Newegg sells these, and I'm heavily considering getting one for my girlfriend for Christmas, but I know very little about GPS units. Does anyone know if it speaks (ie. turn left in 100 ft., etc)? I think that's a feature she'd need, driving and looking at a screen at the same time doesn't seem like a very good idea. Also, what is the disadvantage of getting something cheap like this compared to an expensive unit?
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Newegg sells these, and I'm heavily considering getting one for my girlfriend for Christmas, but I know very little about GPS units. Does anyone know if it speaks (ie. turn left in 100 ft., etc)? I think that's a feature she'd need, driving and looking at a screen at the same time doesn't seem like a very good idea. Also, what is the disadvantage of getting something cheap like this compared to an expensive unit?
Thanks.
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Features
- 3.5" Touch Panel TFT LCD Screen
- 2D & 3D Map Orientation
- North America Map Preloaded on SD Card (50 States & Canada)
- Pedestrian Mode for Portable Handheld Use
- Point of Interest Searchable By Proximity
- Routing by Highways, Major Roads or Locations
- Fast Route Time and Re-Route Time for Detour
- SD Expansion Card Slot for Ensuring the Latest Map Updates
- Optional MP3 & JPEG Support
Specs
- CPU: Centrality AT260B 200MHz
- Operation System: WinCE.Net 4.2 Core Version
- Flash Memory: 32MB
- Power: DC in 5V
- Battery: 2700 mHhr Li-ion Approx. 8-10 Hours
- GPS Chipset: SiRF III
ACCESSORIES
- USB AC Adaptor
- Car Cord Adaptor
- Windshied Pedestal Docking Mount
- External In-Car-Use GPS Antenna (optional)