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Garmin
StreetPilot c330 GPS Review
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In-Jeep
navigation has never been easier—or more affordable.
Our 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.
For the ultimate out-of-the-box convenience, the StreetPilot
c330 comes preprogrammed with highly detailed City
Navigator® street data. The database features nearly six
million points of interest including hotels, restaurants,
gas stations, ATMs, and attractions.
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As an added benefit, import customized points of interest
with the help of Garmin's free POI Loader software. The
possibilities are endless upload safety cameras or school
zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling
too fast. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature
notifies you of upcoming custom POIs.
 The centerpiece of the c330 is a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal,
16-bit color display that 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.
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
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StreetPilot
c330 Features:
- Receiver: WAAS-enabled
12 parallel channel GPS
- Display: 2.8” W x 2.1” H
(3.5” diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA transflective TFT
with 16-bit color; 64K colors; bright white LED
backlight and touch screen
- Unit dimensions: 4.4” W
x 3.2” H x 2.8” D
- Weight: 9.45 ounces
- Battery life: up to 8
hours;
rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Preloaded maps for all
of North America or Europe
- Fingertip touchscreen
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
- SD memory card expansion
slot
Review
We had an
opportunity to use one of these for a bit of time. We
found using this thing to be relatively easy and intuitive.
The screen is large enough to see from a small distance and
bright enough to see even on a sunny day. Inputting
destinations was easy but the virtual keyboard was arranged
alphabetically, not in a keyboard style. The voice was
pleasing and easy to understand. One annoyance we
found is if you get off track, perhaps intentionally, the
GPS continued to try to get you back to the pre-determined
route. The mount was easy to deal with and configure
for varying locations. Battery life was acceptable.
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