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Magellan Maestro 4250 2008-04-27 01:24:00 Winner of the CES Innovations Award of 2008 Design and Engineering Award in In-Vehicle Navigation, the Magellan Maestro 4250 is an extremely impressive portable GPS navigation unit.The Maestro 4250 features a standard 4.3" LCD touchscreen display. The colors are vividly rich and the contrast is impressive, making it visible in direct sunlight or bright viewing environment. The entire unit is quite possibly the thinnest available on the market, measuring at a little under 3/4" thick.But Magellan did not sacrifice functionality and features for its compact design. In fact, if anything, Magellan packed more features than anyone thought possible in such a thin product. For starters, its fast internal SiRFstarIII™ internal processor will give users a fast-response navigation, eliminating any worries of laggy or stuttering navigation. The Maestro 4250 also features 6 million points of interest, which is an average number of POI for GPS systems today. However, it makes up for in its integra ...

TomTom 930 Review 2008-04-26 16:49:00 TomTom will soon be releasing their new main battle tank, the Go 930. It will definitely be one of the coolest GPS navigation we've seen as of yet and its features will surely impress even the most novice GPS user.The unit features a standard 4.3" LCD touchscreen display with an excellent color depth, contrast, and visibility. It's quite impressive how clear the navigation is and it truly complement its other features. This portable GPS unit is for the most part a slight upgrade from TomTom's previous release, the Go 920. However, the Go 930 features IQ Route technology which measures not posted speed limit, but what actual speed of vehicles travel at; and as a result, this will give drivers a much more accurate estimated time of arrival. The TomTom Go 930 also features Advanced Lane Guidance technology that makes complex interchanges much easier to manage. This is a great feature to have if you live in busy metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, e ...

Dual XDVDN8290 Review 2008-04-26 09:15:00 The Dual XDVDN8290 stands out as a high quality all-in-one in dash navigation system. If you ask any car audio enthusiast a couple years ago on what they think about Dual audio, they would've said "Don't buy Dual audio." However, more and more people today are recognizing that Dual is a brand to reckon with. The good news with Dual audio video products is the fact that they're a relatively young company means that you will often find their products a bit cheaper than most other major brands. Fear not, their quality and design have far improved than where they were years ago. With all that in mind, let's review the XDVDN8290.DisplayThe Dual XDVDN8290 features a double DIN 6.5" LCD touchscreen display that is both bright and high contrasting colors. This makes the screen much easier to see in direct sunlight, which drivers complain most about during the morning and evening hours when the sun is at the right angle to shine through the car windows. The unit even includes a Stylus-type ...

Jensen NVXM1000 Review 2008-04-25 19:09:00 It is truly a pleasant surprise to see Jensen make it in the GPS navigation competition, but are their products worth the buzz? Debuting this quarter, the NVXM1000, AKA “Rock-N-Road” is a portable GPS navigation device with lots of rare features. You’ll notice its screen is the standard portable GPS size, measuring at 4”. It is an LCD touchscreen display and it is capable of displaying both maps and digital media information. The colors and contrast depth is pretty average, and not enough to impress. There’s just something about the color. It’s not bad, but it has rather that dull look. From our experience, un-contrasting colors and less sharp images on portable navigation devices tend to be hard to see in direct sunlight. This may be quite problematic for those who travel often during rush hour when the sun is right in the line of sight of the navigation device.However, with that put aside, the NVXM1000 does present itself well with several interesting and useful features. ...

Kenwood eXcelon DNX-8120 Review 2008-04-21 17:24:00 When we first reviewed the Kenwood DNX7120and the Kenwood DNX5120, we didn’t think we would like it as much as we did. When we checked out the DNX-8120, we loved it. For the most part, the units are identical. But we’ll review some of the common features as well as the unique features of the DNX-8120.DisplayThe Kenwood eXcelon DNX-8120 features a large 7” LCD touchscreen monitor that is both bright and attractively stylish. It integrates well into the double DIN space of any vehicle and the unit does feature the ability for users to change the color scheme of the graphics user interface. In contrast to the DNX-5120, the DNX-8120 has one more diagonal inch of advantage. This gives users, and more importantly, drivers the ability to see the navigation map much more clearly as well as allowing movies to be viewed at its full enjoyment with a bigger screen.CompatibilityThis double DIN in-dash receiver is capable of playing a lot of the popular media file formats available today. It p ...

Pioneer AVIC-D3 Review 2008-04-17 11:58:00 The need for in-dash navigation has increasingly surpassed all previous expectations. We see this in the way automobile manufacturers begin to integrate navigation components into factory configurations, allowing consumers to purchase brand new vehicles with GPS systems. But what about the majority of consumers who could not afford new vehicles? The answer is the Pioneer AVIC-D3. Though it first came out in early 2007, the unit is still considered to be a current model because of its capabilities, performance, and design. The AVIC-D3 gives any dashboard of any vehicle an integrated look, similar to that of pre-installed navigation systems of newer car as users will be able to adjust the AVIC-D3’s color to match the button lighting in the interior of your car. This double DIN receiver features a 6.1” wide LCD touchscreen display that could also be adjusted to match the color scheme of your choice. It is capable of course displaying its built-in navigation, DVD movies, and any au ...

Valor NVG-670W Review 2008-04-15 18:28:00 You, like many other millions of consumers worldwide, want a product that features plenty of options and functions with the lowest cost possible. It’s completely understandable because it is the typical consumer mindset. Double DIN navigation with 6.5” LCD monitor typically sell at around $750 to more than $1000 per unit. But look take a look at the Valor NVG-670W, a feature packed in-dash navigation with plenty of “bang” and a lot less bucks than more popular navigation units. The first thing you’ll notice is the 6.5” LCD touchscreen display on the front panel. It is centered but bordered by a row of buttons on each side of the screen. This configuration does not make the unit appear to have an off-center installation like the Pioneer AVIC-D3. In addition, the DVD slot input is actually hidden behind the screen which gives it an even cleaner installation look. The navigation unit is built-in but requires the included DVD media for it to function but still leaves the SD ...

Sony Nav-U NV-U73T Review 2008-04-07 16:22:00 Coming up in early April of 2008, Sony will release and ship out the Sony Nav-U NV-U73T. This will be a cutting edge navigation system that will help drivers everywhere navigate with ease. Navigation FeaturesOne of the most alluring navigation features of the Sony Nav-U NV-U73T is the gesture commands. Just by simply drawing or gesturing a programmable shape on the widescreen 4.3” touchscreen, the unit will automatically navigate to a specified location. The ease is undeniable. Just by simply drawing a “O” on the screen the Sony Nav-U NV-U73T loads up the directions to go home. Vocal commands will also direct the driver as he or she drives. This provides comfort and ease, especially when driving in heavy traffic and it is difficult to safely look at a navigation screen for a specific exit. This is just one of the many features that can provide safety for the driver. The Sony Nav-U NV-U73T has a 2GB internal flash memory that is preloaded with maps and directions o ...

Garmin Nuvi 660 Review (nüvi 660) 2008-04-05 01:08:00 The Garmin Nuvi 660 could be considered as one of the most popular portable GPS navigation available on the market. It competes with the previously reviewed Harman Kardon 810 but gains much more public awareness than the Harman Kardon. Let's take a look at some of its features.DisplayThe Nuvi 660 features a now-becoming-standard 4.3" LCD touchscreen display. It's quite bright and easy to see in broad daylight, giving drivers highly visible on screen navigation in any lighting condition. It is also in widescreen resolution, capable of displaying 480 x 272 total pixel resolution. Though it's not quite as thin as the Harman Kardon GPS-810, the unit is still considerably thin at just under an inch (0.9"). In addition, the unit weighs only 6.2 ounces so you can stick it in your pocket or take it with you wherever you go.Navigation FeaturesAlthough Garmin claims to feature a large amount of POIs (Points-of-Interests), they never specified the exact amount of POIs it actually features. The ...

Harman Kardon GPS-510 Review 2008-04-03 13:56:00 Harman Kardon is of course known for its quality and reliability, offering you only the best in what high-end technology has to offer. To answer the increasing demand for GPS Navigation devices, Harman Kardon has answered with the GPS-510, an incredibly thin navigation unit capable of audio and video playback.ProsThe interface is incredibly easy to use and is really easy to see. It does not make driving and navigating a dangerous task but instead renders it quite enjoyable with the bright and high-contrast 4" LCD touchscreen. In addition, the processing capability of the unit is extremely fast-eliminating the irritating nuisance of sluggish navigation. It has quick refresh rate and contains over 12 million points of interests.The GPS-510 is incredibly thin, with a small width of less than ¾" thick. Only a few others on the market have this same thickness, but not as stylish and feature-packed as this one.The navigation component of the unit is built-in and is also capable of receiving ...

Power Acoustik PAVN-4210 Review 2008-04-03 13:49:00 Now here's an excellent example of an affordable, yet high performing in-dash navigation. The Power Acoustik PAVN-4210 is a single DIN head unit that has built-in navigation. The PAVN-4210 is Power Acoustik's answer to the increasing demand for vehicle navigation devices.DisplayFirst off, the front panel is slightly larger than a standard single DIN size mounting. This may be a problem for those with limited mounting space on their dashboard console. However, it does feature a large 4.3" LCD touchscreen monitor that is both bright and attractive to the eyes. A typical single DIN receiver features a maximum 3" LCD display, unless it is a retractable, flip-out type which could typically house a 7" LCD screen. The 4.3" LCD display is a nice feature to have, since it makes the unit unique as well as versatile. It could even drop to three different positions to accommodate for better viewing angle.Compatibility FeaturesThe PAVN-4210 is capable of playing common media formats such as MP3, ...

Kenwood DNX-5120 / DNX-7120 Product Review 2008-04-03 11:13:00 Introducing the Kenwood DNX-5120, this in-dash navigation and multimedia receiver is both attractive and versatile in performance. It features a large double DIN 6.1" LCD touchscreen with a disc slot insert right above the monitor.DisplayLet's go over some of its features and I will ensure you that you will not think twice about getting one of these. The first advantage of the unit is the large 6.1" touchscreen. A typical portable navigation device features a screen that is 3.5" to as large as 4.3" touchscreen. The decisive advantage here is the 2" bigger screen than an ordinary portable GPS device. This will allow for greater visibility as well as a more enjoyable media playback, such as DVD playback or image viewing.CompatibilityThis receiver is compatible with most media files that you are probably accustomed to. It will play your favorite DVDs and of course CDs. However, it will also play MP3s and WMAs that you had recently downloaded, but not only that, it is also capable of play ...

Harman Kardon GPS-810 Review 2008-04-03 10:38:00 This is arguably the crown jewel of portable navigation. Of course, you can't really expect anything less from a top tier company like Harman Kardon. The Harman Kardon GPS-810 features an incredibly thin casing, with a width measuring no more than ¾" thick. With this kind of style, you'll definitely impress your friends with how good your dashboard will look after you mount one of these.Display FeaturesIt features a very bright and daylight-readable 4.3" LCD display, capable of down-scaling pictures as large as 4096 x 3072 pixels. The built-in GPS system is capable of displaying US, Puerto Rico, and Canada maps without additional mediums such as a disc or a flash card. In addition, it features a blazing fast 532 MHz i.MX31L processor. The combination of the two will give users quick response and calculations from starting point to destination. You can be sure that the unit will also have a fast refresh rate so that you won't see much lag at all when navigating through high speed fr ...