Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend The StreetPilot c580 GPS navigator with dynamic content from MSN Direct is simple to use. Connect your MSN Direct receiver to your StreetPilot c580 and receive real-time traffic, gas prices, movie listings and weather conditions and forecasts. Other features include a bright color display, easy touch screen interface, turn-by-turn voice guidance with text-to-speech, MP3 player and more. Included is Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling… Product details and pricing info |
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151 Customer Reviews Posted
- Works well
- Works well for directions and blue tooth speaker phone. Recently Garmin has discontinued this item. Not sure what the effect on support will be?
- 2008-10-04, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- 150$ Well worth Every Penny!
- Now at the low cost of 150$ which includes the latest map update from Garmin, free downloadable extras from Garmin's website when you register. Anti-theft protection, MP3 Player, Text to speech, a free year of MSN Direct service (Which has provided accurate movie listings and traffic information, gas prices can sometimes be outdated)as well as accurate directions.
My few slight gripes-
POI database is not as updated and complete as I'd like it to be, but you can save many custom locations in your favorite file
One way streets, I live in Milwaukee, a medium sized city, so you'd think the information in the newest downloadable maps would be updated and complete, not the case! Often when I'm downtown the unit tells me to turn the wrong way on a one way street. I know this is njot necessarily Garmin's fault, but the map software company's, however if Garmin uses them they should ensure they are getting the most up-dated and accurate maps.
Overall for the low price an amazing unit! - 2008-10-03, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- At the Bargain Price, Too Good to Pass Up!
- I'll make this review short and to the point. This device works extremely well. I bought it for my girlfriend who recently moved to downtown Philadelphia, and it has yet to give her bogus or misguided directions. If you are in an unfamiliar area, you will thank yourself for buying the item. (I can't speak to its capabilities/accuracy outside of a large metropolitan area, though!) The touch screen is bright and works well. A free year of MSN Direct is icing on the cake.
Here are the cons: It doesn't come with an AC adapter (sold separately), so it can only be charged with the included car adapter, which is just annoying. It is a little "chunkier" than the other Garmin navigators, so you can't carry it in your pocket. Occassionally, it takes a few extra moments to locate the satellites.
All in all, a worthy and recommended purchase. - 2008-10-03, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Garmin Street Pilot C530
- This is the second one that I have purchased. I was pleased with the first purchase I now purchased one for my daughter.
It is easy to program and to follow.
It would be even greater if there were more options on directions (ex. more direct, alternate directions). - 2008-10-01, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Beyond Expectation
- This GPS is so good that if you purchase one you can be confident it will do everything it says and easily. I have owned numerous handheld gps's for marine use but never had one for my car. This is so user friendly and works much better and easier than the ones that I have used in Friends autos that are built in and 10 times more expensive. The MSN direct works ok and you get it for free for the first twelve months to see if you like it and renewals are cheap. The display and voice directions are easy to understand and the bluetooth for your hands free phone is a nice bonus.
- 2008-09-30, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
