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.


Most Helpful Customer Reviews
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.


Most Helpful Customer Reviews
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.
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