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Garmin StreetPilot i5 GPS
June 19, 2006 10:57 PM EST | Car Gadgets | Email to Friend
No larger than a baseball and affordably priced, the StreetPilot i5 GPS system from Garmin is certain to be a hit for commuters, college students, and corporate travelers who want to experience the ease and enjoyment of an entry-level satellite navigation system.
Please Note: A windshield mount is included with this GPS unit. Some states regulate use of the windshield mount. Please check with your state laws to ensure you are compliant. In states that prohibit use of the windshield mount, a dashboard mount (also included) may be required to use this GPS unit.
Features & Specifications:
- Comes pre-loaded with detailed maps of North America, so you'll never have to feel lost again
- Features a convenient click-to-enter scroll wheel and a "back" button which makes it easy to select a destination from the unit's menu-driven interface
- Includes 3-D map graphics
- Provides voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions through a built-in speaker
- Will automatically put you back on course if you miss a turn
- Easily moves from vehicle to vehicle with an integrated suction cup mount
- Comes preloaded with detailed maps of City Navigator North America NT, which features full coverage of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, including nearly six million points of interest like gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, and attractions
- Also comes with removable TransFlash data storage capability
- Import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin's free POI Loader software
- Features a 32k-color, sunlight readable TFT backlight display
- Choose from either a 3-D mapping perspective or overhead "bird's eye" view
- Works with two "AA" batteries or with the included 12-volt adapter
- WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS patch antenna with MCX-type connector for optional external antenna
Unit dimensions: 3.00" W x 2.74" H x 2.15" D StreetPilot i5 display: 1.7" W x 1.3" H, 220 x 176 pixels - TFT color, backlight display
- Weighs only 5.3 oz. (without batteries)
- Includes vehicle suction cup mount
- Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings
- Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view
- Battery life: up to 6 hours typical use on two "AA" batteries (7 hours maximum)
- Includes removable 12-volt power adapter cable for external power while in your vehicle
- Includes a vehicle suction cup mount which allows for easy adjustment and quick release
- Includes an adhesive dashboard mount disk
- USB Interface
- Built-in Flash memory for storing preloaded map data
