Jan
05
2009
Paper maps may be confusing and can create quite a hassle while driving. Thus many are now choosing to replace the paper maps by an electronic GPS system. Becker Traffic Assist 7977 In-Car Satellite Navigator is 126mm wide, 81mm high and 20.8mm deep. It has a weight of 202 grams. It includes a 4.3-inch widescreen colour display with 24-bit colour depth and provides both day and night viewing modes while supporting 16.7 million colours.
It can also adjust the screen brightness automatically. This sat nav has an internal flash memory of 128MB and can be increased up-to 2GB with SD memory cards. It has a 400Mhz processor, an in-built antenna integrated with a highly sensitive SIRF III GPS receiver and high quality loudspeakers. It has a slot for USB interface, a headphone jack, an external antenna jack and a slot for external memory card.
Becker Traffic Assist 7977 Satellite Navigator includes the maps of 40 European countries on its 2GB SD card. It provides a choice of 22 languages for instructions and route guidance. It permits both 2D and 3D viewing of maps. It is equipped with many points of interest; thus now users can easily locate the nearest petrol stations, hospitals etc. It provides complete 8-digit postcode search facility. Its internal flash memory can store about 50 favourite destinations. It is equipped with nearly 4000 directional signs that are used on European roads. It uses Becker’s advanced Lane Assist feature which can indicate the recommended driving lane well in advance. Its control menu is easy even for an amateur to navigate through.
Jan
05
2009
Garmin Nuvi 265W In-Car Satellite Navigator has the dimensions of (WxHxD) 12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm and a weight of 173 grams. It has a touch-screen display of 4.3-inches with a display resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. It works on rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with a battery life of up-to 4 hours. Its in-built antenna is integrated with a high sensitivity SiRFStar III GPS receiver. This satellite navigator provides users with an option to choose the desired keyboard layout; Qwerty or ABC keyboard layout. It has a slot for USB interface.
Garmin Nuvi 265W Satellite Navigator includes the maps of UK and Ireland. Additionally it also includes street level mapping for most of the major roads across Europe. It permits both 2D and 3D viewing of maps. It provides 7 and 8 Digit Postcode Search facility. Along with accurate route guidance this sat nav also provides time-to-time voice prompts; this enables users to concentrate on the road whilst navigating. In case of traffic congestions or accidents en-route the Garmin Nuvi 265W Satellite Navigator re-routes the user automatically. It also calculates routes by avoiding certain roads such as highways and tolls. It includes various Points of Interests with an option to add additional points of interest. This makes it easy to locate the nearest petrol station, hospitals etc.
Garmin Nuvi 265W Satellite Navigator with Speed Camera Locator provides information about the different speed cameras and alerts users on exceeding the fixed speed limit. It is Bluetooth compatible; which enables wireless transfer of files and data over a short range. The built in Garmin Locate feature marks the position once it is removed from the wind shield mount. This can be used to locate the exact location of the parked vehicle. It has a picture viewer that can be used to view images and photos. This sat nav provides a host of functionalities such as a World Travel Clock, a currency converter, a unit converter and a Calculator. It includes Garmin’s Lock feature thus protecting the sat nav from being stolen. This fascinating sat nav comes along with a car cradle, a car charger, a mains charger, a USB cable and a user’s manual. This compact satellite navigator with Garmin’s quality assurance is a perfect travel assistant to be taken along.
