'We found the display fairly difficult to read outdoors, even on a cloudy day; take note if you plan to use the M5 while on foot.'
'even offers intuitive POI searches'
'the hardware itself is much stronger'
'the receiver's position on the Earth can be determined quite accurately'
'The TomTom Rider's POI database is outdated and occasionally gave us wrong street names or no street at all for some side streets.'
'a decent system for those looking for a no-frills portable navigation device.'
'display should make it easier to read the screen in high glare situations than other StreetPilots.'
'Optional software is available on plug-in SD cards, letting you instantly add new features to your c530 - without connecting to your computer.'
'fast “time to first fix” (TTFF) in weak signal conditions'
'The Garmin StreetPilot c550 is occasionally slow to acquire a satellite fix, and it's a bit pricey.'
'new, greatly improved screen'
'a bright, sharp display, which doesn't show a bit of glare in bright sun.'
'The MSN Direct service isn't available in all areas, and names of gas stations weren't always provided.'
'its price is still a potential deal-breaker.'
'You can't choose all kinds of settings for the slideshow, like transition and duration of the pictures'
'Dialing destination phone numbers is possible through the POI database or through an address book.'
'it won't let you enter in a phone number when creating a new Favorite location,'
'Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is expensive at around $435.'
'Pocket PC-based, business-oriented handheld device'
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