Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
|
List Price: $499.99
Our Price: Too low to display
Your Save: $ ( % )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Garmin
|
Average Customer Rating:  
|
|
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Display Size: 3.5
EAN: 0689076109529
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Model: 0100052206
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Publisher: Garmin
Release Date: 2006-01-08
Studio: Garmin
|
|
|
Features
|
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
Dynamic content from MSN Direct
MP3 player
Voice announces streets by name
Fingertip touch-screen interface
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Be lost without it!
Comment: I love my GPS It's great! the bluetooth works great better then using the speaker on my phone! love the bus. listings too!
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Garmin StreetPilot c580
Comment: This is my first GPS so I did lots of research on the web to figure out which was the best one for me. The first step was to decide how much I wanted to pay which was no more then $200. The second step was to decide on features. I knew I wanted the GPS loaded with maps of both the USA and Canada, some systems don't come with maps of Canada unless you purchase them. The next feature I wanted was turn by turn with text to speech as I liked the idea of hearing the street names as I approached them. I also wanted a GPS that was rated as very accurate and fast. As for additional features like MP3 and picture viewer, thought it would be neat, but not essential. I began my research at CNET, Amazon, Best Buy and Circuit City plus a few other sites on the net I can't remember now. I read their reviews and also the reviews of the folks who actually bought the devices. I came down to the choice between the Garmin c580 and Garmin c550. The difference was that the c580 had MSN Direct services free which gives you local gas prices, real time traffic and movie times free for a year. Otherwise I could find no real difference. The price at the time I purchased the c580 was only a few dollars more. Now where I live there is no MSN coverage, but when I went to Las Vegas I had coverage and down in the southern part of Maine there is coverage. I have no plans to extend my membership once it expires. I have really liked the GPS as I have found it extremely accurate. The MP3 player works well, but because of the size of speakers, not really that great to listen to music. The display and voice are very clear. It has Blue tooth functionality. The screen size is 3.5 in which is right for me. I would recommend this GPS as very good. My only recommendation before you buy a GPS is to do your research and read the reviews of the folks who purchased it to get a good general sense of the product.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product for the price
Comment: This is my 4th GPS, but my first for car use only.
Great item, quick signal pick up. Sound quality is the only minus. Very good value.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just say No
Comment: I bought this as an upgrade to my c550, which had a failing battery and 2007 maps. After comparing the price of replacing the battery and upgrading to the 2008 maps, it was cheaper to buy a new unit. I thought the 580 would be a nice upgrade with the MSN, which according to their map, would work in my area, whereas the FM in the 550 did not. I've had it for three weeks now and still have yet to get the MSN working. Even in Seattle, it didn't work. The 2008 maps have some serious problems - it tried to send me through a BUS ONLY tunnel in Seattle and later the wrong way down a one way street! Luckily I had some idea where I was going and eventually turned the darn thing off because it kept telling me to turn around so I could drive through the bus tunnel. But one of the most irritating problems is when using the MP3 player. The screen periodically flashes - a bright white flash - sometimes as often as once a minute. This isn't so bothersome during the daytime, when the background is light, but when driving at night, it is like having a flashbulb go off in your face! I'm considering taking the thing apart to steal the battery and going back to my c550 and the old maps.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'm not afraid to drive...even in Boston!
Comment: Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
This is the best money spent in a long time. No longer do I have to try and refer to a print out map while trying not to get lost getting somewhere.
Turn by turn directions that are easy to follow and before the actual turn. And, if you are distracted and miss the turn, it automatically recalculates the route!
I seriously LOVED this the first week I had it, but the day I had to drive around Boston...I was simply AMAZED.
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Be lost without it!
Comment: I love my GPS It's great! the bluetooth works great better then using the speaker on my phone! love the bus. listings too!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Garmin StreetPilot c580
Comment: This is my first GPS so I did lots of research on the web to figure out which was the best one for me. The first step was to decide how much I wanted to pay which was no more then $200. The second step was to decide on features. I knew I wanted the GPS loaded with maps of both the USA and Canada, some systems don't come with maps of Canada unless you purchase them. The next feature I wanted was turn by turn with text to speech as I liked the idea of hearing the street names as I approached them. I also wanted a GPS that was rated as very accurate and fast. As for additional features like MP3 and picture viewer, thought it would be neat, but not essential. I began my research at CNET, Amazon, Best Buy and Circuit City plus a few other sites on the net I can't remember now. I read their reviews and also the reviews of the folks who actually bought the devices. I came down to the choice between the Garmin c580 and Garmin c550. The difference was that the c580 had MSN Direct services free which gives you local gas prices, real time traffic and movie times free for a year. Otherwise I could find no real difference. The price at the time I purchased the c580 was only a few dollars more. Now where I live there is no MSN coverage, but when I went to Las Vegas I had coverage and down in the southern part of Maine there is coverage. I have no plans to extend my membership once it expires. I have really liked the GPS as I have found it extremely accurate. The MP3 player works well, but because of the size of speakers, not really that great to listen to music. The display and voice are very clear. It has Blue tooth functionality. The screen size is 3.5 in which is right for me. I would recommend this GPS as very good. My only recommendation before you buy a GPS is to do your research and read the reviews of the folks who purchased it to get a good general sense of the product.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product for the price
Comment: This is my 4th GPS, but my first for car use only.
Great item, quick signal pick up. Sound quality is the only minus. Very good value.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just say No
Comment: I bought this as an upgrade to my c550, which had a failing battery and 2007 maps. After comparing the price of replacing the battery and upgrading to the 2008 maps, it was cheaper to buy a new unit. I thought the 580 would be a nice upgrade with the MSN, which according to their map, would work in my area, whereas the FM in the 550 did not. I've had it for three weeks now and still have yet to get the MSN working. Even in Seattle, it didn't work. The 2008 maps have some serious problems - it tried to send me through a BUS ONLY tunnel in Seattle and later the wrong way down a one way street! Luckily I had some idea where I was going and eventually turned the darn thing off because it kept telling me to turn around so I could drive through the bus tunnel. But one of the most irritating problems is when using the MP3 player. The screen periodically flashes - a bright white flash - sometimes as often as once a minute. This isn't so bothersome during the daytime, when the background is light, but when driving at night, it is like having a flashbulb go off in your face! I'm considering taking the thing apart to steal the battery and going back to my c550 and the old maps.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'm not afraid to drive...even in Boston!
Comment: Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
This is the best money spent in a long time. No longer do I have to try and refer to a print out map while trying not to get lost getting somewhere.
Turn by turn directions that are easy to follow and before the actual turn. And, if you are distracted and miss the turn, it automatically recalculates the route!
I seriously LOVED this the first week I had it, but the day I had to drive around Boston...I was simply AMAZED.
The StreetPilot c580 GPS navigator with dynamic content from MSN Direct is simple to use. Connect your MSN Direct receiver to your StreetPilot c580 and receive real-time traffic, gas prices, movie listings and weather conditions and forecasts. Other features include a bright color display, easy touch screen interface, turn-by-turn voice guidance with text-to-speech, MP3 player and more. Included is Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones. The StreetPilot c580 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Built-in patch antenna, MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Configurable vehicle icons - Allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Garmin Lock anti-theft feature - When enabled, users must input a PIN number to use the device Backup feature allows users to associate a security location, which will unlock the unit when within 50 meters of that location Features MP3 player - Loading MP3s is Drag & Drop easy with no special software required Import custom points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants and safety cameras from industry-standard CSV files Proximity alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs such as safety cameras and school zones Built-in lithium ion battery, up to 8 hours of battery life Suction cup mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release Unit dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 inch Unit Weight - 9 ounces
|
|
|
- Ask about this education product "Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct" in the forum
- Give review on this education product "Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct" in the forum
- Search related information in the forum
|
|
|
|
|
| OOEN Referral Program Spotlight |
 | | Bethel University
Earn a degree at Bethel University where your education will combine practical application of learning to your work and life with the development of the character and ethical decision making informed by values based in the Christian faith. Our dedicated staff and faculty provide individual attention to help students achieve personal and career goals. Bethel’s commitment to educational excellence is reflected in its consistent ranking among the best schools in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Make Bethel your choice for your advanced education. | |  | |
 | | Blue Cliff College
Blue Cliff College is an accredited school offering degrees in Massage Therapy. What’s so great about a career in Massage Therapy? You’ll experience less stress, be able to work flexible hours, and perhaps most important, you’ll be helping others feel better. Blue Cliff College, with campuses in Louisiana and Mississippi, has a faculty made up of highly respected practicing professionals. As a graduate, you will receive extensive career placement guidance. | | | |
 | | Border Institute of Technology
Are you ready to launch an exciting new career? Border Institute of Technology (BIT) in El Paso, TX can help. BIT has formed alliances with top technology companies such as Cisco and Microsoft to help you get the cutting-edge technology skills today’s top employers demand. Programs are available in fields like CADD Technology, Network Technology, Microcomputer Applications, Web Design and more. Earn your degree or certificate in as little as 21 months. Financial aid and lifetime job placement services are available. | | | |
|
What is OOEN Referral Program Spotlight?
OOEN provides comprehensive listing of online courses, degree programs, colleges and universities.
Also OOEN provides links to their information request pages; if you want to find out more about any course,
degree program, college or university, you can just fill out the form linked from OOEN and request information.
It is completely free for anyone to request information, and you can request information from as many colleges
and universities as you'd like. We list featured schools and their brief information
in this "OOEN Referral Program Spotlight" section of OOEN Store for Education,
in case that you are interested in taking a class or two or even pursuing degree program
through these featured schools.
|
|
|
