Garmin nuvi 50

The Nuvi 50 is an automotive GPS unit from Garmin that offers a step-down from the company's Nuvi 50LM model. Available at two separate price points based on the amount of map content required, users can choose from a US-only and a full North American model to best suit their travel needs.

The unit is controlled via a 5-inch touchscreen TFT LCD display, utilizing a fairly simple interface to minimize confusion while on the road. Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names are offered, with millions of POIs (points of interest) to help users quickly locate gas, food and entertainment options as they go. When nearing most major cities the Nuvi's Lane Assist function becomes available, providing drivers with a simulated first-person view of upcoming off-ramps. Junction View uses a series of arrows to direct users from their current lane into the lane required to continue their route, significantly reducing the chance of a wrong turn or missed exit.  Vehicle speed can be referenced at any time at the bottom corner of the unit's screen, alongside a constantly-updating "distance from destination" meter than can be viewed in both time and distance formats.