Navigation is made efficient and easy with Garmin's StreetPilot 'C' range of satellite navigation systems. Garmin StreetPilot C330 is an in-car satellite navigation system boasting distinctive design and specialized features.

Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS system is designed to be light with 9.45 ounces weight and dimensions of 4.4 W x 3.2 H x 2.8 D. The centre piece of the unit comes with a 3.5 inch display screen with 16 bit colours that offers clarity navigation. The white LED backlight and touch screen feature makes navigation simple than ever. It also comes with built-in patch antenna and a MCX-type connector facilitating external GPS antenna connection. This GPS system features integrated speakers providing high quality voice prompts. It has a suction mount cradle that allows fastening to the windshield and enables easy portability as well. You can even customize the unit's outer look with coloured face plates, which are sold separately. Controls include rotary volume knob and on or off switch.

Features

Garmin StreetPilot C330 sports an internal memory capacity of 2GB and it offers an option for additional memory storage with 128MB SD card compatibility. This unit comes with pre-loaded maps of Europe and it includes MapSource City Select Europe NT software for transferring data from a PC using a USB connection. You can have a three dimensional navigational view (3D) or traditional 2D view. This GPS system is WAAS-enabled and features 12 parallel channel GPS.

Points of Interest

The database of this GPS system features six million points of interest including ATMs, hotels, petrol stations and plenty of attractions. You have the option to include more points of interest with Garmin's POI Loader software that comes for free. You have an optional proximity alert feature that informs the upcoming points of interest.

Easy Routing and Turn-by-Turn Voice Prompts

Garmin StreetPilot C330 sat nav system features automatic route calculation and takes you quickly to your destination. This helps to avoid crowded roads or when the road is packed with high traffic. The turn-by-turn voice prompts in this unit guides with audible instructions and warning.

Battery

This satellite navigation has an internal lithium-ion battery that lasts for up to 4 hours per charge.

Quick Battery Saving Tip: In order to enjoy maximum battery life, you should avoid exposing the unit to extreme heat such as the car's trunk. Make sure you keep it away from direct sunlight.

Safe Mode

This feature offers ultimate safety for the drivers. When driving, safe mode disables the functions, which require driver's attention and distracts them.

Verdict

Garmin StreetPilot C330 is a great road companion for novice users. Though this unit doesn't come with extra multimedia features including mp3 and Bluetooth, it is a low cost satellite navigation unit with all basic navigational features.

Pros

• Easy installation
• Downloadable POIs
• Pre-loaded maps of Europe and includes MapSource City Select Europe NT software

Cons

• Good maps, but not up-to-date
• Lack of more pre-loaded POIs

Garmin Nuvi 710 Car GPS offers distinct features like 4.3" widescreen display, preloaded maps, turn-by-turn guidance, 3D map view, 8 digital postcode, auto re-route feature, route avoidance, FM TMC traffic receiver, built-in FM transmitter, customization of POIs, picture viewer, MP3 player, audio book player, world travel clock, speed camera locations and lock.

This new sat nav unit comes with impressive features from the leading manufacturer Garmin. Take a look at the features of the device.
• Widescreen
The device avails with a widescreen which is 4.3" in size and it offers colour compatibility.

• Maps
Garmin has come preloaded with certain maps like UK and Republic of Ireland. It is possible to view 3D maps as well.

• Alerts
Users can get turn-by-turn guidance using voice prompts.

• Post code search
Users can find a location by giving the full UK postcode.

• Re-routing
The device will suggest re-routing to reach a particular destination in less time.

• Routing Setup
Different choices can be made to setup routes like off road, faster time and shorter distance.

• Receiver
A  FM TMC traffic receiver is featured with the device to indicate the traffic status while you drive.

• Bluetooth
This wireless technology allows the user to enjoy hands-free calling.

• Built-in FM Transmitter
It has availed with an embedded FM transmitter as well.

• POIs
Users can customize their Points of Interests by using “custom POIs” option.

• Dimensions of Garmin Nuvi 710 Car GPS
The compact dimensions of the useful device have been measured as:
• 4.8" W
• 3.0"H
• 0.8"D
• 190 grams weight

• Others
1. Configurable Vehicle Icons
2. MP3 Player
3. Audio Book Player
4. Picture Viewer
5. World Travel Clock
6. Measurement Converter
7. Calculator
8. Travel Guide
9. Lock
10. Speed Camera Locations

GPS receiver is an advanced electronic device intentionally designed to receive signals from satellites which are orbiting on the space. Wide styles and designs are introduced in the market to impress the users. Now Garmin, a well familiar manufacturing firm in the UK introduces Garmin GPS 72 Hiking GPS Receiver with distinct features like WAAS, water proof, unsinkable, screen, build-in memory, LCD, display illumination and battery support.

As it looks impressive like a mobile phone and weighs less, you can carry it easily. This affordable device has come with the potential to offer precise positioning with the support of Wire Area Augmentation System. It is shortly known as WAAS. Manufacturer has made the device with unique features like water-proof and robust design and it is also unsinkable.

Garmin GPS 72 Hiking GPS Receiver has been designed using measurements like 6.9 x 3 x 15.7 cm as width, depth and height. The handy device weighs 454 grams. The device can receive signals from a maximum of 12 channels at the same time. You can keep the device in three distinct positions namely:
• 15 meters
• 3 to 5 meters
• 3 meters

You can get the velocity up to 0.05 meter per second. The update rate is measured as one second. It has come with interfaces like NMEA 0183 and RTCM SC-104 DGPS. Built-in memory capacity of the device has limited up to 1 MB. Cold acquisition and warm acquisition time has measured as 45 seconds and 15 seconds respectively.

Garmin GPS 72 Hiking GPS Receiver can offer 500 way points, 2048 track log points, 50 routes, and 50 waypoints per route and trip computer. LCD technology based display has been embedded with the device with will offer resolution up to 120 x 160 pixels. Display illumination option with monochrome option is availed with the device. You can get power supply using AA type batteries internally. It will offer life to the device a maximum of 16 hours.

No one can avoid travel in their day to day life. If we plan to go to some new destinations for vacations, it is essential to have a navigational device with you. Different kind of navigational units have come into the market with the ability to support various navigational needs. Garmin, a leading manufacturer of navigational devices, introduces Garmin Nuvi 760 Widescreen In-car GPS. A small innovation has made to use the device inside cars with widescreen feature.

The product has come preloaded with 'City Navigator NT' for the UK and Europe. It has a FM traffic receiver which includes a vehicle power cable. Users can get real time traffic services. The product has featured with vehicle suction cup mount too. It has a USB cable to support connectivity needs. Dashboard disc is also offered with the device. Make use of manufacturer's manual to follow basic instructions about the usage.

Garmin Nuvi 760 Widescreen In-car GPS has been marketed around the UK with the dimensions as:
• 4.8 inches width
• 3.0 inches height
• 0.8 inches depth

A screen has been equipped with the product with the resolution as 480 x 272 pixels in both horizontal and vertical sides. TFT featured screen has been made with the potential to support WQVGA format and a white back light is used. This product has come with weight up to 190 grams. It needs support from rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for perfect functioning. The highest life time of the battery is up to 5 hours.

Garmin has attached a high sensitive receiver to receive high quality signals. A base map is also equipped with the device. If you need, it is simple to add maps. An integrated memory is featured with the product to store needed maps or travel records. It can accept Secure Digital memory cards. It has been marketed with 500 way points and 10 routes.

Most of the alerts will be in voice prompts with an internal speaker. Street names will be announced while alerting you. You can view 3D maps in this product. Auto sort multiple destination feature is useful for suggesting most direct routes. If you want to re-route automatically, it is better to use 're-route' option. Suppose you want to avoid highways or toll roads, its better to use 'route avoidance' option.

Custom POIs feature allows the user to store additional POIs in the device for future reference. Hands-free calling can be enjoyed with the support of Bluetooth option. Garmin Nuvi 760 Widescreen In-car GPS has come with a MP3 player and FM traffic compatibility. Make use of MP3 player to play even audio books. Users can view images with the help of picture viewer. Vehicle icons can be configured according to the vehicle shape. Touch screen technology is adapted to simplify the functionalities of the user.

Supplementary Features of Garmin Nuvi 760 Widescreen In-car GPS
• World travel clock
• Currency converter
• Measurement converter
• Calculator
• FM transmitter
• Headphone Jack
• Garmin Lock

Never miss the opportunity to purchase from Garmin which has recently introduced Garmin Nuvi C510 Satellite Navigation System for the UK people. This navigational system has been specially designed for fulfilling the expectations of frequent travellers. This device has the capability to find an exact location with the help of signals received from satellites. With features par excellence this new compact and stylish device will be the best travel companion for you.

Features and Specifications
• WAAS - To provide sensible deduction of location, manufacturer offers a GPS receiver with WAAS compatibility.

• Readability – The device has come with a unique display which can be read even in bright sunlight.

• Display – Manufacturer has equipped a display with LCD technology which is 2.8 inches in width and 2.1 inches in height. Garmin Nuvi C510 Satellite Navigation System offers another two benefits like anti-glare and TFT technology. The screen has been made with touch screen technology and it can procure images with the resolution up to 320 x 240 pixels.

• Battery – You can access the device for 8 hours continuously as it has a maximum of 8 hours battery life.

• Alerts – Users will be alerted regarding FM TMC traffic.

• Security – Make use of Garmin Lock to prevent thefts. A mush wanted feature by all.

• Maps – Required maps are already pre-loaded inside the unit.

• Map View – It is possible to view maps in 2D or 3D mode.

• POI – Users can upload their Point Of Interests through online.

• Slot – If you want you can use SD memory slot to expand the memory.