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Magellan Roadmate 1445t is another brilliant product from the company. It includes premier features like OneTouch favorites menu, Traffic Link, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, Highway POI’s, and many more. It is designed to give you a complete navigating experience.

It lets you bookmark your favorite destination and searches with the OneTouch menu, so that you can access them anytime and anywhere. You can find your favorite restaurant and café with the touch of a single button.  QuickSpell search helps you to narrow your address search and help you to locate your destination easily and quickly. It optimizes your trip by adding multiple stops and finding you the most efficient and time and money saving route for your journey.

It also comes with subscription free Traffic Link which provided you with up to date traffic information well before you reach there.

It ensures maximum safety on the road by giving you spoken street names and voice prompted instructions. It even assist you with the right lane on the highway through voice instructions helping you concentrate on your driving.

It also helps you locate your position with the AAA screen helping you when your vehicle breaks down. It will display the AAA roadside number along with your location for you to call for help.

It comes preloaded with maps from United States, Canada and Puerto Rico so you just need to get it out of the box and get going. It will help you find lots of POI’s on the road and help you locate hotels, pharmacies, and cafes, ATM’s etc on your journey.

It is available at a price of $199.99 on the Magellan website itself.

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Garmin has introduced this new Nuvi 465T the first one designed specially for trucking industry. The main features o f this GPS include NTTS breakdown directory, special routing options for trucks throughout the lower 48 states and truck friendly POI’s. It designs your profile and routes according to the vehicle you are driving and what you are hauling.

It is the first of it kind to provide locations from the National Truck and Trailer services (NTTS) directory for its users. It is the best directory giving information about the semi-truck repairing facilities and 24 hours road service. It has a 4.3” high resolution touch screen display and provides users with lots of information for those long distance travels.

It comes preloaded with the maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico. It speaks street names and the directions given are also voice prompted, which makes it safe for the driver to drive on the road. It comes with lane assistance software which guides you of the right lane to make a turn.

It gives you information about specialized truck related restrictions like height, weight, length and width and hazardous materials. You can even enter multiple-point routing so that you can take the most efficient route between multiple stops.

It gives u information of upcoming road conditions to keep the driver aware of possible hazard along the route. It even gives you information about wind warnings and notifies you when the road is getting narrow. It has a FM traffic receiver which gives you information about traffic jams and delays on the roads. You just need to simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you will be given an alternate route to avoid the problem.

It has a built-in Bluetooth system for hands free calling, you just need to connect the Bluetooth of your phone to the GPS and make and take calls and even stay focused on the road. This new Nuvi gives you complete navigating experience just by touch of the screen. It is priced at $499.99

This is the latest Nuvi which comes with a 4.3” wide color touch screen. It gives you real time information about fuel prices to Google search with its new service called the Garmin NuLink Service. With this service you get accurate real time information to your Nuvi wirelessly. In the US it comes with a free 2 year subscription for NuLink service and will cost you $5 each month after that. With this new service you get Google Local Search to find POI’s and traffic services, construction work if any and traffic services which send you alerts for delays. Other services that come with this Nuvi are fuel prices, Ciao Friend finder, weather forecast, movie times, flight status, local events, currency converter, white pages and many more. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This new TomTom Live IQ routes comes with a 4.3” color touch screen. It is a excellent display with crisp and sharp images. It is made of solid design and measures 123*80*18mm which makes it easier to carry in a bag. It uses a mini USB that accepts 5V power from the car and is also used for downloading and updating TomTom services through TomTom home on your PC.

The interface is easy and user friendly. You can set up your route for the journey easily on the TomTom for immediate and for future use. It gives you access to easy routes by avoiding or using motorways, taking minor roads etc, all this is done through the simple IQ routes feature. It also gives you the estimated arrival time, distance to destination etc. and guides you with the smallest and quickest route to your destination. The MapShare facility by TomTom gives you easy sharing and updating of maps and routes within the TomTom community.

It also comes with TomTom’s HD traffic service giving you live information about traffic cameras, fuel prices etc. Google Live search is also an added feature and helps to search anything like, restaurants, ATM’s, Chemists etc. It is the European version and there fore it provides live services and traffic services in many countries like Germany, France, Switzerland and of course Holland which makes it ideal for touring and holidays. It gives you access to lots of POI’s and services on the road and in some cases it even gives you the phone numbers if available. It has an internal battery but on longer journeys you will have to remind yourself to carry that power cable.

It is available at  a price of  GBP 199.99 on TomTom’s website itself.

This new Magellan comes with many advanced features such as Magellan OneTouch favorites menu, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, and built-in AAA TourBook and many more. It gives you the option to bookmark your favorite destination searches with OneTouch Menu helping you to access them later easily. It allows you to search with lots of services and POI’s. QuickSpell search narrow downs your address search making is easier to find a particular destination. Also comes with route optimization which finds the best and most efficient route for your journey.

Safety is guaranteed with this RoadMate 1424 as it gives you voice directions and announces turns and names of streets. AAA service screen on the menu help you to find your location on the map in case your car breakdowns and you require assistance. It comes loaded with preloaded maps and POI’s from US, Canada, and Puerto Rico making it easier for user to use it straight out of the box for official and holiday purposes.

This RoadMate 1424 is available at a price of $229.99

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This is the best GPS unit for first time user. It has2.2” QVGA color display and comes with enhanced features, fast signal acquisition, reliable signal lock and precision positioning making it an excellent choice even for advanced navigating experience. The system comes with SD card compatibility and maximizes your navigation capability by adding more maps, marine cartography, and other content for those outdoor adventures. The menu is simple can be used effortlessly by the use of intuitive buttons and scroll pad. The graphics are pretty decent and the clarity of maps and other directions is quiet crisp.

It comes loaded with VantagePoint software for easy management of your maps and routes. It has the fastest GPS positioning acquisition with its SirfStarIII chipset. It comes with an integrated high-sensitivity antenna providing you with great signal strength in bad weathers on those outdoor trips. Built in signal augmentation reception (WASS/EGNOS) provides it with 3 meter accuracy. It is waterproof and can withstand accidental impacts and immersion in water. You can view the elevation profile for trail ahead and also the time for sunrise and sunset along with the best fishing and hunting times.

The Magellan Triton 400 comes at a decent price of $169.99.

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The TomTom XL 325 is an easy to use widescreen navigator. TomTom’s award-winning software means effortless navigation from A to B. Switch your XL 325 on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen and start driving anywhere in the US. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions. 3D graphics help guide you to your destination. An extra-wide touchscreen helps you find your way, worry-free. The XL 325 is preloaded with millions of points of interest to enhance your traveling experience – easily find your favorite gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and more.

TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, points of interest, and more on your own device. And with the “Help Me!” menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals.

The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.

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The Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS is pocket-sized, ultra-thin and stylish, and features an extra large 4.3″ wide-format, full color interactive touch screen. The expanded Points of Interest database offers 6 million built-in destinations for an incredible value. Find fuel, food, lodging, ATMs and hundreds of other businesses and services with a few touches of the screen.Use the intuitive menu options to pick your destination and choose how you navigate to virtually anywhere. If you want to stay on the freeway, avoid freeways, travel the shortest distance or arrive in the quickest time, your Magellan RoadMate enables you to navigate the way you want. You can even exclude specific roads or freeways from your route and also avoid toll roads.
SayWhere™ text-to-speech tells you street names with every turn-by-turn direction.

The advanced QuickSpell™ feature intelligently searches addresses and Points of Interest, offering you a simple list of available locations. It even checks spelling so you can enter a destination with just a few touches of the screen.

SmartDetour™ prompts you to route around sudden slow or stopped freeway traffic and automatically re-calculates the fastest detour.

The integrated rechargeable battery offers navigation for up to three hours. Search destinations, plan trips and enter addresses and personal Points of Interest from a meeting place, restaurant or anywhere power is unavailable.

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Nuvi 885T comes with premium navigation features such as voice –activated navigation, MSN direct, hands free calling and Lane assistance and junction view.

Nuvi 885T not only gives you voice directions and information but  it can also  listen to your voice command and guide to accordingly, so there is no need to move your hand away from the wheel. All you need to do is to press the button on the remote (which is placed on your steering wheel) to activate voice recognition and began speaking your options. It comes with a 4.3” sunlight-readable, widescreen color display which gives you bright and clear details of maps, photos, directions etc.

The lane assistance software tells you which lanes you need to take before it’s too late and guides you about the best exit on the junction. It shows you the road signs and junctions on your screen for proper and safe navigation. It also gives you the added feature of MSN direct which comes with a free trial service .the MSN direct service helps  you to check news and local events, flight status and details, traffic tie-ups, weather information , stock information etc. You can plan your trip on your PC and send them wirelessly to your Nuvi 885T. Nuvi 885t can be used for hands free calling, you jut need to connect it with your phone’s Bluetooth and can speak numbers and the GPS will dial them for you. It also comes with the feature of finding our location on the road by giving you the information about the closest police station or fuel station. Also it helps to find your car in the parking. All you need to do is take it with you in the purse. The design is so sleek and comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that it can be easily carried while you are on your foot.

The suggested price for this GPS is $ 499.99.

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Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It’s packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2×5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

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With nüvi 255W’s widescreen display, you’ll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read — from any direction.

Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2×5-series, nüvi 255W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

nüvi 255W: Simple navigation at an affordable price

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