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Yes, it really
is that simple.
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.
New c500 series
Features
In addition to the simple
touch-screen display found in previous versions, both the StreetPilot c550 along
with its counterpart, 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
you’re going
- Streamlined
design – creates a slimmer, more refined shape
- Configurable
vehicle icons – allows you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon
that displays when autorouting
- 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.
Bluetooth
Wireless
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 phone’s 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.
Integrated
Traffic Receiver
Another feature
unique to the c550 is its integrated traffic capabilities. The c550 includes,
an integrated traffic receiver which notifies you of traffic, construction and
weather delays and automatically suggests alternative routes.
GPS Navigator
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
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.
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