ViaMichelin Navigation X 980T New Edition GPS System
August 4, 2008
Via 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.
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