Garmin's StreetPilot c550 combines accurate navigation with a slew of essential features to give you a powerful traveling tool, whether you're driving crosstown or cross-country. You get top-notch map and voice guidance, plus the ability to make and receive hands-free phone calls with your compatible cell phone. In some areas, you can even get real-time updates on traffic conditions along your route. Plus, the c550's touchscreen controls let you spend less time programming it, and more time enjoying it.

Easy traveling
The c550 comes preloaded with the maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico that the system uses to calculate your route. As you're driving on your programmed route, the bright, 3.5" color screen shows you the map of the area and how close you are to your next move, while a selectable vehicle icon tracks your progress. In many areas, you'll be able to select from two viewing modes: traditional overhead, or a 3-D ground-level view.

To program your destination, simply enter a street address, intersection, or street name. Or you can choose from six million points of interest, including restaurants, tourist attractions, gas stations, and hotels.

Voice prompts delivered over the built-in speaker tell you whenever a turn is coming up. Text-to-speech technology even allows the c550 to announce specific street names, so you'll be able to find the right street without taking your eyes off the road to check the map.

The c550's powerful processors offer fast routing and route recalculation in the event of a missed turn, and help the system hold onto the satellite signal, even in areas of dense foliage or tall buildings and skyscrapers. You can also modify your route preferences, such as avoiding toll roads or ferries.

Bluetooth®
If you have a cell phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you're going to love using it with the c550. You'll be able to make and receive hands-free phone calls using the c550's built-in microphone and speaker, which makes driving much safer. The screen will show you who's calling, and with a simple tap, you'll be able to begin talking.

You can also use the touchscreen controls to access your phone book and calls log. Need to make dinner reservations? You can even make calls to any of the c550's preloaded points of interest, as long as the phone number is listed in the database.

Real-time traffic info
The c550 features a built-in traffic-information receiver — subscribe to the service, and you'll be able to get real-time updates on traffic conditions along your route. You'll be notified of incidents such as accidents or construction well in advance, so you'll have time to alter your route. You get a free three-month subscription when you purchase the c550. Traffic information is available in select metropolitan areas only.*

Extra options
The built-in MP3 player lets you bring your favorite songs along on a Secure Digital™ (SD) card and play them as you travel. You also get an internal, rechargeable battery that lets you to use c550 outside the vehicle, too. A power adapter for the car is also included. You'll be able to mount the c550 in the car easily with the included suction-cup mount.

Garmin helps keep your c550 safe from theft, too. With Garmin Lock™, you can program a four-digit code, without which the system will not operate. You can also program it to work only after it's been taken to a designated location.

You can use your computer to upload customized points of interest. And you can expand your capabilities with optional software that gives you detailed travel guides, including restaurant reviews, or offers you money-saving virtual coupons that you can use for food, goods, and services at locations across the country.