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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: - * Very Dissatisfied Customer ...
I received this Garmin GPS for Christmas this year, and at first, I was really excited. Older streets and addresses are no problem for this device, so if you live in an older neighborhood, I might actually recommend it. However, I work in a newly developed area in South Atlanta, and very few of the businesses are listed in this Garmin. What's very frustrating is that the Garmin seems to find some sort of amusement in getting me lost. A few days ago, I was on my way to a meeting in a location where I'd never been, so I punched the address into the Garmin and hit "GO." The device told me to turn left and to turn right and, trusting fool that I am, I listened to it, followed every direction, and ended up in a neighborhood very far away from where I needed to be. The thing actually said "arriving at destination on right" when I was in the middle of nowhere! I had to call my assistant and have him use google maps to get me where I needed to be, which was 20 miles in the opposite direction! If I could upload new locations and save them into this device, I would not be so dissatisfied, however, since I cannot, I do not recommend this product.

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Buyer's feedback: - DON'T SPEND MORE --THIS IS ALL YOU'LL NEED
I had a Magellan 2000 before I bought the C330. It had two more bells/whistles which I never used, and only 2mil poi's. It was much more difficult to operate, and not as visible, and the voice quality was sub par.

The C330 is quite a bargain. The audio quality is loud and superbe and easiliy adjustable with a control rather than a screen command.

The picture is bright and large, the updates are frequent -- it will tell you when you are a mere 20 feet from a turn, and the reliability and ease of operation is unmatched.

I don't know how they do it for the money -- but I'll never drive again without one.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Not so great in Puerto Rico ...
I can't comment on how this works in the United States but in Puerto Rico it isn't that useful. It does track your location accurately and it does acquire the satellite quickly. It rarely lost satellite signal. However, there were several issues with this unit. Most importantly, it does not always give the most efficient route. It also led me onto roads that I could either not turn on because they were one way, or would be dead ends. Also, when i would search for gas stations, it would show me stations 20 miles away when other stations were only a mile away or so. The points of interest were limited and some very important landmarks were not recognized. Also, it will say on the screen that a turn is approaching and how far away it is, but it will not say if you turn left or right, you must wait for the voice prompt to find that out.

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Buyer's feedback: - Garmin C330 Review
The unit was delivered in perfect working order. It has been tested and used very successfully. Thanks!

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Buyer's feedback: - * Garmin has been a goodie ...
A Christmas gift for my son (after buying one for myself!), the Garmin is a goodie. I got reburbished units for both of us, no problems - so the price was right! The only negative thing I have heard from my son (who is an experienced programmer) was that he needed updated maps in the city he is living in which has had recent growth so use is limited right now in his home-town, and there was one glitch in the programming where he entered 2 addresses when prompted with a question along the lines of "would you like to go to this first?", but he was sent to a former address when the directions came on, a programming glitch. Very minor matters easily worked around when you know they exist. For the price paid for the units, we consider it a super bargain and always have the confidence that we aren't going to get lost. And new maps can always be ordered. Recommended to buy a dashboard mount and an AC charger for long-term convenience, adding a few more dollars.