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Beat the Traffic Before it Beats
You
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.
Garmin has also added the ability for customers to augment
the preloaded maps with custom POI’s from industry-standard CSV
files, such as school zones and safety cameras. In addition, a
proximity alert feature is included to optionally notify the
driver of upcoming custom POI’s. The StreetPilot c340 comes
preloaded with highly detailed City Select® NT street data of
the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The database
features nearly six million points of interest—including hotels,
restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions.
The StreetPilot c340 joins Garmin’s growing line of
automotive GPS navigators. It has a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal,
TFT display with touchscreen; dual integrated speakers for
high-quality voice prompts; and an internal lithium-ion battery
for out-of-car route planning.
The StreetPilot c-series boasts distinctive and sleek
styling—the units’ only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an
on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle
that fastens to the windshield, for easy portability between
vehicles. Users can customize their unit’s appearance with an
array of colored faceplates (sold separately).
Suggested Retail Price:
$857.13 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)
Expected Availability:
August 2005
- StreetPilot c340 Features:
- WAAS-enabled 12 parallel channel GPS
- Built-in patch antenna; MCX-type connector for optional
external GPS antenna connection
- Preloaded with detailed U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico maps –
no downloading required
- SD memory card expansion slot for use with other MapSource
street-mapping products
- Traffic alerts with optional GTM 10 FM TMC traffic
receiver*
- Text-to-Speech – unit prompts you to “Turn right on Main
St” instead of “Turn right in 500 feet”
- Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings
- Users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety
cameras, and more with Garmin’s POI loader program (free from
www.garmin.com)
- Choose between a three-dimensional mapping perspective or
2D overhead view
- Display: 2.8”W x 2.1”H (3.5” diag.), 320 x 240 pixels;
bright, TFT display, 64K colors, with white backlight and
touch screen
- Unit dimensions: 4.4” W x 3.2” H x 2.8” D
- Weights just 9.4 ounces
- Built-in lithium ion battery for trip planning
(approximately 4-8 hours battery life)
- Includes integrated 12-volt power adapter/speaker for
external power while in your vehicle
- Integrated suction-cup mounting system provides easy
adjustment and quick release
- USB interface
*Traffic services available only in select cities where
RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic
receiver and possible subscription to enable traffic capability.
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