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| Garmin StreetPilot c330 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $118.99
You Save: $331.00 (74%)
New (2) Used (1) Refurbished (5) from $110.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1049 reviews
Sales Rank: 1182
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 3.2 x 4.4
MPN: c330 Refurbished
Model: c330 Refurbished
UPC: 753759053093
EAN: 0753759053093
ASIN: B000EM2OXA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Simple to use and precise. June 16, 2008
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.
 Surprisingly user friendly June 16, 2008
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.
Terrific GPS June 14, 2008
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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.
Very user friendly June 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Love it! June 9, 2008
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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