The StreetPilot c580 GPS Navigator with Dynamic Contents

There are a lot of new players in the world of the portable navigation systems but one company that has been a constant in the industry is Garmin. The new entry in the company's list is the Garmin StreetPilot c580, a high-end GPS device that offers accurate directions, Bluetooth integration, text-to-speech functionality, and multimedia capabilities.

Measuring 4.4 inches wide by 3.2 inches high by 2.2 inches deep and weighing 9.0 ounces, it's easily transportable for multiple vehicle use and comes with an easy-to-install windshield mount. It has a 3.5-inch-diagonal responsive touch screen with an excellent antiglare display that has a sharp 320x240-pixel resolution and bright colors, and it's even readable in bright sunlight.

There's a volume dial, a USB port, and a power button on the right. On the left side, you'll find an SD expansion slot and an external antenna port, while the power connector and the mic-in and audio-out ports are located on the back. The Garmin StreetPilot c580 It's powered by a WAAS-enabled 12-channel receiver, and all maps of North America with 2D and 3D map perspectives are preloaded onto the device. You get text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, as well as text-to-speech functionality, automatic recalculation, and a comprehensive points-of-interest (POI) database.

The service is easy to access, as the MSN Direct receiver is integrated right into the car charger and you get a complimentary year-long subscription to the service. Also, the service isn't available in all areas, so make sure your city is covered before taking the plunge. The Garmin StreetPilot c580 will be available this month for $799.99.