Garmin Nuvi 550
€275.43 EUR
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Garmin nuvi 550 Full European Maps Garmin announced a new "Rugged Navigation" PND: the Garmin Nuvi 550. This is a waterproof SatNav system for use by outdoor enthusiasts, bikers, drivers and mariners. Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode Garmin nuvi 550, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street and topographic maps, Garmin nüvi 550 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the Ultimate portable SatNav navigator for Bike Boat and Car
Take It Anywhere
Garmin nuvi 500 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 500 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
Garmin nuvi 550 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 City Navigator® NT map data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or one European region or country (click Versions tab to view all). It’s packed with 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.
Navigate Off-Road
Garmin nuvi 500'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 City Navigator® NT map data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or one European region or country (click Versions tab to view all). It’s packed with 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. For Full moptorcycle system see Garmin
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Expand Your GPS
Navigation is just the beginning. Garmin nuvi 500 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 Geocaching.com straight to your unit. nüvi 500 comes preloaded with a free MAD Maps scenic road trip for Historic Route 66. Get turn-by-turn directions on motorcycle-friendly roads and insider tips for an unforgettable ride across America. It supports optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN® Direct content. The 500 also 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.
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Garmin Nuvi 550 Specifications
- Garmin nüvi 550
- 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 colour antiglare TFT with white backlight
- Weight: 215 g (7.6 ounces)
- 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 (Europe)
- Preloaded maps: yes
- Ability to add maps: yes
- Built-in memory: internal solid state
- Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
- 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.") : no
- Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): no
- 3-D map view: yes
- 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
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
- Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
- FM traffic compatible: yes
- XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
- MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: yes
- Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat): yes
- Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
- Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
- Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
- MP3 player: no
- Audio book player: no
- Picture viewer: yes
- Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
- World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
- Touchscreen: yes
- Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
- Remote control: no
- FM transmitter: no
- Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
- Dead reckoning: no
- Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
- Motorcycle-friendly: yes
- Geocaching-friendly: yes
Garmin Nuvi 550 Screenshots
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Official Garmin Press Release
Garmin introduces multi use nüvi 500 series for ‘Rugged Navigation’
Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its first multi-use nüvi portable navigation device (PND) dedicated to walking, cycling, scootering, driving and boating in one rugged easy-to-use unit. The nüvi 500 series comes equipped with the latest technology from Garmin including NavTeq sophisticated mapping data and the ability to accept different types of mapping including TOPO for outdoor navigation and Blue Chart cartography for marine usage.
Clive Taylor, Garmin’s Director of Product, said, “The nüvi 500 series is a true chameleon in the gadget world, it extends the use of GPS across the range, from walking to cycling to driving to boating. It’s ideal for individuals or families who want to go and explore the great outdoors in every way they can. With the built-in compass and integrated Wherigo™ and Geocaching player the sat-nav’s use is extended beyond just navigating: Users can enjoy the fun of the many family treasure hunts and adventures available online.”
The new waterproof nüvi 500 series combines the latest Garmin navigation technology including Hotfix™, detailed NavTeq mapping, millions of points of interest (POIs) and traffic avoidance compatibility, for the times when sitting in a traffic jam is not an option. In addition, the nüvi 500 series comes standard with Garmin’s popular “Where am I?” safety feature. At any time, with a single tap of the car icon, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations and recovery service telephone number. In addition, with Garmin Connect Photos, users can choose from millions of geo-located images provided by Google’s Panoramio to photo-navigate on land or water.
With one touch, the nüvi 500 transitions between walking, biking, driving or boating mode;
Walking and outdoor pursuits
Ready for the great outdoors, the nüvi 500 models display shaded digital elevation mapping on the 3.5” water-proof touchscreen. This series comes standard with a compass page, track log and a removable, rechargeable battery for extended outdoor use. The integrated Wherigo™ and Geocaching player means the nüvi 500 series is ideal for getting the family to enjoy the great outdoors with the many downloadable ‘adventures and treasure hunts’ available online. Optional TOPO mapping will give additional detailed maps.
• Wherigo is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. Use GPS technology to guide you to physical locations and interact with virtual objects and characters. www.wherigo.com
• Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game where individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, the visitor may be provided with a wide variety of rewards, all a visitor has to do is ensure that if rewarded, they leave a gift for the next person who finds the cache. www.geocaching.com
Cycling/scootering
Where the nüvi 500 series stands out is in its ability to fit comfortably on a scooter or bicycle. Its user interface is easy to control and, with directions via Bluetooth and a scooter mount as standard in select European markets or optional extra everywhere else, it’s a great fit for getting around the busy town centres of Europe. The nüvi 500 series has a rugged design with UVA/B & fuel resistant material and bright clear screen that can be seen even in strong sunlight. If the weather turns and the rain comes down, its waterproof body ensures that the turn-by-turn directions get you to your destination using the most direct route and in the quickest time.
Driving
The nüvi 500 series’ intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Maps." Touch the colour screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data European region or individual country. It’s packed with millions of POIs and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With the nüvi 500 series, you can also upload custom POIs such as ‘The Good Pub Guide’ and ‘Falk-Marco Polos Travel Guide’ offering thousands of great places to drink, eat and visit.
Boating
When loaded with optional BlueChart® g2 Vision marine cartography, the nüvi 500 series is great on the water, providing detailed chart-specific information, spot soundings, inter tidal zones, wrecks, port plans, restricted areas and more. The nüvi 500 is ideal for the occasional boating enthusiast who wants one navigational device for foot, car, bike or boat.
The nüvi 500 and 550 for Europe come preloaded with either country-specific City Navigator NT Map Data (500) or full European City Navigator NT Map Data (550) with detailed street and topographic mapping.
The nüvi 550 will be available in the UK in September at a RRP of £299
Garmin announce the nuvi 500 Rugged Navigation system
Date 13th August 2008 News Article by Mike Barrett
Last month at the British Motor Show in London Garmin announced a new "Rugged Navigation" PND: the Nuvi 500. This is a waterproof SatNav system for use by outdoor enthusiasts, drivers and mariners.
Some years ago one of the big names in Marine GPS talked about producing a PND that you could use in the car to get you to a marina, grab the SatNav from the car and put it in your yacht and sail off into the sunset. Well that never saw the light of day, but Garmin have gone one better and produced a waterproof GPS system that has quadruple usage models: Walking/Outdoor; Cycling/Motorbiking; Driving, and Marine GPS Navigation.
The main device is waterproof to IPX7 standard which means that the GPS case can withstand "accidental" immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. This makes it suited for use either on a bike, or on a boat.
The maps supplied are the Navteq City Navigator NT which are country specific for the Nuvi 500 or full European or North American for the Nuvi 550. The PND is compatible with the Garmin Topo and BlueChart V2 map data. This can be added (at extra cost) via a microSD card which fits inside the battery compartment retaining the waterproofing.
As the PND is targeted at outdoor use one of the issues often encountered is that of battery life. The Nuvi 550 comes with a replaceable lithium-ion cell which is claimed to last for 8 hours. Longer than I can last on a mountain.
It is not clear from the documentation I have seen if the Nuvi 500 supports the import and export of routes, tracks and waypoints in the manner of existing Garmin handhelds like the 60CX or Colorado. It certainly does support user defined POIs.
From a driving point of view the Nuvi 550 supports the normal Garmin SatNav basic functionality of voice guided navigation, with turn by turn instructions. It also has itinerary optimisation and rerouting when going off course. It has RDS-TMC Traffic compatibility, and also supports photo navigation.
This is a basic unit and as such does not support some of the more advanced features such as Bluetooth hands-free operation, speech recognition, and Text to Speech voice prompts.
With a price tag of £299 the Garmin Nuvi 550 should be in the stores in September 2008.
I am hoping to be getting my hands on a review sample very shortly so I will be able to see if this is the ubiquitous device that Garmin are promoting.
Garmin Nuvi 550 Accessories
Garmin TOPO Scotland
OFFER! NEW! Garmin TOPO Scotland (Topographical) PRE-PROGRAMMED ON MICRO SD CARDS is the first Garmin product to integrate Ordnance Survey topographical mapping into their Mapsource products. Coinciding with the launch of the new "X"-tended memory GPS receivers the Topo Mapping are perfect partners...MapSource Topo is easy to navigate.
Garmin TOPO Northern England & the Midlands
OFFER! NEW! Garmin TOPO Northern England & the Midlands (Topographical) PRE-PROGRAMMED ON MICRO SD CARDS is the first Garmin product to integrate Ordnance Survey topographical mapping into their Mapsource products. Coinciding with the launch of the new "X"-tended memory GPS receivers the Topo Mapping are perfect partners...MapSource Topo is easy to navigate.
Garmin TOPO Southern England & Wales
OFFER! NEW! Garmin TOPO Southern England & Wales (Topographical) PRE-PROGRAMMED ON MICRO SD CARDS is the first Garmin product to integrate Ordnance Survey topographical mapping into their Mapsource products. Coinciding with the launch of the new "X"-tended memory GPS receivers the Topo Mapping are perfect partners...MapSource Topo is easy to navigate.
Double Cigarette Lighter Adapter
PLUGS INTO ANY CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET Double the DC power application from cigarette lighter socket in cars, trucks, and vans. Fused lighter plug to lighter sockets. Has fuse inside plug, rated up to 10 amp. One metre (approx) cable does not get in the way of Gear stick like cheap alternatives
SatNav Speed camera Installation
The SatNav Speed camera Installation service means that when you receive your package, it can be used straight away out the box.
iGo Everywhere Power 3500 with DualPower Charger
iGo EverywherePower 3500 with DualPower Charger Charge all your portable devices anywhere with a single charger, e.g. charge your Apple iPod or Apple iPhone with this as well as your miniUSB-powered smartphone! Charge virtually any portable device!
Garmin Nuvi Series Mains Adapter
Garmin Nuvi Power Specially designed for the Nuvi C310/320/330/340 mains power 240-Volt Adapter.
Garmin Nuvi Series in car 12volt power
Garmin Nuvi Series 12-volt power adapter cable for external power while in your vehicle . Why not have a spare power adapter for a extra vechile that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
Garmin USB to PC Transfer Cable
Garmin USB to PC Transfer Cable You can now download safety cameras and your own POI's to your Garmin SatNav. Simply install the Garmin POI Loader desktop software, connect your Garmin to your PC and and transfer MP3 music or Speed camera update, map data and moreCompatible Garmin Streetpilot, Zumo, Oregon, Etrex, Edge, forerunner & Nuvi Series
Garmin Nuvi 550 Scooter mount
Garmin Nuvi 550 Scooter mount 010-11143-03 Garmin Universal Scooter Mount for nuvi 500/550 - This mount lets you easily clip your nuvi 500/550 to a scooter. ...
Garmin Nuvi 550 Universal mounting cradle with power cable (bare wires)
Garmin Nuvi 550 Universal mounting cradle with power cable (bare wires) Keep your nüvi securely in view during your off road adventures. Kit includes mounting hardware and bare wire power cable to hard wire your nüvi to your ATV, boat or motorcycle.
Garmin Nuvi 550 Lithium-ion battery (replacement)
Garmin Nuvi 550 Lithium-ion battery (replacement)
Garmin Nuvi 550 Vehicle suction cup mount
Garmin Nuvi 550 Vehicle suction cup mount
Garmin Nuvi Mini USB (bare wires) Motorcycle
Garmin Nuvi 550 and Becker Mini USB to Power/NMEA 0183 cable (bare wires) For motorcycle use Fits Becker 100 Crocodile and Nuvi range. Fit your Nuvi or becker and even TomTom or Navman Satnav to your motorcycle. Mini USB end fits most SatNavs and phones.
Garmin Accessory Bundle offer
Garmin Accessory Bundle offer USB to PC Transfer Cable Carry case AC Adaptor Home chargering This Kit allows you to make a powerful connection between your GPS and your PC. Charge your unit from the house power supply and protect your GPS from drops and scratches. Compatible Garmin Nuvi Series
Garmin Nuvi Series Carry Case
Garmin nuvi leather carrry case to fit all the Nuvi series. (300, 310, 350, 360,
Garmin City Navigator European SD/Micro Maps
Garmin City Navigator European on SD/Micro Maps 2010 No.1 UK Cheap Buy Price 100% Guaranteed Cheapest UK buy price for Garmin City Navigator European Maps You’ll never need to buy another map! You can now instantly navigate door-to-door anywhere in 30+ countries across Europe. All with one memory card Offer £50 OFF RRP £150 Full Garmin European mapping Plug and Go ON Streetpilot, Nuvi, Zumo and Handhelds
Garmin North America On SD/Micro Card
Garmin North America On SD/Micro Card USA MAPS Latest Maps microSD/SD memory card, City Navigator NT, North America. Premium maps contain full coverage throughout the U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico including metropolitan and rural areas. Includes detailed maps containing highways, interstates, business and residential roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories and other navigation features.
Garmin nuMaps Lifetime North America
NEW! nuMaps Lifetime North America Update Card Pay Once — Update for Life Navigate reassured you’ve always got the latest maps for Europe on your Garmin sat-nav with all the new businesses, street changes and junction alterations.
Garmin North America Maps On DVD
Garmin North America Maps On DVD Latest MapsWith nearly 6 million points of interest and road coverage for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, City Navigator North America NT delivers all the data you need to navigate North America.
Garmin nüMaps Onetime Australia & New Zealand NT 2010 CD-ROM
NEW! nuMaps Onetime Australia &
Garmin Bluechart G2 Vision English Regular Chart
Garmin Bluechart G2 Vision English Regular Chart Regular Chart details Get a whole new perspective on nautical navigation offshore cartography of For One Area as Specified for use in marine navigation. Plug an optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card into your new Garmin chartplotter and tremendously expand its capabilities.
Garmin Bluechart G2 Vision UK & Ireland Large EU706L
NEW! Garmin Bluechart G2 Vision LARGE BLUECHART OFFER SAVE! 50% - Garmin Bluechart G2 Vision UK & Ireland Large EU706L details Get a whole new perspective on nautical navigation offshore cartography of For One Area as Specified for use in marine navigation. Plug an optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card into your new Garmin chartplotter and tremendously expand its capabilities.
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