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Garmin nuvi 855

Posted to GPS 2009-04-12

Originally developed by the United States Department of Defense, Global Positioning System (GPS) is also known as NAVSTAR GPS. As of the consumer products, Garmin’s nuvi 855 weighs only 176 grams. With the display size of 3.81 x 2.25 inches (97 x 57 mm); 4.3 inch diag. (109 mm) and the waypoints of 500, the nuvi 855 provides up to 4 hours of battery time from the removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The performance of the nuvi 855 may be the GPS you need.

Product Summary
speech recognition, lane assist with junction view, widescreen, preloaded street maps for North America

READ THE REVIEW          3.6 out of 5

Partner Information
Partner Product Link: Garmin nuvi 855 Portable Automotive GPS System w/ Lane Assist & Voice Recognition NEW LOW PRICE
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Main Details
Product Type Automotive
Features
Notes MSN Direct compatible Speed limit indicator Where Am I? Garmin Locate Garmin Garage voice and vehicles compatible Photo navigation
Programmed AE n/a
Aspect Ratio n/a
Display Type WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Display Size 3.81 x 2.25 inches (97 x 57 mm); 4.3 inch diag. (109 mm)
Display Resolution 480 x 272 pixels
Touch Display Yes
Expandable Memory yes
Channels n/a
Accuracy n/a
Remote Control n/a
Voice Prompts Yes
Speaks street names yes
Speech Recognition Yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route) yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation) yes
Choice of route (faster time, shorter distance) Yes
Route avoidance Yes
Custom points of interest (POI) yes
Hand-free calling with wireless Bluetooth technology No
Traffic FM lifetime traffic
Closest intersection yes
Car Locator yes
MP3 Player Yes
Audio Book Viewer Yes
Picture Viewer n/a
QWERTY or ABC keyboard layout yes
FM Transmitter Yes
Anti-theft n/a
Motorcycle usability No
PC Interface n/a
Track Log n/a
Record Modes
Media Type microSD card (not included)
Performance
Receiver High-sensitivity receiver RoHS version available
Battery Type removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Waterproof no
Maps & Memory
Base Map yes
Preloaded Maps yes
Map Expandability Yes
Built-in Memory yes, internal solid state
Routes 10
Waypoints 500
Power
Battery Life up to 4 hours
Physical Dimensions
Width (Inch) 4.9
Height (Inch) 3.1
Depth (Inch) 0.7
Weight (oz) 6.2
Width (mm) 125
Height (mm) 78
Depth (mm) 18
Weight (g) 176
Accessories
Included Accessories Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America Remote for voice activation with battery Vehicle suction cup mount Vehicle power cable Lithium-ion battery USB cable Dashboard disc Quick start manual
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