Garmin C330 - This in-car navigation system offers continuous route tracking and voice-prompted directions to lead every driver down the right path. The StreetPilot, part of the GPS "c-series" promises simple navigation through touch screen commands. This dynamic auto global positioning system calculates automatic routes to every destination and aids drivers through every twist and turn. Not only operational but also versatile, this Garmin GPS offers drivers two selections for navigation: a bird's eye view from above or a 3D navigation. This Garmin device imparts users the opportunity to see almost six million points of interest, including ATMs, restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and numerous other attractions.
Design
It is intended for simplicity, as is evidenced by the lack of function buttons on the unit. Other than a volume control, a power switch, and a USB port on the unit's right side, all user controls are accessed through the responsive touch-screen display. The only thing missing is a remote control. Measuring 4.4 by 3.2 by 2.8 inches and weighing just 9.5 ounces, the C330 is certainly portable.
The C330's 3.5-inch (diagonal) screen with backlighting is colorful, showing off 64,000 hues and 320x240-pixel resolution, and the maps display quite a bit of detail. The inbuilt speakers are loud and clear, so you won't be left completely on your own to find your way. The C330 comes with a lever-activated suction cup swivel-mounting cradle that is smoothly connected to the car's windshield in addition to an AC power adapter and a PC/USB cable for firmware and software updates. Giving the antenna a clear view of the sky, while the 12-volt car adapter is hardwired to the cradle. There's also a connector for an optional exterior antenna for better satellite reception.
Review and Performance
It took a little more than a minute to lock on to the requisite four satellites for a 3D fix. Finding POI addresses was quick and easy, and path calculations were right on the money. We never once lost a decent satellite lock throughout our travel on Eastern Long Island, New York, although the C330 gave in to the canyons of lower Manhattan, as is invariably the case due to a limited view of the sky. But, the signal loss was momentary, and reacquisition was instant. We were impressed by the accuracy of the receiver and the unit's ability to put us back on course after straying from our prescribed route. As assured, the internal battery gave us 4.2 hours of operation while on foot patrol.
Features
Designed to work right out of the box, the Garmin C330 comes preloaded with MapSource City Select street-level maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and it contains more than 5 million points of interest (POI), such as airports, hotels, eating establishments, stores, local attractions, and more. And of course, powering the whole device is a WAAS-enabled 12-channel receiver and an unified patch antenna to lock on to GPS satellite signals.
Garmin C330 - This in-car navigation system offers continuous route tracking and voice-prompted directions to lead every driver down the right path. The StreetPilot, part of the GPS "c-series" promises simple navigation through touch screen commands. This dynamic auto global positioning system calculates automatic routes to every destination and aids drivers through every twist and turn. Not only operational but also versatile, this Garmin GPS offers drivers two selections for navigation: a bird's eye view from above or a 3D navigation. This Garmin device imparts users the opportunity to see almost six million points of interest, including ATMs, restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and numerous other attractions.
Design
It is intended for simplicity, as is evidenced by the lack of function buttons on the unit. Other than a volume control, a power switch, and a USB port on the unit's right side, all user controls are accessed through the responsive touch-screen display. The only thing missing is a remote control. Measuring 4.4 by 3.2 by 2.8 inches and weighing just 9.5 ounces, the C330 is certainly portable.
The C330's 3.5-inch (diagonal) screen with backlighting is colorful, showing off 64,000 hues and 320x240-pixel resolution, and the maps display quite a bit of detail. The inbuilt speakers are loud and clear, so you won't be left completely on your own to find your way. The C330 comes with a lever-activated suction cup swivel-mounting cradle that is smoothly connected to the car's windshield in addition to an AC power adapter and a PC/USB cable for firmware and software updates. Giving the antenna a clear view of the sky, while the 12-volt car adapter is hardwired to the cradle. There's also a connector for an optional exterior antenna for better satellite reception.
Review and Performance
It took a little more than a minute to lock on to the requisite four satellites for a 3D fix. Finding POI addresses was quick and easy, and path calculations were right on the money. We never once lost a decent satellite lock throughout our travel on Eastern Long Island, New York, although the C330 gave in to the canyons of lower Manhattan, as is invariably the case due to a limited view of the sky. But, the signal loss was momentary, and reacquisition was instant. We were impressed by the accuracy of the receiver and the unit's ability to put us back on course after straying from our prescribed route. As assured, the internal battery gave us 4.2 hours of operation while on foot patrol.
Features
Designed to work right out of the box, the Garmin C330 comes preloaded with MapSource City Select street-level maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and it contains more than 5 million points of interest (POI), such as airports, hotels, eating establishments, stores, local attractions, and more. And of course, powering the whole device is a WAAS-enabled 12-channel receiver and an unified patch antenna to lock on to GPS satellite signals.
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