Boss AVA 550

Advantages: Text to Speech, Bluetooth, GTM Trafficmaster, MP3
Disadvantages: In car connector a bit fiddly.

...Having just purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c550t, as an upgrade to the nuvi 300. I have road tested it over the past few days, in differing locations, from wide open spaces to built up valley areas. I can say that this GPS performs superbly well and is a front runner for in car satelite navigation, at a great price. Having used TomTom, Mio, Navman and Garmin, I find there is no comparison, Garmin seem to be the current leader in GPS navigation and this has to be high on the "must have" list of gadgets. Very user friendly and easy to operate. Working straight from the box, the satelite signal was locked on within a minute, from cold start, in a built up valley location The unit even picks up a clear signal indoors, (obviously I would not guarantee this for everyone). No flip-up antenna, which is a plus. Text to speech is a great... Read review

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Advantages: Great Sound and Picture
Disadvantages: Bulky

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Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: Heavy to put in your handbag

...DESCRIPTION The Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Vehicle Navigator demonstrates great performance and ease of use. This portable navigator comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded maps and a huge selection of options. It includes an easy to use touchscreen, automatic route calculation and voice-prompted directions. The StreetPilot c550 also offers Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, an MP3 player and a lot more features. I find it very easy to use. TECHNOLOGY The Garmin Streetpilot C 550ability to maintain a strong signal under heavy foliage and near tall buildings or built up areas. This means you'll always know exactly where you are- great if youre prone to getting lost like me! The 2.8 x 2.1-inches (WxH) anti-glare LCD touch-screen display is easy to read- i find it... Read review

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