Garmin - StreetPilot c340 GPS Receiver Reviews

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4.35 of 5 (by 17 users)

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Garmin - StreetPilot c340 GPS Receiver Review Summary

Reviewers of GPS devices are not always in agreement, but they all seem to like the Garmin Streetpilot c340 GPS Receiver. This global positioning system is rated highly by reviewers for its ease of use and its recalculation capabilities. The Garmin Streetpilot c340 GPS Receiver is a “Great Little Gadget if You are Directionally Challenged Like Me”, in the words of one reviewer and it is priced right. Some reviewers have pointed out that the Garmin Streetpilot c340 GPS Receiver does not always respond as quickly as they would like as they drive along, but everyone agrees that this GPS Device is one worth keeping .

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Great GPS for the price.

daily driver, budget-conscious traveler, discriminating gear freak, Every day computer user, married, road tripper

DEC

2007

Ok, here's the deal...I purchased this unit after several days of research. I found that Garmin has good customer service as well as great products. I know that this unit is marked as "discontinued" on the Garmin website but if you buy it now, it does come with the most up to date maps (2008 NT version). I've used it a bunch of times with no issues at all. The windshield mount has been great. I've read that some people have had the windshild mount fall off. I really don't think it's possible and here is why, If you stick the bracket on the windshild, it sticks really well but you have to flip... read full review »

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skotty8191
Riverside, RI

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i save about four hours a week driving time with this device

discriminating gear freak, willing to pay for quality, practical, a busy person

AUG

2007

I received the Garmin c340 this Christmas. I am not the best person at having inate direction sense or reading a map. This device guides me where i need to go. ITgives me step by step instructions whil also listing the street name i am turning on. The brittish accent. selection is much better at mastering our unique pronounciation of new england streets and towns. Sometimes this device is slow to calcuate so you may miss a turn form time to time. otherwise i couldn't be happier

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kimitche
Lowell, MA

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Would NEVER buy Garmin again!

somewhat tech savvy

DEC

2008

We have 3 different GPS systems. For the price we paid for the Garmin & the Magellan you would think that they would be more precise and upgrades would be cheaper! My husbands Nextar is the BEST GPS we have. Even though it was considerably cheaper, its acccuracy is remarkable, it has MP3 capabilities (unlike the other two we own) and the upgrades are FREE!!!!!!!!!!

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booper6973
Clearfield, PA

I'm glad I have this.

a pet owner, daily driver, practical, will pay for quality, a busy person, willing to pay for quality, very happy with this product

SEP

2007

Now I know I can always find my way - a huge relief! It was really nice, when to be stuck in a traffic jam, to be able to take a new route home around the traffic, and know that I could still find my way home - with the Garmin. It's very easy to use and only requires touching the screen. However, I still haven't figured out (if it is possible) how to "look ahead" to see what follows after the next turn - this is somewhat disorienting on a trip longer than a few miles - to not know what comes after the next turn. Also, in the Washington, DC. area it doesn't handle freeways like the Beltway well....

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madmax
Fairfax, VA

Great little gadget if you are directionally challenged like me!

a previously easily lost person

NOV

2007

This device was easy to set up and I LOVE the way it shows the upcoming streets on the road. Whenever I spot a place I need to stop along the way, it automatically recalculates what turns I need to make to get back on track. I've always had problems with "left" and "right", but this has arrows pointing me in the right direction! I've spent many hours driving around lost during the past couple of months, and I am certain that this will always help me to find my way and will probably pay for itself in fuel savings! The way it works is terrific...it tells and shows the turn to take, tells... read full review »

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cmccance
Scurry, TX

idiot-proof guide

budget-conscious traveler, discriminating gear freak, Every day computer user, a bargain hunter, a busy person, willing to pay for quality, practical, daily driver

DEC

2007

I didn't want to buy this product at first but my husband convinced me that we needed it. We borrowed one from a friend for a road trip to NY and I fell in love with it there. It is so plainly simple and so wonderful. I often miss turns because I cannot see street signs but the C340 calls out the street name and tells you when to turn, and it's accurate! You punch in your destination before you leave, it calculates the route, and you're off. The one negative is that the suction cup often falls off the windsheild, which scares the jeebers out of me. We bought a Garmin beanie-bag thing on Amazon... read full review »

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amann21
Chestnut Hill, MA

Best thing I've bought in a long time!

get lost easily, value conscious, a busy person, daily driver, budget-conscious traveler, married, road tripper

NOV

2007

This thing is fantastic. I have not gotten lost sonce I bought this. Very easy to use. So good I'm buying it for my mother who is not very electronic savvy. It has 6 million points of interest. WHich is great becasue I live in a far away state that isn't very interesting to the rest of the nation when developing new things. MAINE. So being able to find the smallest of school is a great thing. We travel all over the state for one sport or another and this seems to find every school we are looking for. And it tells you when you will reach your destination....becasue it can calculate... read full review »

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canseco24
Bangor, ME

Never go on a trip unless you take your Garmin Street Pilot eith

NOV

2008

Before we got our Garmin we usually got lost once or twice on trips. Now that we have the Garmin Street Pilot we never get lost. we never have to stop and ask for directions. the Garmin is user friendly. It is great when you miss a turn because it will reset and give you new directions to get you back on track. It is kind of nice to hear the directions spoken instead of having to read map. The only thing we haven't figured out yet is when it says there is a better route how to get it to tell us the new route. There were few directions in the box so it is more or less drive and learn. ... read full review »

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Sara1947
Hurlock, MD

This product is awesome!

get lost easily, love to travel, family traveler, impressed with this product, Mother of 2, hate to ask for directions, mom to boys, impressed with this gadget

DEC

2007

I love my GPS system. It gets me where I need to go without the mess of a map! All you need to do is type the address of where you are going, and let it guide you. How easy is that!! I am a daily driver, and have two sons, so I stay on the road. I also go to college, so what better gift can I get than this device. I get lost very easy when in places I am not familiar with, so this is a good product for me. Our family loves to take road trips and just go anywhere! My Garmin impresses me and the whole family, it has never taken us to a wrong address since I have had it!

I strongly recommend people...

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theresaslater23ky
Belfry, KY

Garmin GPS - Saved me from Deliverence

somewhat tech savvy

NOV

2008

I got the Garmin GPS for my husband last Christmas -- another guy gadget for his collection. As for me I use maps...or so I thought. I was up in the north Goergia mountains and had the device with me. I got sidetracked and soon became lost. Lord knows i thought most roads were paved!!! Much to my surprise I ended up on a dirt road with the only inhabitants homes decorated with coaches and wash machines on the front porch!!! I was so glad I had the Garmin with me -- got me out of there in no time with anll my teeth still in my mouth!

P.S. No long afterwards it began speaking only in...

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Melon111
Woodstock, GA

great thing to have if a tourist!

computer literate

NOV

2008

the garmin street pilot GPS is a great thing to have when you dont know the area or where you are going! it gives you turn by turn directions and shows you main objects like rivers, lakes, airports, etc. i would be lost without it, with the line of work that i do, i'd never leave home without it! GPS systems are great for anyone to have and could even come into play when in case of an emergency. the street pilot is small and compact and even comes with a mounting stand that you can attach to your windshield.

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brncofan2182
Surprise, AZ

Pretty good for a 200 dollar unit

a techie

AUG

2008

The Garmin c340 is my first GPS device and I am fairly happy with my purchase. I bought this unit on Black Friday of 2007 when it was on sale for 50% off at Circuit City. Since then, I have used it quite frequently, especially when getting lost. This unit is great for taking detours, because it recalculates routes very quickly. The only issue that I have with this unit is that it tends to lose singals easily among tall buildings or if there are any obstructions overhead.

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jesusdelasanchez
Brooklyn, NY

Easy to use for everyone - even those technically challenged

practical

MAR

2008

This device is truly a gift! My fiance' (a typical man) will not ask for directions under any circumstances. This little device eliminates much frustration when traveling - whether around town or long distances. Simply enter the address of your destination & voice prompts direct you there. If one happens to make a wrong turn, it immediately re-calculates and gives you new directions. Definitely a must-have!

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boopster1031
Middletown, NY

has all the important features and is very easy to use

willing to pay for quality

NOV

2007

This GPS was purchased as a gift for my significant other, but I really love it's ease of use myself. After reading that cars with built in GPSs have lower resale value because of how quickly technology changes, I particularly wanted one that was portable, not too expensive, of good quality and most of all, easy to use. This one met all my requirements perfectly and has even exceeded expectations.

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Kitnap
Rutherfordton, NC

Couldn't live without it!!

practical, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate, impressed with this product, budget conscious, a first-time parent

NOV

2008

We actually have 2 Garmin Gps and love them. We had to send one back at one point but thei customerr service is great!. we never have to ask for directions again. This model does all that you need without the extras that (in my opinion) are a waste of money.

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BelindaJo76
Aurora, IL

Reviews of Garmin - StreetPilot c340 GPS Receiver

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The StreetPilot c340 provides in-car navigation that is simple for anyone to use directly out of the box. After selecting a destination from the user-friendly touch screen interface, Garmin's text-to-speech feature tells users the name of the street, when to turn, and in what direction. If you miss your turn, the c340 automatically calculates a new route to the destination. Notification of traffic delays is a c340 option that lets drivers see congested areas via a color-coded map. This feature lets users avoid traffic by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route. This traffic awareness is made possible via the new Garmin GTM 10 FM TMC receiver that connects to selected Garmin street navigation products. The GTM 10 receives digital data from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas throughout the United States and Europe.
Key Features	Designation Automobile Form Factor Fixed Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled User interface Touch Screen Map capabilities Internal Receiver type Parallel-Channel (12)
Display	Display Size 2.8 in. x 2.1 in. Display Type LCD TFT Display Resolutions 320 X 240
Technical Features	Audible Features Proximity Alarm, Voice Navigation Instructions Included Software/Maps USA Maps, Canada Maps Trip calculator Maximum speed, Odometer, Route Recalculation, Trip Timers
Other Features	PC Interface USB Expension slot type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot Antenna Built-in
Battery	Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Lithium Battery Life 8 Hours
Dimensions	Width 4.4 in. Depth 2.8 in. Height 3.2 in. Weight 0.59 lb.
Miscellaneous	MPN 0100040120 Product ID 26910735 UPC 753759050658
GPS System	Accuisition time - cold 45 sec Accuisition time - warm 15 sec Update rate 1 per second, continuous Max. Horizontal accuracy < 49 feet Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet Waypoints 500
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN 0100040120

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