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Product Description

The StreetPilot c580 GPS navigator with dynamic content from MSN Direct is simple to use. Connect your MSN Direct receiver to your StreetPilot c580 and receive real-time traffic, gas prices, movie listings and weather conditions and forecasts. Other features include a bright color display, easy touch screen interface, turn-by-turn voice guidance with text-to-speech, MP3 player and more. Included is Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones. The StreetPilot c580 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Built-in patch antenna, MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Configurable vehicle icons - Allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Garmin Lock anti-theft feature - When enabled, users must input a PIN number to use the device Backup feature allows users to associate a security location, which will unlock the unit when within 50 meters of that location Features MP3 player - Loading MP3s is Drag & Drop easy with no special software required Import custom points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants and safety cameras from industry-standard CSV files Proximity alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs such as safety cameras and school zones Built-in lithium ion battery, up to 8 hours of battery life Suction cup mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release Unit dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 inch Unit Weight - 9 ounces

Features

• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
• Dynamic content from MSN Direct
• MP3 player
• Voice announces streets by name
• Fingertip touch-screen interface

Customer Reviews

Had a wonderful time
We went to Seattle, Vancouver, BC and then Yakima Valley. We enjoyed the Garmin. It was our first experiencer owning a GPS and it made driving around easier. My wife navigates and the Garmin allowed her to relax. The only down side was the free MNS service was never able to update or give useful information. It was worth what we paid for the service.

garmin c580 is accurate!
This product is really accurate and fast in split seconds you have recalculation of new route. It tells you the next exit or street or road with enough time to change lane if you have to.

Nice GPS
I found creating a playlist for music a hassle. You would have to use a music program to create it, but takes steps to create it and transfer to the Garmin. Why doesn’t Garmin give free user-friendly music program specifically for their device? I like using spiral frog and it won’t allow you to transfer to the Garmin device. Spiral frog limits devices that will transfer their music to brand devices (Garmin is not one of them). The MSN Direct Receiver worked once and after that it died. It would only show traffic info. ONLY and antenna stopped working for all other contents. I had to return it to Garmin Corp. and ship for $8 to receive a new one from them. So basically it was an additional cost for that receiver. Overall a nice device for my husband (he’s not into gadgets, but I think this might be helpful for him somewhere/sometime). I have the Nuvi 760 that works w/ MSN fine.