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