I own it and love it! No complaints here. Finds everything I'm looking for and more.
broadwayblue
Charter Member
posted: Jul. 8, 2008 @ 9:00p
fvfquaker said: I own it and love it! No complaints here. Finds everything I'm looking for and more.
I agree, it was worth every penny of the $219 I spent during the last Amazon deal. Very happy with it. The more I think about it the more I wonder why you would need a widescreen GPS...I mean the roads go up/down on the screen, not left to right. Anyway, this is a great unit for anyone who doesn't need to keep it in their pocket.
davelin83
Happy Member
posted: Jul. 8, 2008 @ 9:50p
BurninAuthor said: ggrr8t said: sundeal said: lowest i have seen ever. Member since 2005, yet no link and no price?? seriously what did you post? a statement?
damn this thing weighs 2.9 pounds! it's a tv!
i have a c550 and while i don't know how heavy it is, it definitely isn't anywhere close to 2.9 lb.
sundeal said: lowest i have seen ever. Yep, musta been an amazing price for you to not only fail to put a link, but no price as well. Stinkarooni post!
NFS3
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2008 @ 12:37a
Spec from Garmin. Weight: 9 ounces. It's kinda thick IMO...
I had the C340 which is the same shape and size. It would fall often if I'd attach it via the suction cup to the windshield. One of those beanbags would be a better option.
BigCTM1
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2008 @ 7:51a
Actually this is the best deal on the C580 that I have ever seen and is a great deal on a very highly reviewed unit from Garmin. The post should have had a link and a price but in the end it is actually a good enough deal to put on the front page. This GPS is loaded and does come with free updates to the 2009 maps.
legirons said: sundeal said: lowest i have seen ever. Yep, musta been an amazing price for you to not only fail to put a link, but no price as well. Stinkarooni post!
The deal is great, just wanted to mention that the technology on this unit is getting a bit dated. For a little more Nuvi 360 is a little more current offering. OM
The Nuvi 360 press release was in Oct. 2006 and the C580 press release was in Jan. 2007. So the Nuvi 360 does not really seem like more of a current offering. Plus it does not have near the features of the C580.
ObviousMan said: The deal is great, just wanted to mention that the technology on this unit is getting a bit dated. For a little more Nuvi 360 is a little more current offering. OM
gatorkids said: Own it and love it! Yep, I have trouble with the windshield mount sticking as well and would love to pick up a beanbag for it.Do you moisten the suction cup before mounting? Also, don't forget to lock the lever.
I used my daughter's C340 and never had an issue with the mount. It stuck too well, making it hard to remove.
ts002489
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2008 @ 3:51p
Similar Garmin C550, not the 580 is a bit cheaper at Costco.com free shipping.
I bought this on the last Amazon deal(219) and returned it in a week. Its made of cheap plastics including the touch screen. Its so cheap. Its really bulky and cant be easily taken anywhere else than the car. The MSN direct thing was a Joke as it shows 3 days older Gas prices and the traffic alerts where never updated even though i had good reception. Unfortunately the bluetooth also didnt work properly with my phone. My comments are not a thread crap, but seriously buy the Nuvi models. I bought the NUVI 200W and i am very happy with it.
comes with bean bag stand for free.C550 is $187.98 at Amazon. If you want the bean bag mount, it's $19.99 more, so about $8 more than Costco. However, most people pay tax at Costco and not at Amazon. Less at Amazon w/o BB mount, about the same w/ BB mount.
jmacrae2
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2008 @ 4:51p
Nice find. Greeeeen!
davisir
Member
posted: Jul. 20, 2008 @ 12:07p
Now 189!
Excellent deal. Just received mine and works like a charm. MSN direct is cool! Traffic works well in LA. Free 2009 maps update. Personally I dont mind the thicker size as opposed to Nuvi models. There's no reason for me to want to carry this around in my pocket. Like I'm going to walk to another city? I like the size, it works very well and is at a great price for what you get.
vasqued2
Loyal Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2008 @ 9:01p
Now $179.
Would gladly have the size and features vs. a smaller Nuvi w/o the features for the same or higher price.
Disclaimer: By providing links to other sites, FatWallet.com does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information or products available at these sites, nor does a link indicate any association with or endorsement by the linked site to FatWallet.com.
Members of our community may attach files to a post in accordance with the User Agreement. FatWallet is not responsible for the content, accuracy, completeness or validity of any information contained in any attached file. Files have *not* been scanned for viruses. Be especially wary of Excel files which may contain malicious content.
