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Small Wonder in Car Navigation
The StreetPilot i3 is the color version in the i-series
StreetPilots—a new line of small, inexpensive automotive GPS navigators
that make driving fun.
No larger than a baseball and priced affordably, the
StreetPilot i-series is destined to be a hit for commuters, college
students, and corporate travelers who are looking to experience the
ease and enjoyment of GPS satellite navigation for the first time.
Don’t let the size fool you: The StreetPilot i-series
has many of the same powerful capabilities as our other premium
automotive GPS navigators.
The i-series 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. The i2 and
i3 provide voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions through a built-in
speaker, and the unit easily moves from vehicle to vehicle with an
integrated suction cup mount. The i-series will also automatically put
drivers back on course if they miss a turn.
The StreetPilot i2 and i3 come with a MapSource City
Select
North America NT DVD, which contains mapping detail of the entire
United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico—featuring nearly six million
points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs,
and attractions. Users load the City Select data onto an included 128MB
Transflash™ data card via a fast USB connection.
As an added benefit, you can now
import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin's free POI
Loader software. The
possibilities are endless — upload safety cameras or school zones, and
you will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast. In addition,
an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom
POIs.
The i3 and i5 feature a 32k-color, sunlight readable
TFT display with backlight, while the i2 features a high-contrast
backlit FSTN monochrome display. Motorists can choose from either a
three-dimensional mapping perspective, or 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.