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ln-car navigation has never been easier - or more affordable. 0ur StreetPilot 'c-series' GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions along the way. Selecting a destination is straightforward and requires only a limited amount of input from the user. Plus, the StreetPilot c320 and StreetPilot c330 allow you to choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional 'bird's eye' overhead view.

For the ultimate out-of-the-box convenience, the StreetPilot c330 comes preprogrammed with highly detailed MapSource City Select street data. The database features nearly six million points of interest?including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. (The c320 comes with a 128 MB SD card and a MapSource City Select CD-R0M for data transfer from a PC via a USB connection.)

As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin's free P0l Loader software. The possibilities are endless - upload safety cameras or school zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast. ln addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom P0ls.

The centerpiece of both units is a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display that makes navigation a snap. The StreetPilot c330 features dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.

The new StreetPilot c-series boasts distinctive and sleek styling?the only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability between vehicles.

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With a simple touch screen interface, automatic route calculation to any destination, and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions, the StreetPilot c330 GPS navigator is a powerful companion for your adventures on the road. Plus, Garmin has designed the 'c-series' of car navigation units to be as simple and easy-to-use as possible-- no more intimidating features, just straightforward, basic navigation at your fingertips. Selecting a destination is as simple as a few finger-strokes, and you can choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional 'bird's eye' overhead view.

The streetPilot 'c-series' GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination.

The 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display makes navigation a snap.

The included database features nearly six million points of interests including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions.

The c330 keeps track of places that you find and stores the fifty most recent finds in an easy to access list called Recent Selections, placing the most recently viewed at the top of the list. This becomes a very helpful feature if you visit the same places over and over and don't want the inconvenient of reloading the information in the unit multiple times. Although the c330 boasts distinctive and sleek styling, simplicity is the name of the game. The only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability between vehicles. You can customize the unit's appearance with an array of colored faceplates that are sold separately.

For the ultimate out-of-the-box convenience, the StreetPilot c330 comes pre-loaded with highly detailed MapSource City Select street data. The database features an industry-leading five million-plus points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. The c330's bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display makes navigation a snap. The unit also features dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.

lt's also worth mentioning that with some GPS units the manual to use them is as thick as a phone book, but it was a pleasant surprise to find that the c330's manual was very easy to use and provided many screen shots to make sure the user understood the units capabilities. lf you find yourself on the road looking for addresses often and just want a GPS to tell you where to go simply and clearly than this unit was made for you.


What's in the Box
StreetPilot c330 receiver, vehicle suction cup mount, PC/USB interface cable and quick-reference guide. Also includes a factory pre-loaded version of Americas Recreational Basemap and MapSource City Select North America CD with full unlock (for sale in North America).

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Buyer's feedback: - * Love it! ...
Should have bought one of these things long ago! I'm not one to read the directions first, and that tends to get me into trouble down the line. However, with the Garmin c330, it was not a problem. I took it out of the box, punched in an address, and took off for Covington, KY. I'd still probably be driving around Cincinnati, OH if I didn't have the GPS!
I tend to be directionally disfunctional and I'm a man, so I'm not likely to stop and ask for directions! I'm sure the newer (More expensive!) models have more features, but this unit meets my needs very well!

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Buyer's feedback: - The worst customer service ever!
I got the c330 model in November, 2007. It had been nice until April, 2008. All of a sudden, it began not to be recharged and keeps popping up "LOW BATTERY" message.

I contacted the customer service center by email and they replied me three days later to test if it works with an USB cable. But it wasn't recharged and I let them know. Three days later, they emailed me to send the GPS unit. I sent it in the original box. About 10 days later, the device came back but the problem was not fixed. And the original box was changed into a typical package box.

I emailed them again and they replied me three days later to test it by master reset. Unfortunately, it didn't work out. So, I let them know the result and they emailed me three days later to resend the unit (This time, they mentioned not to send the unit in the original box. Very funny!). I sent the unit again with a written message asking them to test if it works fine after repair and to send it back in the original box if possible. I got it back after about 10 days later not in the original box and it again shows the same symptom.

At this point, I'm really getting mad. I've spent a lot of time and shipping costs on this matter but it's not fixed yet at all !!! And there has not been any explanation about the lost of my original box.

I've already sent another message about the problem today (June, 2008) and I expect they're going to reply me three days later. They may give me another instruction that may not be working. And I need to send it again (This will be the third time). If it won't be working again, I'm going to smash it on street.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Excellent Product ...
This is an incredible item. I only had a problem with 2 things. It does not recognize new roads (obviously) and you can get lost for a few minutes if you take a new path (it still tracks you, just thinks you are in a field or something) and it does not give you directions under special orders, such as NO FREEWAYS. I do not like to take the freeways in Southern CA and it will only give me directions that way.

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Buyer's feedback: - randy m. orlando,florida
I purchased this item, and i can say i cant be happier.I was unaware how vital this is to finding places and things.i can now find places close to me such as: atms/banks/streets/offices/airports/cities/supermarkets/food/my favorite places/airports and many other places.it shows my speed,the time and even has a trip meter.i am a person who didnt think this was a good item, till i tried it.now i am fastenated by it.I highly recommend it!.For the money, this is the best one c330.i took 2-days searching for the best one for the money and this was it.i can think of anything it doesnt have.i have already downloaded the 2009-maps on it.You can enlarge the screen on demand to fit your eyesite.YES, I recommend it!.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Excellent purchase ...
Good product; great price. It's easy to use and has saved us from getting lost numerous times already.