Modern in-car GPS pairs satellite positioning with cloud services, live traffic, voice assistants and cellular connectivity. Systems come built-in, as aftermarket units, or via smartphone apps and now include emergency services, OTA updates, satellite radio and fleet telematics.
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.
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.