A modernized look at the Garmin StreetPilot 2720: what it did, why it mattered, and how in-car navigation has evolved since this talking GPS.
The Garmin StreetPilot c330 was a compact mid-2000s car GPS that provided basic offline turn-by-turn navigation using GPS plus WAAS. Today it still works as a dedicated offline navigator, but lacks live traffic, frequent map updates, and manufacturer support - making smartphones and modern devices the better choice for most drivers.
A modernized look at the Garmin GPSMAP 376c: a mid-2000s handheld/chartplotter that combined land and marine navigation, satellite weather, and multimedia playback. Useful historically and for basic offline navigation, but now a discontinued legacy device compared with current chartplotters and smartphone apps.
A look back at the Garmin GPSMAP 376c: a 2006 handheld color chartplotter with satellite weather and optional sonar, and how modern chartplotters have evolved.
The Garmin c340 was a mid-2000s automotive GPS known for on-screen maps, voice directions and route recalculation. Today it remains useful as an offline navigator, but live traffic and current maps are better handled by modern devices or smartphone apps.
The Garmin StreetPilot c340 was prized for its simple touchscreen, reliable routing, and flexible mounting. Today it's a capable legacy GPS for offline navigation, but modern smartphones and current Garmin models offer more live features and map updates.