A review of the top 5 Satellite Navigation Devices
Satellite navigation are very useful devices. There was a time when these devices were used only to direct people, but now they have become more useful and powerful. They are now packed with more features to explore such as making calls, customizing routes, playing music and much more. With the so many things that these device have to offer, it is quite daunting to select one according to you needs. The following list will hopefully make life a bit easier for you when it comes to selecting your satellite navigation system.
Garmin Nuvi 1490T Sat Nav
The Garmin Nuvi 1490T is a portable ultra-slim satellite navigator weighing 221.1 grams. Its clear easy to understand menu choices are displayed on a wide 5” screen with a 480 x 272 resolution. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides you with 3 hours of continuous operation, and a high sensitivity receiver is incorporated with its internal antenna. It comes preloaded with the CityNavigator NT street maps plus about 6 million point-of-interests (POI).
- Bluetooth and microSD memory card compatibility
- Text to speech function
- Lane assist functionality
- Advanced route planning allows for storing 10 routes and 1000 waypoints
- Speed camera warning and free traffic alert subscription
- Built-in MP3 player and photo viewer
Navigon 4310 Max Plus Sat Nav
The remarkable technology and great looks of the Navigon 4310 Max Plus satellite navigation system sets it apart from the others. It offers simple operation and easy navigation. A user friendly interface is displayed over a 4.3-inch wide touch screen with a decent resolution. It comes preloaded with maps of Europe including UK and Ireland. It can be mounted in your car for added convenience, and an in-car charger is also included.
- 2D/3D map perspectives
- Preloaded POIs that can be customized
- Speed camera and speed limit warnings
- Automatic day and night mode
- Traffic re-routing and Fuel Efficient routing functions
- Text to speech facility
- Lane guidance and Emergency Help functions
- MicroSD cards compatible
Navman S505D Sat Nav
The Navman S505D offers you the latest option in satellite navigation. This stylish yet efficient navigator displays 3D graphics navigation on a 4.7-inch extensive screen. Featuring a user-friendly touch screen interface, it shows the roads ahead in vivid and sharp quality. It comes preloaded with city and street maps of the UK, Ireland and Western Europe for you to have the safest and most enjoyable driving experience through these places. The package also comes with a car mount, home and in-car chargers.
- 4.3-inch eye-catching touch screen
- Integrated Bluetooth hands-free calling
- Text to speech facility and preloaded POIs
- Route Traffic overview and Real-time traffic information
- Preloaded safety camera information and updates
- Full postcode search function
- Navpix picture navigator facility
Garmin Nuvi 265WT Sat Nav
The Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a simple travel assistant that offers tons of navigation functionalities. It comes with a 2-year nuLink free subscription that allows you to get real-time navigational data, and Google local search function to locate the neighboring POIs. It displays digital elevation aspect and smooth moving maps on a 4.3-inch touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 hours of operation. This slim but powerful satellite navigator is small enough to fit in your shirt pocket.
- Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology
- Drive safety system and smart traffic avoidance function
- Advanced speed camera warning system
- Language and travel guidance
- Preloaded with maps of Europe with corresponding POIs
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- Access to Ciao! Friend finder, weather, flight status, movie times and more
NdriveTouch Sat Nav
The super slim NdriveTouch Satellite Navigation system is one of the fastest satellite navigators in terms of route recalculation. This device is run by a 372MHz Atlas III processor and and operating system controlled by Windows CE.Net 5.0. It is fitted with 64MB of RAM and another 64MB of flash memory with a 3.5-inch touch screen and displays information at 320 x 240 pixels resolution. The Gesture recognition is a unique function of this device which enables you to browse 3D photos. The package includes an in-car charger, USB cable and a windshield mount.
- 32GB SDHC card support
- Light sensor with automatic screen brightness control
- Preloaded European maps and 1.4 million POIs
- 3D landmarks and main buildings database
- Import and export favorites from Google maps
No, we don't repair Sat Navs. We don't repair electronic devices except computers. We do repair computers in London.
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