Garmin StreetPilot c550 Automotive GPS System

This GPS is the greatest. I was always getting lost even in the city I live in. My dad used to tell me I was born with no sense of direction and I can tell you he was right. I have cried in frustation many times--but no more. This GPS takes me right where I want to go. It tells me which street to turn on and gives me plenty of time to get in the correct lane before the next turn. I like it that it says the instructions as you can pay more attention to the road. And that makes it safer. Just think--I`ll never get lost again!!!!!

The Garmin Street Pilot is everything advertized . . . and more! I figured out how to operate it without lengthy reading of the manual (and I'm not one of those people who can say that very often!). Here's a short story that will linger with me for quite some time: The day after first using the Street Pilot, I was given a pretty major "test" of it's capability. Friends who live in the hills in my area (Oakland) offered to take care of my dog while I went to a theater production which was fairly long. I was to go to their house after, to pick up my dog (this was at night, of course!) . Having only been there once and not knowing my way up the winding, narrow streets too well, I decided to program their address in the Garmin: A wise move, as I was later to encounter way more than I bargained for! First, the freeway exit to their home was closed . . . and the next one, as well (for nighttime construction). The Garmin had no problem redirecting me after I had to pass up the planned exit(s). Things got worse: Fog had rolled in, big time, and I could barely see the street; let alone the street signs. Since Garmin can "see" through clouds, fog, etc. it knew every street, turn and final destination perfectly. Did I mention that it "talks" you through every phase? P.S. I've already ordered another one for a perfect Christmas gift!

The streetpilot is really designed well, and very easy to use. I based my purchasing decision on what other customers wrote about the product and am very happy to say that I am pleased. The prompt tells you to turn in just enough time so that you don't make a mistake, there are many language options which I did not realize came along with the product, and since my parents do not speak English, I am delighted the street pilot talks in Serbian! I would recommend reading the owner's manual because you might miss out on playing with all the features this product contains Again highly recommended

After much research on GPS units, I purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c550 from Overstock at a very competitive price along with several accessories. We have used it on a cross country trip which included unfamiliar cities and roads and found the StreetPilot outstanding in furnishing us the best routes. Favorite features are the touch screen, voice intructions and directions to various type of businesses and lodging. I am a 72 year senior and found this GPS model easy to use and would recommend it to my friends.