This GARMIN NUVI has all of the navigational features you in need in a GPS. It comes preloaded with maps, so you can begin navigating the day you purchase the device. It includes maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. It also comes with lifetime map updates, so you’ll never be driving on an outdated route. If you need to get maps of another country, you can purchase those maps on the Garmin website and load them onto your device. Speed limit indicators help you obey local traffic laws, and the time estimator gives you an approximation of when you’ll arrive at your destination.
One of the best features of this GPS is lifetime traffic updates, which picks the fastest route after factoring in traffic congestion. A built-in traffic receiver, so you won’t have to pair it with your smartphone to receive traffic updates. This unit supports voice-activated navigation, which allows you to command the device verbally, allowing you to keep your hands on the wheel and eyes focused on the wheel. You can also pair the GPS with your smartphone via Bluetooth and use it as a hands-free speaker phone
Garmin preloads the nuvi 2589LMT with an industry-leading 10 million points of interest. Its POIs include things like restaurants, gas stations, hotels and stores. You can search for them by category or by location. With third-party integrations – like Foursquare – many of the destinations you navigate to will have reviews displayed on screen. It even lets you program in your own points of interest, like your house. You can add multiple stops to your commute, and the device automatically sorts them according to the order they’ll appear in.
