Posted by at 16th June, 2009
If you are going on an adventure, try not to go with Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard or Michael C. Williams. These guys are known to get lost in the woods and get attacked by witches. They do not seem like the right traveling buddies to have. A legend like Mr. T for instance, he would never get lost using the TomTom XL 340-S. Mr. T would only pity one fool, himself. This GPS can be mounted on your windshield and you never have to worry about a witch using you as an ingredient in their witches brew!
The TomTom XL 340-S offers the unique “advanced lane guidance” feature. Other devices that are available do not include this feature and end up making drivers look like drunk drivers swerving all over the road because of a missed exit. The TomTom XL 340-S provides a clear diagram with flashing arrows that show you exactly where to go.
Another great feature that is included is “IQ routes”. These routes are calculated using road date to provide the quickest route to your end destination. If the traffic is heavy where you are driving, this GPS will guide you to the closest roads with lighter traffic. This is a great feature that allows you to not rely on a speed limit.
This GPS device has its own built-in software. It can be easily connected to your personal computer or Macintosh. TomTom software automatically installs itself on your computer. This software allows you to plan routes, add maps and add updates. You can even add voices.
Since you like Mr. T so much, you can add his legendary vocals to your GPS for $13. You can also select user created voices to add to the device. You probably have a massive ego, just add your own vocals if you want.
The TomTom XL 340-S provides easy to follow tutorials that explain different features like the bonus emergency help service. You are able to create map corrections (i.e. addresses, points of interest, street names etc.) and plan an itinerary. The device is really very cool.
Unfortunately, XL 340-S GPS is not able to support real time traffic data or Bluetooth. You would have to purchase a separate receiver. This GPS is definitely worth the price though. You will be assured of never getting lost again, unless you are trapped on Mars or something similar. The XL 340-S won’t be able to show you how to return to Earth. It’s good, but not that good! The TomTom XL 340-S includes North American maps with over 7,000,000 points of interest indicated. You will likely never have a chance to visit all of these places, but better safe than sorry.
This device has many more advantages than it has disadvantages. If you want to travel to Fantasy Island, you will be able to find your way home with this device. If real time traffic info or Bluetooth are important to you, then this may not be for you. The TomTom XL 340-S has become successful for a very good reason. It is definitely one of the best GPS devices on the market. Have you ever thought about who would name their GPS TomTom? Seriously, TomTom may be a great name for a band, but for a GPS?
Posted by at 12th June, 2009
If you like being tech savvy and having the latest and the best gadgets around then Garmin nvi 1300 Series 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is the right choice for you. Built with some great features Public transit mode, ecoRoute along with its regular speech to text feature and an enhanced user interface in an ultra slim design, this GPS navigator also has the CityXplorer map option and pedestrian navigation.
Its light weight (5.7 ounces) and compact with an ultra thin design makes it carrying it convenient. When you visit a new place or a country you don’t have to depend on anyone for any kind of directions with its optional CityXplorer maps. The eco Route tells you the shortest and the best route to a place which not only saves time and environment but money as well.
The public transit mode which is common to all the nvi 1300 series comes with City Navigator that covers all the suburban rail systems, tramways, metro and is also a bus usage guide for 48 states.
The display on the Garmin nvi 1300 Series is now maximized offering you a brighter, view of map details, bright, brilliant colors and readable in sunlight with its large 4.3-inch display. Garmin’s interface is now touch screen capable and adds to the simplicity of the user experience. Menus are user-friendly, labeled clearly with large, colorful icons and the ability to easily enter data so that the information sought is easily retrievable.
No matter where you go in the 48 states across US and no matter what mode of transport you may use, you will get an easy access to all the important places like gas stations, hotels, restaurants and the street maps for an enhanced travel experience. Premium mapping leaders of the industry NAVTEQ provides all the map related data so accuracy is paramount. You don’t have to take your eyes off the road since your Garmin nuvi1300 makes navigation simple with features like announcement of street names and exits and text to speech and voice navigation. Safety camera alerts and school zone features take care of all your speed and transit needs.
A stranger in a country or city is quite hesitant to explore a new place generally however with the innovation “Where am I” function aids in informing you about the nearest address, interaction and even the nearest police station. The techies can see the longitude and longitude coordinates which can aid in locating your car and other important amenities.
While the other gadgets take time in connecting to the satellite, HotFix Satellite system in Garmin reduces the satellite acquisition time. It helps you to avoid traffic jams by helping you to find jam free routes and even gives you accident warnings.
Hence Garmin nuvi1300 Series 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is a revolutionary GPS device which is light and easy and incorporates the latest satellite technology along with some great innovative features.
Posted by at 11th June, 2009
If you’re looking for a GPS system that will give you an enhanced user interface, an ultra slim design, ecoRoute and Public transit mode and many more state-of-the-art features, then the new Garmin nvi 1300 Series 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is for you. With the text-to-speech mode resident on all Garmin models, the nvi 1300 series is the premiere GPS navigator that comes with pedestrian navigation enabled along with the option to add CityXplorer maps for tourist purposes.
When it comes to design, the Garmin nvi 1300 Series 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator comes with an ultra thin design that is just a little thicker than half an inch and weighs in at only 5.7 ounces which makes it suitable for transport anywhere and can fit quite nicely into a shirt pocket. It also comes with an optional CityXplorer set of maps which allow you to tour cities and other popular tourist destinations. ecoRoute gives you fuel-efficient routes to get places so that driver not only save money but helps the environment as well.
Garmin has another great feature with the new Garmin nvi 1300 Series called public transit mode which is there to act as a guide bus usage, metro, suburban rail systems and tramways and is preloaded with 48 states via the City Navigator.
The display on the Garmin nvi 1300 Series is now maximized offering you a brighter, view of map details, bright, brilliant colors and readable in sunlight with its large 4.3-inch display. Garmin’s interface is now touch screen capable and adds to the simplicity of the user experience. Menus are user-friendly, labeled clearly with large, colorful icons and the ability to easily enter data so that the information sought is easily retrievable.
Whether you are walking or driving a car through any of the 48 US cities, you can go anywhere with this GPS since it helps you to know all the important details of the place you are in. Information like hotels, gas stations, restaurant and ATMs are all on your finger tips. The NAVTEQ people provide the maps and they are best in the market. You will get step by step navigation and text to speech feature which aids you in preventing accidents as it comes preloaded with all the important information and also has safety camera alerts.
If you lose your way, then Garmin nvi 1300 series GPS device can help you with “Where Am I” function. It can help you to find the nearest gas station or police station, nearest address and nearest intersection. Whether it’s a busy parking lot or a new city, the exact latitude and longitude coordinates will never let you get lost.
The satellite acquisition time is greatly reduced by the new feature known as HotFix Satellite capability which has automatic calculation feature and satellite locations storage feature apart from accident warming feature. IT can also help in preventing traffic jams by constantly updating you on the various jams and the roads to avoid or take to prevent such jams
Hence Garmin nuvi1300 Series 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is a revolutionary GPS device which is light and easy and incorporates the latest satellite technology along with some great innovative features.