Another new personal navigation device to emerge from the stables of Garmin is the Garmin StreetPilot c580 which is equipped with a super-bright 3.5-inch touchscreen. The Garmin c580 integrates real-time traffic reports, gas prices, weather conditions, and movie times from Microsoft’s MSN Direct network and will be displayed at the CES 2007.

The Garmin StreetPilot c580 measures 11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm and has a battery life of up to 8 hours. It has a highly sensitive WAAS-enabled GPS receiver under its hood and also integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone.

One also comes across a comprehensive set of maps and POIs including,hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. The adjustable mount makes it easier to use the device with variety of vehicles and the Garmin StreetPilot c580 also comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.

Thanks to Garmin's link up with MSN, one can access real traffic updates for major cities across the United States and the MSN Direct traffic data helps in selecting alternative routes for avoiding traffic accidents, road closures, and construction. One can also make those long road trips fun thanks to multimedia features like; MP3 Player and a FM Transmitter. The StreetPilot c580 is expected to be available in February 2007 for $799.99 (MSRP).

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