Garmin StreetPilot i5 Portable GPS Navigator

Product Description

StreetPilot i5 is the newest member of the i-series StreetPilots ? a line of small, inexpensive automotive GPS navigators that make driving fun. No larger than a baseball and priced affordably, the i5 provides many of the same powerful capabilities as Garmin's other premium automotive GPS navigators. It 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. The i5 includes 3-D map graphics, and provides voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions through a built-in speaker, and will automatically put drivers back on course if they miss a turn. StreetPilot i5 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.You can also import customized points-of-interest with Garmin's free POI Loader software. Upload safety cameras or school zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast. Drivers can power the unit with either two AA batteries (six hours, typical use) or the included 12-volt adapter cable,and it comes with removable Micro SD data storage as well. 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 Built-in Flash memory for storing preloaded map data / USB Interface Dimensions (WxHxD) - 3.00? x 2.74? x 2.15?

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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:

Loses satellite reception on a clear day.......2007-12-20

I've owned this unit now for about a year. While it doesn't always provide me with the best route, it does provide me with a reasonable route. When it can find satellite reception. Last night, it lost satellite reception for a full half hour. Possibly because it was cloudy? Today, though, it lost satellite reception under clear skies.
Very annoying.

Streetpilot i5 user since October 2006.......2007-11-30

The Garmin is easy to use. It doesn't always select the most efficient route, but it will always get you to where you want to go. I agree with other reviewers' comments on the software. I have noted one deficiency that appears to be common to other GPS on the market: It will let me enter the name of a nearby restaurant, but you can't tell it to go find "Fogo de Chiao" in a city 30 miles away. You have to locate the restaurant on the internet, then enter the street address into the Garmin.
I have had two hardware failures since Oct 2006. (1)I left it on my windshield all summer and the rubber mount melted onto the windshield. A new mount is $30 and a paint scraper is required to get the rubber off the window. (2) Recently the USB connector stuck to the cable, possibly because of corrosion, and when I pulled the cable the whole assembly came out. I had purchased a warranty from NEW and they readily repaired the unit.

This product changed my life.......2007-11-24

I'm a tough critic on products, but this one does what it is supposed to and does it great. I travel a lot for work, so being able to take this with me has changed my life. I used to spend about an hour prepping maps and directions. Now I just take the i5 and it gets me to where I need to go.

It isn't perfect, but its imperfections are minor and unimportant. I bought mine after seeing it work for a friend. Now I have at least 5 friends who bought one after seeing mine. And each one of those persons thanks me for showing it to them whenever I see them.

If you know someone who gets lost a lot or doesn't go places for fear of getting lost - buy them one of these units.

good for the price.......2007-08-11

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.......2007-07-29

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

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Manufacturer: Grundig
ProductGroup: CE

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Comes with everything that you need - Ear buds, protective case, owner's manual, Shortwave Listening Guide, and 2 AA batteries

AM and FM plus seven shortwave bands (49, 41, 31, 25, 22, 19, and 16 meters) and fits in your pocket

Front LCD screen shows frequency, 12 hour time and activation of the alarm and sleep timer

Built-in speaker

Includes ear buds for private listening

ASIN: B000XA2XJS

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