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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: - * Cant review ...
Im sorry to say I can not review this item, it was supposed to be a gift for my sister but it arrived too late and I had to return it. But I have a Garmin NUVI and I love love love it. I wanted my sister to have a navigation because they are the best invention since the micowave.

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Buyer's feedback: - Simple to use and precise.
I was impressed by the easy to use touch screen and controls. Programming locations into favorits was simple. Entering destinations was easy as well as logical. When operating, the screen display is just the right size and has a very self explanatory map view with arrows and precise street names and map coordinates. It was like watching my car from a helicoptor while a play by play was given. The maps were so exact that my destiation arrival notification and finish line flag came right as I was in front of the destibnation itself. It was impressive. The voice was also very neutral and pleasent. I would definitely purchase this one again for it's simplicity while performing what really is amazing technology.
Amazon was very responsive when I thought i had a product defect. The battery gave a "low" warning when I turned it on. I was concerned about this so I emailed Amazon who immediately sent a replacement as well as a return shipping label, just to be sure i was completely satisfied and had no issues with the purchase. It turns out that the battery will read "low" but that is normal and it charges in no time after being plugged in the car. I'm writing this to be sure anyone ordering doesn't have the same concern and also to share my excellent customer experience. Amazon is the one site I really feel confident in.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Surprisingly user friendly ...
I admit to having a terrible sense of directions. If I don't have the route to somewhere memorized or have highly detailed written directions, I tend to get lost. This tendency is pronounced enough that most of my friends and family are well aware of it. Which eventually led to some of them buying a Garmin c330 for me in the hopes it would let me actually make it to their house and/or arranged meeting place.

Initially, I was suspicious. The Houston map grid is tricky and in the past Yahoo, Google, and MapQuest had all let me down when it came to directions. Generally by asking me to drive the wrong way down a one way street or turn left at an intersection that didn't allow that. So I was doubtful that a little gizmo I mounted to my windshield would actually do much better.

As it turned out, I was in for a surprise. This device tracks the position of my car accurately and has yet to ask me to do the impossible or illegal when driving. The maps are accurate, the directions are clear, and the verbal instruction feature they added is really handy at making sure you don't miss a turn or merger.

I was also impressed with how easy the whole thing was to operate. I enter mt intended destination and it sorts out the rest. Being able to tell it to get me how to get home with just a few clicks is a nice touch as well. This things was pretty clearly designed to be easily accessible to those who aren't all that tech savvy.

The only complaint I have is that the StreetPilot regularly takes a few minutes to establish contact with the GPS satellites and start working once it's powered up. This isn't a big deal, but I've seen other similarly priced units that connect faster.

Still, an easy to use interface, good directions, and an easy to read map make me an very satisfied customer. This is truly a handy device to own.

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Buyer's feedback: - Terrific GPS
Terrific GPS, and very easy to use. I bought one for my wife, and got a second for myself after using hers for a few months.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Very user friendly ...
After owning one of these for over 6 months, I think it's great. Not only is it EXTREMLY user friendly and self explanatory, it also nice being able to choose a decent restaurant when your in an unfamiliar area.

Only thing I didn't like was the detour function. Doesn't seem to be very helpful at suggesting alternate routes when you encounter a detour.