New Garmin StreetPilot c550 series Features
In addition to the simple touch-screen display found in previous versions, both
the Garmin StreetPilot c550 car GPS Receiver along with its
counterpart, the Garmin 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 Garmin StreetPilot c550 car GPS
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 Garmin StreetPilot c550
automotive GPS, 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 Garmin StreetPilot c550's huge
points of interest database – which includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much
more.
Integrated Traffic Receiver
Another feature unique to the Garmin StreetPilot c550 car
GPS is its integrated traffic capabilities. The Garmin StreetPilot
c550 includes, an integrated traffic receiver which notifies you of traffic,
construction and weather delays and automatically suggests alternative
routes.
GPS Navigator
The Garmin StreetPilot c550 automotive GPS 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 Garmin StreetPilot 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.
Garmin StreetPilot c550 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 640 feet to 4,000 miles
- 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”
Traffic: Alerts for traffic, road construction and
weather-related tie-ups. StreetPilot uses data to suggest alternate routes before
problems are encountered
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 wireless 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 that support book
transfer
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: 4.4”W x 3.2”H x 2.2”D
(11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm)
Weight: .59 pounds (269 g)
Display: 2.8”W x 2.1”H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels;
sunlight-readable, anti-glare TFT LCD, with white backlight and touch
screen
Case: Not waterproof
Temp.
range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Data
storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
- Power
Input: 12/24v
Dc
Usuage: 15w max. @ 13.8v
Dc
Battery life: up to 8 hours
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
NOTICE TO
DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California
and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating
motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be
used. Garmin and Anchor Express do not take any responsibility for any fines,
penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.
(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section
169.71)
