GARMIN 010-00522-00 Streetpilot C550 GPS Receiver | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $169.00
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Rating:  335 reviews
Sales Rank: 321
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Color: Li-Io
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00522-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00522-00
Model: 010-00522-00
UPC: 753759054489
EAN: 0753759054489
ASIN: B000EXU4YK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.1-InchH X 2.8-InchW Automotive-Grade, Sunlight-Readable, Anti-Glare Tft Lcd Display | | • | Select Destinations From The User-Friendly Touch-Screen Interface | | • | Automatically Calculate Routes To Any Destination | | • | Provides Turn-By-Turn Voice-Prompted Directions | | • | Preprogrammed With Highly Detailed City Navigator North America Street Data |
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Product Description
Make every turn the right turn with this easy-to-use system – featuring built-in traffic info to help you avoid delays. - Pre-loaded, detailed street maps for the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
- Text-to-Speech feature speaks out actual street names before every turn
- Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling with compatible phones
- Real-time traffic module built directly into the 12V adapter (includes complimentary 3-month subscription)
- Bright, anti-glare, 3.5" LCD screen
- Rechargeable battery runs for 8 hours on a single charge
- Built-in MP3 player with drag-and-drop functionality
- USB interface for easy hook up to your computer
- 1-year limited warranty
With advanced features like Bluetooth technology, integrated traffic capabilities and a built-in MP3 player, this do-it-all GPS receiver will get you where you need to go – with more convenience than ever.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Vehicle Navigator represents the ultimate in GPS performance and simplicity. This portable navigator comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded maps and a wealth of options. Delivering the same easy to use and affordable navigation as Garmin's c300 series of vehicle navigators -- including a simple touchscreen interface, automatic route calculation, turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions, and over six million points of interest -- the StreetPilot c550 also offers Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, an MP3 player, and much more. 
The StreetPilot c550 delivers high-end GPS navigation, and is easy to use right out of the box. | 
Navigation is easy with a touchscreen interface, voice-prompted directions, and more. View larger. | 
Compatible with Bluetooth wireless phones for hands-free calls. View larger. | Advanced Wireless and GPS Technology
At the heart of the StreetPilot c550 is a high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF that provides outstanding acquisition times and the ability to maintain a strong signal under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers. This means you'll always know precisely where you are. Meanwhile, an automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, 2.8 x 2.1-inches (WxH) anti-glare TFT LCD touch-screen display offers easy readability. With dimensions of 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2-inches (WxHxD), and at about nine ounces in weight, the StreetPilot c550 features a streamlined design that will fit easily on any dashboard with the included vehicle suction mount. The unit also features Garmin Lock -- an advanced anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific four-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. The StreetPilot c550 also includes Bluetooth technology integrated with a microphone and dual speakers that lets you make hands-free mobile phone calls on a compatible Bluetooth wireless phone. You can view incoming calls on your c550, and simply tap the screen to answer. Just speak into the built-in microphone while staying focused on your driving. In addition, you can retrieve and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or the phone's call history log. You can also make calls from the more than six million points of interest database -- which includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more. Another feature unique to the c550 is its integrated traffic capabilities. The c550 includes the GTM 20, an integrated FM TMC traffic receiver with a free three-month trial subscription (for U.S. customers only). The GTM 20 notifies you of traffic conditions, construction and weather delays, and automatically suggests alternative routes. The navigator also comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names -- making navigation as easy as it gets. An included MP3 player lets you enjoy music from your digital collection while you drive, and an included SD memory card expansion slot means that you can load optional software, such as language and travel guides -- making travel even easier and more entertaining than ever.
What's in the Box
StreetPilot c550, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable, Real-time traffic services, Vehicle suction cup mount, Dashboard disk, USB cable, Carry case, Quick reference guide
Product Description
The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as our popular selling c300 series with many enhancements. Garmin Lock anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. Features exclusive to the StreetPilot c550 include Bluetooth technology integrated with a microphone and dual speakers for hands-free mobile phone calls on a compatible phone. View incoming calls on your c550, and simply tap the screen to answer. Just speak into the built-in microphone while staying focused on your driving. Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling Voice announces streets by name Configurable car icons Preloaded maps for all of North America Fingertip touch-screen interface Look up addresses and points of interest Choose 2D or 3D map perspective Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams Add optional software with SD memory card expansion slot Voice - Navigation instructions and warnings with TTS (text-to-speech) Waypoints - 500 with name and graphic symbol Trip computer - Resettable odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds Phone book - Stores contact numbers from paired phones that support book transfer GPS Performance Receiver - SiRFstarIII high-sensitivity GPS receiver Interfaces - USB 2.0 full-speed Power Input - 12/24v Dc Usage - 15w maximum at 13.8v Dc Battery life - up to 8 hours Unit Dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 inch (11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm) Unit Weight - 0.59 pounds (269 grams)
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 Great product - Phone interface works perfectly July 13, 2006
M. Casey (Maryland, USA)
33 out of 36 found this review helpful
I have been using the c550 for two weeks now. The unit is extremely user friendly and feature rich. In the Metro DC area, the navigation has been very good with the traffic avoidance capability a nice feature. I have been frustrated on only one occasion where after asking it to find me an alternate route around a backup of a few miles, it had me exit, take a side road, then get right back on the congested road. The Bluetooth interface with my Motorola RAZR V3M works flawlessly. With the phone in my pocket, it "sees" the phone within 10 seconds and automatically populates the GPS' phone book and call history. Even the voice dialing, i.e. "Call Robert Smith", works very well. I highly recommend this unit if you have a Bluetooth phone.
EXCELLENT UNIT-A FEW **VERY** MINOR ISSUES February 1, 2007
William M. Gibson (Washington DC)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Bought this unit a couple of days ago. I've had a chance to explore all the features, and overall, this is an EXCELLENT unit.
Here is what I like:
* From the time I opened the box to the time I started using it was less than 5 minutes. Very simple and intuitive interface.
* Incredibly sensitive satellite receiver. The unit even worked indoors in my kitchen when I first turned it on. How can that be, since I thought you had to have a clear view of the sky? I don't know, but it did. No issues in the car either. No dropped signals, and virtually instantaneous satellite acquisition.
* Directions for the most part were very accurate (see below for minor exception),
* You get plenty of advance warning for turns.
* When you deviate from the directions that the GPS gives you, it recalculates a new route almost instantaneously.
* Spoken street names.
* Anti glare screen (you can still see it in bright sunlight).
* Bluetooth phone link works perfectly with my Razor phone (see below for minor issue). Sound on both ends is crystal clear. I could even access my address book on the unit itself.
* Windshield mount is very easy to get on and off, and it held the unit very securely.
Here are the minor issues:
* Maps seem pretty up to date, but you still have to use common sense. There is a road that opened up near my house about 5 months ago, and the GPS didn't recognize it. It kept wanting to take me a different route, but since I knew the road was there, I took it. The good news is that it recalculated a new route almost immediately once I left that road. Along those same lines, I was visiting someone in a gated community, and I knew that you had to go in the front gate and not the back. The GPS kept trying to direct me to the back gate because it was closer. This is a common sense issue, not a technical issue.
* On very rare occasion it gives you an odd or unusual turn. Near my house, it wants to route me through a small subdivision to get me home (very small-only about 20 homes), when I can get there by staying on the main street and making one turn. Not sure why it does that (perhaps it may be a few feet shorter and the GPS thinks it's a shortcut).
* Remember to check or uncheck the box to avoid highways and toll roads depending on what you want to do. The very first time I used it, it sent me on a toll road for 1 exit, then had get me off and resume on surface streets. I could have gotten where I was going without going on the toll road. I don't fault the system because technically it took me the shortest route, but it's just something to keep in mind.
* When you are talking on the speaker phone, it mutes the voice giving you the directions. If you're talking and driving, that is a bit of an issue. You can still see the directions on the screen, but you lose the voice prompts. I read some review where the person said that you have the ability to change this feature, but I haven't figured out how to do it yet.
* Pricey, but you get what you pay for. The cost differential with the C340 (about $150) is well worth it in my opinion.
Best I've seen so far. June 18, 2006
Linda Butler (New Hampshire)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This GPS is the first I have ever owned, and I'm glad I waited. It was easily used right from the box, without even looking at the instruction manual. It has a readable screen in almost any light, clear directions with plenty of warning of upcoming turns. The included traffic monitor is indispensible for driving in metropolitan areas. The satellite reception is good, even in my heavily wooded neighborhood. The maps have so far been accurate with streets under 2 years old. An incredible value for the money, and better, I think, than the systems that are available preinstalled in cars today.
Great Product; Great Features. April 20, 2007
James P. Crawley (Chicago, IL)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
There are so many GPS units out there that choosing the right one was difficult. I was looking for specific features: Portability, FM Traffic/Road Conditions, Bluetooth cell phone link and easy programming. I had the opportunity to try a similar unit that was provided by a rental car company. As I was driving down the highway, it alerted me that a better route was available. I chose to take the alternate recommended route. I later learned that there was huge accident on the freeway that would have delayed me at least one hour if I stayed on my original course. I was also amazed as a approached a construction area, and the device warned me in advance. Remarkable!! This is right out of Buck Rogers.
We own a car with an expensive, built-in $1,800 GPS. It is impossible to program and about 70% of the time, it does not find the right street. It is practically a waste.
The Garmin c550 is perfect for those to need a dependable device that can be easily taken from one car to another.
An Improvement Over the c330 July 9, 2006
L. Leviton (Chicago)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
A year ago I paid $850 for a Garmin c330 and returned it because the display was not sunlight readable.
For the same price I was thrilled with the c550, which includes a sunlight readable display, talking street names, built-in real-time traffic information (first 3 months free, $60 for next 15 months), Bluetooth hands-free cell phone assistance, and MP3 player.
The touch screen is very easy to use, probably the easiest of any PND (personal navigation system) on the market.
It also includes one via (mid-trip destination) so that a sophisticated user can force the routing to take a known detour.
The real-time traffic updates work, at least in Chicago. In one case I was actually warned soon enough to take an alternate route. The c550 quickly recalculated a new route. Usually there's not much I can do about entering a traffic jam, but at least the c550 shows me how long the traffic jam is.
The talking street names are easy to understand and help keep my eyes on the road.
The Bluetooth worked with my cell phone even though it wasn't on Garmin's approved list (Motorola E815).
The speakers do not give the same audio fidelity as a car radio with built-in Bluetooth. They are adequate for navigation, OK for cell phone use, and unacceptable for MP3 music. There is no problem understanding the person on the other end of the cell phone conversation. The person I was talking to told me that my audio quality was excellent. They couldn't tell I was talking through the microphone on the c550 which was an arm's length away. My phone was in my pants pocket with the cover closed. Bluetooth will also dial numbers for me, either from my phone book which is automatically loaded into the c550, or from the phone number listed in a point of interest such as a restaurant.
To Garmin's credit the c550 includes a headphone jack that could be plugged into an external speaker. Talking on a cell phone with an improved speaker is like talking to the person next to you. Its more natural. But in a rental car on a business trip it would be too cumbersome to schlep around an external speaker.
I see the c550 as an excellent PND for car rental companies. But for personal use, the Garmin Nuvi is still my favorite because its smaller and has more features.
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