label: Garmin
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- MPN: 010-00583-00
- PackageQuantity: 1
- ProductGroup: CE
- ProductTypeName: CONSUMER_ELECTRONICS
- Publisher: Garmin
- Studio: Garmin
- UPC: 053759063918

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Customer Reviews 

Works well - when it works
2008-04-10The traffic receiver works as described, but the slow blow fuses started to blow (and finding proper replacement was rather annoying, as Radio Shack fuses would blow one after the other. Also, the cord began to fray after months of use due to rolling it over the cradle when hiding the GPS gear from prying eyes. Eventually, the receiver died after only 6 months of using. Had to call Garmin and obtain and RMA/ send it back for a replacement, which was not too much of a hassle. Otherwise, when it worked was picking up MSN Direct signal signal fairly consistently in NYC Metro area - even while hidden inside the console of my car. Do not recommend rolling the wire as it becomes frayed, and don't know where to get the fuses when the orignial blows. Can't give more than 3 stars because of durability issues though.
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