RAC 215E Satellite Navigation System Review
July 10, 2008
RAC have applied their expertise to a good extend here in developing a user friendly device like the RAC 215E GPS System that helps you to be at peace of mind even amidst the wildest traffic.
Striking features of the interface
The RAC 215 comes with a large 4.3" touch screen simplified by simple menu interface icons. Further, you can design your screen to the best of your taste by simply adding 3D angles, colours and display values of your choice to it. A smart night view option enhances your screen display by changing the brightness of the screen as per the available light.
Maps with Points of Interests
A full coverage of the U.K. along with Northern Ireland is included in this aspect of the RAC215E sat nav system . You can engage 2D or 3D displays according to your wish. Thousands of the best available Points of Interest adorns your map here. You can search for them with ease and store your most desired spots and addresses. Lastly and obviously not the least , the automatic zooming display of complex cross roads that comes as a significant aspect of the RAC 215 E is the one for you to watch for its perfect serving of the purpose.
Navigation features
A range of smart navigational features further strengthens the RAC 215 E.
- Step to step voice guidance rendered
- Position indicated by simple tracking mode
- Planning of routes by denoting arrival time and distance to cover
- Automatic re-routing
- A selection of the best route (Quickest, shortest or the most economical)
- Alerts for fixed speed cameras
- Address search reduced to child’s play by Fuzzy Search (SMS Styled)
- In the UK you have the option of 7 digit full postcode search or search by address
Power
An in-built Lithium Ion battery with a life of 3 hours powers the RAC 215E portable GPS system
Warranty
The RAC 215E comes with a standard 12 months warranty from the date of first purchase.
RAC 215E Specification Details
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | RAC |
| Model | RAC 215E |
| Maps included | Map of Great Britain |
| Mapping display | 2D/3D |
| Screen size | 4.3" |
| Memory Total Capacity Free Space Internal Type Expansion Type |
64 MB - Yes SD |
| Battery life | 3 hours |
| Weight | 226 g |
| Dimensions (L x H x D) mm | 126 x 90 x 23 mm |
| Portable or fixed | Portable |
| 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 | No |
| Multimedia Features | |
| Music | No |
| Photos | No |
| Video | No |
| FM Transmitter | No |
| iPOD | No |
| Accessories | |
| Car suction cradle | Yes |
| 12 v car adaptor and DC lead | Yes |
| Start guide and Manual | Yes |
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