Garmin StreetPilot C550 GPS Navigation System - 010-00522-00 – Customer Reviews
easy to use and reliable.
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i bought this unit 6/14/'06-
so it's been 5 days since i started using it.
i was thinking about c330 for nearly 3 months but
decided to go for c550 as garmin claimed it had many improvements.
i've heard some bad things about c330's screen "washing away" under
bright sun lights, but so far c550 never gave me any problem.
(garmin claims c550's screen is superior to previous "c" series units...)
it's very easy to use, and despite the small screen,
it is very easy to read.
garmin claims it has "integrated" fm traffic signal receiver,
but the signal receiver is actually a part of 12v socket charger-
in other words, traffic receiver only works when the unit's power socket is connected to the car,
and when it is running on the battery alone, you won't get the traffic signal.
it's bluetooth feature is pretty helpful, too-
when your cell phone receives a call
it displays caller id, and you can use the unit to answer the call and use it as a speaker phone.
i've try to go about 6 different places i've never been,
such as restaurants, car dealers, stores... etc. and
it was very, very accurate.
it tends to get a bit "confused" if you are on a place that
does not exist on its map.
but once you manage to find the nearest road that is highlighted
on the screen you are good to go.
this is my first navigation unit and
overall i'm very satisfied,
and recommended to everyone...
pros-
1. bright, clear screen that is very easy to read.
2. accurate and reliable navigation.
3. bluetooth hands- free feature.
4. relatively small.
5. long battery life.
cons-
1. so- called "integrated" traffic receiver not truly "integrated."
2. almost useless mp3 play back feature.
3. text- to- speech (reads street names and exit # and such...) not so good.
4. still bigger than "nüvi" series.
5. wish the sound was a bit louder and clearer.
6. a bit overpriced.6/19/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Best I've seen so far.
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This GPS is the first I have ever owned, and I'm glad I waited.It was easily used right from the box, without even looking at the instruction manual.It has a readable screen in almost any light, clear directions with plenty of warning of upcoming turns.The included traffic monitor is indispensible for driving in metropolitan areas.The satellite reception is good, even in my heavily wooded neighborhood.The maps have so far been accurate with streets under 2 years old.An incredible value for the money, and better, I think, than the systems that are available preinstalled in cars today.
6/18/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
