Garmin - StreetPilot c340 Review

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amann21
Chestnut Hill, MA

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Pros

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

Cons

slow to calculate in certain areas

DEC

2007

I didn't want to buy this product at first but my husband convinced me that we needed it. We borrowed one from a friend for a road trip to NY and I fell in love with it there. It is so plainly simple and so wonderful. I often miss turns because I cannot see street signs but the C340 calls out the street name and tells you when to turn, and it's accurate! You punch in your destination before you leave, it calculates the route, and you're off. The one negative is that the suction cup often falls off the windsheild, which scares the jeebers out of me. We bought a Garmin beanie-bag thing on Amazon that keeps the unit resting on the dashboard and it does the trick. We love this product so much that my parents, my in-laws, and my aunt and uncle have all bought the same one.

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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.
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
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN GSPC340