Product Description
Package Includes: StreetPilot c340, windshield mount, USB cable, Lithium-ion battery
The new Garmin StreetPilot c340 provides in-car navigation that's simple to use and offers use-friendly options and control. The c340 gives you turn-by-turn directions and turns text into speech -- and if you miss a turn, it will automatically calculate a new route. Follow directions with a color-coded map and 6 million different points of interest. 3.5 LCD display with backlit touch screen Offers 3D mapping or 2D overhead view Built-in 12V power adapter/speaker for external power in your vehicle Integrated suction cup mounting system, for easy adjustment & quick release Lithium-ion battery for trip planning - approx. 4-8 hours battery life USB interface Dimensions(WxHxD) - 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.8 Weight - 9.4 oz.
Amazon.com Product Description
If you're looking for vehicle navigation that's powerful and simple to use, the Garmin StreetPilot c340 is just the ticket. Right out of the box, this unit helps you make the right turns wherever your travels take you. With an easy-to-use touchscreen interface, text-to-speech voice commands, a brilliant display that shows the way with 2D or 3D animations, and a massive points of interest database, the c340 has all the basics covered. Plus, you'll find some great additional features that make it a must-have companion.
Look Mom, no buttons! Garmin has taken simplicity to a new level with the c340. |
The c340 is designed with simplicity in mind, although Garmin hasn't forgotten to add a touch of class. With a weight of under ten ounces and a width of 4.4 inches, the c340 is ultracompact and easy to transport. To keep confusion on the road to a minimum, the only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The bright 3.5-inch-diagonal display features a touchscreen, making it a snap to input routing information and make quick selections on the road. The c340 sports dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, a USB port for PC connectivity, and an internal lithium-ion battery that provides power when you're planning your routes outside the car (approximately 4-8 hours battery life). In addition to an included 12-volt power adapter for in-car power, there's also an SD memory card expansion slot for use with other Garmin MapSource mapping products. The unit is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield, allowing for easy portability between vehicles. You can even customize the c340's appearance with optional colored faceplates that suit your style. While the c340 has an internal GPS antenna, it also has an MCX-type connector for hooking up an optional external GPS antenna.
Finding your way with the c340 starts with inputting a location on the touch screen. Next, the unit's text-to-speech feature speaks to you just like a back seat driver, telling you the names of streets and when to turn and in what direction. And if you happen to miss a turn--don't worry, the c340 automatically calculates a new route to your destination. Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings help you navigate more quickly while keeping your eyes on the road. You can also choose between a 3D mapping perspective or 2D overhead view.
The c340 offers clear, easy-to-read 3D directions. |
Another time- and frustration-saving feature of the c340 is the database of preloaded maps and points of interest. Gone are the days of uploading partial maps from your computer to your GPS device: the c340 has them all built in. The unit comes preloaded with Garmin's highly detailed City Select NT street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Finding points of interest along your route is made easy with the c340's huge built-in database of nearly six million hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin has also made it easy for users to upload custom points of interest--now you can add school zones or safety cameras to your database. You can even turn on a proximity alert to notify you of upcoming custom points of interest.
Garmin really kicks the power of the c340 up a notch with the addition of real-time traffic information. This optional service will display congested areas on a color-coded map, allowing you to avoid traffic by simply pushing a button that calculates a new route. All this wizardry is made possible by the new Garmin GTM 10 receiver that connects to the c340 and other select Garmin products. Note that while the GTM 10 receives digital data from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas throughout the United States and Europe, note that these traffic services are available only in select cities where coverage exists. The service requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and, in some cases, a subscription to enable these traffic capabilities.
What's in the Box
StreetPilot c340 receiver with built-in antenna, dual internal speaker system for voice guidance and alerts, vehicle suction cup mount with 12-24 volt adapter, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, preloaded City Select North America NT database, and quick-reference guide.
Customer Reviews:
A good GPS to have.......2008-01-01
I bought mine just before the christmas and even paid charges for the 2 day shipping as i wanted to have it before christmas. Anyways i tested the unit by taking it to a place i had never been to before and i must say it performed admirably.
The only drawback that i have seen till date is the text to speech feature doesn't always speak the names of the street or the Hwys. I did play around a bit with the settings when i received it so am not sure if it is a setting that i messed up or the unit itself has an issue.But initially it did speak a few street names but not all of them that it wanted to take me on.
Easy to use.......2008-01-01
So easy to use. I would definitely get the optional mount with it. We use it in 3 vehicles and we are impressed with the accuracy. Locally, we know shortcuts and it makes the adjustments very well. Fingerprints are our greatest problem.
Garmin Streetpilot C340.......2007-12-31
We are very pleased with this product. it is very good. Shipping was very timely.
Best Gift in 2007.......2007-12-31
What to buy my spouse? We're pretty plain people, trying to get our last child safely off to college and pretty much think we have everything important in life. But my love still likes gifts! I tend to be practical and somewhat like buying things that I might like to use but am too proud to buy for myself.
Still, no frills required but darn, it took hours of studying to find the right model after deciding what to buy! So-o-o I bought the Garmin 340. Unlike last year's iPod Nano (aforementioned child uses it for the parent) this baby was hooked up and ready to go instantly! A 600 mile trip later, I've been declared brilliant!
Didn't need the MP3, FM, traffic-stuff ----just plain, easy to read, intuitive, speaks to you device ---- and gets away with telling you where to go! Okay, so it only tells you how to get there.
We love it!
Great !.......2007-12-31
As a newcomer to town and being seriously directionally challenged, this StreetPilot is not only a time saver, but it eliminates the stress of getting lost. The mapping and voice directional are very clear, and a pleasure to use.
Product Description
Package Includes: StreetPilot i3, windshield mount, 12V power adapter cable, USB cable
The Garmin StreetPilot i3 is a compact, affordable GPS that makes any trip easier. The bright TFT color display and built-in speaker let you follow along with mapping directions, while having instructions read to you, so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Offers 3D mapping perspective or overhead 2D view Up to 6 hours battery life on two AA batteries Includes vehicle suction cup for easy adjustment and quick release USB interface Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3 x 2.74 x 2.15 Weight - 5.3 oz.
Amazon.com Product Description
No larger than a baseball and priced with affordability in mind, the StreetPilot i3 GPS navigation system is a great fit for commuters, college students, and corporate travelers looking to experience the ease and enjoyment of satellite navigation for the first time. Don't let the small size fool you; the i3 boasts many of the same powerful functions as Garmin's premium vehicle GPS navigators. The StreetPilot i3 features a unique and convenient click-to-enter scroll wheel and a Back button that makes it easy to select a destination from the unit's menu-driven interface. It also offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions through a built-in speaker, and should you miss a turn, the i3 will automatically recalculate the route to put you back on course. And perhaps most conveniently, the unit moves easily from vehicle to vehicle thanks to the integrated suction cup mount, so you don't need to go through a cumbersome process each time you change cars.
To get you from point A to point B, the StreetPilot i3 includes a MapSource City Select North America NT DVD, which contains mapping detail of the entire U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The DVD's nearly six million points of interest range from hotels and restaurants to gas stations and ATMs, along with local attractions such as amusement parks and museums. Simply load the City Select data onto the included 128 MB Transflash data card via a fast USB connection and you're set.
As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin's free POI Loader software. For instance, you can upload safety cameras or school zones, and then receive a warning if you are traveling too fast in these areas. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs. Maps are displayed on the i3's 32,000-color, sunlight-readable TFT, which includes a backlight for difficult lighting conditions. Motorists even have the choice of multiple perspectives--either a 3-D mapping angle or an overhead bird's-eye view. For added convenience, drivers can power the unit with either two AA batteries (six hours, typical use) or the included 12-volt adapter cable.
The StreetPilot i3 measures 3 by 2.74 by 2.15 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
StreetPilot i3, America's Lite Routable base map, City Select North America DVD, PC/USB cable, 12-volt adapter cable, vehicle suction-cup mount, dashboard adhesive disk, 128 MB Transflash data card, setup guide, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
A good, basic GPS that needs a significant price cut........2007-12-08
I've reviewed other Garmin GPS units; please see my other reviews for comparisons. Also, my star rating is largely dependent upon price. See the last couple paragraphs here for details.
This is one of the lowest-end GPS units available from Garmin, though at the time of this writing the Garmin "i" series (i2, i3, and i5) has been officially discontinued. (Note: When I refer to the "i3" in this review the same information applies to the i2 and i5 unless otherwise noted.) Still, this is a decent enough inexpensive GPS, particularly if you shop around for a bargain. The three "i" series Garmins are identical but for basic features. The i2 has a monochrome screen and no preloaded maps. The i3 has a color screen but is otherwise identical to the i2. The i5 is identical to the i3 but contains preloaded maps.
Included in the box is the GPS itself, a 128MB MicroSD memory card, the MapSource DVD (version 8) containing maps of the United States and surrounding areas, a suction cup mount, 12 volt power adapter cable (for your car's cigarette lighter), an adhesive dashboard disk, a USB cable (A to mini), and a reference guide and some other bits of paper.
Physically, the GPS is downright puny. Occupying about as much volume as a tennis ball, the i3 looks like a tiny original iMac computer. The face has a clickable scroll wheel, like pretty much any computer mouse today, and operates in the same way. This is your primary interface for the GPS. Flanked on either side of the scroll wheel is a "back" button on the left and the power button on the right. The right side of the unit has a mini USB port, slot for the MicroSD card, and a cover for the battery compartment (it takes two AA batteries, not included). The single speaker is on the bottom.
Initial setup is easy. Install batteries, make sure the MicroSD card is installed, and turn it on. Install the software on your PC (alas, full Macintosh support is STILL not available from Garmin) and plug in the USB cable when prompted. The first thing you'll need to do is download maps into your GPS. The 128MB card is really pathetic, but I was able to fit three or four of the smaller northeastern states into it. I found a cheap 2GB card which allowed me to put all of the maps on it, so I recommend anyone who buys an i2 or i3 to do likewise. Once the maps are installed you may also want to run Garmin's online updater which will update the system in your GPS. Mine came with the most up-to-date system but had a few other updates, mainly for the different voices, which took about 15 minutes to download and install.
Once you're done you can unplug the Garmin and start driving. Because the i3 uses batteries you can either keep using batteries and replace them (or use rechargeables) when they're dead, or you can use the included power adapter for your car's cigarette lighter. The i3 draws power through the USB port so in a pinch you could even power it off your computer's USB port. If you use rechargeable batteries, the i3 will not charge them when connected to a tethered power source.
I've previously used other Garmins (2820, c330, c550, and Nuvi 310) so I was expecting much the same interface. I was right, but I was also wrong too. The i3's biggest drawback is a lack of touchscreen; all selections go through the click wheel. You can think of it sort of like moving through an iPod. You scroll to the next menu, click to select, scroll to the item, and click to select. You use the "back" button to back up one menu, like the MENU button on an iPod. It's a simple enough navigation system which won't cause any difficulty for most people, but at times it can be laborious.
The real effort comes when it's time to put in an address. Imagine having to "type" your address on an iPod. Scroll to select a letter, click, scroll to the next letter, click, etc until you're done. It works but it's clunky. To Garmin's credit they did a sort of "auto-complete" with this process; as you enter letters (and numbers) the Garmin displays a list of possible matches on the side. At any time during the text entry process you can stop entering text and move to that list of matches. Then you just scroll to the one you want and select it. There's some delay involved in this process, particularly if you don't enter a lot of characters and/or if the region you've selected has a lot of similarly-named streets or cities. Even so, it's usually still faster than typing in the whole name through the scroll wheel. Users of the i3 will definitely want to make use of the "Favorites" function to store commonly-used addresses.
Once you've got the address in, the Garmin's navigation system takes over and it's quite nice. Being a low-end system you get no fancy features; you get no street name announcements, no traffic uplink, no Bluetooth, no MP3 playback, etc. It DOES give you voice prompts (e.g., "turn left in 400 feet"), automatic route recalculation in case you go off route, and route avoidance (you can tell it to avoid highways or toll roads, for example) which are all basic GPS features. Given that the i3 uses the same map data as the higher-end Garmin units, accuracy is very good.
As a test I put the i3 next to my 2820 and entered the same destination into both, and as I expected both units gave me the same directions to my destination. I did notice two things in that test though. The first was that the i3 took significantly longer to pick up the satellites than my 2820. It took about 20-30 seconds for my 2820 to pick up satellites and begin calculations for the course, but it took nearly three minutes for the i3 to do the same thing. In fairness this may have been due to motion vs non-motion; I was parked while the 2820 was calculating but once it was ready to go I started driving. The i3 was still calculating while I was driving so that may have caused an increase in calculation time with the i3.
The second thing I noticed was that the i3 got a little confused as to my current location than my 2820. While sitting at a traffic light surrounded by 5-6 story tall buildings my 2820 didn't even flinch, but the i3 would occasionally jump around and put the vehicle as much as a block and a half away from my actual location. Once I started moving, however, the i3 caught up fairly quickly. I am guessing that the satellite antenna isn't as sensitive in the i3 as the 2820 (which would also account for the longer delay in finding satellites).
The biggest downside to the i3 is the quality of its screen. Like the StreetPilot c300 series (see my previous review of the c320) the i3 tends to wash out in even mild sunlight making visibility difficult at best. Worse, the i3's screen is highly reflective; it is impossible to read in bright sunlight due to the glare. Fortunately there's a great product called GlareStomper which adds a shade to the GPS unit that cuts the glare down to nothing. The i3's viewing angle is also far narrower than the c300 series. Having the c320 on the dashboard and angled towards the driver, the passenger can easily see the screen. Not so on the i3, where the screen gains a noticable blue cast as your viewing angle increases. If you're going to use the i3, make sure you can see it "head-on" or as close to it as possible.
All that being said, let's summarize.
GOOD: Inexpensive, particularly if you check out a certain auction web site for remanufactured units (and GlareStompers). Color screen (personally, I'd avoid the i2's black and white screen altogether). Good speaker volume. Accurate maps. Solid basic feature set. Battery power to take it with you if the need arises (e.g., if your car breaks down and you have to walk to the nearest service station). Small size makes it highly portable. Uses industry standard MicroSD cards.
BAD: Terrible screen if you don't have a sun shade and/or if you're not looking at it head-on or as close to it as possible. Kludgey scroll wheel navigation system really makes you want a touch screen. Slower acquisition of satellite signals and route calculation. Batteries don't charge in the unit so you'll need to make sure you always have good batteries in it. Cheap 128MB MicroSD card is lame; Garmin should have AT LEAST a 256MB or 512MB card in there. Historically terrible customer support from Garmin, including a lack of promised Mac OS X support.
Overall, the bad things don't really overwhelm the good things so I would judge it an "okay" basic GPS. HOWEVER, I have to give it low marks simply because of the cost issue. As of this writing Amazon is selling this unit for $270. At the same time Amazon is also selling the higher-end StreetPilot c340 for $60 *LESS* and the higher-end StreetPilot c330 (refurbished) for almost half the cost of the i3. Either of those c300 series units is far superior to the i3 in every measurable way, so why would anyone buy a less-capable i3 instead?
In my case, the answer was simple: I didn't buy mine from Amazon. I bought a remanufactured unit through a very popular online auction site and paid less than $100. For that price, and likely not a penny more, the i3 is worthwhile. Otherwise, not so much. That being said, if you can buy this unit for under $100 then I give it four stars. Otherwise, I give it two stars. Therefore it balances out to three stars.
Garmin is great.......2007-11-26
This is the second garmin gps our family has bought ( for two seperate cars) They are quick to respond to everything. This was a refurb and it is totally fine.
Not That Great.......2007-11-07
I bought this a few weeks back after I got a job working as an EMT on an ambulance. Since it is in a county I am not familiar with, I figured this device would save me a lot of time helping me get to where I needed to go, especially in the dark. After only a week of use, I am ready to get rid of it in favour of a better model. Most of the time, I can find where I'm going faster on a map rather than relying on this Garmin.
When I first got it, the "starting point" was stuck in Kansas, even though I had deleted all info off of the device and loaded my desired maps. Oh, and if you have a Mac, forget using this Garmin. Go with the i5, not the i3. I had to use a friend's PC to load the maps because it didn't work on a Mac. It took an hour for the GPS to realise that "we're not in Kansas anymore" and finally load up my real starting point.
The sattelite reception blows. It loses the signal constantly, even while I'm in the middle of driving a navigated route. Now, when I'm responding to an emergency in my truck, I can't have that. I need a device I can rely on. It wouldn't be so bad if it picked up the signal again quickly but it doesn't. It takes several minutes.
Also, I can't figure out why it tells me to "keep left" and then "turn right" in less than a mile. It's on crack.
The battery life is pretty poor. Unfortunately for me, the car adapter that came with my Garmin is a piece of crap and frequently decides to just die. With the batteries alone, your Garmin will last about 3 hours. Understandable, but it would be better if the device had rechargable batteries.
The device does not register "michigan turnarounds". At a light where you can't turn left because you have to turn right first and then go into a turnaround to go the opposite direction, the device still tells you to turn left. The roads aren't brand new. They've been this way for a while. The maps should try to keep up with the times. Like when I tried to find a McDonalds from the menu, I followed the directions given to me by the device and ended up at a gas station. It's just not very up to date. And mine is a 2006 model.
So my final advice to anyone looking for a GPS system, fork up the extra $100 or so to get a better model. Because the Garmin Streetpilot i3 just isn't worth it. It's nice if you have time to wait around in your car for 10 minutes while it tries to find sattelite reception but I, unfortunately, do not. Once it does work, it is efficient to a degree but not efficient enough.
Great Little GPS.......2007-09-18
I won't rehash all the reviews here. Basically, this GPS is small potatoes compared to my brother's do-everything GPS that is 3 times the width. But my wife can operate this GPS with no help from me and the audible directions are good enough that you don't have to look at the tiny screen if you don't want to.
Some features are not well-explained or documented. Three handy tid-bits from my experience:
1) It's easy to roll the wheel while pressing it to make a selection. Your experience will be much better if you plant the bottom edge of your thumb first (so it won't slide) and then continue to engage the top of your thumb to press the wheel in.
2) You can add waypoints to your trip. Start by adding your final destination first, then work backwards. As you add each new location, the GPS will ask if you want to add the new destination as a waypoint. If you say "no", the new location will overwrite the previous destination.
3) Get a faster microSD card, if possible. You'll thank me when you search for something and your GPS tries to give you a gazillion hits. microSD cards usually have no speed ratings listed at all, so this can be a problem. However, I've noticed that the Japanese made Kingston 1GB cards tend to be quite speedy and 1GB should be big enough for the lower 48 states. The Taiwanese-made Kingston 1GB is quite slow, but the 2GB I have is quite fast. Go figure. I've heard that the PNY cards are pretty fast as well. This is as of mid-2007.
Great product..even in Canada.......2007-08-09
We used The Garmin StreetPilot i3 on a recent trip to Canada. Although it did not give us the exact route we wanted, it compensated well when we missed a turnoff. This unit does not allow for heavy traffic areas which we were anxious to avoid. We used back roads which were navigated well. We were very pleased with the unit and its performance.
Product Description
The iQue 3600 Auto Navigation Kit is the perfect road companion for your iQue 3600 portable handheld. Take this powerful navigation kit anywhere in the United States -- you'll never get lost again!
Customer Reviews:
Could be better.......2007-10-23
I bought this to replace a broken unit. I've had the Ique for 4 years and my only gripe (are you listening Garmin?)is the bulkiness. Also, it doesn't stick that well to the dashboard. Hard acceleration causes the unit to come flying onto my lap or the passenger seat.
Mobile unit.......2007-10-10
I have a lot of fun with this item. everything was done in the highest manner.
Solving the sliding around problem.......2007-10-09
I've also had difficulties with the beanbag sliding around and off the dashboard and have solved this in two ways: by attaching some Velcro strips to the underside of the beanbag and the dashboard or by stretching a small bungee cord from a defroster vent near the bottom of the windshield to an AC vent on the face of the dashboard and slipping an edge of the beanbag under the cord. On a hot day, you need to remove the beanbag from the Velcro while the car is parked, as the Velcro adhesive may get gooey and slip under the weight of the beanbag. Other than that, both worked fine despite not being terribly aesthetic. Also, you need to be careful with the little teeth in the cradle of the device. After years of carrying mine around in a suitcase to use in rental cars, the teeth got pushed out of line and don't make reliable contact with the IQue. Nonetheless, this has been a handy device, but I think when I replace it I'll try the suction cup option.
Slides around but the speaker is useful.......2007-08-18
I agree that this unit will not stay well on a slick dashboard like my Acura has. I have to put it in the center console, which is a bit bad because I look down at it while driving. However, the loudness of the speaker is useful. I wish there were a windshield mount with a speaker/charger. No elegant solutions yet that I've seen. Well made but mine just broke after about 3 or 4 years of pretty heavy use.
Must Have for the Garmin IQ3600.......2007-07-20
This little gadget works even better than expected. It stays nicely on the dashboard even when taking sharp turns. Easy to hook up and move from 1 vehicle to the next.
Product Description
Auto navigation kit (City Select NA, full unlk, auto mount, friction mount, dash mount and 12-volt power cable)
Amazon.com Product Description
Get your Garmin eTrex Legend C or eTrex Vista C in gear with this automobile kit. The kit includes MapSource City Select North America v6, which contains rural and metropolitan maps for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. In addition to 5 million points of interest, you'll find detailed maps containing highways, interstates, business and residential roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, speed categories and other navigation features. Trip and waypoint management features let you transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks between your Garmin GPS and your PC.
The Auto Navigation Kit also includes a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, as well as mounting hardware for your dash, a friction mount and a console mount.
What's in the Box
City Select North America software (CD-ROM) with full unlock, console mount, friction mount, dash mount and 12-volt cigarette lighter power cable
Customer Reviews:
Garmin eTrex Vixta Cx.......2007-06-03
I bought this for my eTrex Vista Cx. This kit is well worth the money. It works great when I'm on the road and I find the Vista easy to read and follow even though it is small. My wife and I plan on taking a road trip across the country and this will definitely come in handy. I also bought a 2 GB memory card and I would suggest doing the same if you're planning on using the road mapping software included with this kit. With a 2 GB memory card you can fit all of the maps on the North American CD and not have to worry about adding or deleting anything to make room.
In other reviews I had heard that this kit wouldn't work with the Vista Cx because of the memory card but this is untrue. I e-mailed Garmin before I bought this kit and they confirmed that it would work with the Vista Cx and it definitely does.
Anyways, great add-on for your compatible Garmin GPS. I highly recommend this if you plan on using the GPS for any travelling. The mapping software makes it pretty hard to ever get lost again.
No regrets.......2007-02-15
Does what it is meant to do. Surprisingly stable given than it isn't secured to the dash. The mapping software is good. It covers the whole US. I tested it against my preferred local routes and it tended to use main roads rather than short cuts. Also, one time, the route recalculation algorithm tried to send me right when it should have sent me left. I suppose this is a function of the GPS itself rather than the mapping software. To be fair, it has been pretty reliable apart from that one event.
Overall, if you have a handheld GPS and want to expand it for road trips, I think this is great. I don't regret spending the money I did on it.
Garmin Auto Navigation Kit.......2007-01-12
What a wonderful gadget to have. My husband and I have tracked our hikes while hunting, traveled all over Utah, Florida and Georgia since we purchased this kit. It has been a great asset when it comes to finding your way back in the mountains, finding hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, malls, places of interest, everything and anything you can imagine... Thanks to the review of a previous buyer we learned that we could contact Garmin to get the upgraded version of the software, we contacted Garmin and within days we had the newest version of the software. The base is fantastic and it holds your GPS steady on your car's dash under normal circumstances, and by this I mean that you might have to hold it if you make any rough turns. We definitely give this navigational system a 5 star review....
Now we only have one problem. We have two cars and one color screen GPS. I have asked my husband to get me an upgraded version of his Garmin Legend CX (very convenient system to take with you anywhere), but now I want one that talks and has a bigger screen... By the way, Garmin allows you to install the software to two different units, without having to buy an additional licence to be in compliance.
Hope this review will help make your decision.
Great advantage.......2007-01-04
Wonderful mapping capabilities from the software.
The dashboard mount works wonderfully well. We are using it with the weighted mount, no physical attachment to the dashboard.
Nav Kit makes it safe & convenient.......2006-03-27
The Auto Navigation Kit made it easily viewable, included a routable City Select North America map that was upgraded for free by Garmin, and maximized the unit's use as a portable GPS. The weighted portable base keeps the unit on the dash, where you place it. The cable is plenty long enough.
I didn't give it a 5 only because I had hoped the original Vista would not need additional maps, but since it does, the Auto Nav kit completes my needs.
Product Description
Auto navigation kit (City Select NA, full unlk, friction mount, dash mount and 12-volt power cable)
Customer Reviews:
Sent me almost three year old product! Outdated.......2006-06-03
June 2, 2006
I ordered this product expecting version 7 of the mapping program. This version was released last June and Shipped August almost 10 months ago. They sent Version 5, not even 6! the problem was with Amazon partner Vanns
So now I have to wait until Monday to call Vanns or garmin and most likely have to do two installs + and pay for shipping on the disks to get my GPS to work. Even the picture on the web site shows a version 6 disk!
UPDATE June 7.
I contacted Vanns about the old software, they said they would get back to me, two days later thay have not. Contacted Garmin later that day, 40 minutes on hold (toll free), after which the tech support people were very helpfull! They two day shipped me out a full version 7 DVD disk that didn't require that I install the verion 5 disks first so installation was smooth. Everything is working well now. The gps is working great with the maps.
Get a 1 GB MICRO SD with an adapter so you can write to the card directly rather than through the GPS it cuts the time by about 1/3 on a 1 GB card. The 128 card is nice but 1GB holds almost 2/3 of the US. 2GB when available will get it all.
Product Description
More maps & wide there's simply more to see with nüvi 770. This personal travel assistant is packed with preloaded maps for North America & Europe, not to mention advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts & more. Its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning & a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go. With nüvi 770's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos & more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction. nüvi 770 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps & millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs & more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, & nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps & turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits & streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 770 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones & safety cameras & lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. +PLUS+ ACCESSORY KIT: - 3 Year Warranty - 1GB SD Card - Cleaning Kit - LCD Screen Protector
Product Description
Includes: MetroGuide Canada V4 CD. Automotive Dash Mount. Friction Mount. 12-volt power cable.
Product Description
Auto Navigation Kit, includes portable friction mount . Auto mount with remote charger/speaker
Product Description
Includes MapSource North America City Select, auto bracket & puck mount, friction mount, remote speaker/12V-to-mini 9 pin cable & 128 MB data card
Product Description
AUTO NAVIGATION KIT GPSMAP 276C
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Garmin Dashboard Mount for StreetPilot c310, c320, c330 and c340 (010-10613-00)
Garmin A/C Charger for StreetPilot C Series
Garmin Deluxe Carrying Case for StreetPilot and GPSMap 176 (010-10231-01) systems
Garmin StreetPilot c340 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector
Garmin Carrying Case for C300 Series (010-10704-00)
Garmin 128-Megabyte Memory Cartridge for StreetPilot and eMap (010-10226-13)
Garmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi, StreetPilot I Series & C530, C550 (010-10908-00)
Garmin GA 27C Remote Antenna with MCX Connector
Garmin A/C Adapter for GPS II+, V, GPSMap 60C and 60CS (010-10255-00)
