Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct

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Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct

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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 when paired with compatible phones. The StreetPilot c580 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Built-in patch antenna, MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Configurable vehicle icons - Allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Garmin Lock anti-theft feature - When enabled, users must input a PIN number to use the device Backup feature allows users to associate a security location, which will unlock the unit when within 50 meters of that location Features MP3 player - Loading MP3s is Drag & Drop easy with no special software required Import custom points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants and safety cameras from industry-standard CSV files Proximity alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs such as safety cameras and school zones Built-in lithium ion battery, up to 8 hours of battery life Suction cup mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release Unit dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 inch Unit Weight - 9 ounces

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Customer Reviews

Cool gadget
free MSN subscription is one of the reasons to get it....Fast unit, good battery life....Maps are easy to see, and are better than TomTom....Unit is a tad bulky comprared to Pocket PC, but it's not meant to be carried around....

GREAT Garmin StreetPilot c580 GPS
All I can say is that Amazon had the best price for this GPS and if you are looking for a GPS that will do a great job this is it....I found operating the GPS was easy and the menu selections was more than I needed but nice to have in the event I decided to use these options in the future. MSN Direct is okay however you must be in an area that has the service available before using this feature. Other than that the GPS device is great.

nice but shody reception
It is easy to function but it took me a week to figure out why i wasn't getting reception. You might have to put it out in the open for about 5 min, away from trees and tall buildings before it gains reception. That's a pain when i want to leave and go somewhere. As well the MSN reception is poor so you may not be able to always get traffic, gas prices, movie times, and weather.

I hope to read up more on my GPS when i have more time. Maybe there's trouble shooting for the MSN feature.