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Bizrate User Review.
Wonderful product with a Full-of-Features package !
, Sep. 19, 2008
QuickTake:
Pros: It allows me to customize the stuff I see on the screen and download the graphical vehicles. I can also download and play mp3 songs.
Cons: Its bulky and sometimes in-flexible to use like when finding addresses with missing parts like street number etc.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
the best choice ever
, Sep. 9, 2008
Comments:
this gps was referred to me by a friend and i have really enjoyed this device it is so easy to use and makes your driving experience and trips more fun so you are not getting lost
this gps was referred to me by a friend and i have really enjoyed this device it is so easy to use and makes your driving experience and trips more fun so you are not getting lost
QuickTake:
Pros: aquires satelite quickly being able to use the bluetooth
Cons: there is nothing i dont like about it
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great GPS for the price....On Sale
, Jul. 16, 2008
Comments:
Overall, this is a good product. Great when you run in to unexpected road construction. Need more routing options. Shortest distance or shortest time does not always give you the best route. For some reason the GPS keeps taking us of the Highway and route...
Overall, this is a good product. Great when you run in to unexpected road construction. Need more routing options. Shortest distance or shortest time does not always give you the best route. For some reason the GPS keeps taking us of the Highway and route...
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to find addresses. Great when you are in an unfamiliar area or road construction detours.
Cons: New map does not have streets for neighborhood that has been around for at least a year.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
I AM NO LONGER LOST!
, Jul. 12, 2008
Comments:
So far, I haven't found any downsides to this GPS although there could be some. I have used it twice so far and it makes me feel safer, especially at night. When you are a female travelling in unfamiliar territory, it makes a real difference in feeling s...
So far, I haven't found any downsides to this GPS although there could be some. I have used it twice so far and it makes me feel safer, especially at night. When you are a female travelling in unfamiliar territory, it makes a real difference in feeling s...
QuickTake:
Pros: The best feature is that this GPS names the street and/or highway you are turning onto.
Cons: Haven't found any so far!
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
GARMIN GREAT GPS !
, Jul. 11, 2008
Comments:
IT WAS VERY EASY TO SET UP AND MOUNT, WILL BE USING IT TRAVELING FROM THE SOUTH 48 THROUGH CANADA TO ALASKA
IT WAS VERY EASY TO SET UP AND MOUNT, WILL BE USING IT TRAVELING FROM THE SOUTH 48 THROUGH CANADA TO ALASKA
QuickTake:
Pros: EASE OF ;USE, CLEAR SCREEN, GREAT CONNECTION
Cons: LARGER SCREEN WOULD BE A PLUS
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great GPS
, Jul. 4, 2008
Comments:
Overall I'm pleased. It does think my work address is a few blocks north of where it actually is (would take me to a mall instead of my office building a few blocks south of it). It is missing some streets, although they are only 2 years old.
Overall I'm pleased. It does think my work address is a few blocks north of where it actually is (would take me to a mall instead of my office building a few blocks south of it). It is missing some streets, although they are only 2 years old.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fairly recent maps, good turn by turn directions (if it recognizes street)
Cons: Missing some streets, thinks at least one address is in a different place than it is
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Fun and accurate!!!!
, Jun. 22, 2008
Comments:
It is my first GPS. I have seen others. The 550 was recommended to me and I do enjoy it. It is fun. I plan to test the accuracy when I take a road trip from Alberta to Ontario this summer. I would really love to see how accurate it is to find bathrooms fo...
It is my first GPS. I have seen others. The 550 was recommended to me and I do enjoy it. It is fun. I plan to test the accuracy when I take a road trip from Alberta to Ontario this summer. I would really love to see how accurate it is to find bathrooms fo...
QuickTake:
Pros: GPS was easy to use and the maps were very easy to follow.
Cons: I could not figure out how to add more MP3s, even with a scandisk memory card. Could be more portable.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
When I was born there where no TVs. This is magic!
, Jun. 22, 2008
Comments:
My primary concernwith the previous GPS system I have used to navigate streets was rather slow to let me know when to turn or stay on the right side or left before an intersection. If you approach a complecated intersection this is critical. Garmin c550 t...
My primary concernwith the previous GPS system I have used to navigate streets was rather slow to let me know when to turn or stay on the right side or left before an intersection. If you approach a complecated intersection this is critical. Garmin c550 t...
QuickTake:
Pros: Having used another GPS system I can truely state that this is the "best buy" ever. It is real time.
Cons: As comparered to the Zure is a bit bulky, but worth it. Technology will downsize it soon enough.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Absolutley fantatstic !
, Jun. 19, 2008
Comments:
Helps with my business travel - easily locate streets and addresses; identifies road bottlenecks; detouring is great and it has already been valuable.
Helps with my business travel - easily locate streets and addresses; identifies road bottlenecks; detouring is great and it has already been valuable.
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy, reliable, fun!
Cons: A little too bulky to be portable.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great finder
, Nov. 3, 2007
Comments:
I owned a c330 and traded that one in for the c550 for the traffic avoidance. It really works and its only $5 per month for the service. Around Chicago traffic issues are always popping up and this will miss them or at least give you the option of goin
I owned a c330 and traded that one in for the c550 for the traffic avoidance. It really works and its only $5 per month for the service. Around Chicago traffic issues are always popping up and this will miss them or at least give you the option of goin
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, avoids traffic delays
Cons: Doesn't always find quickest route
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Beats Competion by a mile
, Oct. 27, 2007
Comments:
Tried both of Garmins Compeditors products and was completely disgusted with both Brands. After using the Garmin C550, my faith was restored. The difference of night & Day. GO GARMIN
Tried both of Garmins Compeditors products and was completely disgusted with both Brands. After using the Garmin C550, my faith was restored. The difference of night & Day. GO GARMIN
QuickTake:
Pros: Garmin Quality, Far superior to its competition, No Contest.
Cons: Should name streets using less letters
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 days
Bizrate User Review.
Don't Get Lost
, Jun. 7, 2007
Comments:
I love my Garmin Streetpilot C550. It really is ready to use right out of the box. No need to pour over an instruction manual. It's so intuitive that you figure out the basics right away. And I'm NOT a techie! <br> <br>It's really nice to be able
I love my Garmin Streetpilot C550. It really is ready to use right out of the box. No need to pour over an instruction manual. It's so intuitive that you figure out the basics right away. And I'm NOT a techie! <br> <br>It's really nice to be able
QuickTake:
Pros: SIMPLE, INTUITIVE
Cons: occasional bad directions
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.
Amazing device, highly recommended
, May. 28, 2007
Comments:
I bought this device over a month ago, before moving to a new area (Boston), and this was really a saver - the vocal explanations are very clear and precise, including naming the streets/roads/highways that you are driving on or need to turn to, so this
I bought this device over a month ago, before moving to a new area (Boston), and this was really a saver - the vocal explanations are very clear and precise, including naming the streets/roads/highways that you are driving on or need to turn to, so this
QuickTake:
Pros: Ease of use. Great explanations. Bluetooth with cellphone.
Cons: Price...
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
This Garmin c550 rocks.
, May. 9, 2007
Comments:
Took me all of about 2 minutes to get Garmin up and running straight out of the box. Punched in home from circuit city and it was right on even when I wanted to go another way, it quickly adjusted. Bluetooth works great with verizon/motorola phone...Th
Took me all of about 2 minutes to get Garmin up and running straight out of the box. Punched in home from circuit city and it was right on even when I wanted to go another way, it quickly adjusted. Bluetooth works great with verizon/motorola phone...Th
QuickTake:
Pros: ease of use and works as advertised
Cons: It doesn't make me breakfast
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
No More Headaches or arguing.
, Sep. 25, 2006
Comments:
Oh My!! My husband and i just LOVE this!! We just went to a major city and we got through with ease. It took our friends an additional 45 minutes to get to the same location. We are always driving from place to place and now we don't need to go find
Oh My!! My husband and i just LOVE this!! We just went to a major city and we got through with ease. It took our friends an additional 45 minutes to get to the same location. We are always driving from place to place and now we don't need to go find
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to Use. Self explanitory. Screen width is huge.
Cons: Price,
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
cnet.com Professional Review.
Garmin StreetPilot c550 Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Garmin StreetPilot c550 offers accurate driving directions, integrated Bluetooth, and real-time traffic info in one slick package.
Review Verdict: The Garmin StreetPilot c550 offers accurate driving directions, integrated Bluetooth, and real-time traffic info in one slick package.
QuickTake:
Pros: 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.
Cons: The Garmin StreetPilot c550 is occasionally slow to acquire a satellite fix, and it's a bit pricey.
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Garmin StreetPilot c550
Comments:
This high-end device combines handy features with a simple interface.
This high-end device combines handy features with a simple interface.
QuickTake:
Pros: • Two color modes • Very portable • Fast cool-down • Automatic keystone correction
Cons: • Noisy fan • Limited remote control • Low contrast ratio
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Garmin StreetPilot c550 (Traffic Performance)
Comments:
The Garmin StreetPilot c550 sports the simplest menu we've seen in our search for the best traffic-navigating GPS.
The Garmin StreetPilot c550 sports the simplest menu we've seen in our search for the best traffic-navigating GPS.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Garmin StreetPilot c550
Comments:
Type: Automobile, Display Type: Touch, Power: Adapter, Turn-by-turn: yes, 3D View: yes, Preloaded maps: yes, Waterp...
Review Verdict: 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.
Type: Automobile, Display Type: Touch, Power: Adapter, Turn-by-turn: yes, 3D View: yes, Preloaded maps: yes, Waterp...
Review Verdict: 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.
QuickTake:
Pros: New antiglare screen is nonreflective and visible in bright sunlight. Integrated Bluetooth speakerphone with broad cell-phone support. Integrated live traffic receiver included.
Cons: Does not support multiple segment trip routing. Some menus can be hard to navigate.
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Garmin StreetPilot C550
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1388 reviews of Garmin StreetPilot C550 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 116798 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1388 reviews of Garmin StreetPilot C550 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 116798 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Garmin StreetPilot c550
Comments:
With 16 years in the biz, Garmin knows a thing or two about making GPS devices, and the Garmin StreetPilot c550 is proof of that fact. The c550 offers the same great navigation features as its more economical cousin, the Garmin StreetPilot c330, but adds
With 16 years in the biz, Garmin knows a thing or two about making GPS devices, and the Garmin StreetPilot c550 is proof of that fact. The c550 offers the same great navigation features as its more economical cousin, the Garmin StreetPilot c330, but adds
gpsreview.net Professional Review.
Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Review
Comments:
Garmin is getting ready to release a new GPS receiver in the StreetPilot line, the Garmin StreetPilot C550. Little is known about all of the specs and features, however it will have an SD slot which will store MP3 files and JPEG pictures in addition to ma
Review Verdict: 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
Garmin is getting ready to release a new GPS receiver in the StreetPilot line, the Garmin StreetPilot C550. Little is known about all of the specs and features, however it will have an SD slot which will store MP3 files and JPEG pictures in addition to ma
Review Verdict: 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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