No larger than a baseball and priced with affordability in mind, the
StreetPilot i3 GPS navigation system is a great fit for commuters,
college students, and corporate travelers looking to experience the ease
and enjoyment of satellite navigation for the first time. Don't let the
small size fool you; the i3 boasts many of the same powerful functions
as Garmin's premium vehicle GPS navigators. The StreetPilot i3 features
a unique and convenient click-to-enter scroll wheel and a Back button
that makes it easy to select a destination from the unit's menu-driven
interface. It also offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions through
a built-in speaker, and should you miss a turn, the i3 will
automatically recalculate the route to put you back on course. And
perhaps most conveniently, the unit moves easily from vehicle to vehicle
thanks to the integrated suction cup mount, so you don't need to go
through a cumbersome process each time you change cars. To get you from point A to point B, the StreetPilot i3 includes a
MapSource City Select North America NT DVD, which contains mapping
detail of the entire U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The DVD's nearly six
million points of interest range from hotels and restaurants to gas
stations and ATMs, along with local attractions such as amusement parks
and museums. Simply load the City Select data onto the included 128 MB
Transflash data card via a fast USB connection and you're set.
As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest
with the help of Garmin's free POI Loader software. For instance, you
can upload safety cameras or school zones, and then receive a warning if
you are traveling too fast in these areas. In addition, an optional
proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs. Maps are
displayed on the i3's 32,000-color, sunlight-readable TFT, which
includes a backlight for difficult lighting conditions. Motorists even
have the choice of multiple perspectives--either a 3-D mapping angle or
an overhead bird's-eye view. For added convenience, drivers can power
the unit with either two AA batteries (six hours, typical use) or the
included 12-volt adapter cable.
The StreetPilot i3 measures 3 by 2.74 by 2.15 inches (W x H x D) and is
backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
StreetPilot i3, America's Lite Routable base map,
City Select North America DVD, PC/USB cable, 12-volt adapter cable,
vehicle suction-cup mount, dashboard adhesive disk, 128 MB Transflash
data card, setup guide, user's manual.
