Talk about simple. The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go
right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options. This
navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as our
popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth
wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic
receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.
In addition to the simple
touch-screen display found in previous versions, the StreetPilot c550
along with its counterparts, the StreetPilot c530 and the StreetPilot
c510, come loaded with new c500 series features including:
- High-sensitivity
GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and maintains signal
under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers
- Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display makes it easier to see where youre going
- Streamlined design creates a slimmer, more refined shape
- Configurable vehicle icons allow you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that shows your position on the map
- Garmin
Lock anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any
functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to
a predetermined location.
Features exclusive to the
StreetPilot c550 include Bluetooth technology integrated with a
microphone and dual speakers that lets you to make hands-free mobile
phone calls on a compatible Bluetooth wireless phone. View incoming
calls on your c550, and simply tap the screen to answer. Just speak
into the built-in microphone while staying focused on your driving. In
addition, retrieve and dial numbers from your personalized phone book
or the phones call history log. You can also make calls from the
StreetPilot c550's huge points of interest database which includes
hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more.
Another feature
unique to the c550 is its integrated traffic capabilities. The c550
includes, an integrated FM TMC traffic receiver which notifies you of
traffic, construction and weather delays and automatically suggests
alternative routes.*
The c550 comes with preloaded maps of
Europe or North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map
perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names
making navigation easy. It is also an MP3 player and accepts customized
points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras.
Optional
software available on plug-in SD cards, lets you instantly add new
features to your c550 without connecting to your computer.
- Travel
Guide gives you helpful and thorough reviews and recommendations for
restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist
attractions. Travel Guide for Europe available for purchase. Travel
Guide for United States coming soon.
- Savers
Guide a geo-coded coupon book that notifies you of nearby discounts on
restaurants, hotels, shopping, and more at thousands of participating
Entertainment businesses throughout North America.
* Traffic services available only in select cities where coverage exists.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 28 March, 2007.