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Garmin Nuvi 550 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver

Garmin Nuvi 550 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver

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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.
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Walk, Drive, or Ride, Nuvi 550 has it covered

by cops25 Saturday, March 20, 2010
Pros : Waterproof! User-replaceable, rechargable battery Easy to program numerous mounting options works well on motorcycle
Cons : Not "glove-friendly" Battery life Low volume
Review : I purchased my Nuvi 550 in September of 2009 to replace a Mio (another review for another time. Suff
The Bottom Line : Well worth the money. Walking, Driving, Boating, Cycling modes. Available Traffic Service, waterproof, replaceable battery, and very easy to use. Packed with features!
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Flexible Multi-Use GPS

by bridlewood Saturday, January 30, 2010
Pros : Recommended - Very good unit for planning routes on computer first.
Cons : Only one very minor item - no strap hole provided.
Review : I have used this GPS for my car, hiking and biking. I plan routes on my computer usi
The Bottom Line : This is a good GPS unit for multi-uses with a great feature of planning routes on the computer as well as the bread crumb / re-trace feature when hiking
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One satellite short of a full constellation.

by d130c Monday, November 10, 2008
Pros : Rugged construction, bright display, good support, large POI database.
Cons : No audio while on battery, limited control over route legs.
Review : This ZUMO 550 is my second car GPS navigation system. I briefly owned the 450, but then realiz
The Bottom Line : Definitely a must have for motorcyclists needing a GPS. You can't go wrong with the Garmin name brand; they stand by their products and the support is excellent.
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Product MPN
MPN
010-00700-01,
Key Features
Form Factor
Fixed,
GPS Type
Automobile,
Screen Size
3.5 in.,
Input Method
Touch Screen,
Map capabilities
Map cartridges / Data cards,
Display
Resolutions
320 x 240,
Display Size
2.8 in. x 2.1 in.,
Display Type
LCD TFT Display,
Technical Features
Special Features
Waypoint Icons, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View, Geocaching Mode,
Trip calculator
Route Recalculation, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI),
Other Features
PC Interface
USB,
Brand
Garmin,
Expansion Slot Type
micro-SD slot,
GPS System
Waypoints
1000,
Number of routes
10,
PDA Features
Compatible PDA OS
Windows 2000,
Compatible Devices
Notebook,
Battery
Battery Life
Up to 8 Hours,
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery,
Dimensions
Weight
0.47 lb.,
Width
4.21 in.,
Height
3.35 in.,
Depth
0.91 in.,
Miscellaneous
Product ID
69205838,
Family Line
Garmin nuvi,
UPC
753759081768,

Walk, Drive, or Ride, Nuvi 550 has it covered

by cops25 Saturday, March 20, 2010
Pros : Waterproof! User-replaceable, rechargable battery Easy to program numerous mounting options works well on motorcycle
Cons : Not "glove-friendly" Battery life Low volume
Review : I purchased my Nuvi 550 in September of 2009 to replace a Mio (another review for another time. Suff
The Bottom Line : Well worth the money. Walking, Driving, Boating, Cycling modes. Available Traffic Service, waterproof, replaceable battery, and very easy to use. Packed with features!
Read full review

Flexible Multi-Use GPS

by bridlewood Saturday, January 30, 2010
Pros : Recommended - Very good unit for planning routes on computer first.
Cons : Only one very minor item - no strap hole provided.
Review : I have used this GPS for my car, hiking and biking. I plan routes on my computer usi
The Bottom Line : This is a good GPS unit for multi-uses with a great feature of planning routes on the computer as well as the bread crumb / re-trace feature when hiking
Read full review

One satellite short of a full constellation.

by d130c Monday, November 10, 2008
Pros : Rugged construction, bright display, good support, large POI database.
Cons : No audio while on battery, limited control over route legs.
Review : This ZUMO 550 is my second car GPS navigation system. I briefly owned the 450, but then realiz
The Bottom Line : Definitely a must have for motorcyclists needing a GPS. You can't go wrong with the Garmin name brand; they stand by their products and the support is excellent.
Read full review

Good for motorcycles, not a good choice for cars.

by benrussousa Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Pros : water resistant, shock/vibration resistant XM Radio ready, Bluetooth, MP3 player
Cons : SLOW at bootup, slow at USB transfer on PC, expensive
Review : I have been using this unit for several months on my motorcycle. This unit is great for a motorcycle
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An interesting concept that can use some improvement

by bramfrank Saturday, October 20, 2007
Pros : Small, Powerful, Bright display, 4+ hour battery operation. Very sensitive. Car & Bike mounts included.
Cons : Fuzzy display graphics. Poor TTS quality. Not configurable.
Review : May 31, 2008 A note on the various versions of the Zumo series; The Zumo 400 series is similar to t
The Bottom Line : I still recommend the 276c over this model for the knowledgeable motorcyclist. The 550 will be better when they resolve some of the flaws. Maybe the 450?
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