Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition

Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition

Nuvi 855 Great GPS Navigator

I purchased my first Garmin unit 6 years ago and it worked flawlessly until it was recently stolen (forgot to lock my car doors). I'm actually glad that it was stolen as it forced me to purchase a new unit. The Nuvi 855 is a major advance in GPS navigation technology. The solid state memory, battery power, and voice recognition are all great new features. It is amazing how the Nuvi 855 can recognize my voice commands even with the car noise at open highway speeds. It seldom makes an error. Voice recognition is probably not necessary with the easy to use touch screen but it is just plain fun. In researching other user reviews before purchasing this unit one of the common complaints was that the internal speakers did not provide enough volume even at 100%. I did not find this to be the case. I generally have to keep the volume at 70% or it is too loud. Garmin's recent software update may have addressed this problem. Updating the unit's software online is extremely easy when connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable. For a bit more fun you can download celebrity voices into the unit to guide you to your destination. The Garmin support website is excellent and easy to navigate. I highly recommend the Garmin Nuvi 855 or any Garmin product. I also recommend purchasing from Amazon.Com as they have the best prices around for GPS units.

Fantastic Gps

This is my 6th garmin in 6 yrs,every year cost me so very little to upgrade as i sell my other models to friends for very good prices.This model the 855 was so very easy to set up.I downloaded all the 2010 map updates and voices.The speech was a breeze to work with,Found everything i said with ease.took it for a spin and it all worked beautifully.Not a single problem and have always given garmin tech support 5 stars as they have been so supportive over the years.HIGHLY RECCOMEND this unit.

The perfect unit for me.

I purchaced my new Garmin Nuvi 855 after researching for more than a month which model was the best fit for me. I already knew after working with GPS receivers in the agricultural field for more than 6 years that I wouldn't settle for anything less than a Garmin. Garmin has so many models available that it makes it tough to choose which one to buy. I wanted a higher end model that didn't have all the bells & whisltles on it such as Bluetooth (already have it) and traffic info (isn't applicable out in the sticks where we live...) I plan on using it for work (GPS coodinates for Locates & One Calls) and for recreational use while traveling.

I decided on the Nuvi 855 because of the Garmin reliability, the easy to use features and the reasonable price @ Amazon.com.

This is actually the second unit I've had as the first one had some accuracy problems. I placed a phone call to Garmin and spoke with one of their friendly, informed techs and after explaing the problem to him I was told to return it to Amazon for a replcement. I was told at that time that if there was any problem getting it replaced that I could return it directly to Garmin. I made the call to Amazon and had a new unit within 3 days. (Yay, way to go Amazon!)

The day after the replacement unit arrived I left for 5 days where I got to use the new unit in city driving conditions. The 855 performed flawlessly except on 2 seperate occasions where it completely locked up. Both times I had to remove the battery from the unit to reboot it. The day I got home I made another call to Garmin, where once again I was helped by one of their great techs. He told me there was a fix for that particular problem in Garmin's WebUpdater. He stayed with me on the phone untill the new update was installed and then wrote up a return authorization form and gave me the info to get it exchanged for another new Garmin, just in case the update didn't fix my problem. It gave me a new appreciation for Garmin's outstanding customer service, something you don't see a lot of any more.

The following weekend my wife & I drove over a thousand miles to visit with family, and we used & played with the new Garmin during the whole trip. It never locked up at all and worked perfectly. We compared it constantly to the navigation system in our Honda Odyssey and in many ways we liked the nuvi better. I know that the Garmin Nuvii 855 is the right choice for us.

Many nice features

This GPS has many nice features that you don't find on some of the previously available. Easy to operate and no hands feature is nice. Got it for a gift for my son and he is very happy with it. Got a great price at Amazo.com. Free delivery and arrived on time.

Won't leave home without it.

I have been using handheld GPS devices for vehicle navigation for years. I have also used an earlier nüvi model (660). The bigger screen size on the nüvis is nice but having the speech output for routing assistance in the 855 makes for a vast improvement over handhelds. Being able to type on the touch screen is also a huge improvement over small handhelds like my eTrex.

Garmin has also made many subtle improvements in the user interface since the 660.

The other big feature addition for the 855 model is the ability to speak commands. I have not really tried it out much yet other than to confirm (to my amazement) that it works in my noisy little car. (My GPS is worth more than my car!)

Incidentally I highly recommend RAM mounts for in-car or on bike handlebars for any GPS devices. The mounts available from Garmin are generally flimsy by comparison.

There are "walking" and "bicycling" modes in the 855 but it's really not very good outside a car.
I've briefly tried the nüvi on a bicycle and the screen washes out in direct sunlight. It's not weather resistant either. And it's a bit bulky to carry when walking.

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TomTom XXL 540S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

TomTom XXL 540S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Satisified Again
I had owned a Tom Tom before and was satisified but wanted an updated version and also one that spoke the street names. It is everything I had hoped for. I also wanted a larger screen and purchased the 5" screen and it really makes the difference. I also liked the Lane Change feature. I will be honest that the instructions that comes with the unit are not very good but I went on line and got the information I needed. It is an awesome unit and I would recommend it to everyone. I purchased this through Amazon and it was really quick service. I paid the extra $10 bucks to get it quicker and had it in exactly 2 days. My first shopping through Amazon but was extremely satisfied with the service.

XXL 540 S
I really like the annoucement of the street names on this upgraded model. It makes it easier to focus on the busy freeways and exits. I also like the ability to have an alert for school zones. And most of all, I like to be able to SEE the huge 5" screen!! The upgrade from the ONE 125 was well worth the price.

TomTom 540s
Works great for getting from point A to point B. Lane assist also works for every day roads. Another nice feature is to map from any point in US to any other point. You can also choose what features you would like to have on the map (time; miles to travel; arrival time; etc.)

The Best GPS on the Market to me !!!
I had eye surgery, but able still to drive. This GPS locks the signal fast, great sound quality, and wonderful colors with many, many options. I don't need anything fancy, but something simple. This is It !!

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Magellan RoadMate 1430 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Magellan RoadMate 1430 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Excellent Upgrade That cost less.

I "upgraded" from an older Roadmate 3000T. This RoadMate 1430 takes all the things that are good about the old one and improves on them. Very easy to navigate touchscreen. Just play with the screen pushing different icons and you will love how easy it is. You don't have to always go to different screens to change things. I love the multidestination feature and the spoken street names. The only thing that will make these GPS units better is if they team up with google or mapquest, etc, so you can custom make a map and import it into the gps. Now that would be the ultimate. I have never had any need for the traffic re-routing.

Best choice for value.

I was referred to Magellan's products through use of a friend whom already owns one and I stand by my choice to return my tom tom neither may not be as fast as some, but the Magellan roadmate 1430 with free traffic subscription is the choice to go with and the deal here you can't beat from where I've seen if you can find it anywhere else anymore. Pros: UI (user interface): easy to navigate menus. widescreen certainly comes in handy for scrolling and typing. Automatically traffic detouring. Auto reroute Trip planner / Multiple destinations automatically sorts multiple destinations per trip. Voiced street names announced for every turn including freeways exit/on ramps and oh yeah my favorite the doorbell or chime to alert when exactly your turn is coming up and its balls on accurate every time! Cons: Touch screen response has its moments, but seems to be only when it hasn't warmed up. There is only one (1) way point you can set at a time, but I never seem to mind that since it saves previous addresses for later if you find yourself needing to use them again. no pedestrian mode. Overall I love this model it only has what I need it for and that's GPS! Definitely recommend this product to a friend.

Good Value

30 January 2009 This was a great value, and I am impressed with vendor who shipped promptly and everything was as advertised. One point is Instructions are poorly written on how to add addresses;it took awhile to figure out. Car mounts are poor and when you spend a reasonable amount of money for a GPS [as in this case] and good mount should be included. But this has nothing to do with this Vendor-who I will purchase from again and again. Larry

Excellent choice

I would definitely recommend the Magellan RoadMate 1430 unit. This is our first GPS, and after much research, I decided to go with this one based on the good reviews it has received from users, the features you get for the price, and a great deal that was being offered. I'm very happy with the unit. It does what it says it can do, and without any problems. I still haven't opened the manual yet, because it's so easy to get going. The unit walks you right through it, and you're up and running in no time. Good choice.

Con: Maps/Addresses don't match! (Pro: It talks to you)

The software on the Magellan 1430 is a bit curious, to say the least: Our subdivision, which has been in existence for over 3 years, shows up on their map data, but NOT in the address database. We can't even enter our 'home' address as a starting point, because it doesn't recognize our street as being in existence, even though it shows it clearly on the map portion of the device! What the heck?!?!? It would be much easier to use if I could actually enter my home address as a starting location; other than that, on the "pro" side, it talks to you, so you don't have to try and read a screen while driving (yikes!!) I REALLY hope Magellan gets their software act together soon! If/when they do, this unit would be great, until then its kind of a waste of cash. I would recommend going with Garmon until Magellan can properly synchronize the different types of data information so this unit is actualy usable. What good is having great, up-to-the-minute maps if you can't enter the addresses that correspond with the points on those maps?!?!?

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Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

Good GPS, bundled accessories are iffy.

The GPS works very well. The maps are old, but that's not a huge deal. My main beef is with the chargers. Neither one fits into the socket on the GPS particularly well, so the battery shutoff reminder is almost constantly being activated. Also, the fuse in the car charger is very fickle, so we've had to replace that more than once already. If it weren't for these issues, it would have been a 5 star review.

Great!

This is a great product! I love it! The only problem I have is that some streets aren't in the system. My current street is not, and I've lived here for two years! Oh well, can't have everything! I love the fact hat I can search by Points of Interest. This is a BIG help!

Great GPS

I brought this for a gift for my husband and we used it the day he got it. It works great and he was pleased with it and so was I. We went to Chicago and got lost because we didn't follow the directions it gave, but it got us back on track and we ended up where we wanted to be pretty quick. After that my husband was convinced that this thing knew what it was doing! I was worried that a refurbished one would be a problem, but so far, so good. I liked saving money and my husband liked the ability to go places without having to download maps, etc.

Inexpensive GPS

Great price. Probably "older" technology or look (I don't know, I'm just guessing -- I wasn't in the market for a GPS but couldn't resist at the price). But quite functional, and the little thing is a lot smarter than I am. Pretty easy to use/figure out, too.

magellan maestro 4000 refurbished

Item arrived with a bad suction cup on the holder but I repaired it. The maps are not updated so many streets, some major, are not intact. Works well but wish the maps were current. Its a 60.00 plus additional purchase for new maps.

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