Garmin StreetPilot c550 – Quality Ready To Go Affordable Navigation
Overview: Preloaded street maps, full coverage, integrated FM traffic receiver, anti-theft, high-sensitivity receiver, sunlight-readable, Bluetooth® wireless, speaks street names, MP3 player.
Yes, it really is that simple
Talk about simple. The portable StreetPilot® c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as our popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth® wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.
New c500 series Features
In addition to the simple touch-screen display found in previous versions, the StreetPilot c550 along with its counterparts, the StreetPilot c530 and the StreetPilot c510, come loaded with new c500 series features including:
* High-sensitivity GPS receiver – provides faster acquisition times and maintains signal under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers
* Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display – makes it easier to see where you’re going
* Streamlined design – creates a slimmer, more refined shape
* Configurable vehicle icons – allow you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that shows your position on the map
* Garmin Lock™ – anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location.Bluetooth Wireless
Features exclusive to the StreetPilot c550 include Bluetooth technology integrated with a microphone and dual speakers that lets you to make hands-free mobile phone calls on a compatible Bluetooth wireless phone. View incoming calls on your c550, and simply tap the screen to answer. Just speak into the built-in microphone while staying focused on your driving. In addition, retrieve and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or the phone’s call history log. You can also make calls from the StreetPilot c550′s huge points of interest database – which includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more.
Integrated Traffic Receiver
Another feature unique to the c550 is its integrated traffic capabilities. The c550 includes, an integrated FM TMC traffic receiver which notifies you of traffic, construction and weather delays and automatically suggests alternative routes.
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Filed under Auto GPS by on Oct 12th, 2007. Comment.
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