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Whistler WGPX-550 GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Whistler Radar
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $135.95
You Save: $264.04 (66%)
New (5) Used (2) from $119.00
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 47514
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 240 x 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8 x 8
Time/date
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WGPX-550
Model: WGPX-550
UPC: 052303403965
EAN: 0052303403965
ASIN: B000F8TTI6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Portable navigation systems comes pre-loaded with map data of the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands | | • | Features a large, 3.5-inch color TFT LCD touch screen with turn-by-turn directions, as well as audible and visual prompts to get you where you need to go easily and safely | | • | Gives you access to millions of points of interest, including restaurants, hotels, and ATMs; WAAS (Wide Area Augmented System) enabled for accuracy in coastal areas | | • | Includes both a picture viewer and a MP3 player you can access by the digital multi-media card slot; no downloading or PC connection required | | • | Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.0 x 8.0 inches (WxHxD); weighs 7.3 pounds |
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Product Description
Included Accessories: SD/MMC card with pre-loaded maps, USB cable, 12V power cord, windshield mount, AC cord, rechargeable lithium ion battery The Whistler WGPX-550 Color Touch Screen GPS gives you greater control over your life on the road. Its 3.5" color LCD touch screen lets you navigate on the map as you drive on the road. Get turn-by-turn directions and visual prompts get you where you are going, easily and safely. It comes preloaded with with Whistler mapping software on a removable SD/MMC card -- featuring detailed maps with US cities, streets and special points of interest. This allows you to play your favorite songs or view travel photos on the color screen. WAAS (Wide Area Augmented System) for accuracy in coastal areas Power sources - Internal lithium-ion battery, external 12V adapter Flip-up GPS antenna Includes USB cable Unit Dimensions(LxWxH) - 4.937 x 2.937 x 1.0 Unit Weight - 7.3 oz.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Whistler WGPX-550 GPS offers advanced features that help you arrive quickly and safely at your destination. This portable unit is ready to go when you are--no downloading or PC connection required. Exceptionally easy to use, this system gives you quick access to pre-loaded maps of the United States and millions of points of interest. The WGPX-550 features a large, 3.5-inch color TFT LCD touch screen with turn-by-turn directions, as well as audible and visual prompts to get you where you need to go easily and safely. The WGPX-550's mapping software (preloaded on a removable SD/MMC card) shows detailed maps of the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, so you can navigate cities and streets while finding your way to restaurants, hotels, post offices, and other key sites. Canadian maps are included on DVD. When it comes to entertainment options, the WGPX-550 won't let you down. It boasts both a picture viewer and an MP3 player you can access via the digital multi-media card slot. These features allow you to play your favorite songs or view your travel photos on the color screen. Mounting is a snap, too--just use the included windshield mount to keep your unit exactly where you need it. When it's time to move the WGPX-550, it dismounts quickly and easily, so you can plug it in at home or put it in your rental car. For added convenience, this system runs on an internal lithium-ion battery and external 12-volt battery, has a flip-up antenna, external earphone jack, and is WAAS (Wide Area Augmented System) enabled for accuracy in coastal areas. The automatic route re-calculation function even handles unexpected traffic delays or other problems by taking you on an alternate route to your destination. What's in the Box
WGPX-550 GPS unit, windshield mount, interface bracket, mounting cradle, DC power cord, AC adapter, USB/power cable, SD memory card, battery, DVD, quick guide, and stylus.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Junk! May 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This GPS is complete junk. Mine had repeated software problems after just 4 months of use. I had to reload the maps twice and it finally crashed for good. Customer service was no help - telling me to reload the maps both times only masked the issues. It's cheap, overpriced junk. Mine ended up crashing totally and is unusable. '''''For $260 i expected better and I suspect the company knows it's pedalling chinese junk at western-made prices because they stopped returning my e-mails after I told them it broke again. Don't buy it unless you like $260 paper weights. Junk Junk Junk Junk Junk.
 Awesome GPS Unit March 5, 2008
For the price, you are getting extremely excellent quality.
I ordered this refurbished from Buy.com for $119 in November '07. It didn't work right, so I sent it back and they sent me another.
I live in NY & took the unit to Boston, Chicago & Florida. It worked flawlessly.
I play with it around where I live, and it's very much on target. Sometimes it tells me to take strange turns in neighboring towns, and by doing so I've learned shortcuts that I previously had no idea about.
This product is the BEST! It is definitely worth $400. I see it going for around $170 here on Amazon. Get it now!
WGPX-550 Whistler GPS is best value!! February 1, 2008
I have been dragging my Whistler WGPX-550 on every business trip I take for two years. I have beaten the poor thing and its windshield holder too. THIS IS A PREMIUM GPS!! You can go out and pay double or triple easily but you cannot get a simpler, more user friendly, always works, always exact unit!! I should know as I sell mapping data cards to all manner of GPS accounts. I take 50 business trips a year for 3-7 days at a shot. I cannot afford to baby my GPS and I cannot afford an error. This unit works, flawlessly!! It is a cinch to use and I sincerely cannot recommend it any more fervently.
Piece of Garbage December 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this unit for my son and the troubles began immediately. The touchscreen seemed to vary on which option in which to lock up the unit. The only way to unlock the freeze was to remove power, including the battery. The company refused to replace the unit and sent us new software to load. That did not fix the problem. The problem is obviously with the unit, not the software. Do not buy this product until they fix whatever quality control issues they have, and allow for returns of defective equipment. I replaced it with a Tom Tom, which works great. I still have the defective unit which I use as a portable system for traveling, when it works. The Whistler WGPX-550 is sub par.
 Hampered by Windows CE April 22, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This unit has some great features and ergonomics, but Whistler's choice of OS makes this unit annoyingly unreliable. Having to completely exit the GPS program before shutting down the system is a huge pain in the rear.
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