Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
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Manufacturer: GarminBrand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Release Date: 2006-01-08
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Model: 0100052206
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
- Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
- Dynamic content from MSN Direct
- MP3 player
- Voice announces streets by name
- Fingertip touch-screen interface
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
Customer Review: Like it a lot
Summary: 5 Stars
First-time GPS user. Had it about two weeks, and I've taken one out-of-town trip and a couple into the city. Chose the Garmin 580 because of some enhanced features, including the bluetooth/phone connection, the screen upgrade and most important, the Mac compatibility. Receiver works just as I'd hoped. It's easy to set up, is extremely fast at calculating routes; I can see the screen in bright sunshine with no problems, the bluetooth phone feature is so good I don't even have to take the phone out of my purse. It announces street names and gives me plenty of notice. When I don't follow the route it chooses, it doesn't yell at me (as I'm told some do, as in "You've made a wrong turn!") Instead it simply recalculates the route.
Only quibble is with the MSN Direct service (as a Mac person, I know, I shouldn't be surprised). In my metro area (St. Louis), information is somewhat limited, mostly to construction on the major interstates (although today it did recognize some construction in my suburban area), and it appears to be dated -- more than a week after construction was ended on a major road, it's still trying to route me through downtown to avoid it. According to the msn Web site, it doesn't monitor speed here, so I don't think I'm getting traffic slowdowns, although it does recalculate arrival time for the road construction sites.
But it's free for a year, plenty of time to evaluate, and it is offered in my annual vacation city, too.
UPDATE: When I got to my favorite vacation city (Daytona Beach, Fla.) the unit got confused, and I had to go online (on my Mac) and in effect, reregister at MSN and tell it that, yes, I want Daytona Beach traffic info. The MSN feature did finally recognize my unit there (but it did take longer than it should have, and still does, I think, when you move from one covered area to another). But when I returned home, it did recognize I was home. And a couple of weeks ago, when I was in Chicago, it did pick that up, too, after a while longer than I thought it should have. But that's not the unit; that's the MSN feature.....
Bottom line after nearly a year of use (and a much bigger pricetag than they're offering now), I like the unit and am still glad I bought it, albeit at a much higher price. I've used the bluetooth phone feature a lot-- in several different parts of the country -- and love it because I'm not into the earphone thing for my cell. I use it on regular trips just to see my ETA, which is pretty darned accurate. And GPS Jill, as I've come to call it (the American English voice feature) has helped me find my way in unfamiliar places enough times to make me leave my rating as it is at five stars. She doesn't yell, she just kind of sighs and says "recalculating," and sends me on my way when I decide to disregard her instructions. And just last weekend, she got me where I wanted to go in a part of Chicago where I was totally unfamiliar. And, for the most part, the directions are intuitive -- mostly right turns in Chicago, for example.
At this price, I expect it's being phased out in favor of the slimline Garmin nuvi units. Amazon has a great price, for the features you get, right now on c580. It's not that big; I put it in my purse when I don't want to leave it in the car. I'd recommend this unit at this price with no hesitation. Lots of good features for a bargain price.
One more thing: I did buy the beanbag mount and don't use the included windshield mount, chiefly because of the increased threat of theft for GPS units everywhere you go. You can't measure a negative, as in, it hasn't been stolen yet anywhere I've used it. But I feel better having it, and have used it in rental cars as well as my own.
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Description of Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
Garmin StreetPilot C580 Auto Navigation w/ MSN Content Features Bright 3.5" diagonal anti-glare LCD color display MSN Direct receiver, 1 year free subscription Bluetooth wireless technology enabling hands free connectivity to mobile phone Preloaded w/ City Navigator North America NT, Includes maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico Features MP3 Player, loading MP3s is drag and drop easy, no special software required Built in lithium ion battery, typically 8 hours of battery life High sensitivity GPS receiver Announces streets by name to help keep your eyes on the road /text to speech Configurable vehicle icons Compatible w/the optional Garmin Travel Guide data on SD Card, giving users helpful reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractionsNow you can easily receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of the weather, traffic and other localized information with the new Garmin StreetPilot c580 Auto Navigator with MSN Direct. The StreetPilot c580 comes loaded with convenient features such as hands-free calling, preloaded maps and an MP3 player, and then on top of all that provides you with dynamic content from MSN Direct.
The new StreetPilot c580 lets you get localized information with dynamic content from MSN Direct, making it one of the most resourceful navigators available. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check your local weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, and even check movie times and locations, all while you travel. Easy and virtually fool-proof to use, the MSN Direct receiver is plug-and-play portable so you can quickly connect to your navigator unit when you are out and about.
Despite being loaded with features, the StreetPilot c580 still allows you to navigate with ease. This unit comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded NavTeq City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs and more. Simply touch the super-bright, sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the c580 takes you there with either 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. This navigator voice even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road, and can concentrate on your driving to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. In addition, the c580 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs that require your special consideration such as speed zones and safety cameras.
Speaking of keeping you safe, the StreetPilot c580 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your c580 with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the c580's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information.
Completely portable, the StreetPilot c580 conveniently moves from vehicle to vehicle with an easy, adjustable mount. This navigator has a compact size that makes it convenient to take along on business trips or use in rental cars, and also comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.
In addition to all of this functionality, the StreetPilot c580 is packed full of other features that make it the perfect navigator. Its high sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver acquires satellites quickly and maintains signals even under heavy foliage or near skyscrapers. This unit also comes with an MP3 player so you can take your favorite music with you, Garmin Lock as an anti-theft feature to keep you investment safe, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. What's more the StreetPilot c580 allows you customization via optional software such as Travel and Savers guides on plug-and-play SD cards.
The c580 lets you view, navigate and operate it via its anti-glare, bright color display through its fingertip touch-screen interface, which measures 2.8 x 2.1 inches (W x H), and has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. As a whole, the c580 measures 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 9.0 ounces. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery that comes with this unit provides you with an on-the-go battery life of eight hours.
What's in the Box
Garmin StreetPilot c580, City Navigator NT maps for North America (preloaded, full coverage), MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable, 1 year of free MSN Direct service, vehicle suction cup mount, dashboard disk, USB cable, carrying case, and quick reference guide, and owner's manual.
Notice: MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012.
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