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Garmin nuvi 550
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based on 14 reviews
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Category Average
$254.99 - $299.95
from 16 stores
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy mounting (1)
Best Uses
- Rural navigation (6)
- Urban navigation (6)
- Finding specific address (5)
- Faster routes (3)
- Planning trips (3)
- Adventure (1)
- Auto (1)
- For hiking and driving (1)
- Good for nautic (1)
Where to Buy
Garmin nuvi 550
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BizRate Rating
Outstanding 9.2
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$254.99 |
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Newegg
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Outstanding 9.1
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$256.87 |
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$259.99 |
Product Reviews
Garmin nuvi 550 Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
product 1-10 a 9 seller -1-10 a 2
"my wife bought this unit after my advise of to her of talking to 2 salesperson and bunch of question they told me it would be ok to be use for my boat. They couldn't be more incorrect. I needed an addition chip, that not even there supervisor was aware that i had to purchase from garmin for over [$]to be able to utilize it as my navigation system for my boat. extremely unhappy that i was not made aware of thi..." Read Full Review »
Dec 30, 2008 by ricanmen
I got this after having a ...
"I got this after having a Tom Tom. I wanted a GPS that had a few more features but was still in a cost-effective range. So far, I can't say that it has found places more than getting me lost or sidetracked. I have downloaded the new software and have the attachment that detects traffic problems. The voice options work well. The problems are several that are important: I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex,..." Read Full Review »
Aug 09, 2009 by andie
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Garmin nuvi 550 Review
Don't Wait Any Longer
- Acquires Satellites Quickly
- Compact
- Easy Menus
- Easy To Read
- Easy To Set Up
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Faster Routes
- Finding Specific Address
- Rural Navigation
- Urban Navigation
Best Uses
"Get this now! It is amazing and SO EASY TO START UP AND USE! Durable as well--went flying during car crash and GPS survived! Gives you the speed limits in case you haven't seen a sign in awhile. Kinda bummed it didn't come with USB so we could connect it to the computer right away to get things down …" Read Full Review »
- Casual User
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Garmin nuvi 550 Review
product 1-10 a 9 seller -1-10 a 2
- Acquires Satellites Quickly
- Compact
- Easy Menus
- Easy To Read
- Easy To Set Up
- More »
Pros
- Flimsy Mounting
Cons
- Finding Specific Address
- Planning Trips
- Rural Navigation
- Urban Navigation
Best Uses
"my wife bought this unit after my advise of to her of talking to 2 salesperson and bunch of question they told me it would be ok to be use for my boat. They couldn't be more incorrect. I needed an addition chip, that not even there supervisor was aware that i had to purchase from garmin for over [ …" Read Full Review »
- Casual User
Garmin nuvi 550 Review
great product for amt of money paid!
- Acquires Satellites Quickly
- Compact
- Easy Menus
- Easy To Read
- Easy To Set Up
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Finding Specific Address
- Rural Navigation
- Urban Navigation
Best Uses
"plugged gps in and took right off. Touch screen is very nice and easy to navigate through. It did take a while to update maps with my computer,even with high speed internet connection, but if your patient, it is not difficult to do. You will also need to purchase a usb chord to plug unit into comput …" Read Full Review »
- Casual User
[6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Garmin nuvi 550 Review
Buy, buy, buy! I did for all my family.
- Acquires Satellites Quickly
- Compact
- Easy Menus
- Easy To Read
- Easy To Set Up
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- None
Best Uses
"I drive across 5 or 6 states once-a-month. No more lost time driving the "scenic routes." I tried the higher priced next model up; it was no contest. The c550 is the best on the market at any price. It is intuitive and allows for detours on your way to the final destination. Can find a Starbucks …" Read Full Review »
- Casual User
Garmin nuvi 550 Review
A must have if you ride a motorcycle
- Acquires Satellites Quickly
- Easy Menus
- Easy To Read
- Easy To Set Up
- Reliable Performance
Pros
- None
Cons
- Faster Routes
- Planning Trips
- Rural Navigation
Best Uses
"Great little unit, easy to read and control while traveling. Right now I just use the windshield mount and stick it to the face of the tach and go, my primary use is for taking trips on unfamiliar country road on the motorcycle. This unit does have a MOTORCYCLE mode as well as other modes that truly …" Read Full Review »
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Where to Buy
Garmin nuvi 550
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Outstanding 9.2
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$254.99 |
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Outstanding 9.1
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$256.87 |
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$259.99 |
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Good 8.5
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