GARMIN NUVI 550 MULTI-MODE GPS

Do it all with the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode 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.

Take It Anywhere
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.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
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 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.

Navigate Off-Road
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.

Expand Your GPS
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 550 includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Show off photos of your excursions with nüvi's picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from OpenCaching.com straight to your unit. It also supports optional FM traffic alerts. The 550 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage™, where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	4.21"W x 3.35"H x 0.9"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 oz (215 g)
Battery:	user replaceable, rechargable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 8 hours
Waterproof:	yes (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
Headphone Jack/Audio line-out	no

Maps & Memory:
Preloaded Maps:	yes
Includes lifetime map updates:	no
nüMaps Guarantee:	yes
3-D terrain view:	no
3-D buildings and landmarks view:	no
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/Routes:	500/10

Features & Benefits
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500ft."):	yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500ft."):	yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands):	no
Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription):	yes
Lifetime traffic updates (receive free lifetime traffic updates):	no
Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation:	no
Junction View (displays junction signs):	no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
XM® compatible for U.S:	yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	yes
Enhanced pedestrain navigation (guides you as you walk around town):	no
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):	yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:	yes
Alarm Clock:	no
Garmin lock™ (anti-theft feature):	yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device):	yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device):	yes
Picture viewer:	yes
MP3 player:	no
Audio book player:	no

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