Walmart Has the Garmin c550 for $199

Posted on 04 May 2008 by


Just in time for summer vacation, Walmart.com has got the Garmin c550 Auto GPS w/ Bluetooth Capability for Handsfree Calling on sale for $198.86. This is the same one that Dell is still selling for $360, and Staples has for $449.99, which in retrospect seems just nutty.


Key Features & Benefits:
- 2.8″ x 2.1″ color LCD touchscreen with white backlighting, 320 x 240 pixels
Presents a clear picture in your choice of a three-dimensional navigation view or “bird’s eye” overhead view
- Pre-loaded maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico
Provide detailed MapSource City Select street data
- Automatic route calculation
Gives step-by-step directions on how to get to the destination you choose or to 6 million points of interest
- Voice-prompted directions
Delivers audible instructions through the internal speaker, such as “Turn right in 500 feet.”
- Internal memory and SD card slot
Offers convenient built-in memory to store pre-programmed maps and can also read data from optional SD memory cards
- Built-in patch antenna and MCX-type connector
Uses the patch antenna, but an optional external GPS antenna can also be connected
- USB 2.0 connection and rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Connects to computers for data downloads and can be used indoors for trip planning
- Text to speech
Speaks street names, such as “Turn right on Elm Street in 500 feet.”
- Bluetooth wireless technology
Works with your compatible Bluetooth cell phone so you can talk hands-free through the built-in microphone and speaker
- Integrated traffic receiver
Notifies you of upcoming traffic delays

If you get one, maybe you can apply the money saved to travel gas. :-P

Link: Compare prices for Garmin c550 Auto GPS
Link: Garmin c550 at Walmart.com – this deal is only available online
Via: Dealcatcher

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  • http://www.s-consult.com/index.php Wayne Schulz

    Wow – this is a HOT deal — I definitely would look at something like this versus any of the more expensive ones. I do not think there’s enough usable feature difference to justify the wide price variations between low/high end models.

    I bet that these settle down to a commodity like $125 to $150 within a year.

  • http://www.s-consult.com/index.php Wayne Schulz

    PS – I saw a Blackberry 8830 on Verizon at my Rocky Hill CT Walmart for about $190 — with 2 year contract. I’m not sure if there were any in stock (and I think it would be a better idea for anyone with decent coverage to consider Sprint for their $99/unlimited which includes BIS and unlimited SMS/MMS (when avail) ).

    I haven’t seen a Blackberry 8830 for under $250 to $300. I think there may also be a $100 carrier rebate though I’m not sure if that rebate would apply to a Walmart purchase – so ymmv.

  • http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

    Wayne, you were the inspiration for this post; you are always finding such great deals! :-)

    I think you are right about the settling of prices, too. This is like so many other consumer electronics – the first ones are 1K, and the early adopters pay the tax. Then the basic devices eventually settle at about $99 a few years later. (i.e. – microwaves, VCRs, DVD players, bookshelf stereos, etc., etc.)

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