When it comes to travel and reaching our destinations many of us find that a “Just the facts ma’am” sort of approach is more often than not, too little information. For those who need a little more from their navigational devices than mere turn-by-turn directions or those who travel extensively and need to quickly deviate from their planned routes on occasion there are devices such as the StreetPilot c580 by Garmin that help make these moments as natural and seamless as possible.
More than just directions the StreetPilot c580 allows consumers to check the weather, traffic, gas prices, and great places to eat along their route (with a paid subscription service to MSN Direct). You can bring the StreetPilot out of the car for trip planning and it is easy to move from one vehicle to the next, which is ideal for frequent flyers and those who spend a good deal of time in and out of rental cars. In addition to all this you still have the excellent navigational equipment that has made Garmin a household or carload name when it comes to GPS and navigational devices.
Bluetooth ® glorious Bluetooth ®. If you spend a lot of time multitasking en route then I’m sure you know the value of Bluetooth® enabled devices. The Garmin StreetPilot c580 is not only great for getting you there but also helps insure safety by offering the security of hands-free communication and eliminating the need for fumbling to find your phone when it rings in the middle of a down pour or the most snarled five minutes of rush hour traffic. Safety is important in the world in which we live and Bluetooth® is one of the many ways that Garmin is helping make the roads a safer place to be.
With a name like Garmin backing up the StreetPilot c580 it is difficult to imagine there could be any flaws. The one big problem most consumers have with the StreetPilot c580 is the price tag. With all of these features it is fairly safe to assume that there will be a stiff price tag attached to the product. That being said at well within the range of $1,000 to enjoy all of the features of this device plus the expense of a subscription service to MSN Direct this is not the tool for those who do not travel extensively.
If you are not going to use this navigational system often and use it well, you would probably be better served with one of the less expensive Garmin models or other brands that can help get you safely to your destination. Don’t get me wrong, there are some very cool tools on board this particular navigational device and if you have that kind of money that is simply burning a hole in your pocket then this is definitely a cool toy to play with. However, if functionality is a greater concern than features you will find plenty of options that are suitable for those of us in a lower tax bracket.
With a name like Garmin, it should be understood that the navigational tools are top notch. This unit is a little more feature intensive than some of the other Garmin devices but it does what it was designed to do and that is something that cannot be said of every navigational device on the market. According to SciFi.com, “The c580 is a solid and well-put-together GPS.” I would have to whole-heartedly agree with their assessment. If you can find the room in your budget this is a great system to add to your travel arsenal.
