Garmin Nuvi 885T Satellite Navigator
May 31, 2009
The Garmin Nuvi 885T In-Car Satellite Navigator comes is a completely voice operated unit that includes some interesting features. It measures about 12.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 cm in dimensions and weighs about 176 grams. A removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides a total life of 4 hours. Navigational maps can be viewed on the device’s 4.3-inch, 480×272 pixel touch screen monitor. It comes with internal solid state memory that can be increased using micoSD memory cards. Its internal antenna is integrated with a highly sensitive GPS receiver. This compact sat nav allows you to save 500 waypoints and about 10 routes.
Garmin Nuvi 885T Satellite Navigator comes preloaded with North American maps and millions of points of interests. With so many pois, it is very easy to locate the nearest petrol station, hotels, ATMs, etc. Along with navigational information, this one also provides regular voice directions. Owing to its text-to-speech functionality, the unit can read out the names of streets and places as and when they appear on the screen. With this sat nav plugged into your vehicle it is easier to travel on highways; this is because its lane assist functionality will direct you towards the correct lane. Ideally the device will aim at providing the most direct route to your destination. In case of deviation, the auto-re-route feature, gets you back on track automatically.
Garmin Nuvi 885T Portable TMC Satellite Navigator provides real-time traffic data, so that you are aware of the traffic congestions and road blocks well in advance. In case of road block, it will automatically compute an alternative route. Additionally, it includes multimedia facilities that include a MP3 player, a photo viewer and an FM transmitter. With its voice recognition feature, it can be operated on voice commands. Furthermore, it can also be operated using a remote control. It exhibits Bluetooth compatibility for hands free calling. The entire kit consists of a nuvi 885T unit, a preloaded City Navigator, speech recognition remote, a vehicle suction cup mount, a USB cable, a dashboard disc and an manual.
Vexia Econav 430 Satellite Navigator
May 30, 2009
With the world going the eco-friendly way, sat navs are not going to be left behind. Today, many sat navs are computing an eco-friendly route to the destination. However, the Vexia Econav 430 Satellite Navigator works on the exclusive Econav technology to offer high level of fuel savings, thus helping to contribute towards a better future. The Vexia Econav 430 Automotive Satellite Navigator has a dimension of 80 x 124 x 19 mm and a weight of 211 grams. It has a dual core processor clocked at 400MHz and a main flash memory of 2GB. This memory capacity can be increased using SD or MMC memory cards. An integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides a total battery life of 5 hours.
Vexia Econav 430 Satellite Navigator provides a 4.3-inch, 480×272 pixels touch screen display for viewing the navigational maps. The unit’s internal antenna integrated with a SIRF Atlas III GPS receiver. The device is loaded with European street maps. It provides efficient driving instructions along with spoken e-tips. It also provides timely voice prompts for you to concentrate on the road better. The type of route to be computed depends on your preference; you can choose to travel through the shortest distance route or the fastest time one. You will be able to view the details in 3D mobile map format as well. On a highway, this portable unit will guide you through the correct lane owing to its lane assist functionality.
Vexia Econav 430 Entry-Level Satellite Navigator comes with some additional features as well. It includes a a gear change indicator, an excess speed indicator along with the optimum speed indicator, three energy saving levels and the unique Econav technology. This compact sat nav can be used in pedestrian mode as well as bicycle mode; all you need to do is just switch the mode settings accordingly. It is estimated to reduce about 30% of fuel consumption and about 30% of CO2 emissions. Designed for eco-friendly purposes, this entry level sat nav is sure to save you a lot of money as well.
Satellite Navigation System Could Collapse by 2012: US Government
May 29, 2009
The US government has expressed their concern over the danger of the satellite navigation systems in the world breaking down within 2012. The concern that the twenty year old system of global positioning was heading to a break down has been not only pestering the officials, but also has spread to the reach of the commoner. It is yet to be analysed how the news will affect the sales of the sat nav devices throughout the world.
The whole episode was unearthed by a research conducted by GAO of the US (Government Accountability Office of the US), which admonished that atleast a handful of satellites were rapidly approaching their expiry date, particularly for the lack of investment compounded by mismanagement. In case of the inevitable happening, millions of sat nav consumers in the world will obviously be at the receiving end predominantly, even as the national security as well as the military segments would also feel the impact.
The Air Force of the United States has been overseeing the satellite sector, since early 1990s. It has been reported that the US Air Force is at present spending billions to revive the system to an up-to-date status. However, GAO has chastised the satellite maintaining authority fro overspending and delays that are putting the entire system in jeopardy. This argument of the GAO is based on the fact that the first replacement system, the launch of which was due in 2007 had been severally delayed to finally shedule for 2009 November.
In the UK as well, sat nav devices has evolved into nothing less than a routine in the peoples’ lives. It will be tough on these people if a sat nav breakdown occurs abruptly. The GPS analyst of Satellite Navigation, Akeila Kahn opined that the numerous unsavourable sat nav misleading episodes in the UK can be, to an extent linked to the degraded state of the satellite system, which hampers the accuracy of even the most advanced sat navs.
Garmin Nuvi 1370T Satellite Navigator
May 29, 2009
The Garmin Nuvi 1370T Satellite Navigator is another of the Garmin’s ultra-thin series that promises some exceptional features. It measures 12.2 x 7.5 x 1.6 cm and weighs about161.6 grams. With a thickness of 1.6cms, it happens to be one of the thinnest sat navs in the market today. Navigational data can be viewed on the device’s wide 4.3-inch touch screen display that portrays a resolution of 480×272 pixels. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery has a life of up to 4 hours. It has an internal built-in antenna that is incorporated with a high sensitivity receiver for faster GPS tracking. Like other Garmin devices, this comes with an internal solid state in-built memory and microSD card compatibility.
Garmin Nuvi 1370T In-Car Satellite Navigator consists of preloaded maps of transatlantic and several points of interest. It points of interest assist you in knowing the nearest petrol station or hospital, also provides you the facility to add your own pois. Route guidance includes regular voice directions. Its text-to-speech functionality, reads out the name of roads and streets as and when they appear on the screen. Whilst navigating, in case you get deviated from the original path, then the device automatically re-routes you. You can choose the type of route to be taken. It comes with TMC compatibility, that provides you with real-time traffic updates throughout your life period. Owing to the TMC facility, you are aware of the traffic congestions well in advance and can programme your route accordingly.
Garmin Nuvi 1370T Portable Satellite Navigator comes with lane assist feature that guides you to use the right lane on a multi-lane junction. Also it includes Bluetooth compatibility using which you can transfer files and data over a short range. This enable you to make and receive calls hands free. This gizmo is a compact and portable unit that is packed with many interesting features.
Magellan Maestro 4250 Satellite Navigator
May 28, 2009
The Magellan Maestro 4250 Automotive Satellite Navigator has been designed to be operated on voice commands. This compact sat nav measures about 14.34 x 9.18 x 2.03 cm in dimension and weighs about 196 grams. A 4.3-inch WQVGA touch screen monitor has been provided for viewing navigational map data. The unit’s internal antenna is integrated with a SirfStar III GPS receiver for accurate positioning data. As it is WAAS enabled, it produces an accuracy of 3-5 meters. In the lowest screen brightness setting, the rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides a battery life of 3 hours.
Magellan Maestro 4250 Satellite Navigator comes preloaded with the NavteQ maps of all the 50 stated of US along with Canada and Puerto Rico as well as 6million pois. It can calculate your route in just a few seconds. It is integrated with Live traffic service, that can provide real-time traffic updates as they occur. Thus you are intimated about the traffic congestions or road closures well in advance. In such cases the unit will also compute an alternative route for you. Searching for an address is very easy with its QuickSpell option. The automatic re-route facility gets you back on track in case you happen to deviate from the specified path.
Magellan Maestro 4250 Portable Satellite Navigator comes with Voice Recognition feature, that lets you run the device on voice commands, helping you concentrate on the road better. It can provide a complete list of the AAA approved lodging and restaurants owing to its built-in AAA TourBook guide. Finally, you can make and receive hands free calls via the sat nav’s Bluetooth compatibility. Though the device is a sophisticated one, it is also very simple to use with its easy to use menu system.
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