GARMIN STREETPILOT C550

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 the popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth® wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.

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 traffic receiver which notifies you of traffic, construction and weather delays and automatically suggests alternative routes.

GPS Navigator The c550 comes with preloaded maps of Europe or North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names — making navigation easy. It is also an MP3 player and accepts customized points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras.

Receiver: New high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF

Display: Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare TFT LCD display, 2.8”W x 2.1”H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels, with touch screen

Unit dimensions: 4.4”W x 3.2”H x 2.2”D (11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm)

Weight: .59 pounds (269 g)

Battery life: up to 8 hours

Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling

Integrated traffic reciever

MP3 player

Voice announces streets by name Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature

Configurable car icons

Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe

Fingertip touch-screen interface

Look up addresses and points of interest

Choose 2D or 3D map perspective

Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams

Add optional software such as Travel and Savers Guides to personalize c550

SD memory card expansion slot

In addition to the simple touch-screen display found in previous versions, both the StreetPilot c550 along with its counterpart, 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 – allows you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that displays when autorouting

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.

StreetPilot c550

Preloaded Navigator N America

GTM 20 FM TMC traffic receiver

Free 3- month trial subscription

Vehicle suction-cup mount

Dashboard disk

USB interface cable

Carry case

Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Only authorized dealer with 4 year warranty Reviewed by Paul W from NC on 08/27/2007 06:03 pm I will never buy a gps from a non authorized dealer as the last time I did it I got a bad product and no support from them. Autonavdirect has great price with the 4 year warrnaty included. Thanks Autonavdirect
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Love my StreetPilot C550-it's better than TomTom Reviewed by Adam A. from NYC on 07/26/2006 02:31 am This is my first AIO (ALL-In-One) GPS and I absolutely love it. I used a GPS connected to my Pocket PC’s or Palm but the cable-clutter and price of additional accessories got to me. After finding the latest features being added like Bluetooth and traffic info to the All-In-One GPS Units, I decided to give it a try. I got the Garmin StreetPilot c550 and compared it to my friends TomTom GO 910. I loved the Garmin c550 and feel it's superior in many ways with the first two notes I mention below being the major factors. 1. I live and work in NYC and the first thing I notice was the accuracy in directions and instructions of the software between the two units. For example. If I wanted to get off on Bay Street in Staten Island, it is the first exit after the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island, I would have to stay to the Rightside before the bridge and take the Lower Level. The Garmin C550 got this accurate where the TomTom instructed me to stay to the Leftside and take the upper level of the bridge, thus bypassing the first two exits off the Bridge. The TomTom Go 910 made mistakes like this numerous times over and over again compaired to the Garmin c550. 2. The screen on the Garmin annihilated the TomTom’s in Daylight/Sunlight. Enough said. The C550 has a SD slot allowing you to add SD Cards up to 4GB. I use the additional memory to store MP3 music (Yes, you can play music from it). The built-in Bluetooth on the unit allows me to make and receive phone calls. This feature requires you also have Bluetooth on your mobile phone in order to use. The Traffic feature on the Garmin works as advertised. Very easy to use and very useful! The C550 also has an Audio-Output, that lets me connect it to my Saab’s audio input. This allows me to listen to Music and Phone calls through the cars stereo speakers, very nice.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	By far the best GPS I ever owned Reviewed by GayB from San Francisco, CA on 07/13/2006 10:32 am I have owned a Magellan 750Nav for the past 6 years and enjoy the 750Nav, the only downside is that it lacks the true portability feature and saying the street names when it offers the audio directions. I consider a new GPS to replace this 6 year old system that I paid over $2,000 for. My friend just purchased a Garmin C550 from Autonav in San Jose, and once I saw the unit and how well it functioned, I know this is the right GPS unit for me. I purchased this new Garmin C550 also due to the great reviews that I been reading on the web, and all I can say is this unit is about as good as it gets. I do not have a bluetooth phone, but plan to get one because this unit supports the Bluetooth phone, the traffic service is great and all I can say this is the best $799 I ever spent on myself. I purchased this unit online from Autonavdirect.com. I love the product and the dealer that sold it to me, received the product in 2 days and when I had a question, Jon at Autonavdirect technical support was very pleasant to deal with and very helpful. Thank you Garmin and Autonav
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 4 Overall Rating 4.8	******Great GPS with many cool features***** Reviewed by Jimmy Leon from Redman, WA on 06/17/2006 12:56 am Pre-order this one 3 weeks ago and finally received this cool GPS early this week and so far it has lived up to what I have read about this latest release GPS from Garmin. It is very easy to operate and it has been perfect in every aspect. I'm very pleased with how it performed, how it looks in my car and the display is very clear day or night. The voice guidance is also very clear and detailed. I think this is one of the best portable gps on the market today. This unit is thinker than the Nuvi 350 but I choose it over the Nuvi because the c550 has an anti-reflective screen and Nuvi does not. I also decided I really do not need all the other features in the Nuvi beside the MP3 player. The c550 comes with the traffic receiver built into the cigarette lighter and I can try it for 3 month free. I will decide later if I want to continue to subscribe to that traffic service. This is a winner!
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Glad I waited to buy this great GPS! Reviewed by Josh M. from Century City, CA on 06/16/2006 01:53 pm I almost bought another model a month ago but I read about this new StreetPilot c550 and its new features. I like the bluetooth features so I waited for this new system. I can tell you that I'm so happy I did because this GPS is everything I wanted in a GPS and more. Love the MP3 and audio out feature so I can listen to my music throught by car speakers. Love that I could easily pull up a restaurant or other POI and call right from the C550. Traffic alert also works great and has already save me a couple times during my commute by taking me via an alternate route. The screen is bright and clear even in my convertible and the voice is loud and clear too. I highly recommend this GPS.

Please be aware of the following risks if you purchase GPS navigation products from an unauthorized Garmin reseller: Possible exclusion of GPS factory warranty due to:

Purchase of stolen merchandise

Inability to validate the original purchase date and ownership with the original sales receipt AND the transfer of ownership with any subsequent bill of sale

Item shipped to you may be counterfeit, forged, or refurbished, demostration units sold as new.

Item may ship with serial numbers removed

Item may appear new but contain internal water damage or damage from improper use

Item may never ship – contact with the seller may be difficult or impossible using the Internet.

Inferior product maybe substituted for the advertised GPS navigation products.

Maynot qualify for map or firmware update

Unit maybe ship with missing accessories that is normally included with the sale of the unit such as AC power supply, USB cables, protective pouch

Unit maybe ship with outdated map software

Unit maybe from an open box returns, overstock outdated inventory or demo units sold as new at a discounted price If you must buy from an unauthorized reseller, contact reseller for GPS unit serial numbers they will be shipping you prior to purchase. If they don’t cooperate with your request before the sale, consider what may happen if your unit is defective or missing components after the sale. Always check with the GPS manufacture to ensure the dealer you are purchasing the unit from is recognized as an authorized factory dealer in good standings with the GPS manufactures.