Buy Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN DirectGarmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct Product Description:
- Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
- Dynamic content from MSN Direct
- MP3 player
- Voice announces streets by name
- Fingertip touch-screen interface
Product Description
Garmin StreetPilot C580 Auto Navigation w/ MSN Content Features Bright 3.5" diagonal anti-glare LCD color display MSN Direct receiver, 1 year free subscription Bluetooth wireless technology enabling hands free connectivity to mobile phone Preloaded w/ City Navigator North America NT, Includes maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico Features MP3 Player, loading MP3s is drag and drop easy, no special software required Built in lithium ion battery, typically 8 hours of battery life High sensitivity GPS receiver Announces streets by name to help keep your eyes on the road /text to speech Configurable vehicle icons Compatible w/the optional Garmin Travel Guide data on SD Card, giving users helpful reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractions
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108 of 113 people found the following review helpful.
A GPS with all the bells and whistles
By Irv Haas
The StreetPilot c580 is for the GPS navigation fan who wants it all. You get easy to use navigation, built-in Bluetooth, traffic alerts and MSN Direct displayed on your screen.I previously owned a c530 with just the basic GPS features so I was really impressed that I could add all those features for about the same price I paid for the c530 just 9 months ago! The StreetPilot 500 series have a brighter screen and faster satellite connectivity than previous models.The Bluetooth is a safety feature if you own a Bluetooth cell phone. This enables you to talk hands-free while you're driving.The MSN Direct is cool but limited to only 4 functions: weather, gas prices, movie times and traffic alerts. A minor complaint is that the gas prices usually have a one or 2-day delay and are not necessarily current. This is OK if you are driving through an unfamiliar area and want to know approximate gas prices.The StreetPilot c580 is a feature-laden GPS that not everyone would need. With current prices, the basic StreetPilot is $200 less than the c580. Whether you need all the bells and whistles for $200 is a decision only you can make!
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful.
Great GPS for your car
By Li Fan
I upgraded my old StreetPilot c320 to the newest c580, I think it is definitely worth the upgrade.Here are couple improvements from old streetpilot C300 series:1. New SiRF high sensitivity chip that locks satellite really really fast, less than 20 seconds, my old C320 takes over a min to lock the satellites on a cold start. And the new chip is supposed to perform much better in downtown area as well, though I have not tried it.2. Intergrated MSN Direct service is great!(if you live near one of the major metro area) I get movie times, gas price, weather and traffic data. That is a lot of add-on feature, eliminate my need to check my mobile phone for these kind of stuff, and those are all intergrated so once you found a movie u like, or a cheap priced gas station, or a traffic jam, your gps either takes you over or re-route the route to avoid traffic problems. This is great.3. Bluetooth hands-free calling is also great, now I dont have to be in danger of holding my cell while driving in a busy highway or make my neck tired when on the phone, and I can concentrate more on driving.4. Great display LCD screen, brighter and now anti-glare compare to my old C320.5. Improved mounting method than old C3206. A MP3 player and a picture viewerThings I wish they'd improved:Design is old-school, to get better design you have to pay $100-200 extra for the nuvi series...Cannot plan multi-destinations in a single trip.Did not come with backup MapSource DVD, if you accidently delete data in your GPS, you are screwed.Speaker can be better for mp3 playing
71 of 75 people found the following review helpful.My first GPS
By J. Mahosky
This is the first GPS unit that I have bought and owned. Overall, I am very pleased with the unit. It is easy to setup and very easy to use. One thing that is nice is that all the maps are preloaded and you do not have to upload region maps if going to another area of the US. The point of interest are great. I can find anything I want and get easy directions to their location. I can add my favorites as well. The bluetooth is great, I can lookup a POI and the select to call that POI via cell phone with the bluetooth. The MSN direct is easy to use as well. The service will direct your route of travel around traffic. The gas listing I find useful as well. I am able to find what the best price is in my location and then get directions. The turn by turn is great, it tells you the street name and therefore you do not have to take your eyes off the road or guess which street if there are many close together. The only thing that I do not like about the unit is that I cannot have multiple locations selected for directions, say I was going on a trip and wanted to have multiple stops programmed, it would not be able to do it.
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