The Garmin c550 incorporates a high sensitivity GPS receiver for clearer signal and faster response. The display has also been made by keeping factors like glare, sunlight etc in mind and the c550 has an Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display. There is the famous Garmin Lock technology too and the anti theft feature stops the device form functioning until the password is typed in. It also integrates wireless technology with a microphone and a speaker for easy access One can dial a number on the nüvi's touch screen keypad and for answering calls one has to just tap the screen and speak in to the microphone.

There is an integrated traffic receiver which provides crucial information like traffic, construction and weather delays and helps in find alternative traffic routes. It also includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions and maps pf Europe and the US .This handy little tool also includes a mp3 player. The Garmin StreetPilot c550 will be available by the Second Quarter of 2006 and would be priced around $857.13 U.S.D.

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