Garmin Streetpilot C340 Portable GPS Navigation System, Traffic Ready

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Product Description

Beat the Traffic Before it Beats You The StreetPilot c340 provides in-car navigation that is simple for anyone to use directly out of the box. After selecting a destination from the user-friendly touch screen interface, Garmins text-to-speech feature tells users the name of the street, when to turn, and in what direction. If you miss your turn, the c340 automatically calculates a new route to the destination. Notification of traffic delays is a c340 option that lets drivers see congested areas via a color-coded map. This feature lets users avoid traffic by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route. This traffic awareness is made possible via the new Garmin GTM 10 FM TMC receiver that connects to selected Garmin street navigation products. The GTM 10 receives digital data from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas throughout the United States and Europe. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to augment the preloaded maps with custom POIs from industry-standard CSV files, such as school zones and safety cameras. In addition, a proximity alert feature is included to optionally notify the driver of upcoming custom POIs. The StreetPilot c340 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Select NT street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The database features nearly six million points of interestincluding hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. The StreetPilot c340 joins Garmins growing line of automotive GPS navigators. It has a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, TFT display with touchscreen; dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts; and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning. The StreetPilot c-series boasts distinctive and sleek stylingthe units only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield, for easy portability between vehicles. Users can customize their units appearance with an array of colored faceplates (sold separately).

WAAS-enabled 12 parallel channel GPS Built-in patch antenna; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Preloaded with detailed U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico maps - no downloading required SD memory card expansion slot for use with other MapSource street-mapping products Traffic alerts with optional GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver* Text-to-Speech - unit prompts you to "Turn right on Main St" instead of "Turn right in 500 feet" Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings Users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and more with Garmin's POI loader program (free from www.garmin.com) Choose between a three-dimensional mapping perspective or 2D overhead view Built-in lithium ion battery for trip planning (approximately 4-8 hours battery life) Includes integrated 12-volt power adapter/speaker for external power while in your vehicle Integrated suction-cup mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release USB interface * Traffic services available only in select cities where RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and possible subscription to enable traffic capability.

Specifications
Size	4.4" W x 3.2" H x 2.8" D (11.3 x 8.2 x 7.2 cm)
Weight	.59 pounds (269 g)
Display	2.8" W x 2.1" H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels; bright, 16-bit LCD, with white backlight and touch screen
Case	Not waterproof or IPX0
Temp. range	32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Data storage	Indefinite; no memory battery required
Moving Map Features
Storage	Pre-programmed with City Select® NT, providing street-level detail and addresses, plus listings of nearest restaurants, hotels, ATMs, etc., throughout the U.S.,Canada and Puerto Rico
Map Scale	Screen-width scale 640 feet to 4,000 miles
Navigation Features
Routes	Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions; custom road preference allows user to prioritize choice of back roads or major highways; 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
Waypoints	500 with name and graphic symbol
Trip computer	Resettable odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds
GPS Performance
Receiver	WAAS-enabled;12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position
Acquisition times	Warm: Approximately 15 seconds Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate®: Approximately 2 minutes
Update rate	1/second, continuous
GPS Accuracy	Position: < 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
GPS (WAAS) Accuracy	Position: < 3 meters, 95% typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
Interfaces	1/second, continuous
Antenna	Built-in patch; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection
Power
Input	12/24 Vdc
Usage	15w max. @ 13.8 Vdc
Battery Life	up to 8 hours
Package Contents
Items	StreetPilot c340 receiver w/built-in antenna Dual internal speaker system for voice guidance and alerts Vehicle suction cup mount w/12-24 volt adapter Dashboard disk USB interface cable Preloaded with City Select® North America NT Quick-reference guide

Customer Reviews

Reviewed on 2008-07-25 Wonder little device I bought this product a few days before a long drive from Philly to Bar Harbor, Maine. I was a litte concerned that I wouldn't have a chance to learn how to use it before we left. Talk about worrying about nothing.... I plugged it in...turned it on...and with in minutes...I was a wizard. The GSP does all the work...and adjusts on the fly if you decide take a route other then the suggested route. The entire family got a kick out of changing the nationality of the GPS. By mid-trip...Jill (American voice) or Emily (British voice) became part of the family. One of the best features was being able to see what the projected time of arrival was...that helped with the age old travel questions..."when are we gonna get there". I bought this GPS for $155 and shipping was free. I also had a $25 gift card. This is the best $130 I have ever spent.

Reviewed on 2008-07-22 good product Good price for a Garmin product, a little bit too big compared with newer units. Huge directory of places of interest. It actually gives you the names of the streets, so I like that feature. Very easy to use

Reviewed on 2008-07-21 Supperior GPS unit I recently purchased the C340 for myself after borrowing a unit made by Magellan. I became instantly frustrated by the Magellan from the moment I powered it on. It took me quite some time to figure out how to enter in my destination from the get go. While nearing my destination, the unit was preparing to tell me to turn left at the next street. I proceeded to turn and found out it was off by about 200 ft. When the route attempted to recalculate the route, it took no less than 30 seconds before it got me on my way. After my business meeting, I wanted to get back home. This feature was not availabe on the Magellan. Now that I have the Garmin C340, I have found all of these issues have been resolved along with the talking street name feature which works great. This is the best unit I have ever played around with and the best $150 I have ever spent.

Reviewed on 2008-07-20 Stopped working after a week I bought this item refurbished. After two days, I kept receiving a message onscreen that the battery was low, even though I kept the product plugged into an external power source. After a week, it stopped working. For the time it worked, it appeared to be a very good product. However, I basically threw my money away on a refurbished product. This is the first time I have had trouble with a refurbished product I have purchased and I am now leary to buy anything refurbished in the future that has a battery. It does not appear the product was actually refurbished but that the battery was close to dead, and so it was sold as refurbished. Disappointing.

Reviewed on 2008-07-19 Good price for odd item I thought I'd try out one of these GPS units but find it superfluous for the most part. But the price was right for experimentation at least.

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