Garmin Nuvi 550

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 millions of places. Like the 500, nüvi 550 provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination and accepts optional maps for any adventure.

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.

nüvi 550's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Maps.". Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions 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.

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.

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. The 550 features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature.

Product Description

Garmin nüvi 550 - GPS receiver

Product Type

GPS receiver

Recommended Use

Hiking, automotive, motorcycle

Dimensions (WxDxH)

10.7 cm x 2.3 cm x 8.5 cm

Weight

215 g

Maps Included

Europe

Included GPS Software

NAVTEQ, The Good Pub Guide 2008, Falk Marco Polo Travel Guide

Compatible GPS Software

BlueChart g2 Vision

GPS Functions / Services

Electronic compass, distance, time/date

Speed Camera Warning

Built-in

Voice

Navigation instructions

Waypoints

1000

Routes

10

Built-in Display

TFT - 320 x 240 - colour

Supported Memory Cards

microSD

Waterproof

Built-in

General

Product Type

GPS receiver

Width

10.7 cm

Depth

2.3 cm

Height

8.5 cm

Weight

215 g

GPS System

Recommended Use

Hiking, automotive, motorcycle

GPS Functions / Services

Electronic compass, distance, time/date

Speed Camera Warning

Built-in

Voice

Navigation instructions

Aerial

Built-in

Features

Built-in speaker, calculator, games, clock, Speed Camera warnings, speed limit warning, 2D / 3D map perspective, TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready, Garmin Lock, photo viewer, custom POIs, downloadable POIs, preinstalled POIs, automatic routing, measurement converter, currency converter, Garmin Garage, Garmin HotFix, Geocaching, Wherigo

Supported Memory Cards

microSD

Maps Included

Europe

Software Included

NAVTEQ, The Good Pub Guide 2008, Falk Marco Polo Travel Guide

Compatible GPS Software

BlueChart g2 Vision

Navigation

Waypoints

1000

Routes

10

Trip Computer

Avoid highways, trip timer, trip distance, quickest route, avoid toll roads, fast/short route, street address search

Built-in Display

Type

TFT

Resolution

320 x 240

Diagonal Size

3.5"

Display Illumination

Yes

Colour Support

Colour

Features

Touch screen, anti-glare

Battery

Battery Enclosure Type

Internal

Included Qty

1

Technology

Lithium Ion

Run Time (Up To)

8 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

Design Features

Rugged case

Included Accessories

Car power adapter, vehicle mount, dashboard disc

Waterproof

Built-in

Waterproof Standard

IPX7