Garmin StreetPilot c550 Review

Reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot c550

7.7

CNET Review

July 10, 2006

The Good: The Garmin StreetPilot c550 offers real-time traffic information, Bluetooth, and MP3 playback. The compact GPS device also has an accurate receiver and text-to-speech functionality.

The Bad: The Garmin StreetPilot c550 is occasionally slow to acquire a satellite fix, and it's a bit pricey.

The Bottom Line: The Garmin StreetPilot c550 offers accurate driving directions, integrated Bluetooth, and real-time traffic info in one slick package.

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8.6

alaTest.com

By alaTest | October 11, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 71815 other Global Positioning Systems (GPS) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.

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No Rating

laptopmag.com

By Rich Malloy | February 28, 2007

Review Summary: This high-end device combines handy features with a simple interface.

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8.0

pcmag.com

By Craig Ellison | May 11, 2006

Review Summary: Compelling new features of integrated speakerphone, live traffic, and improved screen, along with a number of feature enhancements, makes the Garmin StreetPilot c550 a solid upgrade.

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No Rating

gpsreview.net

Review Summary: The StreetPilot c550 obviously includes an MP3 player and it will create playlists based on genre. Album art also appears to be supported. The StreetPilot c550 also includes Bluetooth support to connect to Bluetooth phones. You can receive and place calls

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Manufacturer: Garmin International Inc.

Part number: 010-00522-00

General

Width 4.4 in
Depth 2.2 in
Height 3.2 in
Weight 9 oz

Acquisition Times

Cold acquisition times 38 sec
Warm acquisition times 1 sec

GPS System

Recommended Use Automotive
SBAS WAAS
Accuracy Velocity - 0.05 m/sec ( With WAAS ), Position - 5 m ( With WAAS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec, Position - 10 m
Update Rate 1/second
Connectivity USB
GPS Functions / Services Speed
Traffic Services TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Voice Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, Warnings
Antenna Built-in
Features 2D / 3D map perspective, Built-in speaker, Custom POIs, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth, Optional external GPS antenna connection, Built-in microphone, Downloadable POIs, Garmin Lock
Software Included Garmin City Navigator North America NT
Maps Included North America
Compatible GPS Software MapSource MetroGuide

Built-in Display

Type TFT
Resolution 320 x 240
Diagonal Size 3.5 in
Features Touch screen
Display Illumination Yes
Color Support Color

Connections

Connector Type USB, Microphone, Antenna - MCX, Headphones / line-out

Navigation

Waypoints 500
Trip Computer Maximum speed, Fast/short route, Avoid highways, Quickest route, Avoid toll roads, Trip timer, Back-On-Track, Average speed