Navman S30 GPS Navigator Review
January 31, 2008
GPS navigation systems are widely used in the UK and a wide range of models are also available packed with the most advanced navigation features. Navman is one of the leading manufacturers of sat nav units and their latest model is the new and all improved Navman S30 GPS system. The major benefit of the model is that it works straight out of the box.
Slim and sleek in its looks, this new compact and stylish device has a lot of features in store including speed camera alerts and smart day or night display. This device comes at an affordable rate and it can be the smart choice for all those who want a secure and powerful navigation.
Features and Specifications of Navman S30
The display of the unit is the key feature to be mentioned about. The device comes with a 3.5 inch colour screen. The touch sensitivity of the display screen is the key benefit of the unit that allows easy use of the unit. The screen being an anti glare screen, it display with the same brilliance even in bright sunlight.
The specifications of the device are to be talked about when considering the unit. The device comes integrated with Samsung 400 MHz for perfect functioning. The GPS Receiver used in the unit is a SiRFstarIII receiver. This can receive the signals very effectively.
The internal memory of GPS systems have to be considered always when planning to buy one. This new GPS unit comes with an internal flash memory of 256 MB. The SD RAM supported by the unit is 32 MB. The device also has support for SD and MMC cards.
Being a plug and play device, the new Navman S30 GPS sat nav system comes integrated with a rechargeable Li-ION battery that promises a life time up to 4.3 hours depending on the usage.
The dimensions of the unit are Width – 112 mm, Height – 78 mm, Depth – 20 mm and the compact and stylish device comes with a weight of 161grams.
The device comes pre-installed with the maps of UK and Ireland. You can also get the spare SD card slot for additional maps like Western Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
Other Remarkable features
• Multiple route options
• 8-digit UK postcode search
• Turn-by-Turn navigation with voice guided instructions
• 3D moving map and 2D map view
• Various Places of interest (POI)
• Preloaded Safety Camera Data
• Up-to-date maps with Navman’s iUpData
• SmartST 2008 navigation software
Novogo A70 Europe Satellite Navigator Review
January 29, 2008
Satellite navigators have come with distinct designs and models. Novogo, a renowned manufacturing company has introduced the Novogo A70 Europe Satellite Navigator integrated with a range of advanced features and with portability. The product has been designed compactly and it weighs just 250 grams. Therefore you can keep it comfortably like your mobile phone. It will be a suitable choice for business trips and holiday trips. Manufacturer offers a sturdy suction mount docking kit with the unit. You can transfer the unit from one car to other within less time.
Novogo A70 Europe Satellite Navigator serves as a compact guide to find an exact location that you desire to go. This will be an ideal choice for outdoor needs. You can use it either as handheld unit or a fixed device. All the required maps have been preloaded internally. If you need, you can use map cartridges and data cards for storing additional maps. Advanced touch screen technology has been adapted for easy access. It has come availed with a parallel channel receiver to receive frequencies up to 20 channels.
The size of the display is designed as 3.5 inches with high quality LCD TFT support. You can view crystal clear maps or routes on the display as it supports high resolutions up to 240 x 320 pixels. Users will be alerted using prompt audible instructions. You can find the shortest route or shortest distance to your destination with the help of the trip calculator. You can view both North America and Europe maps with this device. Connecting the device with the PC can be done through USB interface.
Novogo A70 Sat Nav system has been launched with the embedded memory of 64 MB. You can make use of the SD expansion slot for using Secure Digital memory cards. The package contains an embedded antenna and external antenna hook up. Lithium Ion battery technology has to be used for utilizing external power. You can enjoy a maximum of 6 hours battery life. The useful navigational assistant comes with the dimensions as 10.3 x11.5 x 3.4 cm that denotes the height, width and depth of the device respectively.
Garmin Nuvi 200 Car GPS Navigator Review
January 27, 2008
Garmin nuvi 200 Car GPS System, a stylish navigational assistant from 
Garmin has been introduced as an answer to all you navigation queries. You will not refuse to buy the unit after analysing the features. Some of the vital features are explained here.
Features
• The compact GPS receiver comes with a smart display with touch screen advantage. This makes the use of the device very easy.
• A widescreen display with 4.3” size is embedded in the unit and this can produce resolution up to 480 x 272 pixels.
• Colour compatibility and display illumination, touch screen technology and anti-glare are other features available with the display.
• It is simple to access the unit as it has been designed with the compact dimensions as 12.2 x 2 x 7.4 cm as width, depth and height.
• Garmin nuvi 200 Car GPS Navigator weighs just 173 grams.
• A USB interface has been equipped for providing high speed connectivity.
• Built-in aerial offers high signals and maps of Ireland and UK has pre-loaded the device.
• Two pre-loaded software’s are NAVTEQ ON BOARD and MapSource City Navigator NT.
• It has come with the ability to offer 500 way points and trip computer offers multiple benefits like:
1. To avoid highways
2. To know short routes
3. To avoid toll roads
4. To find short routes
• SD memory cards can be used to expand in-built memory.
• You can use both internal power and external lithium ion battery power to get 5 hours of run time.
Other features
1. Built-in speaker
2. Calculator
3. Clock
4. 2D OR 3D map perspective
5. Garmin Lock
Garmin Nuvi 660T GPS Navigator Europe
January 25, 2008
Garmin feels proud to introduce Garmin Nuvi 660T GPS Navigator with enhanced feature to compete with distinct competitors in the UK market. The product looks stylish and smart. Users can get numerous navigational benefits at the right time with this device. Enjoy numerous embedded features like 2 GB internal memory, WAAS support, FM transmitter, SiRF GPS receiver, TFT display with touch screen, Bluetooth, anti-theft feature, 2D 0r 3D maps view and expansion slots.
Turn-by-turn instructions will be useful while travelling and the automatic re-routing feature is also a benefit in case you miss out a turn. Get traffic alerts and alerts about road construction and weather. Handsfree calling function can be utilized with the help of Bluetooth wireless technology. Store 500 way points with graphic symbol and name. Listen to audible instructions and warnings while you drive. Text To Speech feature has the potential to identify turnings with the help of street names. You can make use of trip calculator to know useful information regarding your travel.
Sufficient data can be stored within 2GB internal memory of Garmin Nuvi 660T GPS System. Enjoy highly sensitive signals using SiRF receiver. Tune your most desired FM stations or MP3 option with the help of FM transmitter. WQVGA TFT display allows you to get maximum of 480 x 270 pixels within 4.3” diagonal screen. Touch screen feature simplifies your access. The smart unit has been marketed with the dimensions as:
• 4.9” width
• 2.9” height
• 0.9” depth
• 190 grams weight
Get power from embedded Lithium-Ion battery technology and you can enjoy battery life from 3 to 7 hours. Garmin Lock facility saves your Garmin Nuvi 660T sat nav from theft. It is simple to view maps either in 2D or in 3D. Uploading your POIs is permitted in which you can add speed zone and safety camera alerts. Embedded travel kit includes components like:
1. MP3 player with sample MPs
2. Audio books
3. Picture viewer
4. World clock
5. Currency and measurement converters
6. Calculator
Memory expansion can be done by using SD memory card expansion slot. You can use the high speed USB interface to load data. You can store even Europe maps inside within the internal memory. Supportive accessories of the package include:
1. Windscreen mount with base
2. Sticking dashboard disk
3. Cigar-lighter cable
4. Mains adapter
5. PC/ USB connection cable
6. Protection case
Garmin iQue 3600 Satellite Navigation System
January 23, 2008
Garmin iQue 3600 Satellite Navigation System has come with useful features like GPS technology, Que technology, docking cradle, protective cover, vibrating alert, microphone, speakers, voice recording, 3.8 inches display, 16-bit colour support, 320 x 480 pixels, USB, infra-red, expansion slot, 12 channel GPS receiver and SBAS WAAS compatibility.
Features and Specifications
• Que Technology - It is a latest technology introduced by Garmin which allows users to know where they stand now, where to go next and how to come back promptly using voice guidance. You can find any location or street with this new technology.
• Manufacturer offers docking cradle and a protective cover with the package.
• Vibrating alert option has been equipped with the unit and if you wish you can activate the vibrating mode.
• Garmin iQue 3600 Satellite Navigation System has come with 32 MB RAM and Motorola 150 MHz processor.
• You can make use of the voice recording option to record voices with quality.
• A 16-bit colour display has been designed in the device and it is 3.8 inches in size and you can have the highest resolution up to 320 x 480 pixels in this screen.
• You can have direct power through power adapter and external power through battery.
• You should have minimum of 16 MB RAM, 20 MB hard drive and Intel 486 or higher processor to connect the device with your PC.
• It can receive highest frequencies using 12 channels GPS receiver.
• The device supports IrDA wireless connectivity and other ports like:
1. USB
2. SerialRS-232
3. Infrared
4. Headphones Output
5. SD memory slot
6. Free slot
Other Features
1. MP3
2. GPS Clock
3. Address Lookup
4. Electronic Mapping
5. Track log
6. Trip Computer
7. Automatic Route Generation
8. Turn-by-Turn Voice Guidance
9. Address Book
10. Calculator
11. Date Book
12. Memo Pad
13. To Do List
Available Embedded Units
1. GPS
2. Antenna
3. Display
4. Speaker
5. Microphone
6. Touch screen
Physical Aspects
1. 2.8 Inches Width
2. 0.8 Inches Depth
3. 5 Inches Height
4. 5.7 Oz Weight
