A Navigation device commonly known as a global positioning system is used to track locations, either where you currently stand or where you want to go. Now the latest gps to hit the market is the c330 Garmin gps manufactured by the Garmin Company and commonly called the Street Pilot. As the common name suggests, this device is as good as a pilot’s navigational system except that this can be used by someone driving a car.
What sets the c330 apart from other gps devices is its City Navigator software that comes preloaded with all the necessary maps and routes for any destination of your choice. It has an intuitive touch screen that is visible in strong sunlight and its big color display screen makes it very easy on the eyes. It provides automatic route calculation to any destination you have in mind. While the maps can be zoomed in and out, the device uses an algorithm that adapts efficiently to the speed of your PDA or laptop which prevents any irritating slowing down when in use.
Now the device looks good, with a designed aimed at simplicity and no extra complicating buttons, with a 3.5 inch diagonal color screen, it weighs a little over 9 ounces, highly portable and is easily kept in the vehicle with the lever activated suction windshield mount. It has got a backlit display and an odometer which comes in handy as it can determine how far one has traveled up to 1/100th of a mile. The touch screen interface is highly user friendly and provides route planning along with re-routing options.
It can be connected to any other electronic device with its USB cable. Its rechargeable lithium battery provides for up to 4 hours of battery life and it doesn’t get heated up either. There is also an external connector for better signal reception. The navigation features are really straightforward and simple, all the maps come preinstalled and other maps of any cities can be loaded and stored with its SD card slot.
Your choice of interest points can be marked on the device such as restaurants, movie theatres, gas stations and anything else you could possibly want to know. Finding your way has never been easier. garmin has always provided quality devices in navigation; they have succeeded once again with their c330.