Garmin - StreetPilot c550 Review

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mrphilinmaine
Augusta, ME

A must have for the leery-of-getting loss traveler!

get lost easily, into trying new things

Pros

Easy to use right out of the box, Easy install

Cons

None that I've found

DEC

2007

The Garmin c-550 has reduce a lot of stress in my life. As a person who is leery of getting lost on many occasions I decided to give this GPS a try. The setup is simple, the mount is simple, the whole product is. What better then turning something on and seeing two buttons too choose from? That's all there are to start!

With traffic alert capabilities, blue tooth capabilities, text to speech selective voices that even iterate street names, as well as a decent MP3 player this is the GPS for most. The speakers are stereo which is a rare find in the GPS community. With a little ingenuity you can hook them into your car speakers VIA a cassette adaptor or FM tuner. ($20)

The system itself takes time to warm and has a hard time finding the satellite while warming, once its warmed up the satellite stays intact. Have never found an area that didn't have reception. (Have yet to test it in tunnels). The price might be rough for some but do yourself a favor and get this one toy. It will last you forever and you can trust a name like Garmin to be around for a long time.

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Talk about simple. The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as our popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.
Brand Name	Garmin
Product Name	StreetPilot c550
Features	MP3 Player Voice Recorder Waypoint Icons
Maps	Canada Maps Europe Maps North America Maps South Africa Maps
Type	Auto GPS
Key Features	Designation Automobile Form Factor Fixed Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled User interface Touch Screen Map capabilities Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards GPS Type Automobile Input Method Touch Screen Screen Size 3.5 in.
Display	Display Size 2.8 in. x 2.1 in. Display Type LCD TFT Display Resolutions 320 X 240
Technical Features	Special Features Waypoint Icons, MP3 Player, 3D Map View Audible Features Voice Navigation Instructions Included Software/Maps North America Maps, Europe Maps Trip calculator Maximum speed, Odometer, Route Recalculation, Trip Timers, Real-time Traffic Reports, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Other Features	PC Interface USB 2.0, Bluetooth Expension slot type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot Antenna Built-in, External Antenna Hookup Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Battery	Battery Life 8 Hours
Dimensions	Width 4.4 in. Depth 2.2 in. Height 3.2 in. Weight 0.59 lb.
Miscellaneous	MPN 0100052200 Product ID 30845471 UPC 753759054489 Family Line Garmin StreetPilot
GPS System	Waypoints 500
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN 010-00522-02