garmin is one of my smartest purchases. Its easy and accurate
computer literate
Pros
easy to use, reasonable price
Cons
only shows one route, slow to calculate in certain areas
FEB
9
2009
If your thinking about gps; think garmin. Its so easy to use and has saved many " why are we lost" arguements for this family. It makes traveling relaxing and fun. The only down fall is that it only caculates one route. However, we have never been steered wrong with it. We have gone from Michigan to Florida, Texas, Tennesse and California and were guided the whole way by ors gps. We found good restaurants and lots of different activites using our Garmin.
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.
Brand Name
Garmin
Product Name
StreetPilot c340
Features
MP3 Player
Maps
Europe Maps
North America Maps
Type
Auto GPS
Key Features
Designation Automobile
Form Factor Fixed
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled
User interface Touch Screen
Map capabilities Internal
Receiver type Parallel-Channel (12)
GPS Type Automobile
Input Method Touch Screen
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