Garmin NUVI 855 SD Card larger than 4 GB: Do any of the Garmin NUVI 800 series unit (such as 850, 855, 880, 885) support microSD cards larger than 4 GB?
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If the device (whether it is a nuvi or an MP3 player) specifies micro SD, then only micro SD (not micro SDHC) will work. A device that specifies micro SDHC can take both micro SD and micro HCSD. 4 GB cards can be either micro SD or micro SDHC. Get only the 4GB micro SD for your nuvi if you can find it. However, 4 GB cards are generally HCSD, not SD. Thus the practical limit for your nuvi is the 2GB micro SD.
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Sorry to ask such a basic question, but what are the microSD cards used for in the Garmin GPS units? I have a Garmin NUVI 1450 with a microSD slot but have never been able to find out what it would be used for.
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When I searched for a storage device for my NUVI 2555LMT unit I found this microSDHC unit that was recommended for a NUVI 1450 GPS. It has worked well in my NUVI 2555LMT unit. Not surprised since this micro device is a general purpose unit so if should work in other devices as well as other 1400 series GPS units.
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I used a 32g, that's the largest I own.My microSD slot stopped working after about 3 months, just as a heads up...
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Hello, According to Garmin's customer service, I was told that the older models such as mine, The G2, were no longer being serviced. I also discovered that I had a model that was considered "obsolete". The newer models use a version of Blue Chart cards that are SD-friendly, and mine used the non-SD card, so I had to search for the older non SD-card online. I finally found one that worked on my Blue Chart through Amazon.com. E bay also had the same card-chips, but they were a bit more expensive. I hope this information has helped you, and good luck!
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I've checked the specs on the Garmin Nuvi 1300 series (this is a discontinued series) and it does have a Micro-SD chip slot, therefore this chip will work quite nicely in this series. Although this product comes with both the adapter AND micro SD Chip, you will only use the Chip.
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I have the Nuvi, but not sure of the number, but I think there is only one SD mini card that fits all of them. Yes, you do have to leave it in. The reason you need it is to provide the additional space for updated maps. This is a weakness in the Garmin, there is no additional memory for updates.
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The owners manual does NOT indicate the maximum size MicroSD card that will work in this GPS. Online GPS forum discussions mention that 8GB is what Garmin recommends; and a couple of users report that some 16GB cards will work. However, several users report that the 8GB card will hold both US and Canadian maps, with room to spare.
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Per Garmin Tech Support, the MAXIMUM card size is 8GB. Buying bigger wastes $$.
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According to the documentation I've read, the NUVI 270 will accept an SD or MICROSD card. This MICROSD card comes with an SD adapter so it should work just fine on the NUVI 270.
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I am not acquainted with the Garmin 800. Is it a Nuvi type? I believe that it is compatible with all Nuvi car sytems that have the SD slot. Does the 800 have an SD slot. 2015 udate? Don't believe it would be necessary since AU. & NZ roads would not change that much. I do have my SD for sale since I have used it, and was a life saver, on my only trip to AU & NZ last year. Since they drive on the left side of the road and have MANY roundabouts Down Under, I highly recommend one. I would sell mine at a VERY reasonable price. Respond to n0moe@aol.com (second character is a zero. Hope this helps. John Hosking I am not acquainted with the Garmin 800. Is it a Nuvi type? I believe that it is compatible with all Nuvi car sytems that have the SD slot. Does the 800 have an SD slot. 2015 udate? Don't believe it would be necessary since AU. & NZ roads would not change that much. I do have my SD for sale since I have used it, and was a life saver, on my only trip to AU & NZ last year. Since they drive on the left side of the road and have MANY roundabouts Down Under, I highly recommend one. I would sell mine at a VERY reasonable price. Respond to n0moe@aol.com (second character is a zero. Hope this... » Read More I am not acquainted with the Garmin 800. Is it a Nuvi type? I believe that it is compatible with all Nuvi car sytems that have the SD slot. Does the 800 have an SD slot. 2015 udate? Don't believe it would be necessary since AU. & NZ roads would not change that much. I do have my SD for sale since I have used it, and was a life saver, on my only trip to AU & NZ last year. Since they drive on the left side of the road and have MANY roundabouts Down Under, I highly recommend one. I would sell mine at a VERY reasonable price. Respond to n0moe@aol.com (second character is a zero. Hope this helps. John Hosking « Show Less
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All the information I have found says it will work with the Nuvi 1450. The memory card is designed for the GPS not a computer. Your GPS should have a slot that the memory card fits into. I did have some issues getting the card to work, but it was operator error and not the SD card. If you have problems setting it up call Garmin, they were great. Hope this helps
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The version I got is a 4 GB Scan Disc micro-SD card that fits in the micro-drive slot on the Garmin 810. Bob
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I got the chip pre-loaded with the City Navigator map files. I looked at the capacity of the device and size of the map files. It appears the map files (1.7gb) are too big for the internal memory of the device (105mb), so the extra memory of a SD is useful if not required.
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The way to tell for sure is to find the same product on the Garmin site, where there is a very long list of compatible devices (most if not all of the ones that have a micro-SD slot). I'm sorry I didn't notice the 1350, but it does support my Nuvi 2555LM.
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Beware! I just tried to upgrade my free maps and Garmin's software download said I did not have enough space on the 1450. The only thing on it is their software! I had to choose a part of the country to load and not the complete US. The other option was to buy a microSD card. Plus the unit now loads slower and takes forever to do a calculation for a destination (i.e., 4x longer). I wish I could go back to the original map load but apparently you can't.
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According to Garmin you can get two updates per year and with some difficulty I was able to get mine updated. You can add extra memory via a micro SD card and import routs but I do not recommend adding pictures to your Garmin Nuvi as it will use memory needed to accommodate updates and routes etc...