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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 90 days
Stay ahead of the curve with nüvi 855. This premium navigator features voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nüvi 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.
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: Works as advertised. Very easy to use.
Cons: Wish volume was a little louder.
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Sweet!
Reviewed By: Stevo on 1/13/2010
Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This is my first GPS unit and it does its job as expected and is very easy to use.
Cons: The only problem that I had is that the unit shut itself off once it heard Dr Nightmares voice. I turned it back on and switched back to Jill and everything seems to work well.
Other Thoughts: Unpacked it, Registered with Garmin, Plugged it into my computer, downloaded all of the available updates, including Firmware, Software, Maps, Cars and Voices. After a couple of hours it was all done and works well. The updates addressed many of the issues that others have described here. Those with more experience with these GPS devices might want it to do more. Everything that I need it for was in the box, except for the traffic antenna, which I ordered separately.
Pros: I must say that this unit impressed me from the start with its range of features. The voice command and the FM transmitter were of particular benefit for me as I'm hearing impaired (I can turn the stereo volume up loud enough to hear the directions now), and where the unit has to mount in my truck is difficult to reach.
Cons: Grossly inaccurate system for locating addresses. I should have been suspicious when the unit thought my house was a 1/4 mile from its actual, physical location, even using the very latest updates from Garmin. I filed an error report about it with Garmin and received a response back from a "Cartography Admin" (Hi Loy!) that said, essentially, they are using the USPS "potential address" database to map addresses. Unfortunately, that database was never intended for such a use, and is grossly unsuited to being used in such a manner. The database is simply the way the USPS reserves house numbers for possible future development, and does not represent actual, physical locations. In the case of my home address, I'm the last house on the street, with a number in the 20's, but the USPS database has reserved a block of numbers from 1-99 for that street (in case of future development) and, mine being the last house on the street, the Garmin thinks it should be #98 at that location.
Other Thoughts: This was not the only gross inaccuracy I found in the last week, driving with this unit. At one point it insisted a local store was a full two miles from where it actually was, on the opposite side of an 8 lane Interstate (my other GPS which I reinstalled in my truck found it just fine, as did all the online mapping sites I tried), and similar errors were noted for every single address I entered into the unit. Garmin says it's good enough, and that a GPS unit isn't supposed to guide you door-to-door, but just get you "close". I say, buy a different brand, and mine will be up for sale on a popular auction site later on tonight.
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Not too easy to start up
Reviewed By: Joe on 1/19/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I am going to be thrilled with this GPS (my first) no matter what. Did you buy the GPS to help navigate? It does that. I bought this unit in particular because it has a user replaceable battery. Can't get that in the newer unit. The difference. This one is a little thicker. I don't care. Lovely unit.
Cons: 1)Box comes sans manual. You must download. 2)No blue tooth. 3)The unit installs drivers to your PC w/o notifying you.. You are not able to turn it off while it is plugged into PC. It becomes non-responsive unless you unplug it. No notification it is charged. The unit notifies you of the free map upgrade and where to register in order to get it once it is unplugged. This rock like characteristic is active whenever the GPS is plugged into the PC. I have not yet tried it to connect it in the car. 4)The free map download takes about 3 hours. This stinks because my computer goes to sleep and the download stops unless I am around to keep pc out of sleep mode. Darn green pc. grrr I have to get up early for work. 5)The speakers should be louder so I can hear over the road noise of 93 Civic.
Other Thoughts: I am surprised no home charger is included but it does not really matter. I like the propaganda for options that does come in the box even if a manual does not. wt*? I like that it is at least partly an American product. I look forward to using it. Before I started the map download the unit had over 1 GB of internal memory (no microSD included). I was impressed with that.
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So far, so good
Reviewed By: Bernie on 1/18/2010
Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Nice clear screen, easy to read, with logical functions.
Cons: Required significant updating of the maps, the software and the firmware which took considerable time. Adding custom POI's seems like it will be a real chore. You need to use their own software to do it, and the software is confusing and difficult to use.
Other Thoughts: I have not actually used the unit in my truck yet, just got it updated and my address book programmed into it. One thing I noticed right off though is that even though I updated it to the latest map it doesn't seem to know where my house is, and my house is 15 years old. It seems to think there are 99 houses on my street (there's only 22) and it puts my address about a 1/4 mile from where it actually is. It also seems to be a bit confused about gas stations in my area, showing one that does not exist (and never has) and missing two that are at least 5 years old.
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General
Brand
GARMIN
Model
nüvi 855
Part#
010-00577-31
Type
Portable Navigation Device
Dimensions
Height
3.1"
Width
4.9"
Depth
0.7"
Weight
6.2 oz
GPS System
SBAS
WAAS
Receiver
High-sensitivity receiver
Antenna
Built-in
Warm Acquisition Times
1 sec
Cold Acquisition Times
38 sec
3D View
Yes
Voice Guidance
Yes
Audio Features
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft.")
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
Text-To-Speech
Audio book player
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Traffic Alert
MSN Direct compatible
FM traffic compatible
Map
Basemap
Yes
Pre-loaded Map
Yes
Maps Included
Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America
Navigation
Waypoints
500
POI
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
Routes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
Trip Computer
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads)
Internal System
Operating System
Linux
Memory
Support Memory Cards
microSD
Display
Screen Size
4.3"
Screen Format
TFT
Touchscreen
Yes
Display Resolution
480 x 272
Display Features
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Connections
PC InterFace Supported
USB
Antenna Connector
Yes
Headphone
3.5 mm Stereo Jack
DigitalPlayer
Digital Player
Yes
Supported Formats
MP3, JPEG
Tuner Bands
FM
Battery
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery
Battery Life
Up to 4 hours
Accessories
USB Cable
Include
Mount
Vehicle suction cup mount
Feature
GPS System Features
RoHS version available
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation)
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection)
Garmin Locate (marks position when removed from windshield mount)
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device)
Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device)
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
Audio book player
FM transmitter
Remote control
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
EnvironmentalParameters
Min Operating Temperature
32°F
Max Operating Temperature
140°F
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Labor
90 days limited
Introduction
Stay ahead of the curve with nüvi 855. This premium navigator features voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nüvi 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.
Highlights
4.3” Wide Touch-screen Display Simply touch and go - the brilliant 4.3-inch TFT color, touch-screen display puts navigation at your fingertips. With an impressive resolution of 480x272, the super-bright, white backlit widescreen display provides incredible contrast and detailing even in direct sunlight.
Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America The Garmin nüvi 855 features preloaded City Navigator NT street maps with over 6 million points of interest and road coverage for North America. The 765T also accepts custom points of interest (POIs) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.
Speech Recognition Capabilities With Nüvi's innovative speech recognition technology, manipulate controls or activate navigation simply by speaking the command or address without even touching the Garmin nüvi 855.
Lane Assist View The lane assist view displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation, taking the guesswork out of driving through a busy intersection or an unfamiliar city.
Entertainment on the Go With the built-in MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required) and JPEG picture viewer, enjoy your favorite audio books, songs and photos on the road. Plus the built-in FM transmitter sends audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, wirelessly to your vehicle's stereo for an improved listening experience.
Voice Prompts The Garmin nüvi 855 delivers turn-by-turn voice navigation instructions, so you can focus on driving without the need to check the GPS' screen for enhanced driving safety on the go.
Reviewed By: Walking Eagle on 1/13/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
