Garmin Nuvi 215W Sat Nav System
March 15, 2010
Garmin Nuvi 215W Sat Nav System with its smart features and advanced technology becomes superior to other navigation devices. This stand alone unit creates a distinction among the rest with its extensive features such as Photo navigation, Picture viewer, Auto re-route, Custom POIs and Route avoidance.
This Garmin Sat-Nav system of (W) 12.2 x (H) 7.4 x (D) 2.0 cm measurements is equipped with 4.3″ WQVGA colour TFT white backlight display. Weighing as less as 172.93 grams, you can handle it conveniently. Touchscreen facilitates easy accessibility of the functions. This grey coloured device is offered with 1 year warranty.
Powered with rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it offers up to 4 hours battery life. This Sat-Nav system includes RoHS version. Apart from Basemap and Preloaded maps, this unit is capable of adding more maps. It accepts SD™ card as well. The user can benefit from the available 1000 Waypoints. You can view maps in 2D & 3D perspectives. You can also have choice of route setup like faster time, shorter distance and off road.
Hands-free calling is possible with Bluetooth wireless technology. Compatible with FM traffic, this device offers greater performance. The user can benefit from additional applications such as Garmin Garage, Garmin Lock, World travel clock, currency & unit converter and calculator. Garmin Nuvi 215W Touchscreen Sat Nav System is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later. It comes complete with Preloaded City Navigator NT data for UK and Ireland, Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc and Quick start manual.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin Nuvi 215W Sat Nav System |
| Mapping display | 2D & 3D |
| Screen size | 4.3″ |
| Battery life | 4 hours |
| Weight | 172.93 grams |
| Dimensions | (W) 12.2 x (H) 7.4 x (D) 2.0 cm |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Points of interest (POI) | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Preloaded City Navigator® NT data for UK and Ireland | Yes |
| Vehicle suction cup mount | Yes |
| Vehicle power cable | Yes |
| Dashboard disc | Yes |
| Quick start manual | Yes |
Garmin StreetPilot C510T
March 9, 2010
The Garmin StreetPilot C510T satellite navigation comes pre loaded with regional maps for European continent. The automatic routing system takes you on the correct path with clear 2D and 3D map views. One of the best feature of the StreetPilot C510T GPS sat nav is its GTM 21 integrated FM TMC traffic receiver that alerts you regarding the current traffic so that you can plan to take a different route with just a button press. The highly sensitive GPS receiver exactly matches the signal to the road for easy navigation.
One of the trouble that we come across standard sat nav is screen size, the screen being small makes it difficult for the user to view as they drive, StreetPilot C510T over comes the problem using large 3.5 inches touch screen display. In addition to big screen, it is also made anti glare for easier viewing under bright lightning. The streamline design makes it easy even for the novice user to use the device effectively. The unique anti theft prevention system intelligently secures sat nav from being used by other persons. A battery life of up to 8 hours makes it quite worthy for traveling as we couldn’t afford charging often at regular intervals.
The full postcode search facility lets you input exact destiny address to avoid wrong routing. Some of other noticeable features of Garmin Streetpilot C510T are vehicle icon display, alternative route finder, pre loaded safety camera data, traffic and weather delay updates. Vehicle suction cup mount, quick reference guide,USB interface cable, dashboard disk, car charger are some of the content added to the sat nav box on purchase.
Garmin GPSMAP 546s Sat Nav System
March 1, 2010
With the advancement in technology, improved and complex marine Sat Nav Systems are developed. The fully-featured Garmin GPSMAP 546s Sat Nav System will assist, inform and provide you with specific details considering your needs. With extensive marine features such as Tide Prediction, Depth Display, Chart Plotter and Sonar / Sounder, you get the best output from this Sat Nav system. 3D Map Viewing is another feature which makes this Sat Nav system unique and distinctive.
The fixed waterproof Sat Nav system comes with internal Map cartridges. This WAAS enabled Sat Nav system features keypad input methods. It supports 12 channels. Easy viewing and selection of functions are possible with the 5” display of 640 x 480 pixels resolution. With audible features such as Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Clock Alarm, Accuracy Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battary/Voltage Alarm and Water Temperature Alarm, the user is warned properly.
You get specific warnings and you can handle the tasks effectively. Time of sunrise/sunset and Track Log are informed. For carrying out various tasks and applications easily, it comes bundled with Marine Cartography software. SD Card Slot is the expansion slot available and it is integrated with an antenna. It offers 38 sec Acquisition Time in cold weather and 1 sec in hot conditions. The featured update rate is 1 per second continuous.
Compatible with GXM 51 for XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather, this device becomes superior to other Sat Nav systems. High-speed processor is included which ensures faster screen redraws and smooth panning. Target visibility is possible with Auto Gain technology and the weak and strong returns are simultaneously shown with See-Thru technology.
Maximum horizontal accuracy is < 49 feet and the enhanced position accuracy is < 10 feet. It features 100 routes and 3000 waypoints for better navigation purposes. Garmin GPSMAP 546s Marine Sat Nav System comes in compact size of 5.9 x 2.9 x 6.4 inches and weighs 1.75 lbs.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP 546s Sat Nav System |
| Mapping display | 3D |
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Weight | 1.75 lbs |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 2.9 x 6.4 inches |
| Portable or fixed | Fixed |
| Additional Features | |
| Audible Features | Yes |
| Trip calculator | Yes |
| Tide Prediction | Yes |
| Chart Plotter | Yes |
Garmin GPSMAP 700 series Marine Satellite Navigation
February 28, 2010
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation has come out with the new GPSMAP 700 series, the first stand alone marine chart plotter with touch screen control. The touch screen sat nav bridges the gap between entry level boat man and luxury customers. The sat nav is been pre loaded with detail of shore maps of coastal areas of US that also includes Alaska, Hawaii and explorer charts. Garmin’s 720 series has also got the same features loaded to it and is designed to to sold outside US. The combo models viz GPSMAP 740 and GPSMAP 720 includes sonar capability of 1kW and features a sonar transceiver, with which you can target fishes and objects down over 2,000 feet so that you know what’s happening under world.
To target scanning on your chart plotter screen, all the Garmin GPSMAP 700 series satellite navigation system features a standard radar port that allows you to connect with any of Garmin GMR series marine radar. High definition targeting, power, range and plug and play installation lets you add radar at you convenience, are the added advantage offered by Garmin. All the above mentioned units are non network radar capabilities to be offered for the first time in the marine product line of Garmin. As an add on, the new units features full NMEA 2000 connectivity that lets you monitor weather, engine, autopilot, fuel and other data on the chart plotter.
To fit with today’s modern boat, the sat nav features an elegantly designed touchscreen sporting super bright 7 inch screen for day time readability and fantastic low level dimming for perfect night vision. The built in GPS receiver is highly sensitive that it provides exact information for navigation, also its small footprint fits perfectly onboard where other units cannot. To make the marine sat nav even more superior, mariners can fit the GPS plotter with BlueChart g2 Vision SD card to navigate clearly with moving map in respect to the boat’s position. The Auto Guidance option of the BlueChart suggests the mariners the best route to be followed.
Garmin GPSMAP 700 series with all these added advantage has been suggested to a price, starting from 1,024.75 EUR and is made available from April 2010. for more information, visit www.garmin.com
Garmin NUVI 1390T Sat Nav System
February 21, 2010
Enjoy comfortable journey with the new Garmin NUVI 1390T Sat Nav
System. The unit provides Free TMC Traffic Updates and FM Traffic receiver. The slim design comes in dimensions of 4.8 x 2.9 x .6 inches and it weighs 5.7 ounces. The unit offers facilities like Safety Camera Locations, Bluetooth handsfree and touch screen dialling. Lane guidance allows you to navigate with maximum assurance and confidence.
The WQVGA colour TFT screen with white backlight shows all the necessary information. The touch screen interface provides more comfort and compatibility. It includes Full UK and Full Europe maps installed in it. The Sat Nav system offers 1000 Waypoints, favourites and locations. The device allows full postcode search facility so that you can navigate to your destination easily. It offers Voice prompts, Speaks street names, Auto re-route, Choice of route setup, Route avoidance, FM traffic compatible, MSN Direct compatible and Speed limit indicator facilities. Moreover, it provides ecoRoute, Qwerty or ABC keyboard, Custom POIs, Garmin Garage vehicles compatibility, Garmin Garage voices compatibility, Photo navigation, calculator, World travel clock, currency & unit converter, Picture viewer and Garmin Lock features as well.
The device provides internal solid state memory for storage and it also supports microSD cards for more storage area. The smart Nav system supports High-sensitivity receiver, RoHS version, Basemap and Preloaded street maps. Bluetooth feature ensures highly compatible hands free calling. The device offers Junction view facility that provides secured motoway navigation.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provided with the Garmin NUVI 1390T GPS ensures maximum battery life upto 4 hours. The device is highly compatible with Windows XP or newer and Mac OS X 10.4 or later operating systems. Accessories included with the device are Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc and Quick start manual.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin NUVI 1390T Sat Nav System |
| Maps included | Europe |
| Screen | Yes |
| Battery life | 4 hours |
| Weight | 5.7 ounces |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 2.9 x .6 inches |
| Memory | |
| Expansion Type | MicroSD |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Searchable postcode digits | Yes |
| Points of interest | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Vehicle suction cup mount | Yes |
| Vehicle power cable | Yes |
| Dashboard disc | Yes |
