Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS System
August 21, 2008
GPS systems are essentially a guide for drivers on unfamiliar roads. This unit helps you to with the routes and directions to a specific destination. Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS System is one such unit that offers tension free driving. The QVGA colour anti glare 3.5” TFT screen of 320 x 240 pixels resolution displays information and graphs for effective usage.
Specifications
European maps are preloaded in the device and thus you are free from loading it by yourself. It also has maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico. These maps are stored in the on board memory card of the device. In case you want to dine any where the nearest locations can be identified with help of the POI feature of the unit. Provision of Bluetooth and the integrated MP3 player makes effective usage of this product. You can attend hands free calls thus you can keep your hands where it needed to be, on the steering wheel.
Voice information’s are included in this Garmin Nuvi 360 Sat Nav Unit as it is equipped with internal speakers. The 2 GB hard disk capacity features effective and long last storage. You can go for 2D or 3D map perspectives as both these are supported by the unit. Other features include addresses, FM TMC traffic alerts and many more.
Other details
These units can be carried along with you as it is portable. Secure digital card are included with the device. You can access the unit and retrieve the information with one touch on the screen as the integrated screen is a highly sensitive touch screen. Traffic message channel is an added benefit of this unit whereby you will be aware of the traffic conditions. This unit supports USB for effective management. Certain functions such as smart media card, TV tuner, voice control, multimedia card, compact flash card are devoid in this unit.
TMC is another remarkable feature supported by this unit and it gives you the latest traffic information. The key feature of the unit is the anti-theft feature supported by the unit and it is the Garmin Lock. The unit also supported a trip computer that gives you details like Odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds. The unit also supported 500 different way points.
With the compact dimension of (Height) 7.3cm, (Width) 9.83cm, (Depth) 2.2cm and with a weight of 144.6 grams you can place it anywhere. Protocols supported are WAAS and SiRF. The unit can be continuously used for 4 to 8 hours as it is equipped with a Lithium battery. Audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator are the other features supported by this device.
Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Navigator is an essential requirement to those on frequent on the roads.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Nuvi 360 |
| Maps included | European Maps, US, Canada, Puerto Rico |
| Mapping display | 2D and 3D |
| Screen size | 3.5” |
| Memory | |
| Total Capacity Expansion Type |
2 GB SD Card |
| Battery life | 4 to 8 hours |
| Weight | 144.6 g |
| Dimensions | (H) 7.3cm x (W) 9.83cm x (D) 2.2cm |
| Portable or fixed | Portable |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Spoken audio directions | Yes |
| Points of interest | Yes |
| Live traffic information | Yes |
| SiRFStar III GPS Chipset facility | Yes |
| Multimedia Features | |
| Music | Yes |
A Review on Garmin StreetPilot C550 Satellite Navigation
March 4, 2008
The Garmin StreetPilot C550 satellite navigation system is a new product that is very useful in finding out the route to an address. It is also very easy to use and portable. Just mention the destination point at which place you should move and then with the destination point it will tell the exact route to the destination. Garmin StreetPilot C550 GPS system features a range of Points of Interest that tells about the any famous place nearby say like restaurant, petrol stations, clubs and theatres. This device informs you about the unexpected accidents or traffic blocks on your route and also recalculates a new route for you. It is very much useful when you move to any new places or to an unfamiliar place where the roads are not familiar for you.
Features
• Touch screen
• Sunlight learning
• Streets are mentioned in voices
• Use 2D or 3D maps
• Preloaded maps
Special features
The advanced feature is of this satellite navigation system is the Bluetooth Wireless technology and at the same time it is a wireless phone. Bluetooth is a built in features that allows you to make hands free calls with the support of microphone and dual speakers. While driving, the microphone is used to speak or to say like just telling the address or destination point.
Another useful feature is Integrated Traffic Receiver that gives you information about traffic, constructions, weather delay or any accidents met it will automatically gives another route. The GPS Navigator is another feature, here the maps are preloaded of Europe and North America so when you give any destination point it will automatically show the routing. It also includes the anti-theft feature.
Size:
The weight of the Garmin Street Pilot C550 is 59 pounds i.e. 269gms. The life of the battery is nearly 8 hours. They displayed as an anti-glare TFT LCD display and the size of the monitor is 2.8”W x 2.1”H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 320 x 240 pixels. The overall dimension is 4.4”W x 3.2”H x 2.2”D (11.3 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm).
Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS Navigator
February 26, 2008
Though numerous manufacturing companies of satellite navigators are available in the UK, Garmin has got a unique place amongst the rest. The reason behind the reputation is quality not only in service but also in product. This renowned company has introduced Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS Navigator with stunning features like pre-loaded maps, travel guide, touch screen, turn-by-turn guidance, 3D view, picture viewer, route selection and rechargeable battery support.
Features and Specifications
1. Global Positioning Technology has been used for locating an exact destination or route to a destination using signals from satellites.
2. An LCD screen has been equipped with the unit which is 3.5” in size and it has made with anti-glare feature to prevent glaring.
3. The product can perform excellently using lithium ion battery support which offers battery power to run a maximum of 5 hours.
4. Navigational assistance can be given just by plug and play of the device.
5. You can view maps of Western Europe and North America which are pre-loaded by the manufacturer.
6. Users can view maps in 3D format and you can get exact turn by turn instructions using voice prompts.
7. Auto re-routing and selection of routes can be done using the device.
8. If you activate ‘route avoidance’ option, you can reach your destination without crossing toll roads and high ways.
9. Points of Interests (POIs) can be customized in Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS Navigator as you wish.
Other Available Options
• World travel clock
• Currency converter
• Measurement converter
• Calculator
• Garmin LockT security option
List of aspects in the dimensions:
• 97 mm Width
• 71 mm Height
• 20 mm Depth
• 147.42 grams Weight
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
