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Garmin Nuvi 850 Features & Tips

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Features & Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

Garmin Nuvi 850 features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.
  • Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): yes
  • Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal dual speakers)
  • Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes
  • 3D 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
  • MP3 player: yes
  • Audio book player: yes
  • Picture viewer: yes
  • Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
  • World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
  • Touchscreen: yes
  • Remote control: yes
  • FM transmitter: yes
  • Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes
  • Dead reckoning: no
  • Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
  • Motorcycle-friendly: no
  • Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
Physical & Performance:
  • Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9"W x 3.1"H x .7"D (12.4 x 7.8 x 1.77 cm)
  • Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
  • Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
  • Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • Weight: 6.2 ounces (176 g)
  • Battery: removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Battery life: up to 4 hours
  • Waterproof: no
  • High-sensitivity receiver: yes
  • RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
  • Basemap: yes
  • Preloaded 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






  
 

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