
Garmin
nuvi 855
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Stay ahead of the curve with the Garmin nuvi 855. This premium GPS navigator features voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nuvi where to go and maneuver complicated interchanges with ease. Like the rest of the 805-series, it comes with a widescreen display, preloaded maps and more.
Speak Commands
nuvi 855 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nuvi’s innovative speech recognition, you safely control nuvi’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 nuvi "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 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
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 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. 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
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 855's wide screen. In addition, 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 nuvi 805-series, 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. 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 transmitter¹, 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 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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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: |
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 |
| RoHS version available: |
yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver: |
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/favourites/locations: |
500 |
| Routes: |
10 |
Features: |
| 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 |
| Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
yes |
| Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): |
yes |
| 3-D map view: |
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 |
| 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 (receiver included) |
| Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or
boat): |
no |
| 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™ (select car-shaped
icons for map navigation): |
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 |