Garmin StreetPilot C550 (GPS)

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Product Age Average review date: 12-05-2008

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May, 2012

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You'll never get lost!

By BecksterMas (ciao.co.uk) Read the full review

DESCRIPTION The Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Vehicle Navigator demonstrates great performance and ease of use. This portable navigator comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded maps and a huge selection of options. It includes an easy to use...

Easy to use

Heavy to put in your handbag

Jul, 2008 2008-07-09   5

Street Pilot c550t - One of the Best?

By Tattletittle (ciao.co.uk) Read the full review

Having just purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c550t, as an upgrade to the nuvi 300. I have road tested it over the past few days, in differing locations, from wide open spaces to built up valley areas. I can say that this GPS performs superbly well and...

Text to Speech, Bluetooth, GTM Trafficmaster, MP3

In car connector a bit fiddly.

Jun, 2008 2008-06-23   5

Garmin will get you there!!

By lhough20 (ciao.co.uk) Read the full review

I've owned the Garmin Streetpilot for a while now and used it many times. The unit comes with a holder and suction cup which can attach to the dash or the windscreen and the power cable is plenty long enough to reach the cigarette power socket. The...

small, good screen, easy software

may be a little late to warn you of lane changes or exits.

Jul, 2007 2007-07-01   4

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Manufacturer's Description

Talk about simple. The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as the Garmin's popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.

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alaTest has collected and analysed 1806 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the performance. The usability also gets good feedback.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin StreetPilot C550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-19 alaScore 76 3.8

Garmin Oregon 550t GPS system review

By Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Looking at the Garmin 550t (t standing for topographical maps), you would be forgiven for thinking someone had handed you the previous version. It's so alike, that at first we thought that Garmin had just sent us the wrong unit. Why? Well it comes in...

Easy to use, built-in camera, improved screen, more waypoints, more routes

Expensive, screen not totally visible in bright sun

In our 400t review we whinged that the screen was too dull. Garmin have addressed this, so it only seems fair for us to up the score from an 8 to a 9 for this model

Besides the GPS functionalities of the handset the Oregon 550t also offers an image viewer, (randomly) a calendar, calculator, sun and moon times, alarm clock, stopwatch and best times to fish and hunt on any given day - love it. ADS BY GOOGLE'//...

Aug, 2009 2009-08-17   4.5

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Garmin Oregon 550t Handheld GPS Navigator

By James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Award: Recommended!

This rugged GPS navigator isn't cheap but it is full of features for the serious hiker.

Although the list price for the Garmin Oregon 550t is close to £500, we’ve already seen it available for nearer to £300 on a number of retail websites. This still doesn’t exactly make it a bargain, and it’s even more of a serious hiker’s GPS than the...

But it does the intended job well, and the geotagging integration is extremely well executed. So if your outdoor activities would benefit from a seamless ability to make a still image record of where you've been, the Garmin Oregon 550t is without peer.

Feb, 2010 2010-02-10   4.5

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Garmin StreetPilot c550

By Troy Dreier (laptopmag.com)

Award: Editor's Choice!

This high-end device combines handy features with a simple interface.

Feb, 2007 2007-02-28   4

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Garmin StreetPilot c550

By Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 won't take up much room in your car. At 4.4 by 3.2 by 2.2 inches and 9.5 ounces, it's easily transportable for multivehicle use and comes with an easy-to-install windshield mount. Garmin also keeps things simple, with...

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 offers real-time traffic information, Bluetooth, and MP3 playback. The compact GPS device also has an accurate receiver and text-to-speech functionality

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 is occasionally slow to acquire a satellite fix, and it's a bit pricey

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 offers accurate driving directions, integrated Bluetooth, and real-time traffic info in one slick package.

There's a volume dial, a USB port, and a power button on the right. We especially like the external volume control since you don't have to fiddle with the menus to change this setting; we did notice, however, that it's a bit sensitive and jumps several...

Jul, 2006 2006-07-10   3.5

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Garmin StreetPilot c550

By Bonnie Cha (zdnet.com)

With 16 years in the biz, Garmin knows a thing or two about making GPS devices, and the Garmin StreetPilot c550 is proof of that fact. The c550 offers the same great navigation features as its more economical cousin, the Garmin StreetPilot c330, but...

Jul, 2006 2006-07-10   3.9

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Garmin StreetPilot c550

By Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Type: Automobile, Display Type: Touch, Power: Adapter, Turn-by-turn: yes, 3D View: yes, Preloaded maps: yes, Waterp...

New antiglare screen is nonreflective and visible in bright sunlight. Integrated Bluetooth speakerphone with broad cell-phone support. Integrated live traffic receiver included.

Does not support multiple segment trip routing. Some menus can be hard to navigate.

Compelling new features of integrated speakerphone, live traffic, and improved screen, along with a number of feature enhancements, makes the Garmin StreetPilot c550 a solid upgrade.

May, 2006 2006-05-11   4

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Garmin StreetPilot c550 (Traffic Performance) - Review of the Garmin StreetPilot c550 (Traffic Performance)

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The Garmin StreetPilot c550 sports the simplest menu we've seen in our search for the best traffic-navigating GPS.

Display: 3.5 inches, Size: 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.3 inches, , , , , , , The c550 receives the same traffic data as other devices, but does less with it. You can view maps of individual incidents, but you can't view a large map with all the trouble spots, as you...

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Best handheld GPS

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Reviewers point to Garmin's Oregon 550t as the top choice for serious enthusiasts. Its impressive lineup of features includes an easy-to-use touch-screen display with an interface that resembles that of the Apple iPhone. You'll also find a...

Easy-to-use touch screen, accurate, loaded with features, geo-tagging camera

Expensive, screen hard to see in sunlight, difficult to link photos to waypoints

Jun, 2010 2010-06-01 No rating -0.1

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Garmin Oregon 550T Review

By Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Physically, the Oregon 550Tt appears virtually identical to previous Oregon models, sharing the same screen size, resolution, and overall dimensions as the Oregon 400 and 300 series.

If I'm Ever Shipwrecked, This is the GPS I Want By My Side

Apr, 2010 2010-04-25   4.5

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Garmin Oregon 550t review

By Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Hands on with the Garmin Oregon 550t UPDATE: It appears that newer production runs of the 550 series models are now getting the brighter screen first introduced in the Oregon 450 series. UPDATE 2: The Oregon series is compatible with Garmin's new...

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Dec, 2009 2009-12-01 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 77 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to May, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 76 out of 100.

  62 Users positive 15 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from ciao.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2007 to Jul, 2008. The average user rating from ciao.co.uk is 93 out of 100.

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You'll never get lost!

DESCRIPTION The Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Vehicle Navigator demonstrates great performance and ease of use. This portable navigator comes ready to g

Street Pilot c550t - One of the Best?

Having just purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c550t, as an upgrade to the nuvi 300. I have road tested it over the past few days, in differing location

Garmin will get you there!!

I've owned the Garmin Streetpilot for a while now and used it many times. The unit comes with a holder and suction cup which can attach to the dash or

  3 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 153 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2006 to Sep, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 76 out of 100.

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great for geocaching

I would like this more if it had a delete on the cache site once it was found, otherwise, am very happy with it Unless you are half knowledgeable on h

"great unit till it breaks"

repair prices are horrible, standard price to...  i've been using the c550 for 2 years, it works great. all the features i wanted, like mp3 playback

great unit till it breaks

repair prices are horrible, standard price to replace the battery $110.00, statdard rate for dead unit $300.00. more throw away electronics i've been

"Software VERY inaccurate!"

Many times the device will tell you there is ...  Display is clear, bright Directions are VERY often not the most direct route

  129 Users positive 24 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from shopzilla.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2006 to Jul, 2008. The average user rating from shopzilla.com is 100 out of 100.

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Best Investment

Exceelent Detail Tells you exactly when and where to go

Great finder

Easy to use, avoids traffic delays Doesn't always find quickest route

Beats Competion by a mile

Garmin Quality, Far superior to its competition, No Contest. Should name streets using less letters

Don't Get Lost

SIMPLE, INTUITIVE occasional bad directions

  9 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from dell.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2007 to Jan, 2008. The average user rating from dell.com is 100 out of 100.

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GPS

ALK Technologies makes a system called co-pilot GPS software for cars or trucks.Dell carries the system for the cars from ALK but not for semi's I wo

Great Ride

Out of the box this item provided great directions, the bluetooth makes the phone so convient Window mount leaves a mark - I bought the sand bag mount

Garmin Street Pilot c550

I love this gadget! I can depend on it getting around in Houston. The second time I used it, I thought it was telling me the wrong directions, but the

Problems at First but Garmin Quickly Took Care Of

Even though the original item didn't work as it should have, Garmin stood by its product and promptly took care of the situation. SP550 is a great ite

  6 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from jr.com. This user review was collected in 2010-12-11, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Quality GPS

Fantastic GPS. Mine has a hard life, but it keeps on performing. I have no complaints with this unit at all. Accurate","Intuitive Menu","One Hand Con

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 57 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2006 to Feb, 2011. The average user rating from newegg.com is 93 out of 100.

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Great Geocaching/Hunting/Hiking

You can pick a point to go to in Automotive profile and when you have stopped, change the profile to recreation and it still is locked on target using

I love it; but really?

I bought this in the early summer when Garmin was offering the $50 rebate. I waited to write this review, both to thoroughly try it out; plus to see w

Poor reception

Garmin needs to do a recall on this turkey. The Oregon 550T has all the bells and whistles. The best part is being able to overlay custom maps and us

Garmin Oregon

This unit can also utilize .kml and .kmz formats to create custom maps, so one does not need to rely on proporietery maps from Garmin itself (I use US

  53 Users positive 4 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 84 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from pcnation.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2007 to May, 2008. The average user rating from pcnation.com is 88 out of 100.

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STREETPILOT C550

Have no experience with another model to compare and am new to GPS use. Hopefully this will be of great help in the future.

STREETPILOT C550

Love my Garmin GPS, just take the GPS out of car and wipe off ring on glass to save windows from being broken into. The GPS tells you haw to get there

STREETPILOT C550

Like the size, look and operational ease. Superior way that it attached to windshield and swivels versus the Magellan Roadmate. Anticipates detours w

STREETPILOT C550

We now own two of these and considering a third. I believe this is the best GPS available for the price. The best GPS available for the money. The sa

  81 Users positive 3 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 16 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from tigergps.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2007 to Apr, 2008. The average user rating from tigergps.com is 95 out of 100.

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c550

Totaly user friendly. I knew nothing about a GPS when I purchased this one. I left on my trip the next day after receiving GPS made trip very nice. Wh

c550 Garmin GPS

The Garmin C550 is totally user freindly. Additionally, when I paired the unit to my particular cell phone, my entire phone list was automatically tra

Excellent

We were referred by a previous happy custmer to purchase this unit...The Garmin StreetPilot arrived timely and in perfect working condition. Excellent

Super sensitive

Everything worked right out of the box as advertised. I tried out the traffic detour feature and it showed the problems on Rt 95 in Providence. I am n

  16 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 995 user reviews of the Garmin StreetPilot C550 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2006 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 85 out of 100.

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Awesome G.P.S.

Very rugged, well thought out, easy to use. This unit finds all the satalites so fast it is hard to believe, even in the house. All the features are s

Great GPS - 450 vs. 550 thoughts

My primary reason for getting this GPS was so that my 6 year old son and I could start Geocaching. After analyzing the 450 vs. 550 (and the 450t vs 55

Garmin Oregon 450

I own several GPSs and use them almost daily. The 450 eats batteries twice as fast as the Garmin 62 models. The screen is hard to read in sunlight. Do

Oregon 450

I'll cut to the chase -- you won't find a better hand-held GPS for the price. I did considerable research prior to purchase. The 450 is the best for t

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Garmin StreetPilot C550

Garmin StreetPilot C550: product specifications

Brand

Battery
Run Time (Up To)
16hour(s)/8hour(s)
Built-in Display
Diagonal Size
3"/3.5"
Diagonal Size (metric)
7.6 cm/8.9 cm
Resolution
240 x 400/320 x 240
Digital Player (PF)
Digital Player
Built-in / Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
3.5cm/5.7cm
Height
11.4cm/8.2cm
Weight
193g/255g
Width
11.2cm/5.8cm
GPS Software
Maps Included
North America
GPS System
Connectivity
USB
GPS Functions / Services
Altimeter / Electronic compass / Elevation / Tide Tab/Speed
Recommended Use
Automotive/Hiking
SBAS
WAAS
Traffic Services
TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Type
GPS receiver
Header
Manufacturer
Garmin
Model
550/C550
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Garmin Oregon/Garmin StreetPilot
Miscellaneous
Waterproof
Built-in / Yes
Navigation
Routes
200
Tracklog Points
10000
Tracks
200
Waypoints
2000/500

Manufacturer's Description


Talk about simple. The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as the Garmin's popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.

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