Garmin has discontinued their nuvi x85 series, the only current models with MSN Direct service, which is scheduled to end on January 1, 2012. Most units will be retired by then, or people will have lost interest in the service, but I have to wonder how many were sold to unsuspecting buyers over the holidays. As I write this, the nuvi 285WT is still the number 11 bestseller
Notice: MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012. Activate a subscription between November 19, 2009, and March 31, 2010, and receive 9 months of MSN Direct service for free.
Hopefully, not too many people got burned by this. I recognize that it makes business sense, but waiting until after the holiday season to officially discontinue them, combined with less than obvious disclosure, still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
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