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My Garmin StreetPilot 2620 ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124203&highlight=garmin ) is back at Garmin for a refurbishment and since I need a navigation GPS for an upcoming trip, I purchased a Garmin StreetPilot c330 ( https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=6385&locale=en_US ) at Walmart for $289.00 plus tax.
This $300 marvel does almost everything that my very expensive 2620 does and many things much better/easier.
Garmin states “StreetPilot c330 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the c330 takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, the c330 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. Traveling abroad? The c330 comes with an SD card slot, making it convenient to add optional maps.”
Even if you aren’t smarter than a fifth grader, you can quickly master the c330.
Entering an address ( to which to navigate ) is extremely simple. All of the features are controlled by the touch screen ( except the power on/off button ).
The c330 contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is good for up to 4 hours. This feature makes it easy to use indoors w/o an AC adapter.
The c330 come with preloaded maps for North America as well as a USB port for adding additional maps, adding POIs ( points of interest ) and/or updating software.
The Garmin box contains the following:
• StreetPilot c330
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
• Vehicle suction cup mount with integrated power cable
• USB cable
• USB drivers disk
• Dashboard disk
• Quick reference guide
The suction cup mount for the windshield holds the c330 very securely and can be placed where it most visible for the driver. The windshield mount make seeing the c330 very easy. Further, this location makes entering commands a snap.
One thing that I do not like is the power cord that runs down from the windshield to the cigarette lighter ( see photograph ). As soon as I obtain a second power cord ( for use in other vehicles ), I will hard-wire the power from the overhead console. Another negative about the unit is that the screen tends to washout in very bright light.
I have used this c330 for a few days now in town and on a few road trips and found it to be just as useful as its far more expensive relative ( the 2620 ). I do miss the remote control feature; however, reaching the touch screen for commands is easy while driving.
I highly recommend this mode for anyone looking for a inexpensive, easy to use in vehicle GPS navigator. In fact, I like it so much that I plan to sell my 2620 as soon as it returns from Garmin and use the c330.
This $300 marvel does almost everything that my very expensive 2620 does and many things much better/easier.
Garmin states “StreetPilot c330 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the c330 takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, the c330 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. Traveling abroad? The c330 comes with an SD card slot, making it convenient to add optional maps.”
Even if you aren’t smarter than a fifth grader, you can quickly master the c330.
Entering an address ( to which to navigate ) is extremely simple. All of the features are controlled by the touch screen ( except the power on/off button ).
The c330 contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is good for up to 4 hours. This feature makes it easy to use indoors w/o an AC adapter.
The c330 come with preloaded maps for North America as well as a USB port for adding additional maps, adding POIs ( points of interest ) and/or updating software.
The Garmin box contains the following:
• StreetPilot c330
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
• Vehicle suction cup mount with integrated power cable
• USB cable
• USB drivers disk
• Dashboard disk
• Quick reference guide
The suction cup mount for the windshield holds the c330 very securely and can be placed where it most visible for the driver. The windshield mount make seeing the c330 very easy. Further, this location makes entering commands a snap.
One thing that I do not like is the power cord that runs down from the windshield to the cigarette lighter ( see photograph ). As soon as I obtain a second power cord ( for use in other vehicles ), I will hard-wire the power from the overhead console. Another negative about the unit is that the screen tends to washout in very bright light.
I have used this c330 for a few days now in town and on a few road trips and found it to be just as useful as its far more expensive relative ( the 2620 ). I do miss the remote control feature; however, reaching the touch screen for commands is easy while driving.
I highly recommend this mode for anyone looking for a inexpensive, easy to use in vehicle GPS navigator. In fact, I like it so much that I plan to sell my 2620 as soon as it returns from Garmin and use the c330.