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| Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $179.00
You Save: $220.99 (55%)
New (60) Used (1) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  267 reviews
Sales Rank: 90
Format: Cd
Color: Li-Io
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00522-00
Model: 010-00522-00
UPC: 753759054489
EAN: 0753759054489
ASIN: B000EXU4YK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great GPS April 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Screen is readable in bright sunlight and all functions are easy to understand and use.
 Battery Died April 18, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
had this thing exactly one year then the battery died. So, now it MUST always be connected by its power cable. it is a royal pain that it must always be plugged into the power outlet. No more Garmins for me . I will try another brand next time. Also, The route they send you is not necessarily the shortest or the fastest. have tried it for trips in my own city and i have to laugh at some of the routes they want to take me.
Impressed! April 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I rented this GPS through AVIS while away visiting family. Garmin puts Avis only "where 2" brand on it.. but the software and the back of the GPS call it a c550. I put 750 miles on in 3 days and used this GPS the entire time.
My first GPS was an old garmin streetpilot III. They have fixed everything wrong with the old one. There was no "lag" as I navigated between screens. Touchscreen worked better than the one on my iphone. Maps were accurate and up to date... even in areas that I know had recent construction.
GPS took less than 10 seconds to find sattellite... My older GPS units sometimes took 20+ minutes.
The traffic feature was obviously turned on. It warned me of "heavy/slow traffic" a few times... and all but one it was correct. It also told me my new estimated time of arrival taking the slow traffic in mind... and sure enough.. it was accurate.
My last two cars have had GPS built into them. However, I'm thinking of actually purchasing this one as I find myself renting cars alot more these days.
I even turned on the bluetooth feature and had a handsfree conversation or two.
Best of all about this unit... I NEVER even looked at the instructions. Granted, I have used a GPS before.. but it's very simple.
Good Job Garmin!
Love this unit 99.9% of the time. Hate it 0.1% of time April 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I LOVE my Garmin 550. It's reliable, accurate (99.9% of the time), and a pleasure to use. The maps are clear, the voice system announcing the upcoming roads are clear & precise, and it gets me to places quickly and accurately.
I have two small issues with the device.
1) It sometimes takes several minutes to find satellites. Seems like an eternity when you need directions quickly.
2) It isn't always 100% accurate. The Garmin got confused in downtown Seattle and was giving me wrong street directions & information. It also got confused in North Carolina. I had to reboot the unit (turn off, then on) to allow it to find itself.
I also love the feature which allow you to find local stores, places to eat, Starbucks, shops, etc... Very cool.
This technology rocks and it will be a DRY day in Seattle before I'll give up my unit. Well worth the money!
Garmin in the Best April 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently moved to California and the Garmin has been a great asset. It even tells me when heavy traffic is approaching and gives me an alternate route. The screen is a good size and easy to view in the day and evening. I had to have the text-to-speech, a definate plus! The battery does not last long so I just keep it plugged up. I will need to update the maps but that is the least of my worries because that is to be expected.
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