Garmin - StreetPilot c340 GPS Receiver Review

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Riverside, RI

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Great GPS for the price.

daily driver, budget-conscious traveler, discriminating gear freak, Every day computer user, married, road tripper

Pros

lists street names, recalculates if i take a wrong turn, easy to use

DEC

2007

Ok, here's the deal...I purchased this unit after several days of research. I found that Garmin has good customer service as well as great products. I know that this unit is marked as "discontinued" on the Garmin website but if you buy it now, it does come with the most up to date maps (2008 NT version). I've used it a bunch of times with no issues at all. The windshield mount has been great. I've read that some people have had the windshild mount fall off. I really don't think it's possible and here is why, If you stick the bracket on the windshild, it sticks really well but you have to flip a switch that sucks the suction cup really tight. I think people are not flipping that switch which isn't giving you the proper suction. The battery life is said to be 8 hrs but i haven't had to test this out yet. The charger goes from your cigarette lighter and plugs into the windshield mount directly. Here is the cool part.... Download the POI Loader from the Garmin website.(POI is the point of Interest loader). Do a search for different poi's and load them to your Garmin. The coolest one i found was the Red Light Camera POI. Anytime i came to a red light with a camera, It warns me with an audible alert. This has saved me several times. The other cool option is allowing you to change the Splash screen when the unit starts up.(you need to download ximage from Garmin). So far.... This unit has been very good to me.

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I think this is the same model my hubby just picked up. So far, so good! Nice review!

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The StreetPilot c340 provides in-car navigation that is simple for anyone to use directly out of the box. After selecting a destination from the user-friendly touch screen interface, Garmin's text-to-speech feature tells users the name of the street, when to turn, and in what direction. If you miss your turn, the c340 automatically calculates a new route to the destination. Notification of traffic delays is a c340 option that lets drivers see congested areas via a color-coded map. This feature lets users avoid traffic by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route. This traffic awareness is made possible via the new Garmin GTM 10 FM TMC receiver that connects to selected Garmin street navigation products. The GTM 10 receives digital data from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas throughout the United States and Europe.
Key Features	Designation Automobile Form Factor Fixed Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled User interface Touch Screen Map capabilities Internal Receiver type Parallel-Channel (12)
Display	Display Size 2.8 in. x 2.1 in. Display Type LCD TFT Display Resolutions 320 X 240
Technical Features	Audible Features Proximity Alarm, Voice Navigation Instructions Included Software/Maps USA Maps, Canada Maps Trip calculator Maximum speed, Odometer, Route Recalculation, Trip Timers
Other Features	PC Interface USB Expension slot type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot Antenna Built-in
Battery	Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Lithium Battery Life 8 Hours
Dimensions	Width 4.4 in. Depth 2.8 in. Height 3.2 in. Weight 0.59 lb.
Miscellaneous	MPN 0100040120 Product ID 26910735 UPC 753759050658
GPS System	Accuisition time - cold 45 sec Accuisition time - warm 15 sec Update rate 1 per second, continuous Max. Horizontal accuracy < 49 feet Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet Waypoints 500
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN 0100040120

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