9.4 out of 10

Garmin nuvi 550

First seen: 3 august 2008

Information found in: from 81 sources in 18 countries.

Best Price: $270

  • User Score (136)
    8.3 8.3 from 136 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    7.5 7.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Design (10)
    9.2 9.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Value for money (6)
    7.1 7.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • a user changeable battery, as an automotive gps, once updated, uploading of routes, nice upgrade from 255w
  • computer driver installation, falta bluethoot en moto, needs louder speaker, battery life low volume, only usb power

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Reviews of Garmin nuvi 550

  1. GARMIN NUVI 550

    Reviewer: Phil, GPS City Canada
    12 June 2010 See Product at CenDirect.com ($270)
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I would say this is a great unit for the car or boat but only good for a motorcycle. Price is not a high as the Zumo line for motorcycles. The Zumo has many more features. I give "Nuvi 550" only a good rating as I found that on my stock Yamaha Roadstar I can barely hear the voice prompts. Needs more volume or sound output jack. Screen is a little hard to see sometimes but it depends on direction of travel and time of day. It could use a sun shade or the ability to adjust... Read more

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