top of page
Close
 

Log In
Email or User Name:
Password:

Forgot your password?
Log In
Register
Please register with Shopping.com.
Share your opinions and help others make informed buying decisions.Close
Email Address:
User Name:(4-14 characters.)
Password:(At least 7 characters, different than username.)
Verify password:
Verification code:

By clicking on the button below, you agree to the Shopping.com User Agreement and Privacy Policy.


Sign me up to receive Shopping.com's great deals and promotions.

Register
Thank You  for registering at Shopping.comClose
The confirmation message has been resent to your inbox.
 
Please check your email account below to activate your membership:


No email yet?
Forgot PasswordClose
Your temporary password has been resent to your inbox.
 
A temporary password has been sent to your email. Once you sign in, please visit your member profile page to change your password.

No email yet?

Please enter the email address you used to register your account. If you can't remember your email, please contact customer service at support@shopping.com.
Email Address:
Clicking on "Submit" will reset your password. A temporary password will be sent to the email you enter above.
Submit
 
Home Clothing Shoes ComputersElectronicsShop Green At Home Health Kids Holiday  See all  
What are you shopping for? See your recent searches
 
Home

> Electronics > Handheld Electronics > GPS Devices

Whistler WGPX-550 Handheld GPS Receiver

 
7 reviews
 
from $79.99 2 offers
Key Features
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
  • Form Factor: Handheld, Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Map cartridges / Data cards, Download maps
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
  • Input Method: Keypad, Touch Screen
  • Receiver Type: 20 Channels
See More Features
  • Write a review
  • Share

  • New list has been created

    This product has been added to newly created

    Please enter a valid list name

    List already exists

    This product has already been saved to

    The product already exists in this list

    reached upper limit of 50 items. Please add the item to another list or create a new list

    This product has been added to List Name

    Save to List
    choose list or create new list

    Invalid List Name

    list name or choose list
    visible Public Private
    Save Cancel
Whistler WGPX-550 Handheld GPS Receiver
Enlarge
 
 
 
 
 
Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store
eBay
 
$79.99
See Total Price
Visit Store
 
Second Lowest Price
Amazon Marketplace
 
$95.00
See Total Price
Visit Store
 
Why are these offers here?
 

Product Description

 
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.
 
Back to top

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 7 reviews
01
02
13
34
35
 
Rating Distribution
Pros
  • No Pros Yet
Cons
  • No Cons Yet
It's Good For
  • No Uses Yet
Be the first to tag this product!
Recommendations to buy:
Yes
No
 
6
 
1
Product Reviews Read All Reviews »

Great nav system for a great price

Date of Review:  Oct 16, 2006
The Bottom Line: highly functional navigation unit with mature software, great GPS receiver and very aggressive price.
Review: I was able to pick up a WGPX-550 at Compusa for $249 after $100 rebate. I choose the unit mainly based on low price, but was extremely happy to discover that its navigation software is iGuidance.

My main navigation system for the past 3...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  5.0

by: richfiddler11
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great iGuidance software, excellent GPS...
Cons
very minor-must exit nav software...
 

Impressive performance, though lacking in features

Date of Review:  Dec 19, 2007
The Bottom Line: An excellent, easy to use navigation system if you can get it at a good price.
Review: The soon-to-be defunct Comp USA was auctioning these and I got a refurb unit for under $90!

This is a unit that serves 3 functions: As a GPS used to navigate while driving a car, as an MP3 player, and as a JPG viewer. The main function is...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  4.0

by: hairymon
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Excellent reception and performance,...
Cons
Lacking in features, buggy, volume for...
 

Whistler WGPX-550

Date of Review:  Sep 29, 2006
The Bottom Line: I'd buy it again. Size, display and coverage are good. Very portable and easy to use.
Review: I've had my WGPX-550 for about a month and have used it both in my local area (Atlanta) and while traveling around the country.

The unit is small enough to put in your shirt pocket. Its rectangular shape and slim design make this easy...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  4.0

by: michaelshapiro
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Excellent portability. Good size,...
Cons
Slow cold boot. Travel bag (separate...
 
 
Back to top

People Who Shopped For This Also Shopped For...

Back to top
 

Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN WGPX-550

Key Features
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form Factor Handheld, Fixed
Map capabilities   Map cartridges / Data cards, Download maps
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled
Input Method   Keypad, Touch Screen
Receiver Type 20 Channels

Display
Display Size 3.5 in.
Display Type LCD TFT Display
Resolutions 240 X 320

Technical Features
Special Features   MP3 Player
Audible Features   Voice Navigation Instructions
Trip calculator   Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   USA Maps, Canada Maps

Other Features
PC Interface USB
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot, MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot
Antenna External Antenna Hookup, Flip-up

GPS System
Accuisition Time - Cold 42 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 35 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot 1 sec
Enhanced position accuracy < 33 feet

PDA Features
Compatible PDA OS Windows CE

Battery
Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life 8 Hours

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions
Width 4.94 in.
Depth 0.83 in.
Height 2.98 in.
Weight 0.4 lb.

Miscellaneous
UPC 52303403965
Product ID 33179308
 
Back to top

Available At

See Total Price

Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store

eBay
 
1,177 reviews
Trusted
Visit Store
$79.99
See Total Price
Details
Whistler Wgpx-550 Gps Navigation System
GPS Receiver With USA Maps Preloaded No Downloading Necessary - Unit Ready to Travel! USA Maps also Include Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Color TFT LCD Touch Screen Display Canadian Maps Included on DVD Includes Millions of Points of Interest Play MP3 Files View JPG Image Files External Antenna Jack - MMCX Type External Earphone Jack - Stereo Flip-up GPS Antenna Printer friendly version View Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Size = 4.937" x 2.937" x 1.1" Weight = 7.3 oz Color =
Stock Availability   In stock
Base Price $79.99
Tax
Calculate Tax
Shipping $12.00
Total See Total Price
Payment
Options


More about eBay

Second Lowest Price

Amazon Marketplace
 
170 reviews
Trusted
Visit Store
$95.00
See Total Price
Details Store Note: Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com!
Whistler WGPX-550 GPS Navigator
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
Stock Availability   In stock
Base Price $95.00
Tax
Calculate Tax
Shipping See Store
Total See Total Price
Payment
Options


More about Amazon Marketplace
Store Note:  Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com!
 
Back to top
Switch to: Reviews | Compare Prices Overview
 
Sponsored Listings

Wgpx-550 at Amazon

Save on Wgpx-550 Qualified orders over $25 ship free
Amazon.com/Electronics-GPS

Magellan GPS At Best Buy

Thursday – Saturday Only: 38% - 52% Off Select GPS Receivers. Shop Now!
www.BestBuy.com

Gps Receiver

GPS Receiver by Vincotech based on the latest SiRF Technology
Vincotech.com/GPS-Receiver

TomTom GPS - Holiday Sale

Save Up To $130 On Select GPS Units Free Shipping Included - Order Now
www.TomTom.com

GPS Navigation Systems

Start Your Search at Staples for Your GPS Solutions - That Was Easy!
www.Staples.com
Advertisement

Prices are provided by the merchants. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants. Please alert us to any pricing discrepancies and we will alert the merchant. Sales taxes are estimated at the zip code level. Shipping costs are estimates. Please check store for exact shipping costs. To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site, click here

Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

 
Site Index - GPS Devices
Top Searches - GPS Devices
 
advertisement
 
What are you shopping for? See your recent searches
 
Share your feedback
 

Home | About Shopping.com | Merchant Directory | Site Index | Top Searches

Shopping.com France France Shopping.com Germany Germany Shopping.com UK United Kingdom Shopping.com Australia Australia Shopping.com USA USA

eBay | Free Classifieds | PayPal | Find Deals at Paypal | Apartments for Rent

Join our Merchant Program | Join our Partner Program | Advertise with Us | Jobs

Merchant Login | Help | User Agreement | Contact Us | Privacy |Workshop

Copyright © 2000-2009 Shopping.com