Garmin nuvi 255 Sat Nav System
November 22, 2009
Garmin satellite navigation systems are known for its exciting features and high functionality. Garmin nuvi 255
Sat Nav System comes with MapSource City Navigator Europe NT Software for detailed mapping. It comes with preloaded maps of the UK, Eastern and Western Europe. The unit which supports 2D / 3D map perspective has facilities like Basemaps, Preloaded street maps and Ability to add maps.
Flawless signal reception is ensured with High-sensitivity receiver and DGPS Ready technology. Turn-by-turn voice instructions with voice command recognition facility facilitates Easy and precise guidance. Other advanced navigation features in this device are Avoid highways, trip timer, trip distance, avoid toll roads, 1000 Waypoints / favourites /locations, Auto re-route, Choice of route setup, Route avoidance, ecoRoute, Where Am I?, TMC Ready, Photo navigation and custom POIs.
Very clear view of the map possible in this GPS system with a 3.5 inches Built-in QVGA Colour TFT Display. With a Resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, the touch screen display has illumination and anti-glare features. USB mass storage device of the system supports operating systems like Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Additional features in Garmin nuvi 255 GPS are Built-in speaker, calculator, Speed limit indicator, currency & unit converter, World travel clock, Garmin Lock, Built-in Aerial, microSD Support, USB Connector Type, RoHS version available, Picture viewer (JPG format), MSN Direct compatible and FM traffic compatibility.
The product which has a sleek ultra slim design has the dimensions of 9.7 x 2 x 7.1 cms and weighs 147 grams. An internal Lithium Ion battery provides a Run Time of up To 4 hours. The package which comes with 1 year warranty includes accessories like Power cable and vehicle mount.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin nuvi 255 Sat Nav System |
| Maps included | UK, Eastern and Western Europe |
| Mapping display | 2D/3D |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches |
| Battery life | 4 hours |
| Weight | 147 grams |
| Dimensions | 9.7 x 2 x 7.1 cms |
| Portable or fixed | Portable |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Memory | |
| Expansion Type | Micro SD |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Spoken audio directions | Yes |
| Points of interest (POI) | Yes |
| Multimedia Features | |
| Photos | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Power cable | Yes |
| Vehicle mount | Yes |
Garmin nuvi 205WT Sat Nav System
November 22, 2009
The new Garmin nuvi 205WT Sat Nav System offers you a wide array of innovative features and advanced functions. Its slim and compact design is sure an advantage.
This lovely black device measures 4.8 inches in width, 2.9 inches in height and 0.8 inches in depth. It weighs 5.2 ounces. This intelligent GPS system knows everything from where to take you to how. It consists of a stunning 4.3 inches WQVGA colour TFT display screen with while backlight for enhanced visibility. In addition, the screen is provided with maximum resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. Further, it also supports touch screen interface making it easy to operate. Besides, it supports rechargeable li-ion battery that provides you up to 4 hours of uninterrupted backup.
The splendid Garmin nuvi 205WT GPS consists of a high sensitivity receiver that ensures effective signal reception. It supports USB interface to enable connection with your PC. Further, this Garmin satellite navigation system provides you navigation instruction and also announces the names of the streets as you approach them to enable you to concentrate on your driving while listening to the guidance. In addition, it is provided with the maps of Ireland and UK. It supports SD memory cards for data storage.
Further, it consists of a trip computer that provides you the details about highways to avoid, trip timer, trip distance and toll roads to avoid. Other features include voice command recognition, built in speaker, calculator, 2D/3D map perspective, Garmin lock, photo viewer, custom POIs, 1000 waypoints and anti glare coating on the screen. It comes complete with power cable and vehicle mount. The company provides 1 year warranty.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin nuvi 205WT Sat Nav System |
| Maps included | The UK and Ireland |
| Mapping display | 2D/3D |
| Screen size | 4.3 inches |
| Battery life | 4 hours |
| Weight | 5.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 12.2 x 2 x 7.4 cms |
| Portable or fixed | Fixed |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Searchable postcode digits | Yes |
| Spoken audio directions | Yes |
| Dynamic routing | Yes |
| Points of interest (POI) | Yes |
| Multimedia Features | |
| Photos | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Power cable | Yes |
| Vehicle mount | Yes |
Garmin Aera 550 Touch Screen GPS Navigation System
November 22, 2009
Perhaps Garmin could be said to be the most innovative manufacturer in satellite navigation market. This name never went unheard in the sat nav spree. Plenty of models are launched from Garmin, and here is their Christmas launch. Garmin announced the launch of Aera series Sat Navs in the beginning of this month that could be used for both air and road navigation. Garmin Aera 550 is one among them.
Garmin Aera 550 Aviation cum Automotive Sat Nav has a 4.3 inches widescreen display, which is designed to provide crisp and clear view even in bright sunlight. Touch screen fans would love its new interface that lets the users to navigate through each page at a single tap. It is well suited to match the cockpit, with large buttons. The GPS receiver antenna is in-built in this device, ant it provides a fast access to the signals.
Garmin Aera 550 4.3” Display Sat Nav comes with a host of advanced aviation features. The map loaded into it details the land data, airspace, airports, and more. There is a terrain page that comes with a slide profile view, which warns the user about the nearby terrain or obstacle. Airport information are also loaded into it, with details of runways and frequencies. Besides, users can have a comprehensive view of the nearest airport using airport screen. XM Satellite Datalink is another asset with this Garmin sat nav, and this provides information on weather. Other advanced aviation features included in Garmin Aera 550 includes SafeTaxi airport diagram and AOPA Airport directory and fast 5Hz update rate.
On the automotive side, Garmin Aera 550 delivers turn-by-turn navigation instructions, with spoken street names. Millions of points-of-interest are loaded into it, that takes the user to leisure places such as hotels or theatres. Advanced lane assistance feature included in it shows the user the correct lane. There is also a function called junction view in order to give a 3D view of interchanges. Besides, the maps could be viewed either in 2D or 3D perspective as per the user’s convenience.
Garmin Aera 550 score well even in entertainment functionality. It has a media player that supports usual file formats for music play back. There is also a picture viewer, by which users can view images in JPEG format. Garmin’s unique wire mount enables to fastening of the device on to aeroplane’s yoke and car’s dash. A carrying case,wall charger, cigarette lighter adapter and audio earphones are supplied with it in its sales package. Regarding its price, Garmin Aera 550 stands at a bit pricey end of the sat navs but you may find one cheaper one online.
Fly with Garmin Aera 500 Touch Screen GPS this Christmas
November 21, 2009
The time to think of road navigation alone has gone obsolete. It is an era of planning Christmas trips abroad, and possibly many of you would have booked your tickets by this time. No doubt that it is going to be the most exciting trip, rather than roaming around your regular destinations.
But, if you are thinking there is nothing for a satellite navigation device to do with your flight trip, then Garmin is here to correct you with their latest launch. Garmin Aera series GPS Navigation devices, launched in the beginning of this month, comes with compatibility for both air and road navigation. Out of it, Garmin Aera 500 sat nav is an entry level model, which comes with an unbeatable price value. Both aviation and automotive features are beautifully blended into it, to bring you with the most comfortable journey in both modes.
Garmin Aera 500 will change the way you look at a touch screen GPS system. A completely new interface brings the easiest navigation through icons to access desired pages. A simple drag lets you to navigate through each pages. The device comes with a 4.3” widescreen display that is readable in sunlight. The buttons of the device are large and features minimal pushing. There is an internal antenna, which facilitates faster reception of GPS signals. Besides, bluetooth technology enables hands-free calling.
The aviation features included in Garmin Aera 500 sat nav is quite comprehensive, and provide most of the necessary details required for a flight journey. A detailed moving map gives the details about the land data, airports, airspaces and more. There is a terrain page that warns of near by terrain or obstacles. Detailed airport information page provides the user with the knowledge of runways, frequencies and more. XM Satellite Datalink warns you about the weather changes that are likely to happen. Moreover, real time information is a great emergency back up.
An insight into its automotive features reveals that Garmin Aera scores even in road navigation. It is capable of providing turn-by-turn navigation with spoken street names. The maps could be set to view in both 2D or 3D perspective as per the users’ requirement. An impressive list of points-of-interest are pre-loaded into it that guides the user to near by hotels, theatres, ATMs and more. An advanced lane assistance feature is included in it. Moreover, the media player and the picture viewer is fitted into it to keep the user entertained.
Of more interest, Garmin Aera 500 Automotive and Aviation Sat Nav comes with supportive accessories that could be used in both modes of travel. Using Garmin’s single wire mount, users can fix the device on to the car’s dash as well as aeroplane’s yoke. It organizes the wires coming out of the device into a single one. Furthermore, there is a power cable, battery, USB cable, pilot’s guide and quick start manual supplied with it.
This new Garmin sat nav has been priced at $800, and could be a worthy purchase since it incorporates the features for both air and road navigation. If you are a regular traveller of both these modes, then Garmin Aera 500 sat nav could be a considerable choice.
Garmin nuvi 215T Sat Nav System
November 21, 2009
The new Garmin nuvi 215T Sat Nav System is popular for its innovative features and technologically advanced capabilities. It is the ideal choice for those of you who love to travel as it will make your driving experience exciting and adventurous. Its slim and ultra thin design enables you to easily fit in your car. This cute little device measures 9.7 cm in width, 7.1 cm in height and 2 cm in depth. It weighs 147.42 grams.
This Garmin satellite navigation system consists of a 3.5 inches QVGA colour TFT display screen with while backlight that ensures enhanced visibility. The screen is treated with anti glare coating to prevent glare. Further, this stunning screen supports a maximum resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. This smart GPS system supports rechargeable li-ion battery that provides you up to 4 hours of effective run time. In addition, it consists of a high sensitivity receiver that ensures effective signal reception.
The sleek Garmin nuvi 215T GPS guarantees you reliable and efficient performance giving you total satisfaction and value for your money. The RoHS version of this model is also available. It is preloaded with the maps of the UK and Ireland and allows adding new maps. It supports microSD cards for data storage. This splendid satellite navigation system provides you 1000 waypoints. It provides you voice prompts enabling you to concentrate on your driving.
This innovative device supports Bluetooth technology enabling you to call handsfree. Other features include 3D map view, auto re-route, choice of route set-up, route avoidance, custom POIs, FM traffic compatible, MSN Direct for US compatible, where am I?, photo navigation, Garmin locate, Garmin Garage, touch screen, world travel clock, currency and unit converter and calculator. The company provides 1 year warranty. It comes complete with vehicle suction cup mount, FM traffic receiver, vehicle power cable, dashboard disc and quick start manual.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin nuvi 215T Sat Nav System |
| Maps included | UK, Ireland |
| Mapping display | 3D |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches |
| Battery life | 4 hours |
| Weight | 147.42 grams |
| Dimensions | 9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm |
| Portable or fixed | Fixed |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Searchable postcode digits | Yes |
| Spoken audio directions | Yes |
| Dynamic routing | Yes |
| Points of interest (POI) | Yes |
| Live traffic information | Yes |
| SiRFStar III GPS Chipset facility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Vehicle suction cup mount | Yes |
| FM traffic receiver | Yes |
| Vehicle power cable | Yes |
| Dashboard disc | Yes |
| Quick start manual | Yes |
