Saturday, December 31, 2011

TomTom VIA 1535TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps

TomTom VIA 1535TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps Review



TomTom VIA 1535TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps Feature

  • Get over 1 million more miles of mapped roads in the US
  • Drive safely with Bluetooth hands-free calling and one-shot address voice recognition
  • Outsmart delays with Free Lifetime Traffic Updates, without advertising
  • Stay up-to-date on road changes with Free Lifetime Map Updates
  • Navigate with ease using premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico
TomTom VIA 1535TM

The VIA Story

Hit the road street-smart and style-savvy. The new, super-slim TomTom VIA series holds the latest navigation technology, in a fresh, sleek design including an integrated Fold & Go EasyPort Mount. Travel confidently with superior routing and the most accurate, dependable maps in the GPS industry. In fact, TomTom gives you one million more miles of mapped roads in the US**. The VIA range offers a large array of unique features--like Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates, Bluetooth hands-free calling and natural voice recognition with one-shot destination address entry--all at affordable prices.



TomTom VIA 1535TM Lane Assist
TomTom VIA 1535TM Traffic

The TomTom VIA 1535TM

Introducing the TomTom VIA 1535TM, equipped with superior driving intelligence.

Travel with ease and style throughout the US, Canada & Mexico. This innovative navigator boasts a super-slim design, contemporary brushed-aluminum finish, new, intuitive user interface and a 5-inch touchscreen.

Using TomTom maps, you have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the US than you would using any other GPS brand**. With TomTom VIA's Free Lifetime Map Updates***, you can download the latest map edition every few months. And, With TomTom Map Share On- Demand Updates, you can easily make instant changes in between map releases, and download verified updates from other TomTom users to your map.

Outsmart delays using IQ Routes*. The exclusive technology directs you to your destination using the smartest, fastest route possible. TomTom knows to avoid certain roads during rush hour, streets inundated with traffic light changes and pedestrian traffic, and more, so that you always take the fastest way to get anywhere, at any time. TomTom VIA also gives you the most accurate real-time traffic information available with Free Lifetime Traffic Updates*** with no advertisements. As soon as an accident or other delay is found on your route, TomTom alerts you and can re-route you to an alternative, faster route.

TomTom VIA is also enhanced with a suite of features designed to help you drive more safely, including voice recognition and Bluetooth hands-free calling (compatible mobile phone required).

TomTom VIA 1535TM Features


Voice Recognition and Bluetooth Hands-free Calling

With access to voice commands, you canspeak your destination details verbally. And, after pairing your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone to your TomTom VIA, you'll be able to see, make and answer calls, talk hands-free through your device, and more.

Free Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates

Outsmart traffic and road changes. Free Lifetime Traffic Updates allow you to outsmart traffic and take the fastest route possible to your destination. And, Free Lifetime Map Updates ensure that you are always navigating with the industry's most up-to-date map.

Premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico

Navigate with ease throughout the US, Canada & Mexico using TomTom's premium maps. Using TomTom maps, you'll have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the US that you would using other GPS brand.

Integrated EasyPort Mount

With TomTom VIA's unique flip-screen technology, you can easily secure your device to your vehicle's windshield or dashboard with the integrated EasyPort Mount.

Refreshed User Interface, New Design & Contemporary Finish

Travel in style. TomTom VIA boasts a super-slim design, contemporary brushed-aluminum finish and a bright, 5-inch touchscreen. And, the new user interface allows for easy route planning and menu browsing.


Advanced Lane Guidance

Advanced Lane Guidance show's you exactly which road to take, when driving through complex intersections and multi-lane junctions.

7 Million Points of Interest

Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants,hotels and more on your route. Your device comes preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 categories.

IQ Routes

Always take the smartest, fastest route. This exclusive technology will recommend the fastest route based on the time of day and day of the week.

Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions, Including Street Names

Keep your eyes on the road and listen while your TomTom announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

Footnotes
* Feature available in the US and Canada only
** Based on info available as of 1/11
*** You receive non-transferable traffic data and up to four non-transferable map data updates per year until the product's useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives map or traffic updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Lifetime Maps available for US, CAN and MEX only. Lifetime Traffic available in US and CAN only. Details and terms at www.tomtom.com/legal.

All TomToms Feature:


Easy to Use

Plug & Go Right Out of the Box

All TomToms are easy to use, and work right out of the box. TomTom's intuitive, award-winning user interface features large icons and sharp, full-color 3D graphics.

Reduce Driver Stress

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee

When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME.

Preloaded Maps and Points of Interest

Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route with millions of points of interest in over 60 categories.

Save Time & Money

TomTom Home Content Manager

Personalize your device in the TomTom HOME Content Manger, where you can subscribe to advanced TomTom services, download new points of interest, voices, and even share your own content with the rest of the TomTom community.

Enhance Safety

Help Me! Emergency Menu

Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

Announces Street and Place Names

Keep your eyes on the road while your TomTom GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

What's In the Box

VIA 1535TM, USB Cable, Traffic CLA, Adhesive Disk, User Guide

TomTom VIA 1535TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps


Thursday, December 29, 2011

TOMTOM USB Traffic Receiver Cable Cord for TOM TOM XL 3xx GPS Navigator

TOMTOM USB Traffic Receiver Cable Cord for TOM TOM XL 3xx GPS Navigator Review



TOMTOM USB Traffic Receiver Cable Cord for TOM TOM XL 3xx GPS Navigator Feature

  • Brand New Original TOMTOM Charger Traffic Receiver Kit
  • Compatible with TOMTOM XL 3xx IQ Routes GPS Navigator models
  • 2 in1 solution to receive USB LT RDS-TMC traffic information on your device while charging it.
  • No need for extra wires and cables on the windscreen!
  • Ideal to get free traffic information in your Country or abroad (where TMC service is available).
Get the latest traffic reports while keeping your sat nav powered up, thanks to this 9UUC.002.00 cigar-lighter charger with a built-in RDS-TMC receiver.


Monday, December 26, 2011

Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator(US)

Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator(US) Review



Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator(US) Feature

  • Hear spoken street names
  • Free lifetime maps with over 6 million points of interest
  • Speed limit indicator
  • Lane assist with junction view
  • Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more.
With a big 5” (12.7 cm) touchscreen, more than 5 million points of interest (POIs) and spoken turn-by-turn directions, nüvi 50LM makes driving fun again. Plus, with FREE lifetime map updates, you always can keep your roads and POIs up to date.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 50LM's intuitive interface greets you with 2 simple choices: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the screen to easily look up addresses and services and to be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes in 2 mapping versions and has preloaded maps for the lower 48 states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico or full coverage of the U.S. and Canada. nüvi 50LM’s speed limit indicator shows you how fast you can go on most major roads. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. It also comes preloaded with millions of POIs and offers the ability to add your own.

Enjoy FREE Lifetime Map Updates

With FREE lifetime map¹ updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs and navigation information available at your fingertips. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late

Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

¹ FREE lifetime map updates entitle you to receive up to 4 map data updates per year, when and as such updates are made available on the Garmin website, for this specific Garmin product only until this product’s useful life expires or Garmin no longer receives map data from its third party supplier, whichever is shorter. The updates you receive will be updates to the same geographic map data originally included with your Garmin product when originally purchased. Garmin may terminate your lifetime map updates at any time if you violate any of the terms of the End User License Agreement accompanying your nüvi product.

What's in the Box:

  • nüvi 50LM
  • City Navigator® NT data with preloaded street maps of the lower 48 states, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy and Jamaica
  • Lifetime maps¹ (indicated by "LM" after model number on the box)
  • Vehicle suction cup mount²
  • Vehicle power cable
  • USB cable
  • Quick start manual


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Garmin nüvi 50 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(US and Canada)

Garmin nüvi 50 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(US and Canada) Review



Garmin nüvi 50 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(US and Canada) Feature

  • Lane assist with junction view
  • Speed limit indicator
  • Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more.
  • Navigate right out of the box with preloaded maps and over 6 million points of interest
  • Hear spoken street names
nüvi 50 delivers you safely wherever life takes you. Designed to make navigation easy, simply enter an address and premium features including lane assist with junction view, help you make all the right turns!

With a big 5” (12.7 cm) touchscreen, more than 8 million points of interest (POIs) and spoken turn-by-turn directions, nüvi 50 makes driving fun again.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 50's intuitive interface greets you with two simple choices: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the screen to easily look up addresses and services and to be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes preloaded with maps for the 49 States and Canada. nüvi 50’s speed limit indicator shows you how fast you can go on most major roads. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. It also comes preloaded with millions of POIs and offers the ability to add your own.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late

Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

What's in the Box
nüvi 50, preloaded NAVTEQ North America maps, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, and quick start manual

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All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.




Wednesday, December 21, 2011

GPS Waterproof Receiver BU-353 SiRF Star III Enabled USB GPS Receiver w/LED indicator

GPS Waterproof Receiver BU-353 SiRF Star III Enabled USB GPS Receiver w/LED indicator Review



GPS Waterproof Receiver BU-353 SiRF Star III Enabled USB GPS Receiver w/LED indicator Feature

  • The BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that require a magnetic mounting with waterproof configuration
  • SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive a high degree of GPS accuracy
  • Combining both design and technology into an iF product design award 2006 winning GPS receiver
  • Typical application can include marine environments, aviation, commercial use such as fire truck, police cars and utility vehicles and buses
  • The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing to your PC behind headliners and side panels and terminates to a custom USB connector
Introducing the first SiRF Star III based Serial GPS receiver with WAAS/EGNOS* support for enchance position accuracy. The GlobalSat BU-353 Water-Proof USB Mouse GPS Receiver is powered by SiRF Star III chipset is a new-generation GPS chipset that has extremely high sensitivity, lower power usage and more rapid time-to-fix. It works very well even in reduced visibility environment or weak signal tracking such as traveling in mega city and surrounded by tall buildings. It is very small and it`s waterproof! It also comes with a magnetic mounting so that you could mount it on the roof of your car! The GlobalSat BU-353 Water-Proof USB Mouse GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that require a magnetic mounting with waterproof configuration. With non-slip on the bottom and the special compact design, the GlobalSat BU-353 Water-Proof USB Mouse GPS Receiver is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporating the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive a high degree of GPS accuracy. Typical application can include marine environments, aviation, commercial use such as fire truck, police cars and utility vehicles and buses. The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing to your PC / Laptop / ibook / PowerBook. Combining both design and technology into an iF product design award 2006 winning GPS receiver the Globalsat BU-353 integrates the latest SiRFStarIII chipset into a stylish GPS mouse. This results in one of the most sensitive and accurate GPS receivers on the market today. WAAS/EGNOS may not be available in your location.


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Garmin 18x USB GPS Navigator Unit

Garmin 18x USB GPS Navigator Unit Review



Garmin 18x USB GPS Navigator Unit Feature

  • GPS 18x USB
  • WAAS Enabled High Sensitivity GPS Receiver
  • Produces Data ONLY in the GARMIN Proprietary Format
  • Non Volatile Memory for Storage of Configuration Information
  • Raw Measurement Output Data for Sophisticated Customer Applications
GARMIN 010-00321-31 GPS 18x USB. The GPS 18x is a GPS sensor targeted to OEM clients for use in automotive, fleet vehicle, and electronics applications where a small, highly accurate GPS receiver is needed. This 12 parallel channel, WAAS enabled GPS receiver is available in either CMOS level serial or USB 2.0 full speed versions, and comes with an integrated magnetic base. The puck like receiver is 2.4 inches in diameter and weighs just ounces, making it an ideal solution in applications where space is at a premium. The GPS 18x is offered in three different cable configurations: A style USB, DB 9 pin serial with 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter /PC, or bare wire /LVC. The PC and LVC versions both default to output data in the industry standard NMEA 0183 data format, but may also be user programmed to output data in the GARMIN proprietary format. The USB version produces data only in the GARMIN proprietary format. All three versions of the GPS 18 come complete with non volatile memory for storage of configuration information, a real time clock, and raw measurement output data for sophisticated customer applications. The LVC version additionally provides a pulse per second logic level output whose rising edge is aligned to the UTC second within 1 microsecond. The USB 2.0 full speed version of the GPS18 is also compatible with USB 1.1 full speed hosts.


Saturday, December 17, 2011

TomTom GO 2505TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps

TomTom GO 2505TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps Review



TomTom GO 2505TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps Feature

  • Outsmart traffic and road changes with Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates
  • Premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico with Map Share On-Demand Updates
  • Always the smartest, fastest route with IQ Routes
  • Navigate easily with crisp, sharp graphics & intuitive user menus
  • Pinch to zoom and swipe from screen to screen using gestures
The TomTom GO 2505TM offers Superior Driving Intelligence with Lifetime Traffic & Map UpdatesΔ. Complete with premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico, you can navigate to virtually any address – including over 7 million points of interest, like gas stations, restaurants, hotels and more. With TomTom maps, you have one million more miles of mapped road in the US than you would using other GPS brands – making TomTom maps the most accurate and dependable in the industry.

Click and lock mount for easy use


Sleek and slim to easily fit in your pocket or bag


 The 2505 TM's sleek 5-inch glass touchscreen allows you to easily swipe your finger to move from screen to screen, or pinch-to-zoom, for easy map viewing.

Sleek New Design
The GO 2505TM boasts a slim design, crisp, sharp graphics & intuitive user menus. And, using gestures on the 2505TM’s sleek 5.0” glass touchscreen, you can easily swipe your finger to move from screen to screen, or pinch-to- zoom, for easy map viewing.

Bluetooth and More
Make and answer calls safely while driving with your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone, on your TomTom GO 2505TM. See incoming call information, make and answer calls and talk hands-free easily through your TomTom. Navigation functions will operate without interruption. And, with Voice Recognition, you can relax and let your hands stay on the wheel – TomTom responds to 130 different verbal commands, making navigation easier and safer than ever.


Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates Included

Always outsmart delays with Lifetime Traffic. The TomTom 2505TM receives live traffic updates automatically to give you the most up-to-date traffic information available. As soon as a delay is found on your route, TomTom will alert you and, if you choose, will automatically re-route you to an alternative, faster route. And, only TomTom has IQ Routes, an exclusive technology that evaluates routes based on actual traffic speeds, rather than static, posted speed limits; TomTom will recommend the fastest route for the time of day, so you’ll always be directed to the quickest, most-efficient route. TomTom is the only GPS with the technology to grow more intelligent each day. While other GPS devices remain static reporters of programmed information, TomTom devices are dynamic and ensure that your maps are always up to date. TomTom’s Lifetime Map Updates let you start fresh every few months by downloading our latest full map edition, while TomTom Map Share On-Demand Updates lets you download verified updates from other drivers in between the full map releases, and as often as you wish.

You’ll never miss your exit with Advanced Lane Guidance; enhanced graphics show you exactly which lane to take in complex multi-lane situations.

Secure your GO 2505TM to your windshield or dash, using the click & lock magnetic mount.

What's in the Box
GO 2505TM PND with pre-loaded maps, Fold & Go EasyPort mount, USB cable, car charger with integrated traffic, adhesive disk, documentation, and redemption code for Lifetime Maps

All TomToms Feature

Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.

30 Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up to date.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

About TomTom

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high quality products and services.

TomTom is the world's leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further our commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so we can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

We have our own mapping company!
Did you know that every year roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

Why TomTom?
At TomTom, we believe that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. We develop smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.


Hit the road with this GPS that features preloaded base map coverage of the Unites States, Canada and Mexico, along with more than 7 million points of interest, for finding interesting and useful destinations.