Navigon 8110 GPS System

August 19, 2008

navigon-8110-gps-satellite-navigation-system Navigon 8110 GPS System

The most striking aspect of Navigon 8110 GPS Sat Nav System is its 4.8” extra large touchscreen that comes with a few more capabilities. This screen offers a panoramic view of the surrounding, which is also known as bird’s eye view somewhere else. This view can also be rendered in a highly legible 3D style. The Reality View Pro supported by this screen effectuates a genuine presentation of motorways, exits and junctions. The best part here is the Lane Assistant Pro that vividly lays out the perfect routing amidst complex traffic conditions. The touchscreen display that presents scores of vibrant colours is formatted in 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen that offers easier reading. The user interface engaged here is an intuitive one. Apart from all these a Europe map that covers 39 European countries with above two million points of interest (POI) comes with the Navigon 8110 GPS system.

A remarkable navigator

The primary aspects here are the specialist screen views that were mentioned above. In addition to those, a Voice Recognition Pro software that senses destinations and addresses in speech proves to be great aid in handsfree usage. The TMC Pro denotes an advanced data sensor system that renders live as well as early warnings on roadworks and traffic jams through premium traffic messaging channel. This GPS system also sports text-to-speech and radar information, the latter, though only in selected countries.

An entertainer too

The Navigon 8110 GPS Satellite Navigation System proves a real entertainer with advanced multimedia features being studded on it. This GPS system proudly presents an MP3 player and an FM radio transmitter. The music output is realised by an advanced Bluetooth handsfree kit with a built-in microphone. A digital photo album also is a part of the entertainment aspect of this GPS system.

Conclusion

This GPS system is fortified by a Windows CE 5.0 operating system that is effectively powered by a 128MB RAM. The processor employed here is a Samsung 2443 (533MHz) + Graphic Accelerator.

Shinco GM 408 GPS System

August 6, 2008

Shinco GM 408 GPS SystemYou need not travel long to find a GPS system that facilitates a MP4 movie player, which can read DivX and Xvid formats equally well. Shinco GM 408 Multimedia GPS System is obviously, where your search would start and end for it is the only GPS system that presents this feature. You even would not feel like waiting to flaunt this stylishly designed device with rounded edges and a polished finish. This model is a reminiscent of Shinco’s success story carved out of sheer adventure. You should not either see through the fact that the Chinese Shinco won a number of accolades for its GM-350S GPS system, a little while ago leaving behind some of the big names like TomTom One and Garmin Nuvi.

The 4” LCD touch screen offers widescreen viewing experience and its 480 x 272 pixels resolution refers to quality image detailing. This screen is supported by 65,000 colours at 16 bits and is adorned by a backlight as well. You have a Navteq full map of UK and Ireland in this system, which is studded with as much as 65,000 points of interest like hotels, hospitals, petrol fill stations, tourist spots, etc. Moreover, vivid icons denote the points of interest for your convenience.

The exceptional navigation capabilities of Shinco GM 408 Portable GPS System owes predominantly to a combined force of Destinator Navigator System and a 20-channel SirF Star III Generation II GPS receiver. You are further provided a full seven-digit postcode search in the UK. This GPS system offers you guidance on the faster, shorter and the most convenient routes too. Apart from these, a trip computer included here offers you a precise route calculation. The built-in memory of this device amounts to 64MB and it also allows SDcards and MMC slots.

Significant Features

Operating System: Windows CE.Net 4.2
Processor: ARM9 400 MHz
2D and 3D display, Airplane mode and Night mode
USB Interface
Built-in Lithium Battery
3 Hours Battery Life

ViaMichelin Navigation X 980T New Edition GPS System

August 4, 2008

ViaMichelin Navigation X 980T New Edition Portable GPS SystemVia Michelin promises flawless navigation through a panoramic wide screen and striking visual clarity for their neonate, ViaMichelin Navigation X 980T New Edition GPS Sat Nav System.

Screen features

The extra wide screen of this device is 4.3 diagonal inches in size and offers the choice of the 3D view other than the conventional 2D display. The next junction, in this system is displayed with a zoom if you opt for its dual screen display aspect. Apart from these features, a tunnel mode is provided in this device to alter the brightness of the screen as well as simulate the route on the screen while travelling through tunnels. Finally, here you are provided with a cognitive interface that features advanced menu ergonomics as well as innovative graphics like smart buttons for the direct access of a petrol station in the vicinity or pictograms for indicating battery level, time and travelling speed. This interface is called the ViaMichelin Navigation 7 software.

Map Features

A 2GB SD card that contains maps of almost all the European countries barring the Scandinavian countries, accompanies this GPS system. The Michelin Guides that are renowned for their exclusive tourist sites, hotels and restaurant listings support the POI sector of this GPS device. You can also access the ViaMichelin website to download suggested discovery and tourist routes with a number of recommended addresses.

Navigation Features

Chief attraction here is the TMC feature of this GPS system that comes by the name, real time traffic information. This feature warns you of undesirable traffic build-ups, accidents or road works ahead and does calculated re-routing for you in case you de-routes. You can also personalise navigation using different modes presented by this device like the motorway mode that details passing urban areas as well as tourist spots, stage by stage navigation that manages each journey stage unlimitedly and the follow my position mode that helps you to navigate without mentioning a destination. Here, you are also provided with the best three routes to your destination as the shortest, fastest and the most comfortable one.

Other Significant Features

ViaMichelin Navigation X 980T New Edition GPS Sat Nav System comes with an integrated music player that realises MP3 files. Another feature of significance that shrouds this GPS system is its safety devices like audio safety camera alerts that render premonitions on dangerous bends or overtaking prohibition zones.

Sony NV-U 93T GPS System

July 29, 2008

Sony NV U 93T Car GPS SystemSony flaunts their new introduction, Sony NV-U 93T Car GPS System as a slim line device for personal navigation. Sony has fortified this model with 21 European maps with a good option of UK and Ireland coverage. Another attraction of this product is its Bluetooth feature that enables hands free calling as well as call receiving. The screen of this device is quite wide referring to its 4.8” diagonal length. This screen is also of the touchscreen type that even in the brightest of conditions renders a composed view due to its anti-glare aspect. The driver can run his fingers on the screen with peace of mind that the screen with its smart finger print coating, endures the hassle remarkably. Further, the driver can simply trace an on screen figure to access common destinations

A built in microphone in this device forms the best part of the voice guidance rendered by it. Voice guidance, in this GPS system is delivered in as much as seventeen pre-installed languages where two versions of English; UK and US, are also available. Repeat function of voice guidance is a possibility in this device as well as a volume control realised by steps.

GPS receiver of this device is of the SIRF III type and the signals are received through a built-in GPS antenna. This stands the platform for the exceptional navigation capabilities of this GPS system. Here, the TMC service is optional in the UK that comes for an extra charge. However, TMC service in this device capacitates dynamic re-routing. The driver can select his/her destination through address input, alphabetical list search, points of interest, waypoint access, memory of the previous destination or postcode search. The device here, offers a full postcode search of the UK. In addition to all these, the map display that is offered in 2D or 3D modes play the perfect foil for the navigational properties of this device.

Sony NV-U 93T GPS Sat Nav System for its connectivity aspects heavily depends on its USB interface that is highlighted by a USB 2.0 high-speed connector apart from the handsfree calls enabling Bluetooth technology.

Kenwood DNX 5220BT GPS System

July 26, 2008

Kenwood DNX 5220BT Integrated GPS SystemThe prime attraction of the Kenwood DNX 5220BT In-Board GPS System is its extra large Double Din DVD Touchscreen monitor. The screen of the device further offers a wide colour gamut on its TFT Active Matrix display that is effectively supported by a whopping 336,960-pixel resolution. This satellite navigation device facilitates complete navigation of the Western European countries including full coverage of the UK and Ireland . This GPS system allows not only instant Bluetooth features but also iPod control realised by USB-direct concept. The inclusion of a TMC Receiver gives it the status of a technological gizmo.

General Features of the device

The background of the screen is customisable here and the touch panel offered here is exactly of the interactive type and GUI controllable. The faceplate of this device is fixed and of the double din size. USB direct control is also facilitated here as well as a multifunction key operation. The user has the option of augmenting the system to wired steering wheel remote controllable with the help of optional interfaces. A digital clock also appears on the device.

DVD and Audio Capabilities

This GPS system allows an explicit DVD video playback along with VCD realisation. An enhanced option here is the playback of DivX files and the player promptly allows scan, random and repeat. This multimedia player also offers smart CD-R and CD-RW compatibility. The audio capabilities include the playing of MP3 and WMA files. A picture viewer is also an additional feature here materialised by JPEG playback. An FM stereo or Mono selector is also accommodated in this device.

Navigation

Navigation is at its best with the Kenwood DNX 5220BT Car GPS System , smartly realised by the inclusion of an array of remarkable features like TMC and a simple user interface. The integrated map data this system is strengthened with the inclusion of numerous points of interest and the graphical interface that offers ease of use is actively supported by an ABC or QWERTY layout selectable keyboard. The map displays can be presented here in 2D or 3D versions, day/night mode and auto zoom. The voice prompt of the device that gives turn by turn instructions is second to a text to speech facility that is given in 7 different languages. Re-routing through smart detour is another striking option here that optimises navigation along with a pre-programmable option of three best route variations as the faster, shorter and the most convenient. Finally, the user is also kept informed here with a trip computer that shows stopped, moving, current and average time displays.

General Information

Brand

Kenwood

Model

Kenwood DNX 5220BT GPS System

Maps included

Built in maps of Western European countries

Mapping display

2D and 3D

Screen size

6.1” Touch screen

Weight

1900 g

Dimensions (L x H x D) cm

182 x 112 x 158 mm

Portable or fixed

Fixed

Warranty

1 Year

Additional Features

Touch screen

Yes

TMC Decoder

Yes

Spoken audio directions

Yes

Dynamic routing

Yes

Points of interest (POI)

Yes

Bluetooth calling

Yes

SiRFStar III GPS Chipset facility

Yes

Multimedia Features

Music

Yes

Photos

Yes

Video

Yes

FM Transmitter

Yes

iPOD

Yes

Accessories

Release Keys

Yes

GPS antenna with cable

Yes

DC cord

Yes

Escutcheon

Yes

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