December 18, 2009
Can You Live Without GPS Mobile Navigation?
At one time most people viewed GPS mobile navigation as a passing fad that would disappear. I felt the same way because who wanted to the hassle of having your notebook PC operating while you drove. Even though it seemed quite awkward having your notebook opened on your seat, the idea of knowing your exact location at any time was really great. It took no time at all for manufacturers to see the potential of GPS mobile navigation for the general population.
In recent years, automotive GPS navigation systems are becoming so popular that they are available as OEM accessories on many vehicles. Most of us fall in love with the convenience of GPS once we give it a try. Generally speaking, the OEM in-dash style GPS units are still quite pricy but the newer portable units are very affordable If you find yourself on unfamiliar roads very often, you’ll really appreciate the convenience and safety factor involved with using GPS mobile navigation units.
The variety of GPS mobile navigation devices on the market has literally exploded in recent years. Among the most famous names are Garmin, Magellan and TomTom GPS. There is little doubt that one of the most recognizable names is TomTom GPS Most comparative shoppers agree that TomTom GPS offers some great options for anyone on a budget. Another nice part about the new popular GPS systems is that you’ll find them with great discounts when shopping on the web.
Filed under Beyond Random Ramblings by Arjuna
The Magellan 4350 has one of the best-looking and most user friendly touch screens GPS. They finally received some great reports about the new Magellan Maestro 4350 unit being the top GPS pick by PC World. It delivered some of the finest routes and has excellent navigation features. The Maestro’s 4.3-inch screen features 800-by-480 resolution, effecting in crisp, clear images and easy to understand text. You can see an overview of your calculated route as well as possible alternate routes. By clicking on a button, you will see the estimated travel time and distance for three different possibilities (fastest time, shortest distance, or economical). The GPS includes lane guidance and views of road signs and intersections. These views on the Magellan 4350 can assist you in finding your location. You can choose to create shortcuts on a dedicated screen. You can get into the OneTouch screen by clicking a small icon on the display. You can also set shortcuts either to specific addresses, certain points or even features on the Maestro 4350. The Maestro 4350 comes with a traffic receiver and three months of traffic service. After the free subscription, you will require to pay for the subscription. Traffic incidents are automatically factored into planned routes. Other features include hands-free calling with Bluetooth-compatible cell phones, FM transmission, an audio/video/photo viewer, and even the power to send and receive text messages.
With a smooth and vibrant display, the Magellan 4370 is certainly an eye-catching GPS. It is also fairly compact at 4.6 inches wide by 3.2 inches high by 0.7 inch deep and weighs 7.3 ounces. It provides easy access to favorite destinations via the new OneTouch interface. With a 480-by-800-pixel resolution, maps, text, and images look amazingly sharp and smooth. The onscreen keyboard is fairly large and in QWERTY design, so entering addresses is fairly easy. The clever touchscreen can be used by touching the tab in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. On the right side, you will find an FM antenna input, a mini USB port, and a SD/MMC card expansion slot for side loading multimedia. There is a power button on top, while the speaker is located at the back. The Magellan 4370 comes packaged with a car charger, an AC adapter, a USB cable, a protective pouch, a vehicle mount (windshield and dash), and reference material. The Car GPS comes preloaded with maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico and 6 million points of interest. As always before you commit to an important purchase be sure to look up more complete GPS reviews and analysis. It will save you some money and time.
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July 27, 2009
Thales Magellan 930-0038-001 Portable GPS Case
930-0038-001: Compatible with Triton 1500 and 2000 models 930-0023-001: Compatible with Triton 200/300/400 and 500 models
Filed under GPS by Blonde