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Garmin External Microphone for StreetPilot C550 (010-10804-00) |  | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $5.95
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Seller: Adorama Camera
Rating:  reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 2 x 5 x 9
nv: Connectivity Technology: Cable
Manufacturer: Garmin, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number: 010-10804-00
Manufacturer Website Address: www.garmin.com
Marketing Information: Use this mic anywhere in your vehicle for hands-fr
Microphone Type: Lapel
Package Contents: External microphone Clips
Product Name: External Microphone
Product Type: Microphone
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-10804-00
Model: 010-10804-00
UPC: 753759060336
EAN: 5051964254034
ASIN: B000F7A832
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | External Microphone | | • | For the StreetPilot C550 |
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Product Description
Use this mic anywhere in your vehicle for hands-free calling when your Garmin GPS with Bluetooth wireless technology is paired with a compatible phone. Main Features Manufacturer: Garmin, LtdManufacturer Part Number: 010-10804-00Manufacturer Website Address: www.garmin.comConnectivity Technology: Cable Microphone Type: Lapel
Amazon.com Product Description
The Garmin 010-10804-00 External Microphone for the StreetPilot C550 is for use with your StreetPilot C550.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Must have if you use the handsfree feature of the Nuvi April 9, 2007
Alfred Lee (Singapore)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Works as it should. No noise cancellation means it can get a little noisy but it's better than my phone's speakerphone option. Personally I find the nuvi's built-in mic too lousy to use, as all my callers will complain that they can't hear me. I also left myself messages in my voicemail to test the quality and my conclusion is that the External Microphone offers the best quality vs using my phone's or the Nuvi's built-in mic.
Also comes with two mounting options - a non-adhesive one that will clip to your visor, and another with an adhesive mounting strip which you can stick to the side pillar or somewhere close to your mouth. :)
Hope this helps!
 External Mike Must have for Nuvi 760 January 7, 2008
E. Taylor (Greensboro NC USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Installed the Nuvi 760 (Bluetooth). From the dashboard position, the Mike was a little far away. I installed the external mike and got the results I was looking for! Was able to do away with my Motorola Bluetooth car kit and go strictly to the Nuvi. With an FM preset on the car stereo, and the built-in fm transmitter in the Nuvi and the remote mike, I now have superb audio on my phone calls. I'd recommend this to anyone with a bluetooth phone and a bluetooth Nuvi rcvr.
 No real benefit November 1, 2007
Brian Park (Los Angeles, CA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this external microphone hoping for an drastically improved quality to my Garmin Nuvi 360's speakerphone capability. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the slight improvement this accessory made wasn't worth the additional cost and wiring running around my car. I initially tried the microphone out by calling my wife (who always complains that she can't understand me with just the speakerphone). She stated that the sound quality was slightly better than before. Next, I tried calling my office voicemail several times with and without the external microphone (in different positions). I could not notice a significant improvement in call quality except when holding the microphone very close to my mouth.
Some users may find that mounting the microphone as a lapel mic may drastically improve quality, but that wasn't a practical option for me. The relatively low cost may justify trying this unit out, but don't expect a huge jump in sound quality.
Sounds Clear Says My Harshest Critic November 14, 2007
Chris
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Let me start off with some background. I bought this microphone to use with my Garmin Nuvi 360. Although my wife said I sounded fine with the built-in microphone I thought for the small investment it would be worth seeing how it sounded with the external microphone. Ordered and received in just a few days, packaging is simple and there's not much to it. I knew right where I wanted to mount it based on past experience with a Parrot kit I had in a previous vehicle, which was right at the overhead console of my 2002 Suburban.
On to the test... I hung the microphone over the visor (closest I could get it to the final location without mounting it) and summoned my toughest critic, my wife. I'm a huge gadget nut and my wife... well, she could care less and will rarely share my excitement in a new toy. Who better to get an honest opinion from? Took a deep breath and asked her to call me (kids were asleep and I didn't want to wake them). As I sat in the garage waiting for the phone call I started to wonder what was going to follow. Just then the phone rang, and the display on my Garmin Nuvi changed to confirm that indeed my wife was calling. I clicked the answer button on the Nuvi and the test began.
The result? A crystal clear conversation that got 0 complaints, not even a comment about sounding like she was on speaker phone.
So why only 4 stars?
I rarely give anything 5 stars because there's always room for improvement. I have no complaints at this time and for the money it was definitely worth it.
I should also note that I have the headphone jack wired to my factory stereo so the sound comes through my speakers, not the built in ones... even with this setup it worked like a charm and was a true hand free, crystal clear combination that I look forward to using for years to come.
A Must-Have for Bluetooth Users June 1, 2008
M. Wilson (Michigan, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
When I first got my Garmin nüvi 760 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator and started using its Bluetooth feature, I got consistent complaints from callers saying they couldn't hear me. This $15 microphone has made a world of difference. No more complaints from callers!
I only gave this little microphone four stars instead of five, because despite its three different mounting clips, I haven't yet found a way to keep the mic close and the clip/wire out of the way. Just a minor nitpick though!
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