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Description
Shipping Info
Garmin nüvi 50 5" Widescreen GPS Navigator with Portable Dash Mount It's a big, wide world. Why not take the big, wide nüvi 50 with you on your next road adventure? The Garmin nüvi 50 features a large 5" widescreen display and helpful turn-by-turn directions to get there faster and with less worry. Fast route calculations and address look-ups make navigating to your destination a breeze. If confusing interchanges leave you in knots, let the nüvi untangle them with Lane Assist with Junction View—it directs you to the preferred lane while displaying realistic images of upcoming junctions. Installing the nüvi and moving it is a piece of cake using the included portable friction dash mount. Its weighted non-skid bottom prevents sliding and provides a stable platform for your device.
What You Get
Garmin nüvi 50 GPS unit - lower 48 U.S. states
Vehicle power cable
Suction-cup mount
Quick-start manual
Portable friction dash mount
Garmin nüvi 50 5" Widescreen GPS Navigator Features
Simplified interface
Greets you with 2 simple choices: "Where To?" and "View Map"
No complicated menus to worry about
Lane assist with junction view
Guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit
Realistically displays road signs and junctions with lane arrows
Speed limit indicator
Advises you of current posted speed limits on most major roads
More Features
Easily add custom points of interest
"Where Am I" helps find the closest gas stations and emergency services
Garmin Garage voice and vehicle icon personalization options
Ready to navigate right out of the box
Thin design is small enough to fit into your pocket or purse
Specs
The Key Specs
Model #:
nüvi 50 (010-00991-01)
Map Coverage:
Preloaded City Navigator NT for the lower 48 States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy and Jamaica
Points of Interest:
More than 5 million
Display Type:
5" color touchscreen LCD with white backlight 480 x 272-pixel resolution
Voice Prompts:
Yes
Text-to-Speech:
Yes
Lane Assist:
Yes
Traffic Compatible:
No
FM Transmitter:
No
Multimedia Capability:
No
Bluetooth:
No
Additional Specs
Route Options:
Fastest time Shortest distance Avoid tolls Off road
Auto Re-route:
Yes
Speed Limit Indicator:
Yes (most major roads in the U.S.)
3D Views:
Street maps
Photo Navigation:
Yes
Night View:
Yes
Pedestrian Mode:
No
Truck Routes:
No
Favorites/Address Book:
Yes, with up to 1,000 waypoints
Keyboard:
Onscreen QWERTY or ABC
Maps Upgradable:
Yes
The Basics
GPS Chipset:
High-sensitivity receiver
Memory:
Built-in memory Expandable with microSD memory card (not included)
Ports:
USB 2.0
Measurements:
Approx. 5.5"W x 3.4"H x 0.7" Deep
Weight:
6.3 oz.
Battery Type:
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Life:
Up to 2 hours depending on usage
Power Source:
Vehicle DC power adapter
Country of Origin:
Taiwan
Notes
This GPS receiver is not intended to be used indoors such as in a garage or under an overhanging structure. If the unit is not receiving a strong enough satellite signal, move to a location with a clear view of the sky.
Drivers in California and Minnesota are prohibited from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating a motor vehicle. This GPS unit includes a dash mounting disc so that customers may still mount it in their vehicles.
For product support or inquiries, please contact Garmin at 1-800-800-1020 or www.garmin.com.
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