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GPS City Q&A » Automotive GPS » Is the Nuvi 550 compatible with the Trip & Waypoints software?
Automotive GPS (4 replies)  
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Is the Nuvi 550 compatible with the Trip & Waypoints software?


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DM
Original question asked on Jul 19, 2009, 7:18am
Looking at the Nuvi 550 for Motorcycle trip to the east Coast aprox 2000km one way. From my understanding with the Trip & Waypoints software I can plan a route and download to the Nuvi 550. Is this unit powerfull enough to handle a trip of this distance with the stops and siteseeing etc...

 
GPS City Tech Support
Reply #1 on Jul 20, 2009, 8:01am
You can use Garmin Trip and Waypoint manager to transfer the routes to your unit but the software comes with no detailed background maps to plan your trips with. I would recommend buying City Navigator North America NT on DVD or a similar software with a detailed background map. You can also use some versions of Garmin Topo and Garmin Metroguide if you want some mapping diversity. Just make sure the maps you use are auto-routing for easier trip planning.

 
padler
Vienna, VA
Reply #2 on Mar 31, 2010, 5:47am
What is the largest MicroSD card that the Nuvi 550 can use? Also, is there a preferred speed rating on the MicroSD?

Thanks

 
Muriel
VA
Reply #3 on Jul 14, 2012, 5:59am
Yes, curious to know what Padler asked.

 
Jordan
GPS City
Reply #4 on Jul 16, 2012, 8:50am
I have tested a 16Gb (class 4) card with no issues. You will not need more than that for the unit does not play music or have a camera. You will be loading mainly maps only onto the card. Garmin does not know the max speed (class) that is supported.

 




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