Talk about simple. The portable Garmin 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 our popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.

New  Garmin Streetpilot c500 series Features

In addition to the simple touch-screen display found in previous versions, both the Garmin StreetPilot c550 along with its counterpart, the Garmin StreetPilot c510  come loaded with new Garmin Streetpilot c500 series features including:

• High-sensitivity GPS receiver – provides faster acquisition times and maintains signal under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers
  
• Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display – makes it easier to see where you’re going
• Streamlined design – creates a slimmer, more refined shape
  
• Configurable vehicle icons – allows you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that displays when autorouting
  
• Garmin Lock  – anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location.

Bluetooth Wireless

Features exclusive to the Garmin StreetPilot c550 include Bluetooth technology integrated with a microphone and dual speakers that lets you to make hands-free mobile phone calls on a compatible Bluetooth wireless phone. View incoming calls on your  Garmin Streetpilot c550, and simply tap the screen to answer. Just speak into the built-in microphone while staying focused on your driving. In addition, retrieve and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or the phone’s call history log. You can also make calls from the Garmin StreetPilot c550's huge points of interest database – which includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more.

Integrated Traffic Receiver

Another feature unique to the Garmin Streetpilot c550 is its integrated traffic capabilities. The Garmin Streetpilot c550 includes, an integrated traffic receiver which notifies you of traffic, construction and weather delays and automatically suggests alternative routes.

GPS Navigator

The Garmin Streetpilot c550 comes with preloaded maps of Europe or North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names — making navigation easy. It is also an MP3 player and accepts customized points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras.

Optional Software

Optional software available on plug-in SD cards, lets you instantly add new features to your  Garmin Streetpilot c550  — without connecting to your computer.

• Travel Guide  — gives you helpful and thorough reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractions. Travel Guide for Europe available for purchase. Travel Guide for United States coming soon.
  
• Savers Guide  — a "geo-coded"   coupon book that notifies you of nearby discounts on restaurants, hotels, shopping, and more at thousands of participating Entertainment businesses throughout North America.

Garmin part number: 010-00522-00

Suggested Retail Price:
$857.13 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)

Expected Availability:

Second Quarter, 2006