Below is a quick list of the functions and meanings for your information, below that is a full list of the current Nuvi's on the market, with all their functions.
Always have a good hunt around at Amazon because they do deals, where the same model of GPS can bring up different prices !!!
so check a few out to find the cheapest on the website.
Also on E-bay:
New items only, never buy second hand items.
POLITE WARNING:
Always read the sellers feedback to check him/her out before purchasing anything, look for 98% plus positive feedback, with a few years of selling on E-bay, your purchase will be good then.
Quote: If it is too good to be true, don't bother buying from them, find a new seller.
Nuvi GPS Functions and information on their meaning and Compatibilities.
Model ----- GPS Model type
Maps ----- GPS Maps new and updates
Screen size ----- GPS screen size (diagonal)
Speak street names (TTS) ----- "Text to speech", pronounce's the street names when approaching turns. More comprehensive Vocals than the "Voice Prompts" feature..
MP3 Player ----- Music Player.
Traffic Updates ----- Traffic Subscription for traffic updates (around $50)
Bluetooth ----- Bluetooth for phone connection
FM Transmitter ----- Built in to GPS for FM Traffic updates
MSN Direct ----- Live FM Traffic updates
user movable external Antenna / Aerial ----- For GPS Satellite pick-up
Multi-Destination-Routing ----- Routing for multiple destinations
EG: / IE: (Multi-drop Delivery driver's)
Track Display ----- Visual track display
Speed Limit Display ----- visual speed display
Lane assist ----- Visuals that help Assisting you in changing Highway/motorway lanes
Voice activated Commands ----- user's, voice operated GPS commands (( using the GPS with your Vocals ))
Voice prompts ----- voice prompts from the GPS on current situation
3D buildings view ----- viewing buildings from Aerial view (3D) (google earth view)
Auto/RE-route ----- Auto re-route for traffic congestion or accidents, maintenance.
route avoidance ----- Avoid certain routes (IE: 9AM busy road, bypass this road)
XM radio Compatible ----- 160 Radio stations, over 30 news channels, sport talk, 20 channels for traffic/weather
Where am I ----- where am I in the world, pinpoint where you are
Garmin Locate (dash) ----- locate the car, ( locates back to last place of situ )
eco-route ----- economical route for multi routing ( IE: Multi-drop drivers )
Qwerty ----- Standard Computer Qwerty keyboard on the GPS
Custom POIs ----- Custom POIs, Build your own Points of interest and store them
Garmin Garage, cars / voices ----- car icons to choose from, and downloadable character voices
Photo navigation, geotagged ----- Navigation by photos that are tagged with coordinates.
Audio player ----- Audio book player, will vocally read out books to you
headphone jack ----- Headphones and Microphone slot for sound and ( voice activation )
remote ----- remote control
Garmin lock ----- Security lock ( P.I.N.) ( or use Security zone ) no P.I.N. then
touchscreen ----- Capacitive touch screen for use
dead reckoning ----- Is the process of estimating one's current position based upon a previously determined position
Bike friendly ----- Self Explanitory, not bike friendly
truck friendly ----- S/E
geocaching friendly ----- Geocaching-friendly means that there are special icons, and a easy find menu's
Marine friendly ----- S/E not waterproof
Waterproof ----- S/E
battery life ----- Length of the battery life, after full charge, usually 3-5 HRS.
add maps ----- Availability to add more maps
Accept data cards ----- Type of data cards used ( they are not all the same, double check your type,costly mistake, $60/$100 )
waypoints/favorites/locations ----- These are saved locations, favorites or Waypoints, saved to ( MY DATA or favorites folder )
Sunday, 9 August 2009
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