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Motorist love TomTom’s semi-embedded portable navigation device

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

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Last year in TomTom released a new navigation device designed especially for customers who want a portable GPS System to fit inside the dashboard of their vehicles.  The new second generation of semi–embeddable  TomTom device is called the Fujitsu 10 eclipse VN 4430.  The best part about the new device is that users can actually take it out of the dashboard and use it as a standalone navigation system in a different car.

So what exactly can this new semi-embeddable a portable devices do?  First off it has the latest maps, using a technology called MapShare.  MapShare allows drivers to actually improve the map on the device and then they can share those maps with other car drivers.  The TomTom GPS portable device also allows drivers to use below two hands-free calling, that way you can make a phone call while safely driving.  Some other cool features include a CD – DVD player, iPod audio, iPod video, and even a USB.  Say goodbye to the radio because now you can listen to your favorite music over your car speakers with no commercials.

Here some highlights of the device:

  • TomTom Map Share™ technology, enabling users to make updates and corrections to their own maps instantly on the device and to benefit from improvements made by other users free of charge.
  • Latest map guarantee so users always have free access to the latest map at time of purchase.
  • ‘Help Me’ Emergency menu that gives drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance
  • Voice address input so that users can drive to millions of cities and street names by simply announcing the address of their destination
  • Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech to enable street names, places, traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions
  • Enhanced hands-free calling with high-quality sound system via Bluetooth® to allow drivers to keep their eyes firmly on the road while making phone calls in the car
  • Rear-view Camera Ready so drivers can expand their view outside of a normal field of vision.
  • Free TomTom HOME software and content from the TomTom community to keep their device up to date at all times.
  • Large 4.3 inch touch screen with fresh icons and an updated user interface to navigate drivers to their destination even more easily.

Because it is so easy to remove and install, this little portable GPS device is pretty awesome.  Especially, if you have more than one automobile, or if you’re riding with a friend!

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Magellan RoadMate 1430 versus Magellan Roadmate 1412

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

1430Magellan RoadMate 1430

Thinking of upgrading form the Magellan RoadMate 1412 to the Magellan RoadMate 1430? With a $150 price difference and no difference in design, it’s important to understand the differences and similarities between the two. Here are the similarities:

  • Both of the 1430 and the 1412 have a 4.3″ WQVGA color touch screen which shows your position on the map, surrounding points of interest, signal strength, street names, and much more.
  • Both navigation devices include 6 million points of interest for ATM’s, gas stations, restaurants, and more.
  • Both GPS systems from Magellan offer expanded maps for U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada; all pre-loaded on a SD memory card.
  • Both Magellan RoadMates inlcude SayWhere text-to-speech so that you can hear street names with voice direction and don’t have to take your eyes off of the road
  • Both Magellan navigational devices include a Ultra-thin and portable design
  • Both also offer QuickSpell so that the user can enter destinations with fewer keystrokes.
  • Both the Magellan RoadMate 1430 and 1412 offer 3D or 2D views of your surroundings
  • Both have the exact same specifications including li-ion rechargeable batters, 3 to 5 GPS accuracy, and the same package contents.
  • Additionally, both offer auto re-route, auto night view- customizable route methods, and multi-destination routings.

1412Magellan RoadMate 1430

So the only difference? Well, the Magellan Roadmate 1430 includes a 3 month free subscription to the Magellan TrafficKit. The Magellan TrafficKit provides real-time traffic updates and advisories as well as offering new route options if there’s a quicker way to get to your destination.

Hopefully that helps with your decision. If you want real time traffic updates purchase the Magellan Roadmate 1430… but other than that, there is basically no difference between the two devices.

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