Notification of traffic delays is a Garmin 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 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 pre-loaded 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 warn the driver of upcoming custom POI’s. This feature is predicted to be popular in Europe and Asia because of the increasing use of safety cameras on roadways. This safety feature is designed to help reinforce the importance of traveling at appropriate and legal speeds.

The Garmin StreetPilot c340 comes pre-loaded 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. Map data is provided by NAVTEQ™ – a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

The Garmin StreetPilot c340 joins Garmin’s growing line of automotive GPS navigators. It has a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color 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).

The Garmin StreetPilot c340 is expected to be available in August 2005 at an estimated retail price of $857.13 (US). The unit is sold with a suction cup mount and 12-volt adapter, USB cable, and quick reference guide.

StreetPilot c340 receiver w/built-in antenna

Dual internal speaker system for voice guidance and alerts

Vehicle suction cup mount w/12-24 volt adapter

Dashboard disk

USB interface cable

Preloaded with City Select® North America NT

Quick-reference guide

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

Choose between a three-dimensional mapping perspective or 2D overhead view

Integrated suction-cup mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release

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