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Garmin StreetPilot i5


A Small Wonder in Car Navigation

The Garmin StreetPilot i5 Automotive GPS Navigator is preloaded with detailed maps of North America and is ready to use right out-of-the-box. Another great addition to the StreetPilot i-series, the StreetPilot i5 is a compact, inexpensive automotive GPS navigator that helps you get where you want to go while making driving fun.


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About the size of a baseball and priced to keep your pocketbook happy, the StreetPilot i5 is perfect for commuters, college students, and corporate travelers who are looking to experience the ease and enjoyment of GPS satellite navigation. Don't let its small stature fool you, though. Although it only weighs in at 5.3 ounces, the i5 has many of the same powerful capabilities as other premium Garmin automotive GPS navigators.

The i5 features a unique and 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. This unit includes three-dimensional map graphics and provides voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions through a built-in speaker. Toss your navigation worries out the window, because the i5 will automatically put you back on course if you miss a turn, and a detour function enables routing around traffic problems or road construction. Plus, if want to stay off the highways and blaze a scenic trail, the i5 lets you prioritize your choice of back roads or major highways. It is handy in any situation. and you can easily move the unit from vehicle to vehicle with the integrated suction-cup mount.

The i5 comes preloaded with detailed maps of City Navigator North America NT. These maps feature full coverage of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico--including nearly six million points of interest (POIs) such as gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, and other attractions. You can plot up to 500 waypoints with names and an array of graphic symbols for customized, detailed navigation. This unit also comes with removable TransFlash data storage capability and is easy to connect to your PC through the USB interface.

As an added benefit, you can even import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin's free POI Loader software. The sky's the limit with this software--you can even upload safety cameras or school zones to receive warnings if you are traveling too fast in these high-risk areas. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of your upcoming custom POIs.

With a 32k-color, sunlight-readable TFT display with backlight, the i5 is easy to read in almost any light conditions. Motorists can choose from either a three-dimensional mapping perspective or the standard overhead bird's-eye view. For added convenience, drivers can power the unit with either two AA batteries (up to six hours of typical use) or the included 12-volt adapter cable.


What's in the Box
StreetPilot i5, Americas Lite Routable basemap, City Navigator North America NT (preprogrammed), PC/USB cable, 12-volt adapter cable, vehicle suction-cup mount, dashboard adhesive disk, USB drivers CD, and quick reference guide.



Customer Reviews

Average rating:

good for the price

It is now being offered for under $200 (factory reconditioned) and for this price you can't go wrong. Obviously, more expensive models are better. As mentioned, it does take longer to acquire satellites and it is incredibly small (you will be shocked how small it is). Nevertheless, I am satisfied (so far) with this model.

When starting out, you will have to wait longer than more expensive models for it to acquire satellites and begin working. Further, in difficult areas where you don't have a full clear view of the sky, it probably won't work at all, e.g. it probably won't work in Manhattan or in big city downtown areas.

While it is incredibly small, it is readable and easy to operate (and I don't have great eyesight) plus you have voice instructions. Being small, it is easy to hide in the glove compartment or take with you...you shouldn't leave it exposed on the dash when you park your car.

Bottom line: a reasonable alternative if you want to spend less than $200.


Wife loves it

Bought for my wife. It works great, easy to use. Wife uses it when she goes to work cause it looks cool.


Dependable

I really like my Garmin StreetPilot. It's dependable and small enough to fit in my glove compartment.


I Love This!

I have a terrible sense of direction. I also am useless at operating complicated electronic devices. This is the answer to both my problems - I don't get lost, and I figured out how to use it in 15 minutes. I love it.


It's works for the most part

I've had the i5 for about 2 months and it works for the most part. It's simple to use and transport bc of its small size. However, it doesn't work all the time. Sometimes it takes awhile for it to locate satellites or will lose satellite coverage. With mine, it has been acting weird lately. If I had to do it over again, I would buy a higher end one if I had the extra money. But if you have a limited budget, the i5 will do.


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