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| Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $365.00
Buy New: $124.99
You Save: $240.01 (66%)
New (13) Used (4) Refurbished (9)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1175 reviews
Sales Rank: 656
Color: Dark Gray
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320x240
Free Memory Slots: 1
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 2.8 x 3.2
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: One Year Garmin Factory Warranty
MPN: 010-00401-20
Model: 010-00401-20
UPC: 753759050658
EAN: 0753759050658
ASIN: B000A5TAT2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very satisfied with this product August 13, 2006
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
We recently acquired the c340 Street Pilot and have never used any GPS before. This week we had to go from the tip of Cape Cod into a Boston innercity hospital. If it hadn't been for "Jill" telling us each step of the way, we never would have found it. Due to Boston not marking streets very well, even with voice instructions, we made several wrong turns and each time Jill would redirect us and got us there on time!
My only objection to the product is I wish it came with a much more comprehensive manual. I have been trying to figure out how to program a three day trip from Massachusetts to Florida, and it tries to take me the most direct route I-95 - we always go thru the mountains of W. Virgina and then down thru the scenic route. Haven't figured out how to tell it to make it go that way! I've tried programming it, but it doesn't "take" and then redirects us back to I-95. I think a manual showing some of the features on how to do various types of programming would be beneficial especially to new users of GPS.
The mount on the window mid-dash works just fine, the screen is readily visible and in our vehicle there is no sun-washout, and the unit is very easy to remove for theft protection.
What a backseat driver! August 13, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My driving has been with full confidence with this navigator. I just typed or selected my destination, touched "GO" and listened to it. Unbeknownst to my family, I found a nice Japanese restaurant near my residence and it took us back home without any hitch when I first tested it. Now, I am so not afraid to detour whenever I encounter a traffic. I never have to worry about losing my way again. I'm afraid I'm getting spoiled and wouldn't drive without it.
I did observe some quirks and minor flaws. WAAS setting became corky initially. It pointed to a street turn to hit a dead end where it wanted me to make another turn. I wonder if its the older map version that caused this??? If you're a speedy driver, you might miss the next turn for it sometimes announces the turn when you're at the turn. It takes really long to calculate your bearing in a heavy thunderstorm (under very thick clouds). The speaker volume could be better. And lastly, the suction cup doesn't hold well to the windshield. I might try another type of holder (hopefully there is one out there) to keep it steady on one place. I can not afford to buy another one if this breaks due to a flimsy holder. Garmin, are you reading this?
I would still recommend it despite these imperfections. I salute to this gizmo.
GPS Review c340 August 13, 2006
I heve not yet taken the GPS on a long trip but expect to do so very soon. I did loan it to my daughter and grandson for a trip east. She expressed it was a life saver to travel from JFK into New Jersey, then to Connecticut and eventually to Boston. My concerns are the lack of a comprehensive operating manual. The provided instructions are very rudimentary. For instance, it indicates there is battery. I have yet determined where it is. Is it rechargable? How do you access the battery?
Another question is, can the GPS be used internationally? Could it be used in Europe? If so, how do you program the intelligence and how is it made available?
Being a resident of California. I am not allowed to use the windshield mount. I wish I had known that upon purchase so that I would know to order the dashboard mount.
The last comment is relative to their apparent lack of attention to customer inquiries. I have sent at least two emails asking for assistance and have failed to get any response.
Wonderful Product, Very few flaws! August 11, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this device for my wife so she could get herself around the city for work. She loves the easy to use interface, and most importantly the verbal commands that it gives. We purchased this model over the c330 for the spoken street names, which work great. The only thing that is even remotely difficult is the POI Loader software that Garmin recommends for entering in your own points of interest. Also, I recommend that you get the map updates almost as soon as you get the device out of the box. I live in an area that has developed immensely since the release of the c340, so several of the POIs were not preloaded. Despite these two small things, this device is absolutely wonderful. It takes a lot of stress out of driving in a busy city, and recalculates lightning quick if you miss a turn. I would recommend this product to anyone who is just looking for a navigational system without all the added bells and whistles (mp3 and bluetooth stuff).
 Great Value for an Exceptional Product. August 11, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first transportable GPS and it seems to be performing as well as the $2000 units installed in my other vehicles.I felt this unit that speaks the street name definatly has the most bang for the buck. I will definatly be purchasing additional units for all our company vehicles. Great time saver. Shipping from Amazon was lightning fast as well.
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