C530 VS the new NUVI series ?? Comparisons please?

 

I am considering a NUVI 650 from Costco, but what's up with the C530s?

Can anyone compare those units?

I know lots of people just love their C330s. What's different about the C530, and what's better about the NUVI's compared to the C530?

Compare

The 530 has been added to the discontinued list.

Compare models https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

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........Garmin StreetPilot c550 / Nüvi 765...........

c530

Size is the main difference between the c530 and the Nuvi series. It is nice to have a unit that fits easily in a pocket. Performance wise, there is no differrence. They both use the same mapping and high sensitivity receiver. The c530 does not announce streets by name, but either do the low end Nuvi's. Size is really the main difference.

I beleive the c330 has a lower quality screen and does not have the high sensitivity receiver.

You can get all the specs on the units at Garmin's web site. I think they might have just removed the c530 from their line up. I see it is not listed any longer.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

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Garmin Nuvi 750 & c530 with RT's vol. mod., Vulcan Nomad

C530

It's in the "Discontinued" list

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=164

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........Garmin StreetPilot c550 / Nüvi 765...........

Agree

gymkep wrote:

Size is the main difference between the c530 and the Nuvi series. It is nice to have a unit that fits easily in a pocket. Performance wise, there is no differrence. They both use the same mapping and high sensitivity receiver. The c530 does not announce streets by name, but either do the low end Nuvi's. Size is really the main difference.

I beleive the c330 has a lower quality screen and does not have the high sensitivity receiver.

You can get all the specs on the units at Garmin's web site. I think they might have just removed the c530 from their line up. I see it is not listed any longer.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

I have had both. Pros and cons to both. Like gym said above, they both have the same maps. With a mod. you can get tts on the c530.

I agree, Size is the biggest difference and that is why I chose 350. But the c530 has MUCH BETTER SOUND and AntiGlare.

The 350 has much more space on the internal memory, better size, and more tech options ( such as coordinates and satellite info)

Both will get you there just as efficently as the other.

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Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -

With a mod. you can get tts on the c530.

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With a mod. you can get tts on the c530.

Whoah Ho. With a mod you can get tts on the c530?
Please elaborate on that, or point me to where that was discussed.

That is extremely interesting. What you are saying is the software/hardware is already capable?

You can but need to downgrade to software v 5.4

Steevo wrote:
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With a mod. you can get tts on the c530.

Whoah Ho. With a mod you can get tts on the c530?
Please elaborate on that, or point me to where that was discussed.

That is extremely interesting. What you are saying is the software/hardware is already capable?

See thread: http://www.poi-factory.com/node/1864

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Garmin StreetPilot c530, Mapsource

The c530 also has better

The c530 also has better battery life than the nuvi series.