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| Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $363.79
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $213.80 (59%)
New (29) Used (3) Refurbished (6)
Avg. Customer Rating:  252 reviews
Sales Rank: 751
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 4.4 x 3.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00521-00
Model: 010-00521-00
UPC: 753759054472
EAN: 0753759054472
ASIN: B000FCSXBQ
Release Date: July 10, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 awesome product... December 3, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this product after reading a lot of reveiws. This is my first experience with auto GPS device and let me tell you its darn easy to use. The POI collection is excellent. Great product....
 Excellent Value for Money! December 1, 2006
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Pro: Quick SiRF chipset, clear voice prompt, relatively simple to use
Con: Volume button too sensitive
FYI, i own a Garmin GPS60CS prior to buying this unit. I found that I used my 60CS mostly in the car and i should get a GPS designed for navigating in a car. I am happy with the simplicity of this gps and the ease of use via the touch screen input as compared to many buttons on my 60CS. I knew that i needed the new chipset by SiRF, my 60CS didnt have it and satellite positioning is within 2 seconds - read more on SiRF and u know why u need it.
If you are getting a gps for purely in car navigation, i strongly recommend this one, and not forgetting the route recalcualtion is quick too!
Love My Garmin StreetPilot November 6, 2006
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
I have the factory installed GPS Navigational Systems in my Lexus and MINI Cooper. This Garmin c530 does everything those systems will do plus more, at a fraction of the cost. I totally love it.
Never Lost November 6, 2006
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
The screen on our Garmin is very easy to see/read which was a concern because of an experience with a different model. We have used Garmin in several cities and multiple addresses in each city. One time took us through the country on roads I wouldn't recommend...but it got us to our destination.
I would like the ability to label address with name/business; it would be less confusing.
It would be nice to have a dash mount option (without sticking it to the dash); I can't reach the Garmin from the driver seat in my SUV!
The Garmin C530 Is State of The Art Gps August 24, 2006
112 out of 122 found this review helpful
This GPS Garmin C530 (along with The Garmin Nuvi 350 for $130 more) is "state of the art". It is so because it has a "Sirf Receiver" that is more sensitive in acquiring satellites than "normal" receivers. The reveiws on this web site are incorrect about the maps---this one has the latest version 8 maps available. This one is better than the Garmin 340, 330 and 320 because it is brighter and, once again, it has The Sirf receiver. And, it costs about the same as the C340 which makes it a good deal! Is it worth the extra money as compared with the 320 and 330. Yes, because if your GPS won't "acquire a satellite" it is worthless. Email: boland7214@aol. I highly recommend this GPS.
ONE MORE THING: I don't want people to get angry with me for not telling them that this C530 does NOT have "voice recognition of streets". That's where the voice SAYS the name of the street. I found out after trying units with and without "voice recognition" that you DO NOT NEED IT. The reason? The reason is that the name of the upcoming street is WRITTEN IN BIG LETTERS on top of the screen. You WILL need to glance at the GPS when making turns so when you do, if you know how to read, you WILL read the name of the street for yourself. Thus, there is no need for "Garmina" (the voice) to READ the name of the street for you...that is unless you're illiterate and failed kindergarten! :o)
PS: My C530 died on me about 10 days ago. But, Garmin sent me a brand new one with no hassle on warranty. Write me and I'll let you know how the new one is doing.
Also, I tried the Magellan 2000 and the Garmin C530 side by side today. I liked the Garmin screen "look" better and it is easier to read than the Magellan. But, they are both good GPS Navigators---but I still prefer the Garmin C530. The Magellan 2000 cannot handle any European or other maps than North America while the Garmin C530 already has maps available, for a price, for Europe. If you are going to Europe do not buy the Magellan 2000---you'd need either the Garmin C530 or the Magellan 2200T or above.
ADDENDUM AS OF MAY 20, 2008: I saw a Garmin C550 for sale for about $200. Due the low price for these, I'd go for the C550 now. The most notable inprovement of the C550 over the C530 is the "text to voice" feature that SAYS the name of the street instead of only putting it up in large letters on the screen. Though this feature isn't a large benefit, it is probably worth $50 more to get it.
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