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Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS
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2 Star Review

Reviewed by: gnwaldron

Updated:12-16-07

Duration of ownership:2 Months

Strengths: The design is decent and is probably carried through on Garmin's devices that are not discontinued.

Weaknesses: If you buy from PCRush (and possibly this is true for other vendors), the maps will be outdated.

Overall Evaluation: You can update your maps by buying the new ones for $70.00. However, the new maps do not fit on this device. You will have to copy one segment of the maps at a time, which would be pretty inconvenient.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: pablojxn

Updated:12-08-07

Duration of ownership:2 Months

Strengths: All of it.

Weaknesses: It does not drive my rental car and when my wife called the first time, she wondered who that girl was that was giving me directions.

Overall Evaluation: It gets me around with the ease of a tour guide. It is super. I would not survive here in the Maryland/DC area without it. I am from out West and this place is a nut house of highways.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: sanjeev4119

Updated:08-16-07

Duration of ownership:7 Days

Strengths: acurate, recalculation, inexpensive, friendly and easy to use out of box, excellent Customer support.

Weaknesses: no multistop, takes a min to lock sometime.

Overall Evaluation: I searched for inexpensive but acurate WAAS enabled GPS. after more than a month research I decided to go with C330 and after using a week I liked my decision. The only thing I miss is MP3 and Text to speech. But hey it does lot better job then what you pay compare to other similar gps. The only other issue is that it comes with 1 year old map database (NT8) and Garmin support said they don't support this model anymore even though they sell this directly on their website. But I haven't find any address issue with a year old map database.
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2 Star Review

Reviewed by: The Mighty Quahog

Updated:08-08-07

Duration of ownership:1 Years

Strengths: Ease of use, accuracy, good database

Weaknesses: No map updates available for Mac (Garmin will sell you one, but it doesn't work and they know it).

Overall Evaluation: This is a great machine, and I'm happy to own it, with one very major exception: Garmin sold me a 2008 Map update (City Navigator North America NT) that its web site claims will work on an Intel-based Mac. Not true. I spent over three hours waiting for and talking with Garmin tech support last night - was told to call back today. So I called back to be told that there's a problem with installing the Map Update on a Mac. As I stared at the Mac/Universal label on the front of the CD case, Garmin then told me that they have no idea when the situation will be fixed...which says to me that it's not likely to happen anytime soon. Garmin was gracious enough to refund my purchase price and shipping. I'd love to hear from other Intel Mac users to see if they've had any success updating the maps.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: mrhyde2137

Updated:08-08-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Nice touch screen. Brilliant colors. Easy interface and many POI. Have yet to lose the signal - I have driven into deep Catskill mountain valleys with no signal interruption. Easy updates.

Weaknesses: Some of the suggested routes are the long way, both mileage and timewise.

Overall Evaluation: For the price I paid ($240) it's a steal. You won't be sorry. Other than the quirkiness of some of the ways it sends me at times this unit gets a strong two thumbs up from me. Plus the voice instructions are great
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: Mnsych

Updated:03-11-07

Duration of ownership:3 Months

Strengths: I find the names of dirt roads that have no signs show up on my GPS. It is so easy to use. I am 72 years old and get lost so easily. I find this is fantastic! Will never get lost again.

Weaknesses: My address does not show up when I type it in but my house shows up when it shows where I am now. I clicked it on favorites, so it leads me from that spot. Also, the local Walmart is not shown.

Overall Evaluation: I find the chargers (car and home) that I have for my Motorola Razer cell phone also work with my GPS. Not as bulky as the car charger that comes with the GPS. Handy, I don't have to pack as much when I travel. I love this unit!
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: davidacker

Updated:02-25-07

Duration of ownership:5 Weeks

Strengths: POI's, Language's, usb updates every year, refresh quickness, ease of use - my 10yr old can use it.

Weaknesses: Freeway dead spots tend to lock up the unit requiring a reboot. It doesn't happen very often.

Overall Evaluation: I already own a Garmin C340 (for 1 1/2 yrs)- this was a second unit because I love the first one so much. I've recommended these units to several co-workers. I should be a sales rep for Garmin or at least get a referral fee. I refer to them as being like a cellphone or microwave - once you have one you don't know how you could do without it, or how you made it without one.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: xrlq

Updated:02-14-07

Duration of ownership:3 Weeks

Strengths: Small, lightweight, big enough screen to read without obstructing view significantly. Directions are usually perfect, sometimes a bit odd, but consistently functional.

Weaknesses: Map not up to date, sometimes computes weird routes. Doesn't say street names out loud, sometimes identifies exits by name other than the one on the exit.

Overall Evaluation: If you drive in only one region of the country, you may want to consider a cheaper model that holds less map space but otherwise behaves identically. If you live in an area where traffic is a frequent problem, you may want to consider a more expensive model that allows subscription to traffic reports. If you travel around the country and rarely experience traffic congestion, this is the model for you.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: trm044

Updated:11-29-06

Duration of ownership:2 Years

Strengths: at the time (May 2005) the c330 was the only Turn xTurn navigation GPS with a Rechargeable battery - Size - Touch Screen - A pocket portable while on public transportation.

Weaknesses: Watching the $Price$ Plummet. No Free upgrade for me. Don't try to use in direct sunlight. No external speaker plug.

Overall Evaluation: November 29, 2006User Note: The c330 recharges off the USB data cable plugged into a USB Hub/ plugged into my notebook. I'm lucky, my c330 (88509276) has never locked up. User Complaint/Whining: I didn't qualify for a free map upgrade to Version 8 from V-7 because the Free map upgrade only applies to 12 months from time of purchase(May 2005). Not only was I in a hurry to buy, I was in a hurry to register. With the price falling and with new models coming to a store near by, I don't see the point in spending $75 bucks to put new/old maps in my nearly 2 year old c330. If it works don't fix it! More User Sniveling:It seems to me that a free map upgrade should apply to at least cover the products inevitable new map, when it comes out. A grace period past the warrantee should reflect the time between purchase date and a new map version release date. you would think!Read this in Garmin: In California it's Illegal to "suction cup" stuff to the windshield. I lay the 12v charger attached to the unit on the dash next to the roof pillar 97 Ford Class C, and on the cup holder, 99 Dakota. I bought the external antenna but gave it away because it didn't improve performance for me.I've had little experience with a lost signal. I usually hear "Recalculating", that's because of the settings I use. In the past months I've kept up with all the software upgrades, even used the beta version. The current software version 5.20 seems to be working just fine. I suppose anyone considering a economical portable GPS for traveling should look at the c340 because it has a card slot. I don't know how much value that is but at least it's there. The c3**rechargeable battery is a plus.Everything considered I'm happy with my Garmin c330 as a turn by turn unit - my other GPS is a straight line portable GPS with all the features if your a bird.I would have liked to seen a current time display on the c330 Map page or at least be able to switch between the current time and arrival time. The only current time display is in the upper left screen when no destination is entered. Also a external speaker jack for noisy vehicles is needed.That's it for me, hope some of this might be of value to someone out there. Happy Holidays Dennis in Sacramento
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1 Star Review

Reviewed by: gflash01

Updated:10-14-06

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Voice and screen are excellent

Weaknesses: freezes frequently

Overall Evaluation: Froze numerous times, then finally dumped the operating software. Unfortunately, I misplaced my sales receipt, and it will take a $250 charge by Garmin to have it "rebuilt". Very poor technical service with looonnng wait. Online FAQ's are so general as to be useless. If you can read these, you can certainly read the online manual. Save your money - The cheap price on this device is no bargain.