Garmin i3 streetpilot - the mapbook is dead.

Advantages: never get lost again, very portable.
Disadvantages: you can't have your music up loud.

...I bought my Garmin streetpilot i3 because I got fed up of passengers map reading and getting me completly lost and then giving excuses like, "you're driving too fast", or "you should have turned left back there". And the best one at the start of a journey "are the blue lines rivers or motorways?" Anyway, the Streetpilot cost me £129 from Halfords who were very helpful and knowledgeable about all their GPS systems. Basically I bought the cheapest one because of the amount of use it gets - on average once a month. The first thing I noticed was that the streetpilot took a long time to find the satelites. I quieried this with Halfords and was told that some cars have a thermal element built into the windscreen which can block the signals to and from satelites. To get around the problem, you need to buy an exterior aerial for another £20...

bigkev007 22.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

Garmin StreetPilot I3

Advantages: Simple to use, convenient, compact
Disadvantages: Takes time to lock on signals

...What an item. After buying my Garmin StreetPilot I3 I was up and running withing minutes. It is an amazing piece of kit. The support from Garmin has been exceptional and software updates are sent to me when they are available. The only downside that I can mention is that when not using back-up batteries it does take a little longer to 'lock on' to the satellite signals. However having said that, if that is all that there is to complain about then thats a small disadvantage. I use my street pilot 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week. It is unobtrusive, simple to use and easy to update. I also use it more for keeping an eye on my speed. When not actually navigating the display shows what speed you are doing, this can be in MPH or KPH. All in all, well done garmin...

Scuzzy1965 31.05.2006 · Read review
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Garmin Streetpilot C320

Advantages: Came free with the car
Disadvantages: Poor Support, Poor Satelite Reception, Inaccurate POI, User POI limited

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P_S_Price 02.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C-320

  "GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME!"

Advantages: Shows & Tells Directions; Helps you find your way if you miss a turn; gives detours
Disadvantages: Big brother knows where you are - tracks you while it gives directions.

...I bought my first StreetPilot unit in January 2006 and have been very impressed. My son (who gave us the idea in the first place) wasn't so impressed, but the voice is clear and distinct, it doesn't twitter on at you (one thing I was worried about) and the screen is large enough to see but not so big that it is a distraction. I recommend this to anyone who wants a basic, sound navigational aid without breaking the bank. When we had used it for nearly a full year, I thought I'd add a bit more about the usage. The updates are below, with a few extra comments interspersed in the review as appropriate. Besides using it for navigation, I also use it just to "View Map" and watch where we are. When we hit congestion, sometimes you can see roads to divert onto which lead back onto the main road (even without the navigation speech...

jesi 15.01.2006 (15.09.2009) · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

  Sack the wife get an i3

Advantages: Small and very good value
Disadvantages: Not for the sales rep

...on to that. --------------------------POI Loader-------------------------- Garmin have produced a Points of Interest (POI) loader for the StreetPilot i3, which is quite a handy utility. The POI loader allows you to upload your own POI's to the device, most people will as I do will use this feature to upload the location of safety cameras. The POI loader is a wizard driven application that takes information from comma separated value (CSV) files, these contain the longitude and latitude of the object along with an identifier. When loading the CSV file in, if there is a BMP file with the same name as the CSV this will be loaded in as the icon that shows on the GPS when you are approaching the POI. The software allows you to set the speed or distance in the case of redlight cameras where it alerts you at. I get my safety camera updates from...

grovej 04.12.2005 (10.01.2006) · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

You'll never get lost!

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...

BecksterMas 09.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Garmin StreetPilot C550

Garmin I3 - Small but perfectly formed

Advantages: Small size, light weight, works brilliantly, price
Disadvantages: not as customisable as the more expensive models

...for many people. Looking around for alternative devices I stumbled across an artical that mentioned that Garmin were close to releaseing a new model in their Streetpilot range. On further investigation I discovered that this was aimed at the 'first time' GPS user. Garmin have an excellent reputation in the GPS market, I was myself an owner of one of their earlier models, but this didn't have the navigation facility. I bought my unit from Maplin, at the time of writing they were the first reseller in the UK and offering a deal on the I3 - £199. So, that's the background, but how have I found the unit? In Summary - I love it! Controlling the Device: The device is so easy to use. There are only three buttons to control the device. The main method of control is via a clickable scroll wheel. You use this to Enter destination...

Leedle 05.10.2005 · Read review
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Find your way to buying a Garmin C-320

Advantages: Easy to use, compact, efficient
Disadvantages: Slightly fiddly setup, need a computer to set up

...I recently decided to invest in a satellite navigation system as I was going on a driving holiday to France and as my French wasn't too good, didn't fancy having to ask for directions. After much research I opted for the GARMIN C-320 StreetPilot model as it had all the features I wanted and was competitively priced plus it promised pre-loaded maps of France which was ideal for my trip. ~~~ In The Box ~~~ The Unit itself. USB cable USB wall charger with European adaptors. Instruction Booklet. Quick Start Guide. CD containing European mapping. Sucker to attach to the car windscreen. Adaptor to attach to dashboard. The CD contains "detailed" maps for all of the following countries :- UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Italy. It also contains maps...

nigeofnewbury 21.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C-320

Garmin will get you there!!

Advantages: small, good screen, easy software
Disadvantages: may be a little late to warn you of lane changes or exits.

...I've owned the Garmin Streetpilot for a while now and used it many times. The unit comes with a holder and suction cup which can attach to the dash or the windscreen and the power cable is plenty long enough to reach the cigarette power socket. The Street pilot also has a SD card which can be updated with maps from the internet. The screen is quite a good size and touch sensitivity is responsive and acurate. I've never used it for speed camera locations so sorry i can't coment on this part. It finds and locks onto the satelites pretty quick and once you've input your destination you can be on your way in a couple of minutes. I've mainly used postcodes to find a destination although the unit works pretty well with street names and numbers. Where I have a problem with the software, is not showing you what turning you're gonna...

lhough20 01.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Garmin StreetPilot C550

Avoid those arguments with the missus

Advantages: clear, touch screen, user interface
Disadvantages: screen hard to read in direct sunlight

...Me and my dad had been looking for a GPS system for his car for a little while, there are soo many to choose from but we opted for the Garmin StreetPilot C320. When the product first arrived we weren't sure how difficult the system would be to set up but it was relativily easy to install and easy to mount on the dashboard. The Garmin StreetPilot has pre installed maps and POI's for the whole of the UK. Once set up the screen clarity and clearness is unbelievably good. Using the Garmin StreetPilot C320: The GPS is very user-friendly and the GUI is simple and understandable. The first time we used the Garmin StreetPilot was when we travelled from Northampton to Sheffield for a university open day. Selecting the destination is extremely straightforward and requires a minimum amount of input from the user. Another strength...

DJGraham 23.10.2006 · Read review
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