Garmin StreetPilot i3 1.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator


The StreetPilot i3 is an extremely compact, affordable automotive GPS. This affordable navigator offers automatic routing capabilities with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. The StreetPilot i3 features a bright TFT color display, built-in speaker, convenient scroll wheel with click-to-enter function and removable TransFlash? data storage. The StreetPilot i3 includes a compact vehicle windshield mount that allows for easy transfer between vehicles. The StreetPilot i3 is powered externally with the included 12-volt power adapter cable or using 2 AA batteries. The StreetPilot i3 comes with a MapSource City Select North America NT v7 DVD providing mapping detail throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico (including rural areas). Map data can be loaded onto the included 128MB TransFlash card, which allows the unit to display residential streets, addresses, business listings and more. The database features nearly six million points of interest ¿ including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.No larger than a baseball and priced with affordability in mind, the StreetPilot i3 GPS navigation system is a great fit for commuters, college students, and corporate travelers looking to experience the ease and enjoyment of satellite navigation for the first time. Don’t let the small size fool you; the i3 boasts many of the same powerful functions as Garmin’s premium vehicle GPS navigators. The StreetPilot i3 features a unique and convenient click-to-enter scroll wheel and a Back button that makes it easy to select a destination from the unit’s menu-driven interface. It also offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions through a built-in speaker, and should you miss a turn, the i3 will automatically recalculate the route to put you back on course. And perhaps most conveniently, the unit moves easily from vehicle to vehicle thanks to the integrated suction cup mount, so you don’t need to go through a cumbersome process each time you change cars.

To get you from point A to point B, the StreetPilot i3 includes a MapSource City Select North America NT DVD, which contains mapping detail of the entire U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The DVD’s nearly six million points of interest range from hotels and restaurants to gas stations and ATMs, along with local attractions such as amusement parks and museums. Simply load the City Select data onto the included 128 MB Transflash data card via a fast USB connection and you’re set.

As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin’s free POI Loader software. For instance, you can upload safety cameras or school zones, and then receive a warning if you are traveling too fast in these areas. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs. Maps are displayed on the i3’s 32,000-color, sunlight-readable TFT, which includes a backlight for difficult lighting conditions. Motorists even have the choice of multiple perspectives–either a 3-D mapping angle or an 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.

The StreetPilot i3 measures 3 by 2.74 by 2.15 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What’s in the Box
StreetPilot i3, America’s Lite Routable base map, City Select North America DVD, PC/USB cable, 12-volt adapter cable, vehicle suction-cup mount, dashboard adhesive disk, 128 MB Transflash data card, setup guide, user’s manual.

Product Features

  • WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel vehicle GPS navigator with suction-cup mount
  • Built-in speaker offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions via intuitive menu-driven interface
  • Includes City Select North America DVD, with nearly 6 million points of interest in U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • 128 MB Transflash data card receives mapping data; 32,000-color sunlight-readable TFT display
  • Runs on 2 AA batteries or included 12-volt adapter cable; 3 x 2.74 x 2.15 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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  • Bill M. says:

    Excellent Unit For its Price Range I received this unit yesterday and have played with it for a few hours. Prior to this unit I have used a Magellan Sportrack for Geocaching and for my car I have used my Dell Axim pocket PC with Ostia mapping software which is terrible, and more recently I have been using Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 on my laptop. Streets and Trips is excellent however it does not have voice prompts for turn-by-turn directions and viewing a laptop while you are trying to drive can be tough.This Garmin I3 has excellent routing capability, very similar to MS Streets and Trips and has plenty of points of interests( POI). The screen is small but it is readable in both daylight and night. The suction mount holds very well on the windshield.The voice prompts are loud and clear.There is not much detail shown on the screen because of it’s size, such as some street names and no POI’s. The map will zoom in more as you are nearing your turn and the voice prompt’s will tell you…

  • telmar says:

    Updated review – very good with some quirks I have to edit this review, having used the product a bit more. I bought this having never owned a GPS before and still can’t compare it to others, but can give a good first-time-owner’s perspective.- Size. You can throw this GPS into a carryon on a flight and use it in a rental car when you arrive. It’s totally unobtrusive, you can put it up next to the rear-view-mirror and it blocks none of your view. You can hide it in a car compartment when you’re not in a safe location. It does not have a touchscreen – this isn’t really a big problem, but this and the size make it slower to enter addresses. It’s a tradeoff, but I believe I prefer the size of this unit.- Satellite tracking. Sometimes it’ll take up to 30 seconds or so to acquire satellites when you power on. That’s not too bad, but a little annoying. A bigger problem is that occasionally tracking seems to be lost. The GPS seems to think the car is pointed diagonally, or the map stops updating. Had these…

  • John T. Cravens says:

    Garmin I3 initial experience Garmin StreetPilot I3Software Version 2.70 (Updated from 2.30)Audio Version 2.00General Info:I purchased the Garmin I3 from Amazon.com for $323.00. I have used it to navigate around a small town and it has worked almost perfectly. I have an Astro van and use one of the coffec cup holders to hold the I3. The cup holder is located about half way down the front console and the Garmin seems to pick up the GPS signals with no problem. I have also taken three 2 ½ hour trips out-of-town and the navigation has been excellent. The audio is excellent and can easily be heard over wind and road noise. I used the garmin Webupdater […] to update my unit from Version 2.30 to 2.70. The update is completely automatic and takes about 10 – 15 minutes to download and install the updated operating system software.The I3 has a simulation mode. You can simulate a trip by going to the System->GPS Mode and turning off the GPS. Return to the map mode and the…

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