Garmin 010-00401-10 StreetPilot c330 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin 010-00401-10 StreetPilot c330 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
In-car navigation has never been easier - or more affordable.StreetPilot “c-series” GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions along the way. Selecting a destination is straightforward and requires only a limited amount of input from the user. Plus, the StreetPilot c330 allows you to choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional “bird’s eye” overhead view.The c330 comes factory preloaded with MapSource City Select map data. The centerpiece of both units is a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display that makes navigation a snap.The new StreetPilot c-series boasts distinctive and sleek styling - the only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability between vehicles. Users can customize their unit’s appearance with an array of colored faceplates (sold separately).With a simple touch screen interface, automatic route calculation to any destination, and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions, the StreetPilot c330 GPS navigator is a powerful companion for your adventures on the road. Plus, Garmin has designed the “c-series” of car navigation units to be as simple and easy-to-use as possible– no more intimidating features, just straightforward, basic navigation at your fingertips. Selecting a destination is as simple as a few finger-strokes, and you can choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional “bird’s eye” overhead view.
The streetPilot “c-series” GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination. |
The 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display makes navigation a snap. |
The included database features nearly six million points of interests including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. |
The c330 keeps track of places that you find and stores the fifty most recent finds in an easy to access list called Recent Selections, placing the most recently viewed at the top of the list. This becomes a very helpful feature if you visit the same places over and over and don’t want the inconvenient of reloading the information in the unit multiple times. Although the c330 boasts distinctive and sleek styling, simplicity is the name of the game. The only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability between vehicles. You can customize the unit’s appearance with an array of colored faceplates that are sold separately.
For the ultimate out-of-the-box convenience, the StreetPilot c330 comes pre-loaded with highly detailed MapSource City Select street data. The database features an industry-leading five million-plus points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. The c330’s bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display makes navigation a snap. The unit also features dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.
It’s also worth mentioning that with some GPS units the manual to use them is as thick as a phone book, but it was a pleasant surprise to find that the c330’s manual was very easy to use and provided many screen shots to make sure the user understood the units capabilities. If you find yourself on the road looking for addresses often and just want a GPS to tell you where to go simply and clearly than this unit was made for you.
What’s in the Box
StreetPilot c330,Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), Vehicle suction cup mount with integrated power cable, USB cable, USB drivers disk, Dashboard disk, Quick reference guide
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Garmin c330
Great product, excellent price. This refurbished GPS is in like new condition, works as advertised, I use it in South America (Paraguay) after previously upload the free regional maps from ProyectoMapear.com.ar .-
It takes some time to get the satellites found the first time, but with a little patience (30/40 minutes) you will get this device working for you. This only happens the first time, then it takes less than a minutes.
You may think it’s a little bulky compared with the new Nuvi models but inside the car appears unnoticeable. Easy to detach from the holder in order to take it with you or put it in a safe place.
5 Stars Garmin for the Truck
I have another Garmin in the motor home and after being on the road for 3 months I found I couldn’t live without one in my truck. They save so much time that I don’t know how I live’d without one before.
This is a great buy for a second GPS and it has its own built in battier that you just plug in and it will charge up. Then you can take it anywhere. Such a good unit. 5 stars on this side.
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4 Stars simple and to the point
not a lot of “features” to get in the way. This is a great tool for any tool box. the loaded map is old so if you have new roads in your area you might need an update. its efficient. i use it every day doing service calls. up to 6 locations and over 1000 miles a week. the battery will last 6- 7 hrs of continuous use.
1 Stars It will disappoint you eventually!!!
I liked it when I got it. I liked it for a whole year. It worked fine. The maps that came with the device were little outdated, but since the highways in my state are all pretty old, there were no major problems.
The disappointment comes two months ago, when I do what the manufacturer recommends and UPDATE the software on the unit.
It is now UNUSABLE and garmin’s customer support is abhorrent. I would NOT recommend you get a garmin unless you’re ok with being ignored when you tell them there’s a problem.
Oh, and the outdated maps, you can upgrade them FOR $70!!! That’s 3/4 of the price of the unit! Disgust is probably the best word to describe my overall feeling about this product.
4 Stars Compared to mine
I don’t own this personally but these are what we use in our cities ambulances(I’m a paramedic). The product is rugged. Very well built and looks like it could take a beaten. However when i have the chance i throw my personnel GPS on the dash. This GPS is really inaccurate compared to the mio i own. The reception on this particular Garmin is however much better. But I don’t know if its because they connect a huge cable to it and control it from base. Comparing again to the mio i have, the roads are too close and its hard to see if you are supposed to go straight or take an exit. I like the routes this garmin chooses better than my mio. If we are talking the extra mile this unit has it. The POI’s are a lot better. It warns you of accidents and traffic ahead which mine doesn’t. This unit is mostly being compared to mine. I have used my other partners GPS and they are 100x worse. I would buy this second to the mio.
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