Car GPS

The Garmin Nuvi 765/765T The High Quality Auto GPS Navigator

The Nuvi 765 is a good model to upgrade to from an earlier model and in addition a great one for people ordering one for the very first time. It's a high quality product in its division and considering that it is produced by Garmin, the very best in the business, it is definitely a plus. It has the capability of doing several different things very well with its collection of notable features. It is a good product for individuals in need of a top end Garmin GPS navigation system and all of the options this model is able to offer.

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Garmin Triumphs Once Again Offering The Nuvi 755T

The Garmin nuvi 755T unit's speed limit is quite precise and also the route recalculation, when there's a diversion, or when the incorrect turn is taken, is also quite quick. The visitors help of the device is of great importance as it assists in avoiding routes with heavy traffic and roads closed as a result of building and so on automatically.

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Mio Knight Rider 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

If you’re a fan of television show and movie “Knight Rider” and you’re looking for a new GPS navigation system, this may be the ultimate. Now you can ride the highway and city streets alike guided by the voice of K.I.T.T.–one of the most iconic TV car of all time with Mio’s Knight Rider portable GPS navigation unit.

Other great features include:

  • Preloaded U.S. and Canadian Maps with no PC-Map data download have you up and running straight out of the box.
  • Turn-By-Turn Voice Navigation, featuring the original voice of K.I.T.T. allows you to keep your eyes on the road and still get directions.
  • Knight Rider’s voice syncs with lights
  • Voice greeting: Ability for user to change name in greeting
  • Easy and intuitive Point Of Interest search helps you locate over 4 million gas stations, restaurants, hotels and more – quickly and easily.

Check out the latest prices and product information at Amazon.com.

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Paul Julian - October 3, 2008 at 7:44 am

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Kim Cattrall Lends Her Voice To Give You GPS Directions

TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada Having your TomTom GPS guide you around town just got a whole lot sexier.

The company plans to announce that Kim Cattrall, from “Sex and the City” fame, is the latest celeb to add her voice to the global positioning system.

“This is the city, darling. Anything goes,” says Cattrall, who plays the “friendly” Samantha Jones on the award winning HBO series and recently on the movie screen.

Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. believes Cattrall can bring out the lighter side of navigating about.

Vigreux said it’s all about personality. “She’ll be the one stopping you in front of that shoe store,” he said.

Other celebrities including Mr. T, Burt Reynolds and Dennis Hopper already help drivers find their way with their recognizable voices.

In a press release Cattral states that putting her voice on GPS systems is a fun and unique way to reach out and connect with her loyal fans. “I am thrilled to be able to entertain my fans by giving them turn-by-turn directions to make their trips more fun and exciting,” she said.

 TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Paul Julian - September 30, 2008 at 7:40 am

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Tomtom One 130 Navigation System

The One 130 is one of the newer TomTom models and the body of the unit has been redesigned, it has a larger speaker and an improved folding mount. Just as any other model, the software used on these units has the familiair TomTom interface.

The main features of the 130 are:
- It has a 3.5-inch screen
- The ability to tell the driver about speed limit warnings
- It has a foldable EasyPort mount
- Maps for the United States and Canada are preloaded in the unit

- Spoken street names (only available on the One 130S)

The body case of the unit has been made sleeker and because of that a new fold out mount can be used. This makes it easier to hide the unit for security or to take it with you while traveling. To improve the grip of the suction cup, the mount now includes a mechanical clamp. It now can be securely fixed to the window, while it still can be easily rotated and tilted. The only minus is the short extension of the unit, meaning that in cars with deeper dashboards the unit might have to be placed farther away or higher on the front windo, blocking part of the drivers view.

The new One 130 has speed adjusting volume and combined with the larger speaker it is performing very well.

TomTom has set a standard for navigation units and the TomTom One 130 absolutely complies with this. The information that is displayed on the screen is very accurate and the verbal directions are clear and easy to follow.
The One 130S (S stands for speaking) has the ability to tell the driver the streetnames where he is driving or where he has to go. This can be very convenient when driving a lot of time in very busy areas, such as large cities.

Just as most of the TomTom devices, the One 130 can be customized to the users needs. The menus can be changed or rearranged and it is possible to install voices of celebrities. The option “MapShare” allows the user to make changes to a map, such as new one way roads, Points of Interest, speed limits etc. There is also the free possibility to download and use the map corrections made by other users.

On the unit is also a special Help Me function available. This provides the user with phone numbers and directions for the emergency and safety services. If an optional FM receiver is installed, the user always has the latest traffic information, such as traffic jams and even speed controls (not allowed in all countries) available on the screen.

More information and other TomTom models are available at the number one shop for Consumer Electronics.

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Paul Julian - September 27, 2008 at 1:48 pm

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Garmin nuvi 255W Portable GPS System w/ Preloaded Maps

Garmin nuvi 255W Portable GPS System w/ Preloaded Maps Garmin nuvi 255W Portable GPS System w/ Preloaded Maps

Go wide and get peace of mind with n vi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It’s packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe.

Like the rest of the sleek n vi 2×5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction.

Navigate With Ease n vi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and n vi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate.

Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, n vi 255W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, n vi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You Like the rest of the n vi 2×5-series, n vi 255W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. 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.

Go Beyond Navigation Navigation is just the beginning. n vi 255W 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 Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map.

It also comes with Garmin Lock , an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.


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Car Gps Navigation Systems

GPS devices and GPS Systems are changing the way we travel, whether it is to a new local restaurant or on a weekend get away. No longer do we have to face with dread pulling over to ask a stranger how to get somewhere and get the wrong directions so you are lost even more so than you were before. You simply turn on your GPS navigation system so you can get from where you are to where you are going. The new technology and mapping systems equipped in all of the GPS systems will help you get to where you need to be without going the wrong way, getting lost and being late for any event. These systems can come in handy especially when traveling somewhere new so you can easily get to a new location on time without the hassles of getting lost.

You can get a GPS Car Navigation at any automobile aftermarket store for an affordable price and numerous benefits.

Extra Added Benefits And Accessories Of GPS Devices And GPS Navigation Systems –

Most GPS systems have the expandability feature of being able to be upgraded with numerous products, such as MP3 player, DVD player, iPod integration, and even Bluetooth. You can add your favorite systems for playing music, and more with your affordable aftermarket GPS navigation system.

The Different Types Of GPS Navigation Systems –

There are two main different types of GPS navigation systems and devices that you can get for your vehicle. This is a brief look at these two different types of GPS devices.

Portable: Portable GPS systems are made to be attached by suction to your windshield (at the top) and are powered by your DC outlet or cigarette lighter outlet. These are great because they are portable. If you are going to be using someone else’s vehicle or renting a car you can simply take the system out of your car and use it in another. You can also get a portable GPS system that uses batteries so you do not have to use your DC outlet. Portable GPS systems are versatile, but they are also only able to be used for navigation and have a smaller screen size.

In Dash: In dash GPS systems have more features than the portable ones. They will come with a touch screen system, larger screen size, replaces your radio, and creates a navigation system and sound system for you in one machine. You can find an in dash GPS device for almost any vehicle and it will be installed (and replace) where your vehicle’s radio was. All of the options mentioned above – DVD player, MP3 player, iPod integration, and Bluetooth are available with these systems.

More About GPS Navigation Systems And Devices –

Upgrade your delorme gps navigation when it comes up with the updates you need. This will keep your unit working good and have updated information in your system. The maps are already on the hard drive of your GPS navigation, but you can easily get online and get the updates you need for your GPS system and load them onto your unit. Some GPS devices require that the updates be from a DVD and then inserted into the system to be loaded. On these ones you can get yearly DVDs to upgrade your GPS.

A GPS navigation device can change the way you look at traveling and create one spot for all of your navigational and audio needs in one convenient place in your vehicle.

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GPS Maps Must be Updated Often

When you travel with a GPS navigation device, you never want to get stuck at a dead end, stuck at a road that no longer exists, or find out that there’s a quicker route because a new road has been built? How can you avoid any of the above situations? You can update your GPS navigation maps often. When you find the best GPS system for you and take it out of the box, it comes with software that you download onto your computer.

Once you sync that software with your GPS system and it will use your internet connection to update your GPS navigation maps with all the necessary information that you need. Some of the more advanced models have a GPS navigation receiver that will receive information such as traffic and road construction information in real time, and will update your GPS navigation maps automatically. However, for the models that aren’t so advanced, you’ll have to update them yourself and you should do it often.

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More Advanced Models

As with any new technology, there are always those devices out there that outperform the lower end models. These models will definitely cost a good bit more than typical models but they definitely come in handy and you might wonder how you got along without one for so long. Imagine how convenient it would be to update your GPS maps while you’re driving as well as being able to get up to the minute traffic updates and the gps device choosing a new, quicker route so you can bypass all that traffic. That’s what many of these newer models can do, plus a whole lot more.

Less Expensive Models

Fortunately it’s not necessary to spend a lot of money to get a very good GPS navigation system. Even the ones that cost only a couple of hundred dollars are great for most peoples traveling needs. If your GPS maps don’t update automatically, you’ll have to update them using your computer. You should do this as often as possible so that you never find yourself in a pickle that could have been avoided had you only taken a few minutes to update your maps. There are several brands of GPS devices on the market today and each one of them will do as much as you need it to. Some are easier to use than others so check out consumer reports to find out which ones have the features that are important to before you spend your hard earned money. Another option is a refurbished gps from a reliable source such as TigerGPS. That way you could get a model with a few more features but still stay within your budget.

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