Garmin Streetpilot C550 2.1-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
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Customer Review: Love this unit 99.9% of the time. Hate it 0.1% of time
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVE my Garmin 550. It's reliable, accurate (99.9% of the time), and a pleasure to use. The maps are clear, the voice system announcing the upcoming roads are clear & precise, and it gets me to places quickly and accurately.
I have two small issues with the device.
1) It sometimes takes several minutes to find satellites. Seems like an eternity when you need directions quickly.
2) It isn't always 100% accurate. The Garmin got confused in downtown Seattle and was giving me wrong street directions & information. It also got confused in North Carolina. I had to reboot the unit (turn off, then on) to allow it to find itself.
I also love the feature which allow you to find local stores, places to eat, Starbucks, shops, etc... Very cool.
This technology rocks and it will be a DRY day in Seattle before I'll give up my unit. Well worth the money!
Customer Review: I'm Lost without it!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved it so much I got one for my Mom. I have noticed that it does have problems some times but I find it to be accurate over 95% of the time. I drive a lot through Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., & North Carolina just to name a few. I do print a paper map just incase I lose satellite reception (this has only happened once during a terrible hailstorm) & to check if I think there might be a better way. I find most people who have a problem find it quickly resolved once they set their preferences correctly... You can choose to avoid Toll Roads or Main Highways, You can opt for Construction Detours or set it for the Fastest or Quickest Route... These settings make a huge difference on the route the Garmin will take you. I stated out with a Cobra because the screen was larger but returned it quickly for my Garmin and I have been driving with it for nearly 2 years... I am LOST without IT!!!Customer Review: Garmin GPS Pilot C 550
Summary: 5 Stars
Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator A great price on a great GPS purchased through amazon and shipped by Beach Camera although i see that amazon is now shipping it for the same price. They shipped promptly and the unit arrived boxed with all components as advertised. This GPS has everything and is easy to use. See the product description, it does everything it says. The screen is very clear and easy to see even in bright daylight. The real time traffic feature also works great and you don't need to purchase a separate antenna as you would have to do with a "real time traffic capable" unit. The antenna is built into the power cord. This unit is also bluetooth ready. It is preloaded with current maps of the US and Canada. There is no need to spend more money on any other unit.
Customer Review: As Good As It Gets !
Summary: 5 Stars
Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
This product works as good as you need any GPS to work. It is easy to set up and has an excellent mapping system installed and the on screen prompts let you do anything you would need to do with it.
This Garmin's bluetooth linked right up with my Motorola Razr and installed my entire phonebook for automatic dialing.
It is very intuitive if you make a change to the route and instantly recalculates the rest of the way to your destination from the detour.
I know this product is discontinued, but I would look for the replacement model from Garmin, if a 550c is no longer available.
It is so easy to use without installing the window mount with the optional beanbag mount which is very stable in all driving conditions.
Customer Review: great little gps
Summary: 5 Stars
I used a similar gps in a rental car on a trip to Ohio, and was was very impressed with it. It just makes your life a whole lot easier. I've only had the c550 for a month. This is a real nice unit, it works very well. I can't see how you can pay $2400 for an in dash nav system. I thought I needed a bigger screen, but at less than $170 this is fine. Occasionally, it will take you on some back or dirt road, but if don't want to, just take another road and in a couple of seconds you're re-routed. Also it considers Y's turns, so you'll have to get used that [you don't really make a turn]. If you're driving alone, it's just like having a co-pilot. The voice isn't bad either. I can't see any negatives. Once you use one, you'll have to have it. It's a real time saver, you won't get lost, and you'll save on gas. It will pay for itself. Best to get the a/c charger.