Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS System
February 6, 2009
Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS System is a well known product which the travellers prefer to carry while going for a journey. Being small, compact and light weight increases the convenience to carry it and moreover it is embedded with a number of qualities and features.
Product features in detail
Garmin eTrex Venture HC Sat Nav Unit has the dimensions of 10.7cm x 5.6cm x 3.0cm. It weighs 156 grams including the batteries.
The size of its display is 1.3″ x 1.7″(w x h) which is colour LCD in nature. The display resolution comes to 176 x 220 pixels. It has a TFT display which supports 256 levels of colours. This system requires 2 AA batteries (not included) which offers a life of 14 hours. This product is waterproof with the standard IPX7. This is a high sensitivity receiver which is provided with USB interface. RoHS version is also available in this system.
Apart from a base map of Europe this Garmin GPS system is capable of adding maps. The built-in memory comes to 24MB. The number of added waypoints is 500 while that of routes is 50. There are 10,000 track log points of which 10 are saved tracks. This is a geocaching friendly product. This system is enabled with WAAS/EGNOS features.
Other special features include outdoor GPS games, hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, area calculation, DGPS ready, surface calculator and trackback function.
This system is conferred with a 2 year warranty. The contents of the box are Garmin eTrex Venture HC, USB interface cable, Wrist strap, map source trip and Waypoint Manager, quick user guide and owner’s manual.
The device receives signals from 12 different channels at the same time. The average time taken for upgrading is 15 to 45 seconds. It is equipped with a customisable route planner. This system provides position display from a number of zoom levels. It gives you information about speed, average speed and maximum speed. Travel distance and time function is also exhibited.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS System |
| Maps included | Europe |
| Screen size | 1.3″ x 1.7″ |
| Battery life | 14 hours |
| Weight | 156g |
| Dimensions | 10.7cm x 5.6cm x 3.0cm |
| Memory | |
| Internal Type | 24MB |
| Accessories | |
| Wrist strap | Yes |
Garmin GPSMAP 420s GPS System
February 2, 2009
This Garmin GPSMAP 420s GPS System is mainly used in marine areas. It
helps you to receive the signals from 12 channels. Included maps with this unit are of Ireland and United Kingdom. This sleek unit has dimensions of (W) 14.5cm x (H) 12.7cm x (D) 6.9cm. Total weight of the unit is 0.6 kg. Product has a very stylish grey colour.
About the product
The new Garmin GPSMAP 420s Sat Nav Unit has an accuracy of 15 meters in position and 0.05-m/sec velocities. Update rate of the product is 1/second. The built in aerial of the unit helps in receiving the signals very quickly. Included software with this device is Garmin Worldwide Marine Base map. Features include Optional external GPS aerial connection and 2D / 3D map perspective. Acquisition Times in cold areas is 45 sec and in warm condition is 15 sec. This device includes 1500 waypoints and 10000 tracks log points in it.
Built in LCD display has a size of 4” and it has a maximum display resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. It supports antiglare function and display illumination function. Device has a SD Memory Card slot in it. The plastic body material makes it a highly reliable one. This system is a waterproof one. Accessories included with this marine GPS unit are Protective cover, mounting bracket and power/data cable.
The new auto gain technology supported by the unit helps in better target visibility. Split zoom display helps in closer look at fish targets and bottom structure. This unit has alarms for fish size- shallow water- deep water and low battery. The See-Thru technology shows weak and strong returns simultaneously.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP 420s GPS System |
| Maps included | Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Mapping display | 2d/3D |
| Screen size | 4” |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | (W) 14.5cm x (H) 12.7cm x (D) 6.9cm |
Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS System
January 29, 2009
With the help of new Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS System you can start your journey to any unknown destination with great confidence and vision. It will always keep you on guard about the approaching signals or warnings beforehand. You will never get lost if you have this system as your partner.
Product features
Garmin Nuvi 250W Sat Nav Unit has the dimensions of 71mm x 97mm x 20mm. It weighs 147 grams. It is available in a grey colour.
It is installed with a Li-ion battery which provides a life of 5 hours and it is rechargeable too. It is facilitated with secure digital memory expansion. This Garmin GPS system has a LCD display with TFT and widescreen of size 109mm. The offered display resolution is 320 x 240pixels. The display illumination feature is also there apart from being anti glare. The given input device is touch screen. It is best recommended for automotive use. The navigation instructions are given through voice source.
Other features of the unit are built in aerial, built-in speaker, calculator, clock, 2D / 3D map perspective, Garmin lock, custom POIs and preinstalled POIs. It is included with maps of North America. The provided softwares are Navteq on board and Map Source City Navigator NT. The compatible GPS softwares include Garmin Savers Guide and Garmin Travel Guide.
For navigation it supports 500 waypoints. It also has trip computers which shows avoid highways, quickest route, avoid toll roads, fast/short route and back-on-track. The included accessories are cigarette lighter adaptor, car power adaptor and windscreen mount. It also has a digital player which supports JPEG format.
Other special features include high-sensitivity receiver, RoHS version, basemap, and preloaded maps, indicate speed in real time, maximum speed and numbers of kilometres covered, number of kilometres remaining, journey time and time of arrival.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS System |
| Maps included | North America |
| Mapping display | 2D/3D |
| Screen size | 109mm |
| Battery life | 5 hours |
| Weight | 147g |
| Dimensions | 71mm x 97mm x 20mm |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Spoken audio directions | Yes |
| Points of interest (POI) | Yes |
| Multimedia Features | |
| Photos | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Cigarette lighter adaptor | Yes |
| Car power adaptor | Yes |
| Windscreen mount | Yes |
Garmin GPSMAP 292 GPS System
January 25, 2009
GPS systems are the need for the hour as traffic is increasing every day and
the routes are becoming complicated. Stand alone GPS systems are more effective and functions better. Garmin GPSMAP 292 GPS System is one of the many devices available in the market that proves to be one of the best navigational units ever. The advanced technology and enhanced construction allows the user to manage it better.
With a dimension of (W) 6.3″ x (H) 6.2″ x (D) 3.1″ one can place it compactly. To suit to this measurement it is equipped with a (W) 3.0″ x (H) 4.0″ TFT monitor with a resolution of 234 x 320 pixels and 256-colour. Powerful antenna receives signals. Garmin data cards are accepted by this unit.
Base map is provided and further you can add maps for making your operation better and effective. The unit supports 3,000 waypoints and 50 routes adding to the efficiency of the product. The track log comprises of 10,000 points and 15 saved tracks.
Other compatibility
The unit is compatible with Garmin sonar but not with Garmin radar. CANet, AIS and DSC are the other supported features. Added features include Audible alarms, Tide tables, Sun and moon information and more. However the main purpose of Garmin GPSMAP 292 Sat Nav Unit is to make your marine travel comfortable.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP 292 GPS System |
| Screen size | (W) 3.0″ x (H) 4.0″ |
| Dimensions | (W) 6.3″ x (H) 6.2″ x (D) 3.1″ |
| Additional Features | |
| Waypoints | 3,000 |
| Track log | Yes |
| Audible alarms | Yes |
| Tide tables | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | Yes |
Garmin Oregon 400t GPS System
January 21, 2009
Garmin Oregon 400t GPS System will provide you with all the necessary location information needed when you go for a journey. Its very compact and light weight to carry easily, at the same time its utility is worth mentionable.
Key specification of this GPS system
Garmin Oregon 400t Satellite Navigation System has the dimensions of 11.4cm x 5.8cm x 3.5cm. It weighs 192.7grams. It has a rugged metal plated case. This has a display of size 3 inches which has a transflective colour TFT touch screen. The display resolution is 240 x 400 pixels.
It can be installed with 2 AA batteries (not included) made of NiMH or lithium which offers a life of 16 hours. It has a high-sensitive receiver. The compatible interfaces are USB and NMEA 0183. A RoHS version is also available.
Other features are base map, preloaded maps, ability to add maps and built in-memory (4 GB). It also accepts micro SD data cards. The number of waypoints is 1000 while that of routes is 50. It has a track log of 10,000 points and 20 saved tracks.
This GPS system facilitates automatic routing. Some special features are electronic compass, barometric altimeter, geocaching-friendly, outdoor GPS games, hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, tide tables, area calculation, custom POIs, unit-to-unit transfer and picture viewer.
Its GPS accuracy is less than 33 ft (10 m) 90% typical. Its acquisition time is less than 1 second for warm start, less than 33 second (cold start) and less than 36 seconds (auto locates). The update rate is 1/second continuous. Its compass provides an accuracy of +-2 degrees. Its resolution is 1 degree. The altimeter accuracy is +-10 ft. (+-3 m). Its range is from -2,000 ft. to 30,000 ft. The temperature should range between 4 to 158 degrees.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin Oregon 400t GPS System |
| Battery life | 16 hours |
| Weight | 192.7g |
| Dimensions | 11.4cm x 5.8cm x 3.5cm |
| Memory | |
| Total Capacity | 4GB |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
