Garmin Streetpilot Iii 3 4 Inch Navigator
The c340 is designed with simplicity in mind, though Garmin hasn't forgotten to add a touch of class. With a weight of under ten ounces and a width of 4.4 inches, the c340 is ultracompact and easy to transport. To keep confusedness on the road to a minimum, the only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The bright 3.5-inch-diagonal display features a touchscreen, making it a snap to input routing selective information and make quick selections on the road. The c340 sports dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, a USB port for PC connectivity, and an internal lithium-ion battery that provides power when you're planning your routes outside the car (approximately 4-8 hours battery life). In addition to an included 12-volt power adapter for in-car power, there's likewise an SD memory card elaboration slot for use with other Garmin MapSource mapping products. The unit is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield, permitting for easy portability among vehicles. You may even custommake the c340's aspect with optional colored faceplates that suit your style. While the c340 has an internal GPS antenna, it likewise has an MCX-type connector for hooking up an optional external GPS antenna. Finding your way with the c340 starts with inputting a emplacement on the touch screen. Next, the unit's text-to-speech feature speaks to you just like a back seat driver, telling you the names of streets and when to turn and in what direction. And if you take place to miss a turn--don't worry, the c340 mechanically calculates a new route to your destination. Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings aid you navigate more quickly while keeping your eyes on the road. You may likewise choose amidst a 3D mapping perspective or 2D overhead view.
Another time- and frustration-saving feature of the c340 is the database of preloaded maps and points of interest. Gone are the days of uploading partial maps from your computer to your GPS device: the c340 has them all built in. The unit comes preloaded with Garmin's highly elaborated City Select NT street selective information of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Finding points of interest along your route is made easy with the c340's huge built-in database of closely six million hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin has likewise made it easy for users to upload habit points of interest--now you may add school zones or safety cameras to your database. You may even turn on a proximity alert to notify you of upcoming habit points of interest. Garmin genuinely kicks the power of the c340 up a notch with the addition of real-time traffic information. This optional service will display congested areas on a color-coded map, permitting you to refrain from traffic by merely pushing a button that calculates a new route. All this wizardry is made possible by the new Garmin GTM 10 receiver that connects to the c340 and other select Garmin products. Note that while the GTM 10 receives digital info from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas all around the United States and Europe, note that these traffic services are available only in select cities where coverage exists. The service requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and, in a lot of cases, a subscription to enable these traffic capabilities. What's in the Box The StreetPilot c340 provides in-car navigation that is simple for any person to use directly out of the box. After selecting a destination from the user-friendly touch screen interface, Garmin’s text-to-speech feature tells users the name of the street, when to turn, and in what direction. If you miss your turn, the c340 mechanically calculates a new route to the destination. Notification of traffic delays is a c340 option that lets drivers see congested areas by way of a color-coded map. This feature lets users stay clear from traffic by merely pushing a button that will calculate a new route. This traffic consciousness is made possible by way of the new Garmin GTM 10 FM TMC receiver that connects to chosen Garmin street navigation products. The GTM 10 receives digital info from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas all around the United States and Europe. Garmin has likewise added the capacity for clients to enlarge or increase the preloaded maps with habit POI’s from industry-standard CSV files, such as school zones and safety cameras. In addition, a proximity alert feature is included to optionally notify the driver of upcoming habit POI’s. The StreetPilot c340 comes preloaded with highly elaborated City Select® NT street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The database features closely six million points of interest including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. The StreetPilot c340 joins Garmin’s growing line of automotive GPS navigators. It has a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, TFT display with touchscreen; dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts; and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning. The StreetPilot c-series boasts distinguishable and sleek styling the units’ only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield, for easy portability amongst vehicles. Users may custommake their unit’s aspect with an array of colored faceplates (sold separately). |
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