GARMIN nüvi 550 Handheld GPS

GARMIN nüvi 550 - Do it all with the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode nüvi 550. Drive, hike, bike or boat - this dynamic device switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle. It (...) See more See less

's packed with detailed street maps for millions of places. Like the 500, nüvi 550 provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination and accepts optional maps for any adventure. 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. nüvi 550's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: ''Where To?'' and ''View Maps.''. Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nüvi 550, you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you're lost, use the ''Where Am I?'' emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi 550 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees. Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 550 includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with tim (Description excerpted from: BT Shop)