Platform:Not Machine Specific Media:Electronics Memorabilia:No Batteries Included:No Native Resolution:320 x 240 Display Size:3.5 Includes MP3 Player:1 Shipping Weight (lbs):2.9 Dimensions (in):2 x 4 x 3 Legal Disclaimer:Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Garmin ReviewNovember 24, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is everything I expected it to be! Even though it is a discontinued model, Garmin updated the map database and the O/S. It was a great deal, and that, combined with a great company made it a great Amazon.com purchase.
UPDATE DECEMBER 1, 2008
The unit crapped out last Saturday. No screen, nothing. And my return period ended 12 days ago! Now I am stuck with a worthless paperweight! Buyer beware!!
Best bang for the buck; Feature loaded, low priceNovember 24, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered this before driving halfway across the country. This is a fantastic deal, I had my reservations buying it because it is a slightly older model & I prefer the look & size of the NUVI product line. Putting that aside, this model has all of the features I wanted (and a couple more) for an absolute bargain price. I love the gas price feature of MSN Direct, I was able to avoid the just-off-of-the-freeway high priced gas stations and find the best deals on fuel.
The POI is very good, and the text to speech works better than many other GPS units I have used. Overall, I am very happy with the purchase & would recommend it to anyone looking for real value.
The c580 did send me on a couple of wild-goose chases, I am not sure if the unit was at fault or the map program. One example was that it kept telling us to exit and enter the same freeway for several miles. Another example is that it took us on some tangents through residential streets when there was a straight road that it should have directed us to.
I have noticed that the MSN Direct when used where I live, the movie times it shows are for theaters 40+ miles away. Since I live in a metropolitan area of Los Angeles, this service seems lacking.
The touch screen on this unit works very well comapred to other units I have used, it is very easy to use and is very accurate.
Aside from some rare occasional glitches, I am still very happy with this unit and would buy it again & recommend it to anyone.
You got itNovember 24, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
I've bought many gps's and this is the best so far not too many needless bells and whistles Just it gets signal almost indoors and speaks well bluetooth is great It is the best in it's price range. Just buy it!
Great unit for priceNovember 24, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Using these units for our fleet of trucks. Works well and easy to set up.
Accurate and reliableNovember 23, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned a c530 and was exceptionally please with the way it performed so I upgraded to the c580. This unit is just as accurate but it does have 2 quirks that bother me. It takes a little more time to pick up the satellites than the 530 model, and the text to speech voice seems fuzzy.
