Navman F20 In-Car GPS
December 17, 2007
Navman is one of the leading companies in the UK manufacturing a range of sat nav units. They have a range of sat-nav models to their credit. One of the most popular models from them is the new Navman F20 In-Car GPS unit. The features supported by this device are outstanding and it comes integrated with a range of advanced features including a brilliant display and POI’s.
Features and Technicalities
• The display screen embedded in the new Navman F20 Car GPS System is worth mentioning. This is a 3.5 inch wide screen. The specialty of this screen is that is a highly sensitive touch screen. The screen is made of LCD colour display technology.
• The integrated memory of the unit is also remarkable. It comes with a 32B flash memory and the integrated memory is 256 MB. It can also be expanded up to 512 MB or 2GB with MMC. It also has an SD card slot for storing additional maps.
• The processor used in this in-car GPS unit is Intel 200MHz Xscale processor.
• The battery of the device plays a vital role. The GPS unit comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that promises to give a life time up to 3.5 hours.
• This compact device has its dimensions as 11.6 cm x 2.4 cm x 8 cm (W x D x H) and it weighs 200 grams.
• The GPS receiver is a vital component of the Navman in-car GPS system. The device comes integrated with SiRFstar III technology GPS receiver that receives the satellite signals accurately.
• The features of the device are also appreciable. It gives you clear and loud voice instructions to your specified destination.
• The automatic re-routing feature allows you to get back to the correct route if you take a wrong turn.
• The trip-computer feature allows you to avoid toll roads, avoid ferry’s and also know the fastest or the shortest route to your destination.
• There are carious Points of interests in the device and you can also add your own POIs.
• The device also has buttons on the device to tell you about the nearest fuel and parking stations.
Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Device
December 6, 2007
GPS Navigation systems are a must have device for all those who travel a lot as it has till date proved to be the best travel companion or guide. Garmin is one name that 
is very much popular in this field with the range of sat nav units they have introduced so far. Highly sophisticated features packed neatly in a stylish and compact device, the new Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Device proves to be one among the most wanted GPS device in the UK.
Technical Details
• This new GPS unit from Garmin uses Sirf Star III which a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for better reception of satellite signals. This also comes included with a MCX-type connector for optional external antenna connection
• The unit comes with the dimensions 12.2 x 9.9 x 4.1 cm which are the width, height and the depth of the unit respectively. It also has a weight of 300.5 grams.
• The display is yet another key factor of the device to be talked about. The display resolution of the device supports 320 x 240 pixels and the WQVGA colour TFT display with white backlight add to popularity of the product.
• The integrated battery of the device also gives you a battery life up to 4 hours.
Features
• The new Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Device supports optional FM TMC traffic alerts, XM NavTraffic with XM weather, and XM Satellite Radio.
• The device supports Bluetooth wireless technology and the same can be used for sending voice-guided audio prompts to compatible devices.
• An entertainment feature of the device is the integrated MP3 player. So enjoy your favourite music on the move.
• The device gives you clear turn by turn voice instructions announcing every street name.
• There are various Points of Interests preloaded in the device and the interesting part is that you can save your own POI, be it be a destination along with alerts for speed zones and safety cameras.
• The touch sensitive screen with left-handed controls is the other attraction of the model. This touch screen is a glove sensitive screen and it comes with left-handed controls that make it easy to operate on the device. The screen is a sunlight readable screen with UV-resistant display that makes it easy to view your screen even in bright sunlight.
Other special features
• Pre-programmed internal memory
• Oversized icons and menus
• SD card expansion slot
• Waterproof standards certified
• Garmin LockT, an anti-theft feature
• Custom caps that are available in a variety of colours
• Motorcycle console for trip information
• Motorcycle mount that comes with standard 4-hole AMPS pattern
