Garmin nuvi 550 GPS Automotive Navigator

Garmin nüvi 550 GPS Automotive Navigator

Do it all with the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode Garmin nüvi 550. Drive, hike, bike or boat — this dynamic device switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle. It's packed with detailed street maps for North America or Europe and millions of places. Like the 500, nüvi 550 provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination and accepts optional maps for any adventure. Garmin nüvi 550 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hybrid combines the advanced navigation features and large, color display found in automotive units with the durability of an outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nüvi 550 into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nüvi navigate you on roads or off.

garmin nuvi 550

Garmin nüvi 550

GPS Navigator

Part# 010-00700-01

$282.95

In Stock

Conveniently plug in optional maps on preloaded microSD™ cards for all your off-road adventures (see Maps tab for compatible maps). Add topographic maps to explore the backcountry or load BlueChart® g2 and Inland Lakes marine maps for a great day on the water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi 550 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees.

nüvi 550's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nüvi 550, you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you're lost, use the Where Am I? emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	4.21"W x 3.35"H x .9"D (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm)
Display size, WxH:	2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	320 x 240 pixels
Display type:	QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
Weight:	7.6 ounces (215 g)
Battery:	user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 8 hours
Waterproof:	yes (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
RoHS version available:	yes

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:	yes
Preloaded street maps:	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	500
Routes:	10

Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):	yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands):	no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation):	no
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D):	no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):	yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling):	no
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information):	no
FM traffic compatible:	yes
MSN® Direct compatible:	yes
XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible:	no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):	yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount):	no
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) :	no
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	no
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device):	yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device):	yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):	yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:	yes
Picture viewer:	yes
MP3 player:	no
Audio book player:	no
FM transmitter:	no
Headphone jack/audio line-out:	no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):	yes
Touchscreen:	yes
Dead reckoning:	no
Motorcycle-friendly:	yes
Trucking-friendly:	no
Geocaching-friendly:	yes
Marine-friendly:	yes
Additional:	This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later

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