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Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
Garmin |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Automotive GPS |
| Model: |
010-00577-31 |
SKU: |
NUVI855 |
UPC: |
753759091286 |
| Announced: |
January 9, 2009 |
First Shipped: |
January 29, 2009 |
Weight: |
1.438 lbs. |
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Written by Rudy Andrews FortMcmurray, Alberta, Canada March 3, 2010
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GARMIN NUVI 855 SKU: NUVI855 MODEL I like the Garmin Nuvi 855, the speaker garmin as installed in this gps , is a little muffled and not loud enough even … More
•Pros: would recommend this gps •Cons: the speaker should be a lot better •Recommend? YES 63 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by WillieECoyote Milton,Ontario,CA February 20, 2010
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GARMIN 855 HAD 6 MTHS NOW TORONTO,MILTON,OAK CDN Garmin 855-download the latest Garmin software update. will solve problem of screen lockup or rebooting. Dont forget … More
•Pros: all around solid unit. •Cons: cannot bring me coffee. •Recommend? YES 73 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Brian Bugxxx Orlando, Florida February 19, 2010
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GARMIN USER REVIEWS NUVI 855T Garmin manufacture very nice products. I own five of them and they work well, but they all lack one thing and the Ga … More
•Pros: removable batteries, average 10ft waas accuracy. •Cons: screen fails to display when turned on, low volume •Recommend? YES 61 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Renald Terebonne,Quebec January 26, 2010
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NICE GPS Purchased this gps for my wife she love it small and fast reading the map … More
•Pros: fast •Recommend? YES 83 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Canamgi Calgary January 24, 2010
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WORTH WAITING FOR. My 3rd Garmin and I love it. All I could want. Much faster start and much more detail. I can go anywhere. Hands free is … More
•Pros: can be used with fm •Cons: voice recognition has trouble when sound off. •Recommend? YES 68 viewers found this helpful. |
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Manufacturer Description |
Whats New in The Garmin nuvi 855?
- 3D Buildings
- Lane Assist
- DEM Shaded Terrain
- Optional Lifetime Traffic
- Route Planning
- Speed Limit indicator
Stay ahead of the curve with the Garmin nuvi 855. This premium navigator features voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell the Garmin nuvi 855 where to go and maneuver complicated interchanges with ease. Like the rest of the Garmin nuvi 805-series, it comes with a widescreen display, preloaded maps and more.
Speak Commands
The Garmin nuvi 855 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With the Garmin nuvi 855’s innovative speech recognition, you safely control the Garmin nuvi 855’s interface with your voice — allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Simply press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options. nuvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell the Garmin nuvi 855 "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating.
Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.
See More
With the Garmin nuvi 855's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
The Garmin nuvi 855's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View map." Speak a menu option or 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, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that give you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix™ satellite prediction, nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Find Yourself, Your Car
Keep track of yourself and your car with the Garmin nuvi 855. Just speak or tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. The Garmin nuvi 855 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nuvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.
Plan Ahead
The Garmin nuvi 855 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the Garmin nuvi 855's wide screen. In addition, the Garmin nuvi 855 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the Garmin nuvi 805-series, the Garmin nuvi 855 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. The Garmin nuvi 855 includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, Garmin Games, alarm clock and more. With the included wireless FM transmitter, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with lifetime traffic alerts or MSN® Direct (receiver purchase required for either option). With photo navigation, you can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The Garmin nuvi 855 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
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Features and Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Nuvi 855 features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. |
- 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
- Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): yes
- Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): yes
- 3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
- 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
- Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
- FM traffic compatible: yes
- XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
- MSN® Direct compatible: yes
- Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat): no
- Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads): yes
- Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
- Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): yes
- Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
- MP3 player: yes
- Audio book player: yes
- Picture viewer: yes
- Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
- Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
- World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
- Touchscreen: yes
- Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): 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
- Geocaching-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 (12.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 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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Specifications |
| General |
| 1. |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
4.9 x 3.1 x 0.7 inches (12.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 cm) |
| 2. |
Display size, WxH: |
3.81 x 2.25 inches (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3 inches diag (10.9 cm) |
| 3. |
Display resolution, WxH: |
480 x 272 pixels |
| 4. |
Display type: |
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| 5. |
Weight: |
6.2 ounces (176 g) |
| 6. |
Battery: |
removable, rechargeable lithium-ion |
| 7. |
Battery life: |
up to 4 hours |
| 8. |
Waterproof: |
No |
| 9. |
GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
| 10. |
Floats: |
No |
| 11. |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
Yes |
| 12. |
PC interface: |
USB |
| 13. |
RoHS version available: |
Yes |
| 14. |
Preloaded maps: |
Yes |
| 15. |
Map coverage area: |
North America |
| 16. |
Ability to add maps: |
Yes |
| 17. |
Street Map Compatible: |
Yes |
| 18. |
Topographic Map Compatible: |
Yes (limited) |
| 19. |
Marine Software Compatible: |
No |
| 20. |
Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
| 21. |
Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
| 22. |
Built-in memory: |
Internal solid state |
| 23. |
Accepts data cards: |
microSD data card |
| 24. |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
500 |
| 25. |
Additional: |
This USB mass storage device is compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later and MacÆ OS X 10.4 or later. |
| Automotive |
| 26. |
Routes: |
10 |
| 27. |
Basemap: |
Yes |
| 28. |
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
Yes |
| 29. |
Speaker Location: |
Dual Internal |
| 30. |
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
Yes |
| 31. |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
Yes |
| 32. |
3D map view: |
Yes |
| 33. |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
Yes |
| 34. |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
Yes |
| 35. |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
Yes |
| 36. |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
Yes |
| 37. |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
Yes |
| 38. |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
Yes |
| 39. |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
No |
| 40. |
FM traffic compatible: |
Yes |
| 41. |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 42. |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
Yes |
| 43. |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
Yes |
| 44. |
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
Yes |
| 45. |
MP3 player: |
Yes |
| 46. |
Audio book player: |
Yes |
| 47. |
Picture viewer: |
Yes |
| 48. |
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
Yes |
| 49. |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
Yes |
| 50. |
Touchscreen: |
Yes |
| 51. |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
Yes |
| 52. |
Antenna Type: |
Internal |
| 53. |
External Antenna Jack: |
MCX |
| 54. |
Remote control: |
Yes |
| 55. |
FM transmitter: |
Yes |
| 56. |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
Yes |
| 57. |
Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 58. |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 59. |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
Yes |
| 60. |
Automotive-friendly: |
Yes |
| 61. |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| 62. |
Lane Assist |
Yes |
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