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Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $363.79
Buy New: $239.99
You Save: $123.80 (34%)
New (4) Used (3) Refurbished (3) from $114.87
Rating:  258 reviews
Sales Rank: 4429
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 7 x 7 x 7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00521-00
Model: 010-00521-00
UPC: 753759054472
EAN: 0753759054472
Release Date: July 10, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A high-sensitivity GPS receiver maintains signals under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers | | • | Features easy-to-read automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display | | • | Includes the Garmin Lock anti-theft feature | | • | Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2 inches (WxHxD); battery life: up to 8 hours; supports FM TMC traffic alerting |
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Product Description
The portable StreetPilot c530 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with plenty of options. Garmin Lock anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. Monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional traffic receiver. In select metro areas, with the addition of the GTM 20 FM TMC traffic receiver, the SteetPilot c530 notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays and then offers an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route. The c530 comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions for simpler navigation. Configurable vehicle icons allows you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that displays when autorouting Display - Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare TFT LCD display, Width 2.8 x Height 2.1 (7.2 x 5.4 cm), 320 x 240 pixels with touch screen Battery life - up to 8 hours Receiver - New high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF Configurable car icons Fingertip touch-screen interface Choose 2D or 3D map perspective Upload custom POI (Points of Interests) including alerts for speed zones and safety cams Add optional software with SD memory card expansion slot Unit Dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 (11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm) Unit Weight - 0.59 pounds (269 grams)
Amazon.com Product Description
The Garmin StreetPilot c530 GPS Vehicle Navigator comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that makes navigation easy. It also accepts customized points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras. In addition to the simple touch-screen display found in previous versions Garmin Navigators, the c530 features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that provides faster acquisition times and maintains signal under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers. The automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display makes it easier to see where you're traveling, and configurable vehicle icons allow you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that shows your position on the map. 
The c530 GPS comes ready to go right out of the box, loaded with features such as configurable vehicle icons, an anti-glare display, and a high sensitivity GPS reciever. View larger. | 
The device comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions. | 
Upload custom points-of-interest for repeat trips to the same location. | The c530 also includes the Garmin Lock anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. You can also monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver. By adding traffic services and a receiver to your c530, you are notified of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and are offered an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route. (These traffic services are available only in select cities where coverage exists.) Other optional software available on plug-in SD cards lets you instantly add new features to your c530 without connecting to your computer. These optional packages include the Garmin Travel Guide that gives you helpful and thorough reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractions. The optional travel Guide for Europe is also available for purchase. The SaversGuide is a geo-coded coupon book that notifies you of nearby discounts on restaurants, hotels, shopping, and more at thousands of participating entertainment businesses throughout North America. The c530 includes a new high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF, and a rechargeable battery that last up to 8 hours between charges. The SD memory card expansion slot allows you to load additional software and POIs.
What's in the Box
StreetPilot c530 unit, preloaded City Navigator NT North America, vehicle suction cup mount, dashboard disk, carrying case, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, USB interface cable, carry case, and owner's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 253 more reviews...
 Works great with some caveats November 11, 2008
Lonnie G. Morgan
This was a refurbished unit which made for a nice cost savings. I had assumed that it would have the current maps installed, which was not the case. My area (Phoenix) has had a fair amount of growth in recent years and I've found numerous instances where businesses and addresses that were put in two years ago are not in the database. It's a little frustrating to be faced with having to buy an expensive update for what should be a new/current system.
Operation wise the unit works fairly well. Going through a complex freeway/overpass the system will may give an accurate instruction for an exit to take but too late to actually take it. It's not readily easy to put in and label a current waypoint - one has to provide a street address which may not be readily available.
All in all it's a decent system that would be improved by having a switchable ETA/miles to destination option, and an altitude readout.
 For a basic GPS its perfect November 4, 2008
Nancy (Kenosha, WI)
If your looking for a basic GPS unit without a lot of bells and whistles this is perfect. Two other family members have bought this one and love it.
Does exactly what it needs to do! October 13, 2008
Grundlingh D. Enslin (New Jersey)
I have mine for about a year now and it takes me whereever I need to be. I have added a SD memory card and loaded the maps of Europe and South Africa as well - everything works beautiful. Whenever I travel, I just preprogram my destination addresses into the GPS - when I pickup my rental car, I plug it in and it takes me straight to where I need to be - very nice after a long flight when you're tired, in a foreign place and just want to head straight to the hotel to crash. This has worked every time from Honolulu to Amsterdam to Johannesburg.
There may be flashier models with more bells & whistles available, but the c530 is all that I need.
This thing is the best October 7, 2008
Mark P. Stevens (Utah)
If you need to go all over in your city to places that you have never been to before this thing is the best ever. I have been using for about 4 months to find addresses of homes for my job. I would have to say it payed for its self just in gas savings in 2 months. you figure if you waste 30 mins a day driving around lost at 15 mpg that could be 2 gal. of gas at 4.00 a gal that could be up to $160.00 a month in wasted gas. plus it is very easy to use. like any computer you put in bad info you get out bad info.
OK purchase October 7, 2008
frequent shopper (USA)
Initially had trouble, but was timely replaced by the seller, and since then have been using it very comfortably.
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