Not wanting to be left out of announcing some upcoming models for the CES 2008 next week, Garmin is lining up four new entries in its nüvi GPS line, including the nüvi 800 series, the nüvi 5000 series, the nüvi 780, and the nüvi 260W. This traditional portable GPS devices have integrated screens, integrated maps, and route-finding capabilities. You might also wanna drop by the Garmin booth next week to check out the Forerunner 405 GPU, Colorado 400t and 400i handheld GPS devices.

The nüvi 800 features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display and speech recognition technology for managing the GPS in-vehicle while keeping both hands on the wheel; the technology also take into MSN Direct content, so drivers can speak queries like “Find nearest grocery store” and see a list of places to stock up on munchies for the road. The

nüvi 5000 series offers the premium GPS experience, with a 5.2-inch touchscreen display, full media playback capabilities (video, music, and images—even games and Audible.com audiobooks), simplified route planning (and storage), MSN Direct and/or FM TMC support for traffic info and other information, and a built-in FM transmitter for pumping audio to an in-vehicle audio system. The nüvi 5000 series will carry a retail price of $799.99…so save your pennies.

The nüvi 780 brings the second generation of MSN Direct mobile content to the nüvi 700-series line, so users can tap into traffic conditions and get information on local fuel prices, services, entertainment, and events. The 780s will also be available for rent with any Avis rental vehicle. Finally, the nüvi 260W brings a 4.3-inch touchscreen and spoken directional prompts to the value-oriented end of the Garmin GPS line, omitting premium features in favor of simple utilities and a new built-in GPS antenna that makes the unit easier to mount and manage within a vehicle.

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