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Garmin Nuvi 1450

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This Nuvi brings you widescreen navigation experience on it 5” touch screen. It offers you great features like ecoroute, lane assist, and pedestrian routing options. The display is bright and crisp and all the details like maps, driving directions and pictures are shown in bright brilliant color.

The GPS can be used in car and also on foot while exploring new places. It gives you direction around town and also helps you to locate public transportation facilities and other travel information. Lane assist helps you to be in the right lane for the next highway exit or turn. It displays road signs and junctions on your route and helps you to decide before it is too late. Nuvi 1450 also helps you to find the most effective and time saving route for your journey saving you from any traffic issues in the area. It comes loaded with millions of POI’s across America, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Along with all the above features it has a photo viewer, world clock, calculator, currency converter, measurement converter and more. It also has memory expansion available through SD card slot for loading more routes and journeys on your GPS. It is available at a price of $399.99

Specifications

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.4″W x 3.4″H x .6″D (13.7 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm)
Display size, WxH: 4.4″W x 2.5″H (11.1 x 6.3 cm); 5.0″ diag (12.7 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 7.8 ounces (221.1 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 3 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 10

Features:

Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): yes (with junction view)
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
FM traffic compatible: yes
MSN® Direct compatible: yes
XM® compatible for U.S: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Dead reckoning: no
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Trucking-friendly: no
Geocaching-friendly: no
Marine-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
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Magellan RoadMate 1470 GPS

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Magellan roadmate 1470 is another GPS by Magellan that is loaded with lots of features and functions. The main features of this Magellan are OneTouch favorites menu, Quickspell with SmartCity search and millions of POI’s across America. The GPS is robust and the menu is intuitive. It lets you save your favorite destination and searches with the OneTouch menu and with just a click of a button you can search for your favorite café or restaurant.

The instructions are delivered through spoken street names, turns, and exits making your drive extra safe on the road. It also provides you multi-destination routing to optimize your trip with multiple stops making your journey more cost effective and short. It even assists you about the lane you need to take for making the next turn or for exiting the highway.

It comes loaded with maps and POI’s from across United States, Canada and Puerto Rico making it an ideal companion for business trips and personal vacations.

It also has an added feature which guides you around any traffic issues in the area and offers you with live onscreen traffic incident information.

It is available at a price if $199.99

Specifications

PHYSICAL
Case High-impact plastic
Pre-Loaded Maps US, Canada, Puerto Rico
Size 3.3″ H x 5.2″ W x 7″ D (8.45cm H x 13.2cm W x 1.8cm D)
Weight 10.0 oz (2b3 gm)
Screen Size 4.7-inch
Memory available for map storage Micro SD card compatible
Antenna Type Integrated multidirectional patch
PERFORMANCE
GPS 3 to 5 meters (10-16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS
GPS Accuracy 3-5 meters
POWER
Source Li-ion recharageable battery, vehicle adapter 12-24 or AC adapter
Battery Life Up to 3 hours
PACKAGE CONTENTS
RoadMate 1470 GPS receiver
Pre-loaded maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Windshield mount
Adhesive disc for dash mounting
Vehicle power adapter
User handbook
USB cable

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Garmin Nuvi 1390T GPS

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Nuvi 1390T is ultra-thin navigation system that provides the user with lots of information through various pre-loaded applications. It comes loaded with maps of North America and one country of Europe. It also provides you free traffic alerts, hands-free calling, EcoRoute and pedestrian navigation options.

It is a great navigation system for use on road and also around town when you are exploring a new place. It gives you information about local transport service, subway, time to catch your train or bus and much more. The design is slim and sleek and, the battery is rechargeable which means it can fit into your pocket or purse and can be easily used for navigation in car or by foot. It also comes with application like Lane Assist, Junction View, City Navigator, Quickspell, Hot Fix and many more. It has millions of preloaded POI’s from across America and Europe and gives you information about motels, cafes, ATM’s and gas stations.

It even has option for hands free calling through Bluetooth Wireless technology which allows you to make and receive calls even when you are driving. It gives you option of memory expansion through SD card and allows you to save routes and photos on the system.

It is available at a price of $ 319.99

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8″W x 2.9″H x .6″D (12.2 x 7.5 x 1.6 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81″W x 2.25″H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3″ diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 5.7 ounces (161.6 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 4 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 0

Features:

Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): yes (with junction view)
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): yes
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
FM traffic compatible: yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
MSN® Direct compatible: yes
XM® compatible for U.S: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Dead reckoning: no
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Trucking-friendly: no
Geocaching-friendly: no
Marine-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
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Magellan Triton 2000 GPS

triton2000With a 2 Mega pixel camera, voice recorder &flashlight, color touch screen and SD card expandability Triton 2000 enables the user to capture sound and videos of places they are traveling to. It is easy to use, with a 2.7” color touch screen, making it simple to navigate the menu. It uses Magellan’s Vantage point software to upload maps and other user generated content.

User can use their own SD cards up to 4 GB to save detailed maps, photos and sounds.

It’s the first of its kind to offer compatibility with National Geographic TOPO state series and weekend explorer 3Dmaps.It can be widely used on all outdoor activities as it provides extended navigation through optional topographic maps, marine cartography, and other applications. The LED flashlight works on a powerful low battery consumption making it easy to use on camping and other outdoor activities during nights. It also includes a 3-axis electronic compass and a built-in barometer. The compass helps you to show direction even when you are standing still and the barometer gives u and advanced insight about the changing weather and provides you with highly accurate readings.

It is waterproof and can withstand accidental impact and can also survive in water for up to 30 minutes making it highly recommendable for outdoor adventures.

It normally sells at a price of $ 399.99 and is widely available online for purchase.

Specifications

PHYSICAL
Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7
Pre-Loaded Maps Built-in basemap of Contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada and Worldwide Geographic Boundaries
Size 5.75″ x 2.5″ x 1.13″
Weight 8.0 oz (227 g) – w/ battery
Screen Size 2.7″ (6.86 cm) diagonal, QVGA (240X320) resolution and touch screen (LED backlit)
SD RAM SD Card
Memory available for map storage Secure Digital (SD) Card
Antenna Type Built-in multidirectional patch (or optional external antenna)
Keypad Nine direct-access keys
Operating Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
PERFORMANCE
GPS SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate Once per second
GPS Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 – 16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) – GPS only
Languages English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese.
Coordinate Systems Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, Indian, Dutch.
POWER
Source Two AA Batteries (included)
Battery Life 10 hours
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Garmin Nuvi 765T GPS

garmin765tGarmin 765T is the advanced navigator system by Garmin. It comes with premium features like 3D building view, photo navigation, route planning, and faster screen redraws, emergency car locator and many more. It also comes with a loaded application called the Lane Assist, through this application you can know in advance which lane you need to be to make the next turn, it helps you to locate lane before its too late making your turn or exit safer.

It also comes loaded with other applications like voice prompted navigation options, turn-by-turn directions, CityNavigator Street maps, about 6million POI’s and HotFix satellite prediction. It is slim and comes with a 4.3” color touchscreen making it easy to carry around in purse or pocket. It comes with a lithium-ion battery which makes it a perfect navigation companion in car or by foot.

The Garmin 765T also allows you to make and receive calls through the Bluetooth wireless technology. It comes with a built-in microphone and speaker and also gives you the option of listening music on your headset. It has an integrated FM traffic receiver which gives you up-to-date information about traffic problems in the area.

Along with all these features Nuvi 765T comes with other entertainment tools like MP3 player, audio book layer,  world travel clock, calculator, currency and measurement converter and optional MSN Direct content. To enhance your navigating experience it also comes with plug-in SD cards. It is available at a price of $349.99 for purchase from the Garmin website.

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8″W x 3.0″H x .8″D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81″W x 2.25″H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3″ diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.48 ounces (183.8 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 3 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: SD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 10

Features:

Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): yes (with junction view)
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): yes (with A2DP technology)
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
FM traffic compatible: yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
MSN® Direct compatible: yes
XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): yes
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
MP3 player: yes
Audio book player: yes
FM transmitter: yes
Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Dead reckoning: no
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Trucking-friendly: no
Geocaching-friendly: no
Marine-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
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Magellan Triton 300 GPS

triton300Magellan Triton 300 is an easy to use handheld GPS designed with simple use-friendly menu and interface for users of all types. It comes loaded with bright and clear display, brilliant graphics, intuitive scroll pads and direct use buttons.  It offers you compatibility with TOPO State series and weekend explorer maps. You can add detailed maps and information to your GPS as it comes with ample amount of internal memory and also gives you the SD card expansion option for extra requirements, and all this could be done with the help of the VantagePoint software that lets you connect you PC with your GPS.

It offers great position acquisition service with the AIRFstarIII chipset. The high sensitivity antenna provides you with reliable signal even on bad weather days .The GPS is waterproof and is great for outdoor adventures. It is available at a price of $149.99

Specifctions

PHYSICAL
Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7
Pre-Loaded Maps Built-in basemap of Contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada and Worldwide Geographic Boundaries
Size 4.65″ x 2.16″ x 1.22″
Weight 6.6 oz (187.1 g) – w/ battery
Screen Size 2.2″ (5.59cm) diagonal, QVGA (240 x 320) resolution, LED backlit
SD RAM 10 MB
Memory available for map storage 10 MB internal memory
Antenna Type Built-in multidirectional patch
Keypad Nine direct-access keys
Operating Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
PERFORMANCE
GPS SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate Once per second
GPS Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 – 16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) – GPS only
Languages English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese.
Coordinate Systems Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, Indian, Dutch.
POWER
Source Two AA Batteries (not included)
Battery Life 10 hours
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Magellan Maestro 3200 GPS

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This is an easy to use, ultra-thin and affordable new GPS system by Magellan. It comes with a 3.5” touch screen with brilliant colors, which is easy to use while traveling. The screen gives you your location and the distance to next turn, distance to the destination, estimated travel time and street names. All this information is provided to the user through voice instructions which makes driving more safe and interesting.

It comes loaded with the maps of the US, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It has 1.3 Million Pre-programmed POI’s which helps you to search and locate services and business locations within a city. It even shows you the phone numbers of the POI’s if available. QuickSpell helps to search and check destinations with just few touches of screen and SmartDetour helps to change your route if there are any traffic tie ups. It comes with an integrated rechargeable battery which works for three hours without needing charge.

It is available for $199.99 USD to buy online.
Specifications

Magellan Maestro 3200

PHYSICAL
Case High-impact plastic
Pre-Loaded Maps Pre-loaded – 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Size 3.65″ W x 3.25″ H x 0.7″ D (9.26cm x 8.25cm H x 1.78cm D)
Weight 4.94 oz (140 g)
Screen Size 3.5″ QVGA full-color, anti-glare, touch-screen
Memory available for map storage 1GB (internal) – Unlimited (SD card)
Antenna Type Integrated multidirectional patch
PERFORMANCE
GPS SiRFstarIII – 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS enabled
GPS Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 – 16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) – GPS only

POWER

Source Li-ion rechargeable 1100ma battery, 12-24 V vehicle adapter
Battery Life Up to 3 hours (assuming lowest screen brightness)

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Garmin Nuvi 1250 GPS

garmin nuvi 1250It redefines portable and affordable navigation. It is an ultra thin GPS which comes with preloaded maps from North America and Europe. It offers enhanced pedestrian navigation options and is a perfect companion for going around town. It tells you bout where to catch the bus, tram or train and also advise you of the subways .It even gives you the estimated time to your destination. All you need is CityXplorer maps to explore the town. It is quiet slim and can be easily carried around and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it even more convenient to carry around by car or by foot.

It offers you turn-by-turn directions and gives you all the directions through voice prompt making it safe on the road to drive without loosing concentration. CityNavigator provides you street maps, access to millions of POI’s around the country and 2D and 3D maps and speed limit for major roads. You can even upload your choice of POI’s on the GPS and save searches for your favorite cafes and restaurants and reach there with just a touch of a button.

It gives you a SD card slot for expanding the memory of the GPS to load more maps and user generated content. It comes loaded with features like JPEG picture viewer, currency converter, world clock with time zones, measurement converter, calculator and more. It is also compatible with lifetime traffic alerts or MSN direct.  You can even download custom voices and vehicles on your GPS by using the service called Garmin Garage.

It comes at a price of $199.99.

Specifications

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.7″W x 2.9″H x .6″D (9.3 x 7.5 x 1.6 cm)
Display size, WxH: 2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
Weight: 4.0 ounces (113.4 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 4 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 0

Features:

Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): no
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
FM traffic compatible: yes
MSN® Direct compatible: yes
XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Dead reckoning: no
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Trucking-friendly: no
Geocaching-friendly: no
Marine-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

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Magellan Triton 1500 GPS

magellan 1500Triton 1500 is an amazingly easy to use handheld GPS. It comes with a 2.7” color touch screen and the menus are intuitive and simple to use. The user can make use of the special VantagePoint software to manage and upload maps, user generated content, and updates from you PC. You can save your frequently used routes and can access them later when needed.

It is compatible with National Geographic’s TOPO State Series and Weekend Explorer 3D maps. It gives you extra memory expansion by the use of SD card to save more maps and routes for your journey. You can even record audio notes and can play them later with the use of in-built microphone and speaker. It also ahs a low consumption LED light which helps you find your way in the dark and on other outdoor adventures. The integrated high sensitivity antenna gives reliable signal reception even in bad weather and the built in signal augmentation reception provided 3-meter accuracy.

It is rugged and waterproof and can withstand up to 30mins of 1 meter water immersion making it ideal for use on outdoor recreational adventures.

It is available at a price of $299.99

Specifications

PHYSICAL
Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7
Pre-Loaded Maps Built-in basemap of Contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada and Worldwide Geographic Boundaries
Size 5.75″ x 2.5″ x 1.13″
Weight 8.0 oz (227 g) – w/ battery
Screen Size 2.7″ (6.86 cm) diagonal, QVGA (240X320) resolution and touch screen (LED backlit)
SD RAM SD Card
Memory available for map storage Secure Digital (SD) Card
Antenna Type Built-in multidirectional patch (or optional external antenna)
Keypad Nine direct-access keys
Operating Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
PERFORMANCE
GPS SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate Once per second
GPS Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 – 16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) – GPS only
Languages English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese.
Coordinate Systems Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, Indian, Dutch.
POWER
Source Two AA Batteries (included)
Battery Life 10 hours

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Garmin Nuvi 1260T GPS

garmin nuvi 1260tNuvi 1260T is ultra-thin navigator that comes with maps of North America or Europe, free traffic alerts, pedestrian navigation features, hands free calling and ecoRoute.

It is  a great help while traveling around town on foot, it gives you complete navigation experience  about where to walk, places to catch the bus, subways, and other transport options and all these facilities comes within a feature called CityXplorer. CityXplorer maps are available for selected cities in US and Europe and you need to pay $9.99 for using these services.

The design is so sleek and lightweight that it can be easily carried around in purse or pocket when you are exploring places on foot. The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery makes it easy to use when no power is available.

It gives you turn by turn directions and your destination point is shown on the screen on a 2D and 3D map. You can also upload your favorite POI’s on the GPS.

The GPS can also be used for making and taking calls via Bluetooth, all you need to do is to connect your phone to the Nuvi 1260T. The integrated Traffic receiver gives you real time information about the traffic on the road and route your journey accordingly to avoid traffic problems.

It also comes with features like ecoRoute, Garmin Connect Photos, Garmin Garage, and anti-theft Garmin Lock feature. It also gives you option for extra memory expansion by the use of SD card.

It is available at a price of $249.99

Specifications

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.7″W x 2.9″H x .6″D (9.3 x 7.5 x 1.6 cm)
Display size, WxH: 2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
Weight: 4.0 ounces (113.4 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 4 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 0

Features:

Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): no
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): yes
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
FM traffic compatible: yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
MSN® Direct compatible: yes
XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Dead reckoning: no
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Trucking-friendly: no
Geocaching-friendly: no
Marine-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

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