Friday, October 12, 2012

Kenwood DNX5120 6.1-Inch-Wide Double-DIN In-Dash Navigation with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver(KENWOOD DNX5120)


Product Features

  • Garmin navigation system, radio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, MPEG1/MPEG2, iPod, USB, HD/SAT radio-ready, Bluetooth-ready receiver
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two 2V preamp outputs
  • 6.1-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display with 480 x 234 pixel resolution
  • Includes direct iPod connection, USB music streaming, front panel A/V input; add Kenwood adapters for SAT/HD Radio and Bluetooth
  • One-year limited warranty


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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Review (December 3, 2008)
The DNX5120 is a full-featured Entertainment and Navigation system with USB Direct Control for iPods or other portable music devices. With built-in Garmin navigation technology, the DNX5120 has maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and includes over 6 million Points of Interest. This all-in-one unit also features a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen with a user-programmable start-up, variable-color illumination of the front panel controls, and two RCA 2V preamp outs for system expansion.

A full-featured Entertainment and Navigation system with USB Direct Control for iPods or other portable music devices. Click to enlarge.

Advanced GUI with Variable Illumination and Customizable Start-up
The DNX5120 puts intuitive control right at your fingertips with a powerful, easy-to-use graphical user interface.

Customize the unit's front panel illumination with the new variable illumination palette of colors--match your interior tones, dash lighting, or whatever tickles your fancy.

The DNX5120's customizable display lets you select frequently used input sources (up to 3) and display them as icons for extra convenience.

Seamless connection with iPod video/audio.

Variable illumination palette of colors.

Customizable display with favorite, up-front and easy-to-control sources.

Bluetooth-ready: add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free phone operation or to listen to audio stored on Bluetooth devices.

Use the optional CA-C3AV cable with the front auxiliary A/V input too connect external devices like video game systems.

Built-in Full-memory Garmin Navigation Board
A built-in Garmin Navigation board has maps of the continental US, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also includes over 6 million points of interest.

Find your destination with voice prompts, arrows, and directions. If you depart from the original route, the navigation system recalculates the route and provides new route instructions. Enter and save multiple locations; find restaurants, hotels, and other businesses; get helpful statistics about your trip; customize your routes and more with Garmin's industry-leading GPS service. You can also add a Traffic Receiver subscription through Garmin to receive real-time traffic information and avoid congestion or other problems.

Enjoy Your Favorite Media
The DNX5120 gives you a wealth of entertainment options. Play your favorite CDs and DVDs, along with several digital audio and video formats.

The unit accepts DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD and CD-DA discs. It plays back AAC-LC, MP3 and WMA audio files; MPEG1 and MPEG2 video files; and can display JPG images. Throw your files on a disc or a USB device and you're all set to enjoy them in your vehicle.

You can also listen to the AM/FM radio. Use Auto Memory to automatically add stations with good reception to presets, or enter them manually. The DNX5120 also displays FM radio text when available, traffic information, and allows you to enter station names.

Seamless Connection with iPod Video/Audio
Connect an iPod using the optional KCA-iP300V cable to enable full video (for iPods with video capability) and/or audio control. You'll supply power to your iPod as well as charge it while you enjoy your music.

The following iPods can be controlled from this unit (the latest iPod software updater can be downloaded from the Apple Inc. web site):

  • iPod nano
  • iPod nano (Second Generation)
  • iPod nano (3rd Generation)
  • Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video)
  • iPod classic
  • iPod touch (audio only)

USB Direct Control
You can enjoy your favorite music, video or images from USB devices like flash drives or MP3 players. When connecting a USB device, playback starts automatically. When a battery-powered USB device like an MP3 player is connected to this unit, it also gets a charge, so it's ready to go with you when you exit the vehicle.

Input and Output
In addition to the iPod and USB support, you can use the DNX5120's front auxiliary A/V input to connect external audio/video sources like video game systems--use the optional CA-C3AV cable for mini-jack to RCA conversion and you're set.

For output, the DNX5120 has 2 2V RCA preamp outputs for system expansion (this in addition to the on-board 50W x 4 amplifier).

HD and SAT Radio Ready
The DNX5120 allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V + Sirius SC-C1 Tuner) or XM (requires KCA-XM100V + XM Mini Tuner) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound.

You can also add an HD Radio tuner. When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.

Bluetooth Ready
Add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free phone operation or to listen to audio stored on Bluetooth devices.

Optional Remote Control
This unit can be operated using the optional Remote Controller KNA-RCDV330.

What's in the Box
Kenwood DNX5120, sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, GPS antenna, installation hardware, installation manual, navigation manual, device manual, warranty card.

Product Description

The DNX5120 is a full-featured Entertainment and Navigation system with USB Direct Control for iPods or other portable music devices. With built-in Garmin navigation technology, the DNX5120 has maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and includes over 6 million Points of Interest.


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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsCorrection to M.Martins reviewMarch 21, 2008
By HLS811
I also have this radio and think its great.. very easy to use and looks awesome.. Martins wrote in his review "and all the streets are pre-programmed, any updates come straight from Garmin via satellite, " - thats NOT true. Software updates need to be downloaded from Garmins website and burned to a CD and copied over. Map updates are usually done yearly and must be purchased (for $140) from Garmin (or another authorized re-seller) - they are NOT free and are NOT sent straight from a satellite.

It doesn't change how good this radio is, but I just wanted to make sure no one was basing their purchase on an incorrect statement.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Mio C310x 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(Mio Technology C310X)


Product Features

  • Combines GPS based portable navigation with a fully featured MP3 audio player
  • Large, easy-to-read icons, a bright 3.5-inch display, and a user-friendly touch screen
  • Comes with preloaded maps of the entire U.S. (Alaska and Hawaii included)
  • Preloaded points of interest (POI) database lets you easily locate restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more
  • Weighs only 6 ounces and measures 4.33 x 2.76 x 0.79 inches (W x H x D)


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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The Mio DigiWalker C310x is a stylish, pocket sized device which combines GPS based portable navigation with a fully featured MP3 audio player. Whether you're heading across town or across the country, the Mio DigiWalker C310x is the perfect travel companion. Wherever the road ahead takes you, the C310x makes it easy to get where you're going.



The C310x is a stylish and powerful handheld personal navigation and digital entertainment device. See more detail: Back - Memory Slot. You can also see it in action.


Large icons and a bright display make it a snap to use.


Built in audio player plays mp3s or audio books.


User friendly menus in 16 languages.
Design
One of the most striking features of the C310x is its stylish design, which invites you to take the device with you no matter where you're going. Completely self contained and ultra portable, the C310x slips easily into pocket or purse and truly adds a new dimension to the concept of portable navigation. The unit is also easy to use; large, easy-to-read icons, a bright 3.5-inch display, and a user-friendly touch screen make it simple to set your destination.

The C310x weighs only six ounces and measures 4.33 x 2.76 x 0.79 inches (W x H x D). Under the hood, the unit features a WAAS-enabled, SiRFstarIII GPS chipset for extreme accuracy, 1 GB of onboard ROM and 64 MB of RAM, as well as an SD/MMC card slot for memory expansion. The unit connects to your PC via USB, and the included lithium-ion battery lasts up to five hours.

Navigation
The C310x comes complete with preloaded maps of the entire U.S. (Alaska and Hawaii included) to make sure that you're up and running right away. You also get a huge database of preloaded points of interest (POIs) so you can easily locate restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more. The device guides you every step of the way with clear voice instructions and user-friendly menus in 16 languages, including English, French, and Spanish.

Entertainment
To make sure your road trips are complete, the C310x also features a full-featured MP3 player. Great for listening to your favorite albums or audio books while you're on the road (or on the plane before you get on the road) the C310x MP3 player boasts a number of customized EQ settings, a built in speaker and a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. And for the ultimate in convenience, you can use the integrated SD memory card slot to easily carry your music collection with you.


What's in the Box
C310x, USB cable, car charger, mapping DVD, device holder, mount

Product Description

MIOMio C310 DigiWalker Pocket-Sized Navigation System, 3.5" TFT with touch screen and 65k colorsModel: mio c310The Mio DigiWalker C310 is a stylish, handheld personal navigation and entertainment device. It is targeted at the mobile consumer who would enjoy real time direction while driving and is unique as it combines high fashion, highly accurate GPS functionality, comprehensive point of interest location and a feature-rich MP3 audio player all in a single device which fits easily into pocket or purse.High Sensitivity GPS Receiver SiRFstarIII GPS receiver for fast, accurate navigation in challenging environments such as: dense forests, deep canyons, and cities with tall buildings. Easy to Use Larger icons and a brighter display with a user-friendly touch screen make it easier to set your destination. 1, 2, Go! Built-in Media Player While navigating, the integrated MP3 player plays music or audio books transferred from your computer for entertainment or education on the road. Pre-loaded Maps Maps of USA and Canada are preloaded and ready to use out of the box, from Halifax to Huntington Beach. Voice Guidance and Choice of Languages Clear voice instructions and user-friendly menus in English, French and Spanish. GPS Receiver Channels 20 (SiRF star) Memory 2GB ROM, 64 MB RAM Display 3.5" TFT with touch scren and 65k colors Storage Format SD/MMC memory expansion module TMC Support Supports external TMC Battery 1200 mAh Li-ion (up to 5 hours) USB V1.1 Weight 6 oz (170 grams) Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.33"x3.03"x0.78" Minimun System Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP or laterMIcrosoft Outlook 2000 or laterMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or laterUSB portDVD-ROM drive Open Box. Unit is Brand New.


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74 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsBEST GPS UNIT ON MARKET FOR MONEYDecember 5, 2006
By SDC
I researched all GPs units for over a year. Two GPS's I have experience using plus I spent countless hours researching on the Internet and I played for hours in the store demonstrations.

Some generalities one needs to realize concerning "ALL" GPS units. You will not find any GPS unit that is 100% accurate 100% of the time. You will find that "ALL" GPS units at one time or another will not always take the shortest route or fastest route no matter what you try. This is due to many reasons which include the number of satellites tracking you, weather, map accuracy, etc..,. I have heard often that to buy a unit using NavTeq mapping and avoid the TeleAtlas mapping. Personally, I have ran 2 different GPS units that used "current" NavTeq mapping and I was not impressed. Locally I would sometimes find myself being shown off road with no roads existing while the roads I were on were major secondary roads and had been there for 10+ years and then while driving several long trips on major highways, I would be shown as being off the interstate driving � to � mile off in the pasture somewhere. I have found just the opposite with the TeleNav mapping. I have run the TeleNav mapping in the same spots that I had trouble with the NavTeq mapping and I have not had one problem with its mapping navigation. Locally, the NavTeq mapping would sometimes only take me within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of my destination saying I was there when I wasn't. Not with the TeleAtlas, most of the time right on the money but has never been off more than 200 feet. Even running address look ups and points of interest in the demos at the stores, the NavTeq mapping did just not show updated information. Just the opposite with the demo of the TeleNav. "Personally", I like and support the TeleNav mapping over the NavTeq mapping, but please remember this is based on using the TeleNav mapping only with the Mio C310X with the note that this GPS unit comes with the most up to date mapping available (Aug 2006) to this date.

You will find that the majority of GPS units in the GPS market are Garmin and Magellan units. "Personally", I do not like the interface of the Garmin GPS units. In general, the public has Magellan units rated less "overall" compared to Garmin units plus Magellan is known not to have good customer service. "Personally" I do not know but that is the general consensus you will find when one researches. There are many brands out there now which are trying to compete with Garmin and Magellan GPS units. Some are rated pretty good and some are rated quite average or below. BUT there is now a unit that competes head to head with the best of Garmin and Magellan GPS units and depending on your taste, leaves them in the dust. Such a unit is the Mio C310X.

I was very impressed when I bought the Mio C310X and now after driving several long trips, it has not only lived up to its new reputation on the market but has even exceeded my initial review. Here are my thoughts and please realize when you read anyone's pros and cons that some pros and cons can be things that are not "NEEDED" but just nice to have.

Pros:

Uses 20 channel SIRF GPs satellite tracking

Uses TeleAtlas mapping. Has been accurate 99% of the time I have used it

Auto screen dimmer switch from daytime to nighttime use

Speaker is loud and clear

Over speed limit alert on some roads

Can play MP3 while navigating

Small and lightweight unit

2D or 3D viewing with automatic angle viewing

Displays mountains of information for you to see on the screen to include your speed, distance to destination, and time remaining on trip. Also displays cameras at stoplights.

Power is provided by DC car plug, computer USB , or built in battery (approx 2 hours)

Superb windshield mounting bracket

Some units will have 1GB extra memory (check box)

Impressed with customer service (used twice to ask a general question)

Cons:

Comes only in white color

For some people......No built in wireless Mp3 transmitter (easily fixed by using headphones, cassette adapter, or wireless fm transmitter unit and do remember that the built in speaker is a pretty good speaker)

For some people.....does not announce the name of the road you are turning onto ( I don't find this a problem as it displays the name on the unit's screen)

You should be quite happy with this GPS unit. Its fast, accurate, and has lots of bells and whistles that only come with much higher GPS units. Good hunting deciding on which GPS unit that will fit your needs and budget.
Posted by Unknown at 5:38 PM 0 comments

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Mio C320 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(Mio C320)


Product Features

  • GPS and Built in MP3 Music Player.
  • 4.3" TFT Widescreen Display with touchscreen
  • Unique Splitscreen Interface
  • SD/MMC Expansion Slot
  • Preloaded U.S. Maps


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Product Description

Travel in style with the Mio DigiWalker™ C320. Great for business travel or your next family vacation, the Mio DigiWalker™ C320 is the perfect travel companion. A stylish, portable device combining GPS based personal navigation with a full featured MP3 audio player, the C320 makes it easy to get where you’re going and makes sure you’re looking good along the way. The most striking feature of the C320 is the widescreen display with its unique splitscreen interface. Designed to deliver every bit of information you need as you travel, you can easily keep an eye on upcoming turns, selected Point of Interest categories, or detailed trip information as you travel. Navigation has never looked this good. To make sure that you’re up and running right away, the C320 comes preloaded with maps of the entire U.S. as well as over 1.7 million Point of Interest locations. This robust map data will make it easy to navigate to virtually any restaurant, gas station, hotel or nightspot you may be looking for. Family vacations, business travel or simple day trips are more enjoyable than ever with the C320. Every adventure needs a soundtrack and the C320 includes a full featured MP3 player to make sure that you’re in tune while you’re in motion. For the ultimate audio experience, the C320’s MP3 player boasts a number of custom EQ settings, a built in speaker and a 2.5mm headphone jack. And finally, the Mio DigiWalker™ C320 also features an integrated SD memory card slot so it’s easy to carry your entire music collection with you.


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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starssuperb gps with few faultsDecember 26, 2007
By regulator
I got this for $150 on black friday. while it does have a few minor faults, for the money it is probably the best GPS out there. the main thing this unit has going for it is how customaziable it is. in the past month, i have changed the following on my unit:

- added text to speech ( a feature normally found on the more expensive 520 version)
- added newer maps with 6 million POI (again, found on the more expensive unit vs. the 1.5 million found out of the box)
- edited the skin of the navigations screen and changed/removed buttons for ease of use

these and other features, such as an optional video player, and many other custom features, can easily be found on google and several gps forums.

obviously, customzing the unit to this extent is not for everyone, and if you are not technically inclined, you might not get the full value out of your c320. however, if you have a decent grasp of computers and software in general , you should take advantage of this great gps - great out of the box, EVEN better once you get to work with it for a few weeks.

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Update: 5/29

Ok so it's been about 6 months since I got this GPS. In that time, I've downloaded newer maps (now have 12 million POI's), downloaded a custom skin that adds a ton of usability features (easy access to applications like word doc, video player, etc) as well as improving the overall looks, and done some fine tweaking on the settings to improve the TTS. (The applications can only be accessed through a hack, by the way).

However, in adding all these features (most of these were intended for the more expensive C520), my GPS unit started to operate alot more sluggishly. The map would take a few seconds to update after turns, which was unacceptable. There was a noticeable lag between button presses and responses. Like I said, this was probably because all these added features were never meant to be run on the processor of the C320.

I wound up removing all the extra features I added, but I still have text to speech and the newer maps. I also defragged the drive , which helped alot. The lag is very minor but still noticeable. I'd still recommend this unit if you can get it for cheap, as it's better than almost any other sub $150 unit out there.
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RM1700 LM Back Up Camera Bundl(Magellan RM1700SBBUC)




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Product Description

RM1700 LM Back Up Camera Bundl


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 starsMagellan RM1700LM is flakeyAugust 21, 2012
By Robert J. Czepiel
Amazon Verified Purchase
The RM1700LM display seems to have a problem coming on on hot days - the screen just stays blank and the unit must be turned off/on - sometimes several times. There is also quite a delay for it to switch to camera mode - about 4 seconds when the unit is on and about 20 seconds when it first turns on. The battery only lasts about 20 minutes which is disappointing if you want to use it outside the car. The picture on the screen is nice and clear and the GPS process is very good. I like the lifetime updates. I think this model requires a little more work.
Posted by Unknown at 7:56 AM 0 comments

Friday, September 21, 2012

Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(Magellan Maestro 4000)


Product Features

  • Hear turn-by-turn directions as you enjoy your driving experience virtually to any destination in the continental U.S.
  • Built-in AAA travel information, including member roadside assistance details and more
  • 1.5 million Points of Interest (POIs), 2D and 3D views; customizable address book
  • 4.3-inch WQVGA full-color, anti-glare touch screen
  • Measures 5.0 x 3.75 x 0.88 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 8.5 ounces


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Amazon.com Product Description

With built-in AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details, the Magellan Maestro 4000 Portable Auto GPS System is the ultimate travel companion. Re-engineered for easy use, its fresh graphics and intelligent touch-screen buttons offer a superior, precise navigational experience. And with its error free QuickSpell™ software you only need to enter a few letters to find your destination. The Magellan Maestro 4000 makes driving more pleasurable and less stressful.



With fresh graphics and an intelligent touch screen, the Magellan Maestro 4000 is the ultimate travel companion.
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Easy to use navigation features SmartDetour and auto re-route. View larger.


Access built-in AAA information from your GPS touch screen. View larger.
AAA-enabled
The Maestro 4000 includes built-in AAA TourBook® guide travel information, giving you instant access to service details and Diamond ratings from the world's leading travel expert. Quickly find AAA approved lodgings and restaurants, AAA member roadside assistance details, and discounts available through the AAA Show Your Card & Save® program. Touch the tow truck icon and quickly access details for directing AAA member roadside assistance to your location.

Note: AAA member roadside assistance requires AAA membership.

Easy-to-Use Navigation
If you don't like reading directions, you'll love the Magellan Maestro 4000. It's simple to use and ready to guide you to virtually any destination in the 48 continental United States right out of the box -- just turn it on and go. Its thin, sophisticated design and attractive, intuitive touch-screen graphics make driving a pleasure. Enter an address or select from 1.5 million preprogrammed points of interest (POIs), such as ATMs, gas stations, and restaurants with just a few screen touches. SiRFstarIII™ gives you the fastest GPS position accuracy in the industry, which you can use to route on the 2D or 3D map. Finally, let Maestro's friendly voice guide you turn-by-turn while you enjoy the drive.


Additional Product Features

  • Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance: Enter virtually any address or POI and get there quickly and safely
  • Graphical interactive maps: Built-in maps and destinations for the continental U.S. mean you'll always know where you are and where you're going
  • Bird's-eye 3D view: Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D; also choose between Map View, TrueView™ 3D split screen, and Maneuver List
  • Rechargeable battery: Navigate even when you don't have access to power
  • Multi-destination routing: Select up to 20 destinations and choose the order that best fits your needs
  • SmartDetour™: Automatically prompts you to route around slow freeway traffic
  • Auto re-route: Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you make a detour
  • Auto night view: Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
  • Complete mobility: Transfer your Maestro 4000 to any vehicle, with no installation
  • 1.5 million points of interest (POI): Optimized database to easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, and more. And with smart location you can search by name, category, and region. There's even a Coffee category so you can quickly find caffeine whenever you need it.
  • Interactive POI icons: Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination, see name and address, and get an instant route
  • Customizable route methods: Fastest time, shortest distance, least or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
  • Route exclusion: Select streets and freeways to avoid so you can get there your way
  • Address Book: Create and store POIs for easy reoccurring trips
  • Instant locate: One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services

What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 4000 Portable Auto GPS System, windshield mount and cradle, adhesive dash mount disk, cigarette lighter power adapter (12-24 watts), AC wall power supply/charger, quick reference guide, reference manual CD, and USB cable.

Product Description

Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3" Wide Screen - Feature Packed - New easy-to-use UI. Features SiRF Star III for quickest position acquisition. It includes an intuitive touch screen for access to all menus and features.


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221 of 228 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 starsLimited POI'sJuly 12, 2007
By walksndark
First the good stuff. The GPS accuracy exceeds my expectations, it is usually accurate to within about 10 feet. The "directions" have been flawless so far. The voice prompts are clear and easy to understand. The screen is very large and easy to read. The menus are are breeze to use, and there is no "learning curve".
Now the bad stuff. There is no way for me to look up POIs on my computer, and download them; which is stupid since the unit has a USB interface. The POIs on the GPS are all "AAA" rated places, so you are limited to the places that "AAA" wants you to go to. I looked up restaraunts in my area, for which there are at least 20 "chain restaraunts" like chili's & applebees etc; however, it only listed one obscure restaurant in my area. The next closest place it listed was nearly 10 miles away!!! In my opinion the pre-loaded POIs are absolutely useless. And with no way to download them from my PC, I am forced to look up the address via internet and then MANUALLY enter them into the GPS (this seems like stone-age technology to me).
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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(Magellan 980-0010-001)


Product Features

  • Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
  • Pre-loaded with North American maps enabling you to travel all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
  • SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
  • Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
  • 1.3 million pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more.


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Product Description

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Ultra-thin and stylish, Magellan Maestro 3225 offers amazingly easy-to-use GPS auto navigation at an affordable price. Travel throughout all 50 of the United States, plus Puerto Rico and Canada. With 1.3 million pre-programmed Points of Interest (POI) the Magellan Maestro 3225 makes it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, the nearest coffee shop, and more.

Clear 3.5-inch QVGA color touchscreen shows your position, POIs, route, ETA, and more on the interactive map.

Innovative easy-to-use interface makes it a breeze to find the route to your destination in seconds--without even needing to read the instructions.
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Adjustable mount for your windshield or dashboard.

Exit POIs feature provides a listing of restaurants, gas stations, or hotels near approaching freeway exits. You can select one of the POIs presented and create a route to it.

Touch the simple menu on the large 3.5-inch color display to get an instant route to virtually anywhere in seconds. The intuitive interactive screen shows your route and position on the map, plus distance to destination, arrival time, street names and more. Turn-by-turn voice guidance offers worry-free directions without even looking at the screen.

SayWhere text-to-speech technology enables you to hear street names with each turn.

Magellan's QuickSpell feature intelligently searches and checks spelling while entering addresses and POIs, making it easy to find what you're looking for with just few touches of the screen. Search POIs by name or category, near your position or near any city. Interactive onscreen icons show nearby services. Touch an icon to see the address and phone number (when available) and get an instant route.

Store locations in the Address Book for easy navigation on recurring trips. Set the Home button to your house or any location to find your way back from virtually anywhere. And backup your personal data using your own SD cards.

The SiRFstarIII GPS receiver and built-in high-sensitivity antenna provide the fastest position acquisition in the industry for reliable navigation. SmartDetour prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.

Ultra-thin, pocket-sized, wireless and fully self-contained; take your Magellan Maestro anywhere for easy navigation.

Key Features Include

  • Ultra-thin and stylish combining style and functionality in a pocket-sized design.
  • Innovative easy-to-use interface makes it a breeze to find the route to your destination in seconds--without even needing to read the instructions.
  • 3.5-inch QVGA color touchscreen shows your position, POIs, route, ETA and more on the interactive map.
  • Pre-loaded North American maps enable you to travel all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
  • 1.3 million pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more. Search by name or category near your position or near any city.
  • Interactive POI icons so you just need to touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination to see name, address, phone number (when available), and get an instant route.
  • SayWhere text-to-speech so you can hear street names with each turn so you can concentrate on the road.
  • Exclusive QuickSpell auto-complete feature makes it easy to enter destinations with just a few touches of the screen and helps prevent mis-spelling.
  • SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
  • Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D with Bird's-eye 3D view--choose between Map View, TrueView 3D split screen, and Maneuver List.
  • SiRFstarIII integrated chipset provides the fastest, most reliable GPS position acquisition in the industry.
  • Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
  • Automatic re-route quickly gets you back on track whenever you take a detour.
  • Customizable route method: Select Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Least or Most Use of Freeways, and Avoid Toll Roads.
  • Create and store personal Points of Interest to make reoccurring trips easy with the Magellan Maestro 3225 address book.
  • Auto night view adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
  • SD-card compatibility lets you easily back up your address book.

What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch portable GPS navigator, adhesive disk for dash mounting, basic cradle, vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts), quick reference guide and CD, windshield mount

Product Description

Ultra-thin and stylish, Magellan Maestro 3225 offers amazingly easy-to-use GPS auto navigation at an affordable price. Travel throughout all 50 of the United States, plus Puerto Rico and Canada. With 1.3 million pre-programmed Points of Interest (POI) the Magellan Maestro 3225 makes it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, the nearest coffee shop, and more.


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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat unit for the priceMarch 29, 2008
By FullStopFoto
I recently purchased this from C----o for $150 because of their more liberal return policy, but I don't think I'll be returning this unit unless it fails. Some background: I've been using a GPS unit via my HP iPaq running OnCourse Navigator for several years, so I'm familiar with GPS units in general, and have been looking for a replacement for a long time because the OCN software seemed to quit at the most inopportune times. I've also had the opportunity to play with my dad's Nuvi 350, which is a very nice unit, but costs at least $100 more. Because of my experience with OCN, I had a minimum set of needs that had to be met, and the 3225 has done this in spades. In particular, I see these units as mostly disposable, because once the maps get out of date (important if you live anywhere where new streets may be added), it's not very cost effective to pay for the map updates vs. buying a new unit, especially at this price point (as an aside, I will be keeping an eye on the Dash Express Two-Way Internet-Connected Portable GPS Navigator because it overcomes many weaknesses of all the current units -- for a price).

The set of requirements I had for a replacement GPS were: 1) small form factor (needed to fit in a shirt pocket) 2) TTS (text to speech, ability to say the actual street name) 3) fast satellite acquisition (most units can do this) 4) low price point 5) good POI database 6) intuitive interface. Note I did not include good customer service as a requirement, which would have eliminated Magellan. However, I am tech savvy enough that I do not foresee any need for service, other than if the unit fails. After using the 3225 for about a week, here are my observations:

Pros:
Low price given capabilities
Great POI database (if you "upgrade" to the 6M POIs, just Google around)
True text-to-speech, says a synthesized version of actual street names, that, even if mangled, helps significantly in navigating
Nice bright screen
Fast satellite acquisition
Fast user interface response (very little lag when entering info)
Gives good advance warning prior to turn ("turn right in 0.5 miles followed by a left turn")
Very portable -- fits easily in pocket
Most accessories included (AC adapter, USB cable, mount, car charger)

Cons:
No Bluetooth, mp3 or video player (these don't matter to me, but shouldn't expect these features at this price point)
No external battery charge indicator (in order to see charge state, need to power on, go to System Status, and view the status on the screen, which slows charge since screen is on)
Maps may be getting a bit dated (mostly fine in my area, but others have complained; I've read that this is not Magellan's fault but Navteq, the map-making company, and that the next major map update is due this summer)
Relatively low battery life (3 hrs vs. many other units at 5+)
Routing may not be as good as Garmin (but YMMV)
No carrying case (but you should be able to find something acceptable for not much at your local Target or Walmart)

I've mounted mine on the Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad because windshield mounting is illegal in California, and that has worked great. [[Update]]I just took delivery on a very cheap case, the Caselogic JDS-6 USB Drive Shuttle 6-Capacity (Black), which works quite well for the 3225 (and I imagine many other 3.5" units); it's not a perfect fit, but at $5, I can't complain, and it's nice looking to boot. I feel like if I accidentally dropped it onto the concrete, it would probably survive unscathed.

Again, if you're looking for a unit with all the bells and whistles, look elsewhere (and open up your wallet wider). If you're looking for a great entry-level unit with a decent feature set, I think you could do a lot worse. Use it for a few years, and then buy a new unit (maybe the next generation Dash).
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