From the Manufacturer
Manufacturer's Review (January 8, 2009) Garmin
International's nüvi 855 is a GPS navigator and personal travel
assistant featuring voice-activated navigation and lane assist with
junction view. Navigate with confidence while nüvi directs you to the
preferred lane while driving. Also, see realistic images of upcoming
junctions where available. This advanced model feature voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Click to enlarge. | The
nüvi 855 offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and
Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points
of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and
attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in
premium-quality mapping. Simply speaking, nüvi 855 is one
advanced navigator. It features voice-activated navigation, a
widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and more. Like
the rest of the wide nüvi 800-series, just speak a menu option and nüvi
obeys your command. Garmin's nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor. | Lane
assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit,
making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge. | Junction
View gives you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road
detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. Click to enlarge. | Speak Commands nüvi
855 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken
commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control
nüvi'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. nüvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions.
Tell nüvi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating. See More With
nüvi 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. Know the Lane Before It's Too Late nüvi
855 takes navigation to the next level with lane assist. No more
guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane
assist 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. And
with the 3D Lane Assist Junction View, you'll be able to see a
photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as
the signs as you will see them on the road. The signs that aren't
needed for navigation are faded compared to the appropriate lane
signage. Navigate With Ease nüvi 855 comes
ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT
street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels,
restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Speak a menu option or touch
the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with
2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces
the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off
the road. In addition, nüvi 855 accepts custom points of interest, such
as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to
warn you of upcoming POIs. Where am I? Keep
track of yourself and your car with nüvi 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. nüvi 855 even remembers where you parked. It
automatically marks your position when you remove it from the
windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your
way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots
such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls. With the POI loader program users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more. Click to enlarge. | A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards. | Enjoy a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide with Garmin Connect Photos. Click to enlarge. | Plan Ahead nüvi
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, nüvi 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 nüvi
855's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a
sleeker, thinner design than the nüvi 600-series, making it easy to
slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery
makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot. Go Beyond Navigation Navigation
is just the beginning. nüvi 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
optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN Direct content. 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 vehicles that show your location
on the map. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in
microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on
attractions. Search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator. | Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos Using
Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of
geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing
community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation
experience using pictures as a guide.
- Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
- Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
- Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
- Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
- View photos in Google Earth.
- Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.
Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest Itching
to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate
the best toffee apples on the East Coast? Now, it's easy to search for
locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses
directly to your Garmin GPS navigator. - Hook up your Garmin to the computer via its USB port
- Search for the location you want
- Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form.
- Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button.
The
address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will
be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view
it on a map just like with any other favorite. The process does
require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website. You can
send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries:
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great
Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the
United States. Other Features
- Auto time zone--nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
- DEM maps--show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
- Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
- High-speed PC connectivity using USB 2.0 mass storage
- Configurable vehicle icons--select fun, customized icons from www.garmingarage.com
- Standard headphone and microphone jacks
- microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
What's in the Box nüvi
885, preloaded City Navigator North America NT, remote for voice
activation with battery, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power
cable, lithium-ion battery, USB cable, dashboard disc, and quick start
manual. Which nüvi is Best for You? Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.
Product Description 4.3-Inch nüvi with full
North American mapping, voice-activated navigation, lane assist with
junction view, and spoken street names
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