The Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS is a very useful little device when you need a no frills system to easily find your way around.
In fact the unit comes with some extras that make travelling more fun. You won’t need to load maps since they are pre-loaded into the unit for you and each area contains extra information known as POIs or Points Of Interest. These are extra snippets of information detailing local facilities such as restaurants, gas stations and malls etc.
It’s an excellent navigational device and can easily guide you through any city streets and allows you to avoid traffic jams. For travelling in foreign countries you can enter the relevant maps by storing them in the internal memory of the C330 or on an SD card. In addition you can add your own personal points of interest (saving them to the memory card) which is great if you are planning a holiday and want to visit some particular areas that interest you.
Using the touch screen makes it easy to control the device and its voice output, giving you precise information, means you can concentrate on driving while listening to directions. The unit is mounted on a suction cup and as well as letting you easily view the screen it also means you can easily move it from car to car.
The Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS is one of the most popular global positioning system navigation devices in use today since it gives you exactly what you need and of course Garmin is renowned for its high quality reliable products.
At a glance features:
- Simple to use (No bells and whistles) just the bits you need.
- Fast software and fast GPS acquisition.
- High res display with good contrast.
- No buttons – easy intuitive touch screen controls.
- Excellent sound quality from built in speakers.
- You can fire it up straight away for Immediate use without the manual.
Summary
The Garmin Streetpilot c330 GPS does not have all the features(bells and whistles) of its more modern counterparts but the great advantage of this is that it is simplicity itself to use. If you are looking for a GPS device where you don’t have to read the manual all the time and just want a GPS to tell you where to go simply and clearly then this unit is made for you.
Important Notes
- The C330 does not output street names – it just says something like “turn in 500 feet” and NOT “turn right at Main street”.
- The C330 may have old maps and to up date them you will have to pay!
- Very simple to use.
- Works out of the box without you needing a manual to operate it.
- Does the job it is designed to do.
- Does not have spoken street names (not a critical requirement).
- Map updates are not free consider the Streetpilot 340.
- Other newer Garmin navigational devices cost less.
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