The Garmin StreetPilot C550 navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as the c300 series with many enhancements like; Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, MP3 player, automotive-grade display, streamlined design, configurable vehicle icons and Garmin Lock anti-theft feature.
- 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 are 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.
Bluetooth Wireless
Features exclusive to the Garmin 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 c550s huge points of interest database which includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more.
GPS Navigator
The Garmin StreetPilot C550 comes with preloaded maps of Europe 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.
Specifications:
Moving map features
- Storage: Preprogrammed with City Navigator NT, providing street-level detail and addresses, plus listings of restaurants, hotels, ATMs, etc., throughout the U.S. , Canada and Puerto Rico or Europe
- Map Scale: Screen-width scale 195 metres to approx 6500 kms
Navigation features
- Routes: Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions; automatic off-route recalc shows how to get back on track if you miss a turn or exit; a detour function enables routing around traffic problems or road construction
- Voice: Navigation instructions and warnings with TTS (text-to-speech) - unit prompts you to turn right on Main street
- Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol
- Trip computer: Resettable odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds
Calling options
- Hands-free calling: When paired with compatible Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, user can simply touch c550 screen to answer or disconnect a call. Speak into c550's built-in microphone or accessory mic while driving
- Phone book: Stores contact numbers from paired phones
- Dialing: One-touch dialing for stored contacts, points of interest (POI dial) or home. Phones that support voice tags allow hands-free (voice recognition) dialing
Theft deterrent
Garmin Lock: When enabled, user must input PIN number to use device. Backup feature allows user to associate a security location, which will unlock unit when within 50 meters of that location
Download options
Location-based content: Garmin Travel Guide, SaversGuide and custom points of interest (POIs) like safety cameras and school zones
- Others: Customized vehicle icons for moving map
GPS Performance
Receiver: SiRFstarIII high-sensitivity GPS receiver
- Interfaces: USB 2.0 full-speed
- Antenna: Built-in patch; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection
Physical
- Size: 11.3 x 8.2 x 7.2 cm
- Weight: 269 grams
- Display: 7.2 x 5.4 cm; 320 x 240 pixels; bright, 16-bit LCD, with white backlight and touch screen
- Case: Not waterproof
- Temp. range: 0 C to 60 C
- Data storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
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