Navman N60i GPS Receiver
March 30, 2008
Navman takes satellite navigation systems to a new level with its latest Navman N60i unit. With pre-installed European maps, speed camera data and NavPix camera capturing your preferred places in full colour, navigation is made simpler and easier just at a tap of the screen.
Navman N60i is sleek and portable and comes with high quality design. Out of the box, the 82.5 x 138.5 x 23mm is a compact system to set up. It features state of the art 4.3 inches wide colour touch screen with 3D maps and voice guidance. The impressive widescreen gives plenty of space for scrolling maps and icons.
Navman N60i comes with full postcode search (8 digital UK postcodes) and has huge points of interest database. It allows you to access the nearest Parking and Petrol Stations at a touch of a button, which is a useful extra that sets a new standard to Navman series. The unit has 2GB flash memory and comes with pre-installed European maps to help you with navigation. Navman has invented an effective navigational method; it has an integrated digital camera to take NavPix for accurate and reliable navigation. Navman keeps you moving with subscription free Traffic Pack, which is an optional extra and pre-loaded speed camera data. You can get up-to-date traffic information enabling choosing alternate routes.
NavPix - Photo Navigation in Detail
This is Navman’s new navigate by pictures system that allows selecting from visual gallery of thumb nails rather than searching from the list of your favourite places. NavPix combines data with the photo of the geographical location. The image has longitude and latitude and it guides you to the exact place where the photo was taken. The images can be uploaded and stored in the Navman website, and can be shared with your friends. Meanwhile, you can also find many pictures of popular landmarks and interesting places, to download and explore new destinations.
Key Features
- 4.3 inch wide colour touch screen
- NavPix
- Built-in NavPix Camera
- Pre-installed safety camera data
- Pre-installed European maps of 21 countries
- Full 8 digit UK postcode search facility
- SiRFstarIII Generation 2 GPS receiver
- Real-time traffic information (optional)
- Nearest Petrol and Parking buttons
- IR Remote control
Magellan Roadmate 6000T Sat Nav System
March 28, 2008
Satellite navigation systems come in varied shapes and sizes and in an attempt to differentiate themselves every manufacturer brings out new products with unique features and design. Magellan with its in-car GPS system Roadmate 6000T makes it big.
Physical
Magellan looks compact measuring 121.9 x 96.5 x 35.6 mm and weighs 307 g. It features a 3.5 inches diagonal touch screen with high resolution and the transflective TFT screen automatically adjusts to light conditions. It comes with built-in antenna and a handy SD card slot for storing unlimited data. The keypad consists of eight direct access keys in addition to power, repeat, volume and reset buttons. The operating range varies from 14 to 140 degree Fahrenheit.
Performance
Magellan Roadmate 6000T is the first satellite navigation to feature integrated receiver for LIVE traffic incident reports. The Bluetooth wireless technology allows making handsfree calls with your Bluetooth enabled phone. The microphone and built-in speakers make answering incoming calls easier.
You are never left alone with Magellan Roadmate 6000T. It guides you safely to your destination with turn by turn directions. With six million points of interest, the intuitive touch screen user interface allows you to enter or select an address. The points of interest include restaurants, gas stations, shopping centres and more, indicated by icons. You can get the phone numbers and detailed information just at the touch of an icon. You can save the points of interest in the address book to receive instant messages wherever you are. It comes with standard or “bird eye” 3D view that provides a clear perspective of the location.
Advanced Navigational Features
Magellan Roadmate 6000T not only comes with basic features, but with some higher end features as well. It includes SmartDetourTM that directs you to an alternate route when there is snarl-up. The SayWhereTM text to speech announces street names, eliminating the need to gaze the screen as you drive. You can plan a trip with optimised routes using their Multi-Destination routing and Route Optimisation.
The entertainment features include MP3 player and a photo viewer. The rechargeable Li-ion battery enables enjoying entertainment on the move even if there is no power. The battery life lasts up to 4 hours.
Pros
- Intelligent Address Finder
- Unlimited Bluetooth Options such as setting an address book
Cons
- 10 individual unnecessary buttons when there is touch screen feature
- Lack of clear graphics for map setting
- Abbreviated Road Names
Verdict
Magellan Roadmate 600T comes with tempting specifications, and features such as address finder and Bluetooth are appealing. However, like all other products this road navigator is also packed with some drawbacks and ignoring them, it is easy to use and a perfect road companion.
Specifications
Physical Aspects
- Weight – 307g w/battery
- Size - 121.9 x 96.5 x 35.6 mm
- Display 3.5" diagonal touch screen: transflective TFT, full-colour, high resolution, backlit, automatically adjusts to light conditions.
- SD Card Compatible
- Antenna – built-in
- Eight Direction Access Keys, volume, power, reset and repeat buttons
- Operating Range – 14 to 140 degree Fahrenheit
Features
- Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
- Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance
- 27 European Country Maps
- Points of interest database
- 20 Channel SiRF Star III, WAAS/EGNOS enabled
- Compatibility: MP3 and WMA audio, JPEG, JPG and BMP images
- Live FM TMC updates
- Trip Planner
- Speed Camera locations for France, UK and Germany
Rac 220 Sat Nav Unit Review
March 26, 2008
RAC has come up with their new sat nav unit and it has been named as Rac 220 Sat Nav Unit. With slim and sleek looks and features beyond expectations, this new sat nav unit can be the perfect companion for you while on a long drive or if you are travelling through unfamiliar roads. So, here is a new way to get to your destination without any hiccups
With the invention of the Rac 220 sat nav unit, Rac has given their best in this unit. It has features to compete the latest model of satellite navigation system in the market.
Technical details
Rac 220 sat nav unit comes with SiRF Star 3 high sensitivity GPS receiver to pick up the satellite signals for you. Featured with an ARM 400MHz processor, the performance of the device is simply superb. The most interesting part is that it runs on Microsoft WinCE.NET 4.2 core version operating system. The internal memory of the device is another feature to be talked about. It comes integrated with a 64MB SDRAM for operating system and embedded applications.
The device comes integrated with a high resolution colour 5″ LCD widescreen that displays all the route maps for you with the utmost clarity. This integrated touch screen allows easy navigation as well.
The build in speakers plays a vital role in giving you the navigational instructions. The device gives out clear voice instructions while navigating. It comes with a weight of 520 grams and its dimensions are 148 mm x 85 mm x 34 mm. The built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery also plays a vital role in offering god battery life for the device.
Interfaces supported
• AV IN socket
• USB 1.1 interface
The device comes pre-installed with the exceedingly consumer friendly Route 66 Navigation software. This supports features like 7 digit postcode search, door-to-door navigation and supplied with the most up to date maps provided by NAVTEQ, the topmost in electronic mapping.
Binatone Carrera X350 Satellite Navigation System
March 24, 2008
Satellite navigation systems are widely used all around the world nowadays and the importance they have inside your vehicle is incomparable. A wide range of models are available in the markets and the new Binatone Carrera X350 Sat Nav System is one that needs to be talked about.
This slim device was unveiled as the IFA 2007 event in Berlin. The compact and slim design of the unit makes it the best suitable for pedestrians and well as to be used inside your vehicles. This Latest Satellite Navigation System has the following features and specifications.
Key Specifications
• 3.5 inch colour display screen
• 2D and 3D maps
• 7 digit postcode search
• UK safety camera warnings
• Compact dimensions
This Binatone Carrera X350 GPS Sat Nav Unit comes with UK safety camera warnings – a feature one looks forward. The other key benefit of the unit is that it supports UK 7 digit postcode search. So just by entering the postal code of the place you want to go, this device takes you to that place correctly.
The 3.5 inch wide colour display screen is the key attraction of the model. It also gives you the map routes in either 2D or 3D formats. There is also an SD memory card slot supported by the device which is of helps if you want to expand the memory of this new satellite navigation system.
Buyer’s Guide for Car Navigation System
March 23, 2008
GPS have preloaded maps with all topographical features. As soon as you tap your destination into your GPS, it will display all available routes.
At anytime you have the option of choosing an alternate route which you can ask for from you GPS. The road database of GPS often provides you to select a route of your preference. It can be the most scenic or the shortest, but you are the decider.
Although you need to pay charges for using this charge, this support often helps you to get rid of many problems related to road traffic.
