New Garmin GPS/3c330/c370

cowboy3134 · 05-07-2005, 12:32 PM

After purchasing an Garmin 2610, I've seen that Garmin has come out with new, seemingly simpler units that are more compact and user friendly. Has anyone looked into these or purchased one???

Kaumajet · 05-07-2005, 12:38 PM

Not waterproof.

TiWorld · 05-07-2005, 03:34 PM

I purchased a c330 for my wife when I got my 276c.
PROS:
Amazingly easy to use, database preloaded so no computer hassle, fast, touch screen works great, 3D view is nice, small enough to easily throw in a bag and take on biz trips, works on batteries.
CONS:
Screen brightness is adequate but not great and, as mentioned previously, it's not waterproof.
I ran both the c330 and the 276c on a recent cage trip. The c330 is MUCH faster for entering data and found streets in its DB that my 273c couldn't (yes, I had the data loaded into the 276c for the area).
I still love the 276c for its GS features (display, waterproof, etc.), but I've got to hand it to the c330 for out of the box ease of use and functionality.
The c330 is probably the only "high tech" gift I've given my wife that she actually likes. My last try with her was an iPod,... a year later and her use of the iPod is primarily to use the shiny chrome back side as a mirror for putting on makeup. Go figure,...

frewhl · 05-07-2005, 03:44 PM

you can not pan around to look for a known street name.

the speaker is built in and so are the batteries.
i would still prefer the 276c

05-07-2005, 12:32 PM	#1
cowboy3134 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Oddometer: 27	New Garmin GPS/3c330/c370 After purchasing an Garmin 2610, I've seen that Garmin has come out with new, seemingly simpler units that are more compact and user friendly. Has anyone looked into these or purchased one???

05-07-2005, 12:38 PM	#2
Kaumajet H.I.D. Positive Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Oddometer: 10,137	Not waterproof. __________________ *"I understand the dilemma. Correct spelling takes time that could be spent licking the windows on the short bus."* mac62 *"There is just something special about a stripper with a tail"* ilmostro

05-07-2005, 03:34 PM	#3
TiWorld John Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Oddometer: 200	c330 I purchased a c330 for my wife when I got my 276c. PROS: Amazingly easy to use, database preloaded so no computer hassle, fast, touch screen works great, 3D view is nice, small enough to easily throw in a bag and take on biz trips, works on batteries. CONS: Screen brightness is adequate but not great and, as mentioned previously, it's not waterproof. I ran both the c330 and the 276c on a recent cage trip. The c330 is MUCH faster for entering data and found streets in its DB that my 273c couldn't (yes, I had the data loaded into the 276c for the area). I still love the 276c for its GS features (display, waterproof, etc.), but I've got to hand it to the c330 for out of the box ease of use and functionality. The c330 is probably the only "high tech" gift I've given my wife that she actually likes. My last try with her was an iPod,... a year later and her use of the iPod is primarily to use the shiny chrome back side as a mirror for putting on makeup. Go figure,... __________________ ___________________ '04 1150GS ("Photon") '03 Super Sherpa (Monster84's)

05-07-2005, 03:44 PM	#4
frewhl daily rider Joined: Jan 2002 Location: gulf region Oddometer: 7,957	no pan map you can not pan around to look for a known street name. the speaker is built in and so are the batteries. i would still prefer the 276c __________________ Then I headed over to where my girlfriend works. Greg, the boss, followed us outside and kept trying to tell me about how he went to Las Vegas one time on a motocycle. I was like, "oh-kay, that's great Greg." Just back from Prudhoe Bay, IMO it was really worth the trip, AK is a beautiful place & you need lots of time to take it all in. I'm looking forward to returning & exploring some places i didn't have time to ride.RIP Ron Melton

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