Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Garmin eTrex 10 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator

Garmin eTrex 10 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator Review



Garmin eTrex 10 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator Feature

  • Rugged handheld navigator with preloaded worldwide basemap and 2.2-inch monochrome display
  • WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with HotFix and GLONASS support for fast positioning and a reliable signal
  • Waterproof to IPX7 standards for protection against splashes, rain, etc.
  • Support for paperless geocaching and Garmin spine-mounting accessories
  • Power with two AA batteries for up to 20 hours of use

The eTrex 10 makes a great choice in handheld navigation for the budget savvy outdoor enthusiast. This eTrex model is equipped with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, a 2.2-inch monochrome display, and a worldwide basemap--making it easier than ever to see where you are and where you have been.

Garmin eTrex 10
A great choice in handheld navigation for the budget savvy outdoor enthusiast.
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Garmin eTrex 10 Basemap
2.2-inch monochrome display and worldwide basemap.
Garmin eTrex Series
The eTrex is the entry-level option in Garmin's new eTrex series. See also the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.

A New Adventure

Basic Navigation

This handheld GPS is armed with a sunlight-readable monochrome display and a worldwide basemap making it easier than ever to know where you are and where you are headed next. If you are searching for a basic GPS unit to use for your casual outdoor activities, the eTrex 10 makes a great choice.

Rock Solid GPS

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex 10 will locate your position quickly and precisely, maintaining its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. With added HotFix and GLONASS support, you can count on faster positioning and a more reliable signal--whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex 10 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Rugged and Ready

The eTrex 10 is a breeze to operate, indoors and out, with five buttons on either side within easy reach. With its bright yellow case and included lanyard, it's tough to lose. Plus, since the eTrex 10 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.

Find It and Go

With eTrex 10, your adventure will last, with over 20 hours of battery life on two AA batteries (rechargeable NiMH or Lithium batteries work great). As a handheld, it's plenty portable, weighing in at just 5 ounces with batteries. It's also compatible with a variety of spine mounting accesories, for use in cycling or other activities.

Paperless Geocaching

eTrex 10 also supports geocaching, a high-tech version of hide-and-seek where you explore the outdoors in search of hidden "treasure" and adventure. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants (members) navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The eTrex 10 is the perfect way to get started.

What's in the Box

eTrex 10, USB Cable, Lanyard, Documentation

The eTrex 10 makes a great choice in handheld navigation for the budget savvy outdoor enthusiast. This eTrex model is equipped with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, a 2.2-inch monochrome display, and a worldwide basemap making it easier than ever to see where you are and where you have been.


Friday, April 20, 2012

TomTom XL 340M 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition)

TomTom XL 340M 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition) Review



TomTom XL 340M 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition) Feature

  • Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico with Lifetime Map Updates
  • Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories--gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more
  • IQ Routes Technology calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day, saving you time, fuel and money
  • Advanced Lane Guidance indicates exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently
  • Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names
Outsmart road changes with the TomTom XL 340·M--complete widescreen navigation plus Lifetime Map Updates. On average, 15% of the road network changes each year, so it is important to have the most up-to-date maps. With the TomTom XL 340·M you'll always stay current with the latest and most accurate maps. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions including street names will guide you to any address in the US, Canada and Mexico--including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.

Complete widescreen navigation plus Lifetime Map Updates.

Expand your horizons with a 4.3" extra-wide touchscreen.

The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds into the back of the device for maximum portability.

Only TomTom has IQ Routes Technology* which shaves time off even the shortest trips by calculating the fastest route based on time of day you are traveling. You'll always drive the most efficient route and save time, fuel and money. Advanced Lane Guidance** uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.

With TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds and turn restrictions on your own device. The "Help Me!" menu provides added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.

Maps of US, Canada & Mexico
Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, and more on your own device and receive daily verified updates from TomTom. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the US, Canada and Mexico, worry free.

Lifetime Map Updates
Roads change, but you can keep your map updated for life. Start fresh every few months by downloading a new edition of the industry's most accurate and up-to-date map. Updated versions include verified Map Share interim updates, plus official road change updates, including those altered or added for new buildings, roads and communities. Only TomTom has the capacity to cover millions of miles and make changes required to maintain our reputation as the leader in accurate navigation. New editions of the TomTom base map are issued every four months.

7 Million POIs
Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories. Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more on your route. Or, seek out a new tourist attraction, nightlife spot, or shopping center and navigate directly to it. Customize by adding your own points of interest.

IQ Routes Technology
TomTom IQ Routes Technology puts the driving experience of millions of TomTom users into your maps to shave time off even the shortest trips. Calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day. With TomTom IQ Routes you'll always drive the smartest, most efficient route. IQ Routes saves you time, fuel and money.

Traffic isn't the same during Monday morning rush hour as it is on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Heavy traffic, rotaries, traffic lights, and even pedestrians can slow you down. The route you need changes depending on the day and time, so the shortest route isn't necessarily going to be the fastest. With TomTom IQ Routes you'll always drive the fastest route.

Advanced Lane Guidance*
TomTom Advanced Lane Guidance gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won't miss your turn or have to make sudden, dangerous lane crossings. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently.

Spoken Street Names
Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names.

4.3" Touchscreen
Expand your horizons with a 4.3" extra-wide touchscreen. An additional 20% in size allows an expanded driving view and easier menu operation.

Fold & Go EasyPort Mount
The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount provides maximum portability. The EasyPort mount folds neatly onto the back of the device, so both are small enough to fit into your pocket or bag. The EasyPort mount makes your device even more portable so you can take it with you wherever you travel.

Traffic Ready
Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.

*Feature only available in the US and Canada
**Feature available in the US only

All TomToms Feature

Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.

30 Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up to date.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

What's in the Box

XL 340M GPS device, EasyPort mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger, and user guide + LT maps voucher

About TomTom

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high quality products and services.

TomTom is the world's leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further our commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so we can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

We have our own mapping company!
Did you know that every year roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

Why TomTom?
At TomTom, we believe that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. We develop smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy. TomTom XL 340M 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition)


Monday, April 16, 2012

Garmin nüvi 1390LMT 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 1390LMT 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Review



Garmin nüvi 1390LMT 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Feature

  • Sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
  • Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
  • Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute
  • Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling

nüvi 1390LMT packs big features--including free Lifetime Maps and Traffic--into a slim design. This thin navigator also comes with lane assist with junction view, pedestrian navigation options, hands-free calling and ecoRoute to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.

The nüvi 1390LMT packs big features into a slim design.

Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available up to 4 times a year, with no subscription, fees, or expiration dates.

Travel tools include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

EcoRoute calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more.

Affordable, Widescreen GPS Vavigator With Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates


Includes Free Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Lane assist with junction view is available in select metropolitan cities.

Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1390LMT is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation, and how long it will take to get there. nüvi 1390LMT easily fits in your pocket or purse. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as .99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big city.

See More
With nüvi 1390LMT's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch (10.92 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1390LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1390LMT's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You also can upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 1390LMT integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 1390LMT while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1390LMT saves you gas and money with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1390LMT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1390LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What's in the Box

nüvi 1390; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S, Canada); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB Cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

nüvi 1390LMT features FREE lifetime map and traffic updates.


Saturday, April 14, 2012

Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review



Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Feature

  • 3.5-Inch Qvga Display
  • Sleek, Pocketable Form Factor
  • Thinner Than Current Nuvi
  • No Flip-Up Antenna
  • Full Us & Canada Coverage
Navigate without breaking your budget with nüvi 200. This affordable entry-level personal travel assistant comes with preloaded maps for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. For even more mapping options, nüvi 250 features preloaded maps for all of North America, while the transatlantic nüvi 270 includes preloaded maps for both continents. Like all nuvi 200-series members, the 200 features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design--perfect for everyday navigation.

slim form factor

The nüvi 200 comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an easy-to-use touchscreen and ultra-slim design.

Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators.

Smart, Powerful Design
The nüvi 200 is built with a high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 3.8 x 2.8 x .8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 5.2 ounces. The nüvi 200's 3.5-inch (diagonal) display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use.

Navigate with Ease
nüvi comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for the continental United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, including a hefty database of more than 6 milliong points of interest (POIs), such as hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more, that are searchable by name or category. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, the nüvi accepts custom (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.


Easy To Use Interface

Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Garmin's own navigation is easy to use


Beyond Navigation


Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer.
nüvi accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger.

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.

This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the  Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs.

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.

Trick Your GPS Ride

custom vehicle icons
Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS.
See more icon option
All nüvis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map.



What's in the Box

nüvi 200, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide

Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

    Which nüvi is Best for You?

    Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

    Device
    Screen Size inches (W x H)
    Included Maps
    Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names)
    Traffic
    Bluetooth
    Media
    FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system)
    Multi-Point Routing
    Battery life (hours)
    Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
    AK and Canada
    Europe
    nüvi 2002.8 x 2.1
     
    Photos
    up to 5
    nüvi 2052.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 205w3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 2552.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 255w3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 260w3.81 x 2.25
     
    Photos
    up to 5
    nüvi 265T2.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 265WT3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 275T2.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 285WT3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free);
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 465T3.81 x 2.25
    FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 755T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 7603.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 5
    nüvi 765T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 775T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 7803.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 5
    nüvi 785T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 8503.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 8553.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 885T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos, MP3s
    up to 4
    nüvi 12002.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 12502.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 1260T2.8 x 2.1
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 13003.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 13503.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 1350T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 1370T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 1390T3.81 x 2.25
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 1490T4.4 x 2.5
    MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
    Photos
    up to 4
    nüvi 16903.81 x 2.25
    NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin nüLink! service)
    Photos
    up to 4