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Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Gold) [Retail Packaging]

2010-03-01T04:03:00.000-08:00

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Gold) [Retail Packaging]

Brand Plantronics

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Product Features

Product Description
Look Good, Sound Better The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece is your essential conversation piece, blending an elegantly simple design with crisp sound quality and lightweight comfort. Getting connected is easy with QuickPair set up for Bluetooth phones. Staying connected is effortless with the included, innovative carrying case that recharges the earpiece on the go. Your choice of self-stabilizing eartips creates a couture fit without the need for an earloop. Hear and be heard in style with AudioIQ noise control technology that automatically enhances your caller¿s voice over background noise and the exclusive Plantronics VFrame design that incorporates a microphone boom to increase your voice clarity.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9 x 2.2 x 5.5 inches ; 5.1 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

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Reviews Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Gold) [Retail Packaging]

I wear glasses and over the ear bluetooths always rubbed and irritated. I love this product because It fits inside my ear and with 3 different ear tips I found one that was a good fit.
I did have to return the first Discovery 925 because it wouldn't charge out of the box. I was a little worried try another but returned it and received my replacement a few days later. This one works great and I'm never without it. the charging case is awesome too.

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Cerise) [Retail Packaging]

2010-03-01T03:54:00.000-08:00

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Cerise) [Retail Packaging]

Brand Plantronics

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Product Features

Product Description
Look Good, Sound Better The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece is your essential conversation piece, blending an elegantly simple design with crisp sound quality and lightweight comfort. Getting connected is easy with QuickPair set up for Bluetooth phones. Staying connected is effortless with the included, innovative carrying case that recharges the earpiece on the go. Your choice of self-stabilizing eartips creates a couture fit without the need for an earloop. Hear and be heard in style with AudioIQ noise control technology that automatically enhances your caller¿s voice over background noise and the exclusive Plantronics VFrame design that incorporates a microphone boom to increase your voice clarity.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9 x 2.2 x 5.5 inches ; 5.1 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

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Reviews Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Cerise) [Retail Packaging]

What more can a girl want! This bluetooth is functional and fashionable. The charging case
is an ingenious idea. It protects the earpiece and charges it at the same time. Size of a lipstick case. Discovery 925 fits very comfortably and securely in the ear. I even forget I have it on. This is my first bluetooth earpiece and easy to use.

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakerphone (Black)

2010-01-26T04:23:00.000-08:00

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakerphone (Black)

Brand BlueAnt

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Product Features

Product Description
The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 handsfree speakerphone provides a safer, legal alternative to talking on your cell phone while you drive. Voice prompts provide assistance to help you connect the device with your phone and upload your address book. The Supertooth 3 announces the name or ID of the caller when the phone rings - just say 'OK' to accept the call. Install the Supertooth 3 in seconds for a totally handsfree experience.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 3 x 8 x 6.5 inches ; 4.5 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

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Reviews BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakerphone (Black)

I can hear perfectly and others say thay can hear me perfectly. It was easy to setup and instructions are good. I wanted it for my car, but works well in the house also. Battery life seems good.

Nokia N900 Unlocked Phone/Mobile Computer with 3.5-Inch Touchscreen, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, Maemo Browser, 32 GB--U.S. Version with Full Warranty

2010-01-26T04:10:00.000-08:00

Nokia N900 Unlocked Phone/Mobile Computer with 3.5-Inch Touchscreen, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, Maemo Browser, 32 GB--U.S. Version with Full Warranty

Brand Nokia

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Product Features

Product Description
Enjoy fast application processing and multitasking on a live Dashboard. ARM Cortex-A8 600MHz and total available application memory up to 1GB (256MB RAM + 768 MB virtual memory) Experience the full web with Maemo browser. Browser powered by Mozilla technology, full flash 9.4 and AJAX support. Personalise your own panorama desktop on the 3.5 Inch 800x480 pixel touch screen. Fast wireless broadband. WiFi and HSPA data 10/2.0 Mbps. Chat with voice calls, internet calls, instant messages and SMS. Merge your phone book, Skype contacts and other contacts into an all-in-one address book. Share your status, location and mood with your friends. Keep multiple IM and SMS conversations going and move easily between them. Email on the go with rich HTML and full QWERTY keyboard, Pre-installed Nokia Messaging that mobilizes up to 10 personal email accounts. Take high quality photos and wide screen videos using the 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Tag photos with keyword cloud to best describe the moment and find them easily later on. See where photos were taken with the automatic geotagging. Share to Ovi Share & Flickr or store in the massive 32 GB internal storage.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.7 x 2.1 inches ; 2.2 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 0.2 ounces

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Reviews Nokia N900 Unlocked Phone/Mobile Computer with 3.5-Inch Touchscreen, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, Maemo Browser, 32 GB--U.S. Version with Full Warranty

so, the only current smart phone i haven't had experience with is the pre. so, i know the iphone, the droid and windows mobile 6. I've held and played around with an n97, but not much more than that, so i can't really speak to symbian either. That being said, the n900 is the best phone i've ever used. the user interface is just on a higher level than its competition.the touch screen is awesome, and while i do like multitouch(a lot) on the iphone, i can use my n900 outside in the daylight, which, since i'm not a vampire, is really important to me. apps are better on iphone, but there are apps for everything i NEED the n900 to do in the repos, there's just not as much fun stuff as on apples app store. The 3g on tmobile is patchy in pittsburgh, but even so, the transition from verizon jas gone better than i expected. Seeing as how i was paying 2x as much $$$ each month to verizon (for a blackberry that tethered) than i now pay to tmobile, i was really worried that tmobiles service would be subpar. You know what, tmobile's 3g is patchy, but i have voice absolutely everywhere, even out in the sticks where my grandparents live. I'm really happy with tmobile actually. Anyway, if I could have 2 phones, i'd have an n900 and an iphone. I only need one phone though, so it's the n900 for me. Oh yeah, and the keyboard rocks. Sometimes awkward to hold and type, but it rocks. The camera is awesome for a phone, but if you go somewhere with the intention to take a lot of pictures, like the aviary i was at the other day, take a real camera.

US Invisible Nexus One Protector Shield

2010-01-12T23:52:00.000-08:00

US-Skinomi TechSkin - Invisible Cell Phone Protector Shield Full Body Skin for Nexus One - Plus LIFETIME REPLACEMENTS

Brand Skinomi

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Product Features
* Compatible with Nexus One
* Virtually invisible and "scratch-proof" cell phone screen protector
* Made from the same film material used to shield helicopter blades
* Smooth, non-sticky surface with patented layer of UV protection to prevent "yellowing"
* Manufacturer Lifetime Replacements

Skinomi TechSkin goes beyond traditional screen protectors, skins, covers, and cases. This cell phone protector is made from clear thermoplastic urethane film - the same film used to protect military aircrafts and NASA space shuttles. It has the ability to resist high levels of abrasion, making it the ultimate protector for gadgets and devices. The film "scratch-proofs" your device without adding bulk like traditional cases. Skinomi TechSkin is designed to provide lifetime protection for your device. If the film ever wears or scratches, Skinomi will replace it for free, for as long as you need it for your device. If you ever need to remove the TechSkin, it peels off easily leaving no residues unlike other screen protectors or skins.

Product Details
# Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces

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Reviews US Invisible Nexus One Protector Shield

Many of the pieces end at sharp points which started to peel back immediately during normal use. You can re-wet upto a point and stick it down but once its up, its up.

I have a pretty good fit and the spray helps to get everything stuck nicely but the screen cover has something on it that i cant get rid of. Like very tiny specs under the surface. Also in my experience the screen cover affected the sensitivity of the screen.

I like it but it wont last and for 15 bucks i expected a better design. the back went on nice, I really want to like it but its just going to peel off.

US Google Nexus One Unlocked Cell Phone

2010-01-12T23:46:00.000-08:00

Google Nexus One Unlocked Cell Phone

Brand HTC

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Product Features
* Android Mobile Technology Platform 2.1 (Eclair)
* 5 megapixels w/flash
* Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz
* 3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen
* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Product Description
The Nexus One runs an updated version of Google's Android operating system. It has a 3.7 inch touchscreen display, with a 1 gigahertz processor from Qualcomm. It includes a 5 megapixel camera for video and photos, a global positioning system (GPS), and stereo Bluetooth connection for headphones. The battery will last for up to seven hours of talk time, or up to five hours of Internet use, on a 3G cellphone network. **If outside the US, your shipping costs will be assessed upon purchase. You can request, FedEx, UPS, or USPS**

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 2.4 x 4.7 inches ; 4.6 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews Google Nexus One Unlocked Cell Phone

I've also been getting notifications on my phone for all the events I have saved on my Google Calendar. Transferring data to the phone from your computer is simple. It comes with a USB to micro-USB connector, and the hardest part of getting it connected is realizing that after you've plugged it in you need to open the notifications window on the phone and tell it to mount the SD card (this is presumably some kind of security feature in case you lose the phone.) After that you can copy files across just like any other drive. I've already moved about half a gig of music over to the phone. The battery life seems adequate so far. I need to charge the phone every day, but that's probably because I've been spending a considerable amount of time browsing the web with it. Once the novelty wears off (and the work week starts again =) I expect my usage will drop off a bit.

Switching my number over to T-Mobile was easy, although it took about a day for the transfer to be finalized, which I'm blaming on Sprint due to my experience with their customer service in the past. And since I have the unlocked phone I was able to get the Even More Plus plan with 500 minutes, unlimited texting and "unlimited" data for $59.99 a month, so I'll be saving a _lot_ of money in the long run compared to the iPhone on AT&T or the Droid on Verizon. So far the phone seems very fast and I've already downloaded several apps. Some people have been making a big deal about the fact that the app space is limited to the internal 512 MB flash drive, unlike the iPhone which can save app data to the main drive. I've installed 9 apps so far, the largest is 3.59MB and the smallest is 664KB, with the total coming to 12MB.

I love Google's turn by turn navigation which usually works for me by voice command such as "Navigate to Fry's Electronics" and it will give me choice on screen of which two locations in my city do I want directions to? I touch screen my selection and it starts telling me how to drive there. I have found Google's Navigation better than Garmin in that it gives a better gas-saving route and tells you the turns before you get to them rather than after you already passed them. the Motorola Droid has better microphone hardware than the HTC nexus one which means that the Droid did a better job with Voice-to-Text than the Nexus One. For example, I tried to dictate in email "This is a test of the Voice Command function on my new Nexus One" and the text that appeared said "This is Texas toast." So by the time you cut and paste, it would have been faster to just virtual keyboard it. I do prefer qwerty keyboards which Nexus One doesn't have so Verizon's Motorola Droid wins out there! I was hoping they had used the money saved on no landscape keyboard to put in BETTER microphones and really fix the Voice Command making typing obsolete, but no, they used cheaper mics in the HTC Nexus One than the Motorola Droid.

The 3D AMOLED screen is breath-taking. The interactive wallpapers are fun.

I bought the Nexus One unlocked from Google for $529 plus tax. I have always been impressed with how innovative google is but the experience of buying a phone from them is horrid. I would not do it again. They are not providing any customer service other than to tell you to call TMobile about the service or HTC about hardware questions. Google will not provide a customer service telephone number even AFTER you have given them almost $600; there is no customer service on the packing slip or anywhere to be found. They have a help forum where supposedly you can get help from other CUSTOMERS but they themselves will not help you out. TMobile CSRs say they will have this phone available for sell in their store by the end of January and I would definitely recommend buying it from them instead of Google. Also if you buy it from Google, TMobile insurance against damage, loss, theft, etc is unavailable; the only insurance you can get on the Google phone when you buy from google is from square trade which has a deductible and is limited in what it will cover.

UK SMOKE BLACK GEL Skin Case For HTC

2010-01-11T20:19:00.000-08:00

GreyMobiles SMOKE BLACK GEL Skin Case For HTC HD2 WITH FREE SCREEN PROTECTOR

Brand GreyMobiles

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Product Description
# Compatible with HTC HD2 - Colour: Smoke Black
# Strong and durable gel design protects your handset from knocks and bumps
# Hard but flexible gel material makes fitting and removing the case much easier
# Pin point 'made to measure' design to fit the HTC HD2 like a glove

Product Details
Boxed-product Weight: 100 g

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Reviews UK SMOKE BLACK GEL Skin Case For HTC

This brilliantly designed gel case incorporates a new flexible gel design and robust protection in one great package. Designed for an active lifestyle you can continue to use your phone without removing the phone from the case. Access to the camera, charging/headphone ports and keypad are all readily available with the case clipped on. The strong and durable gel material works towards protecting your handset from knocks and bumps while giving you the flexibility and comfort of a silicone case. As an added bonus and special offer we are giving away a FREE screen protector which will keep your screen safe from scratches and marks giving you complete all round protection.

UK Leather Case Cover Sony Reader PRS-300

2010-01-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

Tuff-Luv Napa Leather Case Cover for Sony Reader PRS-300 series/Pocket Edition

Brand Tuff-Luv

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Product Features
When you buy a Tuff-Luv case, you are not only buying the case, you are buying peace of mind that our products have been rigorously tested to be tough, functional and certified to meet all new EU guidelines governing imports & manufacturing, under regulation (EC 1907/2006) -'REACH'
REACH is a new European Community Regulation on chemicals within products, and their safe use for protection of human health and the environment.
Make sure you get the best case available for your money and peace of mind. We are so confident with the quality of our products, we offer a lifetime warranty on every case

Product Description
* Hand made and stitched with soft leather
* Special stand that allows changing the view angle to the screen.
* Cut always give access to ports and controls so that you can use your device in the case
* Contrast stitching
* Integrated SD card storage

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Boxed-product Weight: 454 g

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Reviews UK Leather Case Cover Sony Reader PRS-300

At the time of ordering (Demcember 2009) there were very few third party covers out for the PRS300 and even less available through Amazon (my preferred route to buy things) - however the Tuff-Love cover became available in the week before Christmas - it looked just what I wanted, expecting it to turn up in the New Year.

It was shipped though (by Tuff-Love) on the day of order and turned up the next day (Royal Mail too!) - which was brilliant as I live in the Channel Islands and at times delivery can take awhile - so good customer service there from all sides.

The case itself is a tight fit, flip-over style - so rather than being like a traditional book cover it's more like a notebook flip-cover. This is actually a good thing as it reduces the bulk of combined Reader and cover when compared to a traditional style and also makes it brilliant for reading on the sofa/confined space etc. The leather was a little stiff, however has already broken in. The unit fits perfectly, just snug enough to be able to actually get it in, without it being too loose and then falling out again. Protection is good, though I'm of the view that whilst it is better than nothing, it probably won't protec the Reader from a huge amount of knocks out of the day to day - however I hope to not have to test that out! As such, I think it will be perfect for protecting the unit.

UK iPhone IPod Groove Safari FM Transmitter

2010-01-11T20:11:00.000-08:00

Cygnett Groove Safari FM Transmitter & Car Charger (Includes 12 month Warranty) For Apple iPhone 1G 3G 3GS, Ipod Touch 1G 2G , iPod Nano 1G 2G 3G 4G , IPod Classic All Generations

Brand Cygnett

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Product Description
* * Broadcasts your favourite tunes wirelessly from your iPod to any FM car/home stereo * Simple touch-sensitive keys to navigate easily through channels
* * Charge your iPod - includes car adaptor that also works with your computer * Recalls the last frequency so you don't have to re-adjust settings
* * Digital tuning - use the backlit screen to find the best FM channel * Easy to use - plug it in to your iPod, tune it, then groove to it
* * When connected to iPhone, a compatibility message will appear, then your iPhone will continue to operate as normal.

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Reviews iPhone IPod Groove Safari FM Transmitter

Superior sound quality - operates on wide range of FM channels 87.6Mhz to 107.9Mhz) * Pocket-size, lightweight & wireless for portable, hassle-free use on the move * Cord-free - listen without getting tangled in earphone wires * Uses minimal power to transmit FM signal * No batteries required * 12 month manufacturer's warranty

UK Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

2010-01-11T20:05:00.000-08:00

Plantronics Backbeat 906 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphones Including MP3/iPod Adaptor

Brand Plantronics

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Product Features

* Use with compatible music devices and stereo phones supporting the Bluetooth A2DP profile
* Binaural telephony including dual microphone technology delivering superior sound quality
* ListenUp functionality to hear the outside environment
* Adjust the fit of the ear pieces to maximise wearing comfort and provide personal audio positioning
* Lightweight, flexible behind the-neck style for comfort

Product Description
The Plantronics BackBeat 906 headset is designed to provide the ultimate listening experience with your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

These lightweight wireless headsets cover both ears and provide a clear and powerful full spectrum stereo sound. The BackBeat 906 has a comfortable behind the neck design which allows the headset to be worn for long periods of time without any discomfort.

The unique Plantronics SnugFit ear buds are made from a pliable rubber like material that conform to the exact shape of your ear for a truly personalised fit that also blocks out distracting surrounding sound. These contoured ear buds can be customized further through their telescoping and swivel feature.

The Plantronics BackBeat 906 headset also benefit from Plantronics AudioIQ voice technology which keeps speech clear by distinguishing between unwanted background noise and your voice. Anytime throughout a call or when listening to music you can activate the OpenMic feature. At the touch of a button you can hear the outside world and listen to people around you. When using the Backbeat for listening to music you can use the bass boost feature to really enhance the sound.

With the Plantronics BackBeat 906 headset you have the added benefit of being able to wirelessly stream music from your IPod, MP3 or other audio device through its Bluetooth adaptor.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm ; 998 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 454 g

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Reviews UK Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

This item was reviewed in what HI-FI and was given 5 star. I am impressed with the Quality of build and sound for an over ear listening device. Turning on the item is not easy at first for pairing. But once you get the hang of it it is quite strait forward. I have not tried the headphones without the Adaptor i.e. Blue tooth phone but have tried to use this with my sony vaio laptop with built in blue tooth. This I have spent ages on as the headphones does pair with the computer and one can use the headphones pause and play fuction with Windows media player but for some reason you cannot get any sound to transmit to the headset. Only by pluging in the adapter to the ear phone socket on the computer and pairing with this that it works. The upside for me is that I can plug the adapter into my mp3 player and leave in a visual line with the headset upto 10M before the signal breaks up and I do not have that annoying lead that tends to catch on every thing you are working with. I found the headset comfy after making the initial adjustment and tends to keep in place when you are mobile. I give this 8 out of 10 as I have not paired the headset with a mobile phone and cannot give my comments on this but for me it is good value for the money.

UK NOKIA 2720 FOLD GENUINE UK SIM FREE

2010-01-11T19:57:00.000-08:00

BRAND NEW BLACK FLIP NOKIA 2720 FOLD GENUINE UK SIM FREE UNLOCKED NO LOGOS NO NETWORK BRANDING MOBILE PHONE WITH ACCESSORIES BOXED AND A TWO YEAR NOKIA WARRANTY DELIVERED BY COURIER. PHONES2POST GIFT IDEA

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Product Features
* NO NETWORK LOGOS NO NETWORK BRANDING ORIGINAL NOKIA SOFTWARE
* Camera: 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, video CIF@15fps
* Second external monochrome TFT display, 128 x 160 pixels, 1.36 inches
* Stereo FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth, v2.0
* Integrated handsfree speakerphone

Product Description
BRAND NEW BLACK FLIP NOKIA 2720 FOLD GENUINE UK SIM FREE UNLOCKED NO LOGOS NO NETWORK BRANDING MOBILE PHONE WITH ACCESSORIES BOXED AND A TWO YEAR NOKIA WARRANTY DELIVERED BY COURIER. PHONES2POST GIFT IDEA A great easy to use flip phone with all the features needed by Nokia. The key specifications of Nokia 2720 fold include a 1.3 Megapixel Camera with 4 x Digital Zoom, Video Recording with 4 x Video Zoom, Music Player (AAC), Bluetooth® Technology, Clock (Analogue & Digital), 32 MB built-in memory, 2.5 mm audio jack, English-Chinese dictionary, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Voice memo and T9. The Nokia 2720 can facilitate you with its best battery time of upto 432 hours on standby and upto 5 hours of talk time.

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Reviews LACK FLIP NOKIA 2720 FOLD GENUINE UK SIM FREE

Phone ok delivery terrible paid next day delivery turned up 12 days later happy

UK LG Cookie KP500 Mobile Phone

2010-01-11T19:54:00.000-08:00

LG Cookie (KP500) Mobile Phone with 3 Megapixel Camera (Pink) (LGKP500PK)

Brand LG

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Product Features
* 3 inch Full touch screen: The 3.0 inch wide full
* Active flash UI: The user interface is so intuit
* Handwriting and Editing: The easy-to-use smart h
* Motion sensor game: Using advanced motion sensor
* Auto rotating display: The QWERTY onscreen keybo

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Reviews LG Cookie KP500 Mobile Phone

LG Cookie (KP500) Mobile Phone with 3 Megapixel Camera (Pink)

UK Samsung S3500 Marcel Sim Free

2010-01-11T19:52:00.000-08:00

Samsung S3500 Marcel - Sim Free Mobile Phone

Brand Samsung

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Product Features
* * The Metal look and feel gives the Samsung S3500 a solid reassured feeling of quality.
* * Music at your fingertips with built-in MP3 player
* * 2 Mega Pixel Camera, with built-in Image Stabiliser and Panaroma Shot
* * Up to 16GB Memory with microSD card slot

Product Details
# Item Weight: 599 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 599 g

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Reviews UK Samsung S3500 Marcel Sim Free

General 2G Network - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 Dimensions - 99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm Display Type -TFT 16M colors Size - 320 x 240 pixels 2.2 inches Ringtones Type - Polyphonic MP3 WAV Customization - Download Vibration - Yes Memory Phonebook - 1000 contacts Photo call Call records - Yes Card slot - microSD (TransFlash) Data GPRS - Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots) 32 - 48 kbps HSCSD - No EDGE - Class 10 236.8 kbps 3G - No WLAN - No Bluetooth - Yes v2.0 with A2DP Infrared port - No USB - Yes v2.0 microUSB Camera Primary - 2 MP 1600x1200 pixels Video - Yes Secondary - No Features Messaging - SMS MMS Email Browser - WAP 2.0/xHTML HTML Games - Yes + Downloadable GPS - No Java - Yes MIDP 2.0 MP3/AAC/WMA player FM radio Organizer Document viewer (Word Excel PowerPoint PDF) Built-in handsfree Voice memo/dial T9

UK Nokia 2730 Orange Pre-pay Mobile

2010-01-11T19:49:00.000-08:00

Nokia 2730 Orange Pre-pay Mobile Phone including £10 Airtime

Brand Nokia

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Product Features
* 3G internet connection so you can access the internet anytime anywhere
* Fm radio and MP3 player enables you to listen to music on the go
* 2 megapixel camera to capture those memoriable moments
* Bluetooth connectivity to connect to other devices

Product Details
Boxed-product Weight: 908 g

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Reviews UK Nokia 2730 Orange Pre-pay Mobile

Keep in touch on-the-go with the Nokia 2730. Fast 3G internet connection gives you convenient full web browsing; meanwhile, capture your memories with the 2-megapixel and quickly email them to friends. Music is covered with an FM radio and MP3 player, plus there’s 30MB built-in memory and possibility for up to 2GB external memory to store all your tunes.

UK Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB Black

2010-01-11T19:43:00.000-08:00

Best buy Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB ... PAYG On O2 - MC131B/A ( Black ).

Brand Apple

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Product Features
* Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB ... PAYG On O2 ( Black ).
* Display Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors /Size 320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches .
* MEMORY: Internal 16 GB/ 256 MB RAM ( Not Expandable / No Card Slot)
* Data : GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps ,WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g , Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, headset support only ,No Infrared port , USB Yes, v2.0 .
* Camera Primary 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus ,Features: Touch focus, geo-tagging , Video Yes, VGA@30fps, video geo-tagging.

Product Description
Whatever you're looking for in a mobile phone, you'll find it in the form of the iPhone 3G S 16GB. Offering everything from a stand-out camera, massive processing power and fast downloads, this is a truly stunning next-generation handset.

Product Details
Item model number: MC131B/A

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Reviews UK Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB Black

Whatever you're looking for in a mobile phone, you'll find it in the form of the iPhone 3G S 16GB. Offering everything from a stand-out camera, massive processing power and fast downloads, this is a truly stunning next-generation handset.

2-Year Extended Warranty for Kindle 6 Display

2010-01-08T23:12:00.000-08:00

2-Year Extended Warranty for Kindle (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

Brand Service Net

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Product Description
* Provides replacement of your Kindle (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) for any device failures under ordinary use. Adds accidental coverage so your Kindle is covered for mishaps like drops or spills.
* The plan provides coverage against accidental damage under ordinary consumer use for two years from the date of original retail purchase.
* Includes free shipping both ways, for your damaged and replacement Kindle (shipping within the U.S. only).
* Customer service and claim support available 6 am to 10 pm PT, 365 days a year -- call (877) 441-3836 for warranty claims.
* The 2-Year Extended Warranty is available for any Kindle (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) shipped within the past 30 days. Only available to U.S. customers.

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What is Covered

* Two years of coverage (limited to a single claim) for accidental drops or damage such as spills that affect the functionality of your covered device.
* One additional year of coverage (after the end of the manufacturer’s warranty) for failures that occur during normal operation.
* Only available to U.S. customers.

How it Works

* Purchase 2-Year Extended Warranty for Kindle (6" Display, Latest Generation) for your qualifying Kindle (you will receive an information packet in the mail)
* Contact Service Net customer service at (877) 441-3836 if your Kindle fails
* For covered failures, receive a replacement Kindle and return your damaged device to Service Net

About Service Net
Service Net is an industry-leading service management company focused on delivering a full range of service solutions including warranty management administration, extended service programs, customer service support, service network management, claims processing services, and service contract underwriting. The warranty stays with the device even if it is gifted or sold to another party.

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Reviews 2-Year Extended Warranty for Kindle 6 Display

I didn't buy my extended warranty when I bought my kindle but after receiving it and feeling it in my hands, I felt the need to buy the extended warranty. The product felt slippery in my hands. So I bought it and i'm glad I did. Less than two weeks later, my Kindle fell off a counter onto a tile floor. It cracked the screen and would not function. 45 minutes later, I called the support number and after 5 minutes, they were shipping me a new kindle.

I got my new kindle in less than 48 hours after it hit the floor. No questions, no send it in and we'll decide if we will repair it, no hassles whatsoever!

I have read other reviews here and just wanted to say that 65 bucks to replace a device that I broke is worth it. I had my kindle for about a month and if i had not bought the extended warranty, i would be sitting here with a 350 dollar paperweight.

Thanks Amazon!

US Kindle Wireless Reading Device 6 Display

2010-01-08T23:07:00.000-08:00

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

Brand Amazon

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Product Description
Display: 6" diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.

Size (in inches): 8" x 5.3" x 0.36" (203.2mm x 134.6mm x 9.1mm).

Weight: 10.2 ounces (289.2 grams).

System Requirements: None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer. Check wireless coverage.

Storage: 2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for user content).

Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 1 week with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via the included U.S. power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.

Connectivity: HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless Terms and Conditions.

USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle U.S. power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.

Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.

Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

Included Accessories: U.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately.

Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches ; 10.2 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

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Reviews Kindle Wireless Reading Device 6 Display

US Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device 9.7 Display

2010-01-08T23:04:00.000-08:00

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

Brand Amazon

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Product Description
Beautiful Large Display: 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Books In Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX; no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.

Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents

Longer Battery Life: Now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, a significant improvement from the previous battery life of 4 days

Built-In PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go

Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages

Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable

Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy

Large Selection: Over 400,000 books, including 101 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability and pricing will vary. Check your country.

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise. When traveling abroad, you can download books wirelessly from the Kindle Store or your Archived Items. U.S. customers will be charged a fee of $1.99 for international downloads.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches ; 1.2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews US Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device 9.7 Display

1. SCREEN SIZE: Reading on the Kindle DX vs 6" readers is like the difference between sleeping in a King sized bed vs a Twin Bed or riding in the backseat of a 2-door 1981 Honda Accord vs bucket seats in a Honda Odyssey. You feel like you have room to breath. The larger screen allows you to maximize the use of the real estate -- taking advantage of larger fonts and more white space. This makes text much easier to read -- even if you are just reading regular books.

2. KEYBOARD: I also love that they have compacted the keyboard so that it doesn't dominate the overall appearance of the device. The smaller keyboard in no way compromises the ability to type. However, it improves the look by making the proportions more appealing and it means the device isn't horrifically larger than the 6" device.

3. PDF + BIG SCREEN = LOTS MORE USES: I can transfer my knitting patterns (complete with knitting graphs and diagrams) and cello music to my e-reader.

Using the Kindle for knitting -- I can highlight my place in the knitting pattern making it easier to work more complicated stitch patterns.

I play cello and many of my music books are available in PDF format -- again the Kindle is wonderful for carrying all my music with me at one time. Turning pages is faster and easier than with a physical book. The kindle sits well on the music stand (though you want to make sure the tray of the music stand is taller than the Kindle or the Kindle will be "top heavy" making the bottom slide forward and potentially falling off the stand.

4. SCREEN ROTATION -- You can rotate the screen in any direction and the page quickly re-orients itself. You can keep rotating 360 degrees and the screen follows you. The buttons remain the same but the thumb stick also reorients so that if you push right relative to the current orientation, that always means "page forward" no matter what direction you are in.

If you are left handed and really bothered by having the buttons only on the right side, you can turn the device upside down and voila -- now your buttons are on the left side.

5. BUTTON CONFIGURATION -- I actually PREFER having the next page and back page on the same side and in a contiguous location (as opposed to opposite sides of the device like the Kindle 2). It makes one-handed reading easier without having to reach over to the other side of the device to flip back and forth.

6. SOLID feeling -- I like the heavier feel -- it is comparable to the heft of a hardbound book.

7. READING While charging -- this sounds like a little thing but with the Sony, if you have the device plugged in for charging, you can't read on the device at the same time.

Garmin nüvi 785/785T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

2010-01-04T07:01:00.000-08:00

Garmin nüvi 785/785T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Maps of U.S, Canada & Puerto Rico

Brand Garmin nüvi

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Product Features
* Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
* Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
* Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
* High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
* NOTE: Model number on the box is 785T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 785 as the "T" in 785T refers to the additional component

Product Description
New to the nüvi 7x5 lineup is Garmin's HotFix satellite prediction (which locates your position quickly and precisely), Lane Assist (which provides lane guidance and junction views when possible), automatic time zone transitioning, and 3D Building views as well as Garmin Connect Photos to help you visually ascertain your position. Additionally, the nüvi 785T includes Bluetooth connectivity to your cell phone and real-time traffic updates via the included GDB 50 traffic receiver with access to enhanced dynamic content from the MSN Direct service.

The Garmin nüvi 7x5 Series

* nüvi 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic
* nüvi 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic
* nüvi 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth
* nüvi 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth

As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for North America (United States, Canada and Puerto Rico) with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. The Garmin nüvi 7x5 line features three other models--check out their spec highlights at the right and click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nüvi GPS navigators.

The bright, 4.3-inch touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views. The widescreen format gives you 70 percent more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

The nüvi 785T comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps from Navteq for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.

Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nüvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual.

With Lane Guidance, the nüvi alerts you to which lane you need to be in for upcoming turns. In the image above, the three middle lanes of this seven-lane highway are highlighted.

With Junction View, you'll get photo-realistic 3D views upcoming turns with signage--signs not needed for navigation are faded.
Lane Guidance
With the new Lane Guidance feature built into the nüvi 7x5 series, you'll never question which lane you should be driving in again. It provides you with a view of what lane you should be in for upcoming turns. And with the 3D Lane Assist Junction View, you'll be able to see a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. The signs that aren't needed for navigation are faded compared to the appropriate lane signage.

Integrated Traffic Receiver
An integrated receiver allows you to access enhanced dynamic content from the MSN Direct service. Check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send custom to your nüvi.

* Free 9 month trial subscription to MSN Direct services, activation instructions provided
* MSN Direct Traffic Receiver included in the box
* Extended MSN Direct service subscriptions available for purchase: 12 months for $49.95 + tax (visit MSN for further details)

Hands-Free Calling
In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. WIth Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker, you can match your nüvi to any Bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nüvi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone's call history log.

HotFix Satellite Prediciton
Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nüvi remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off.

Multi-Destination Routing
This lets you enter several spots into the device (day care - supermarket-cleaners - office - day care, for example) and it will plot the fastest route. And once you've found the best router, the "Route Planning" feature lets you save up to 10 different routes, Garmin touts the feature for providing, "the most efficient route for errands, deliveries and sales calls." The feature also makes this an instant essential accessory for anyone who shops garage sales (you know what we're talking about). A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

Where Am I? Where's My Car?
The nüvi 7x5 series is the first to answer two common questions: "Where am I?" and "Where’s my car?" At any time, with a single tap of the screen, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations. And to help drivers find their car in an unfamiliar spot or vast parking lot, all nüvi 7x5s automatically mark the position in which they were last removed from the mount.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos

Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

* Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
* Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
* Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
* Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
* View photos in Google Earth.
* Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 0.8 x 3 inches ; 6.4 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews Garmin nüvi 785/785T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Here is what I like:

* Quick to lock in satellites, even on cold start
* Accurate directions
* Smooth scrolling
* Customizable display
* Lane Assist works nicely and I like it. Useful feature.
* Junction View works nicely and I like it, but in my opinion it is not nearly as useful as Garmin would lead you to believe. A photo realistic image of upcoming street signs flashes across the screen for about 5-8 seconds, with an indication as to which lane you should be in.
* Bluetooth connected with my Blackberry no problem
* Ability to send addresses from my computer to the unit wirelessly. I've used it. It works.
* Small/lightweight (unlike my old C550)
* MSN Direct works well. MSN Traffic seems to work well, although some other reviewers prefer Lifetime Traffic. I think that is a matter of personal preference, and also depends on where you live. I live outside of Washington, DC, so MSN coverage is strong.

Here is what I do not like:

* Speakers barely loud enough. My C550 had rich, deep, loud sound. The Nuvi 785T, like all the Nuvi's, has shallow, slightly tinny, not quite loud enough, sound. I am really surprised that Garmin has not addressed this, as this is probably the number one complaint that I have, and that I have seen in other reviews. Unlike some other reviews, this wasn't a deal breaker for me, as I find the volume and clarity to be basically acceptable, but just marginally so.
* The underpowered speakers make the Bluetooth component less than perfect, but still useable
* The distance remaining and arrival time are slightly smaller than my C550, but it is noticeable and slightly irritating (only slightly). I wear reading glasses, so sometimes I have to squint at the screen a bit
* I am constantly taking the unit in and out of my car (don't want to have this unit stolen like my last one). Almost every time I have to fiddle with the mount so it clicks in. It has to line up perfectly, or it won't click in, which requires 2 hands and a bit of concentration. Should be easier and more intuitive than that.
* Updating the maps was an adventure. I don't believe this was the fault of the unit, but rather Garmin's website. The map updates are a HUGE file (192 mb), and twice it hung at about 180 mb requiring me to start all over. A little frustrating, but again, I don't fault the 785T for this, and eventually I got it all squared away.

Overall, I give it 4 stars. Not perfect, several flaws, but overall, I like it and recommend it.

By the way, here is a buying tip if you are interested in this unit....keep your eye on it and check the price daily. Amazon changes their prices dramatically from day to day. They do that on all of their products, but I seem to notice it more on GPS units. One day this might be $500, then the next day it might be $350, then the next day it might go back up to $500. My bottom line? Anything under $400 is a buy, and a good value for the Nuvi 785T.

US Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-22T01:01:00.001-08:00

Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Product Features
* 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
* Pre-loaded Maps for all North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
* FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
* Easy to Use Interface; slim, pocket-sized form factor; 4-hour rechargeable battery; Video Power cable included;
* Automatically Adjusts Your Time Zone While Navigating

Product Description
For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currenc

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# Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches ; 2.3 pounds
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Reviews US Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch GPS Navigator

Nuvi 350. There is nothing wrong with the 350Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech. The 255Garmin Nuvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator has safety features I want which include "Where Am I" that gives your location by street address, city, state, zip code, nearest intersection and coordinates. This is important in an emergency in a strange and/or unfamiliar location. Another safety feature is the display of the posted speed limit directly above your actual speed. This helps to avoid tickets and reminds one about safe driving.

Other improvements include a brighter clearer display, revised touch screen graphics, an arrow indicating direction of next turn and a TTS voice that sounds like a real person instead of an elocution professor.

The 255 also has a world clock, unit converter, calculator and photo
display.

๊๊US Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-22T01:01:00.000-08:00

Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Integrated Traffic Receiver (Factory Refurbished)

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Product Features
* Bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen; 480x272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
* Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket
* Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
* Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones
* NOTE: Model number is 265WT; however, the model number on the product itself is 265W

Product Description
The nüvi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot. All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. The 265WT also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.
Integrated Traffic Receiver
Steer clear of traffic with an integrated GTM 20 FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. No subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information--the traffic updates are free for the life of the device.

All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.

In most areas, the traffic broadcasts are continuous--there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.
Hands-Free Calling
In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. WIth Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker, you can match your nüvi to any Bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nüvi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone's call history log.

New -- Improved Interface
One of Garmin's key product philosophies is to make extremely complex technology easy to use for anyone right out of the box, and perhaps nowhere is that better exemplified than in the user interface for Garmin's portable navigation devices.

Garmin's interface is a key to their success part of what makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate.

This year, Garmin has redesigned its interface to include much more useful information.
Old Interface
200 series ui
New Interface
2x5 Series UI
New -- HotFix™ – aka: Satellite Ephemeris Data Prediction
hotfix
Your GPS device locks onto transmissions from a dedicated network of Satellites in order to determine its position. Until the device gets a "lock" on three satellites, it can't effectively navigate, so decreasing the time it takes for your device to get "satellite lock" is always a goal of GPS manufacturers. With Garmin's new HotFix technology, your Garmin GPS remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. This gives the device an idea of where it should look for satellites, and dramatically decreases the time it takes for your Garmin to get its position and start navigating. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off.

Using Garmin’s unique Web site — Garmin Connect Photos — users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.
New -- Navigate by Photo

Using Garmin’s unique Web site — Garmin Connect Photos — users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

* Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
* Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
* Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
* Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
* View photos in Google Earth.
* Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.

New -- 3D Terrain Maps
Shaded relief terrain maps show you when to expect hills, mountains, forests and other natural features. Topographic terrain maps are viewable when using the 2D "birds-eye" view.

New -- Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest
tching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the east coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

1. Hook up your Garmin to the computer via it's USB port
2. Search for the location you want
3. Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form.
4. Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button.

The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.

The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website at http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3739. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.

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# Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews ๊๊US Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

I ran into two glitches when attempting to update the map (free within 60 days of first use). Since it was a refurbished unit, the first use date was more than 60 days before I received the GPS and thus I was unable to download the free update. A call to Garmin easily resolved that - the customer service contact person added it to my account for free download. The second problem was that when I tried to install the updated map I got a message indicating there was not enough space and it refused to install. Another call to Garmin and a software expert used "remote assist" (after my giving him permission to take control of my computer from his location) and made live changes to my GPS. After that the map update was successful. In both cases the Garmin personnel were most courteous, very competent, and easy to understand.

I also found the Garmin MapSource program very helpful. It can be downloaded at no charge if you already have another Garmin program, and if you don't, you can first download and install the free Garmin Training Center program and then download and install MapSource at no cost. Working in MapSource to create, to view and to edit waypoints and tracks and other features and then using MapSource to transfer the data to the GPS is far easier than trying to do this directly on the GPS.

Apart from mapping, the "Points of Interest" feature can lead you to unexpected places. After using the GPS "Where To", then "Points of Interest" in the Germantown, Maryland area I selected "Food" to look for lunch. The first two addresses ended up being residential addresses in townhouse developments. Out of curiosity I learned that one house was unoccupied according to a neighbor and at the other house no one answered the door. On my 3rd try I selected the chain "Subway" and that address was right on. Clearly the Points of Interest contains some unreliable information. However, this would likely be true for all Garmin GPS models.

US Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-21T01:01:00.002-08:00

Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition

Brand Garmin

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Product Features
* Sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket; High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock
* Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6-million name-searchable points of interest
* Speech recognition--speak menu options and keep your eyes on the road
* Multi-destination routing--enter several destinations and get the best route to all of them; "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?" features
* Full feature set--text to speech for spoken directions with real street names; MP3 player, and Photo viewer

Product Description
The nüvi 855 offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

Simply speaking, nüvi 855 is one advanced navigator. It features voice-activated navigation, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 800-series, just speak a menu option and nüvi obeys your command.

Speak Commands
nüvi 855 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi's interface with your voice--allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Simply press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options. nüvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell nüvi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating.

See More
With nüvi 855's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any direction.

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
nüvi 855 takes navigation to the next level with lane assist. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist 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.

And with the 3D Lane Assist Junction View, you'll be able to see a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. The signs that aren't needed for navigation are faded compared to the appropriate lane signage.

Navigate With Ease
nüvi 855 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Speak a menu option or touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 855 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Where am I?
Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 855. Just speak or tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 855 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

With the POI loader program users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more. Click to enlarge

A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards.

Enjoy a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide with Garmin Connect Photos. Click to enlarge

Plan Ahead
nüvi 855 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 855's wide screen. In addition, nüvi 855 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

Take It With You
nüvi 855's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than the nüvi 600-series, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 855 includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, Garmin Games, alarm clock and more. With the included wireless FM transmitter, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN Direct content. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 855 features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

Search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos
Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.
Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world
Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps
Search for photos by location name or map area boundary
Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator
View photos in Google Earth
Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac

Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest
Itching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the East Coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

1. Hook up your Garmin to the computer via its USB port
2. Search for the location you want
3. Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form
4. Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button

The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.

The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.

Other Features

* Auto time zone--nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
* DEM maps--show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels
* Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
* Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
* High-speed PC connectivity using USB 2.0 mass storage
* Configurable vehicle icons--select fun, customized icons from www.garmingarage.com
* Standard headphone and microphone jacks
* microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 0.7 x 3.1 inches ; 6.1 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews US Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

Primary GPS Purpose and Recent Nuvi Ownership
I highly recommend the Nuvi 855, but my perspective is primarily based on three road trips, using its Custom Routing feature, plus recent experience with two other Nuvis. My main purpose was to create specific routes before trips, such as eight driving days averaging 500 miles each, on unfamiliar highways and city streets (and also finding McDonalds when we wanted). I have benefited tremendously from the unusual experience of using a Garmin 760 for a month last year, then recently driving 4,000 miles with a more advanced 755...but returned it to get this outstanding value in an 855. I have since used the 855 on a one week trip (and fully expect the bulk of its features to work as they have on the earlier 760 and 755).

We do not need Bluetooth (due to our pre-installed car option), nor the free Traffic alert service (found it mostly useless in 755), nor the 3-D buildings or Eco Route features in other Garmins. Perhaps commuters would enjoy the Traffic service in other Nuvis, but our limited highway trip experience found it alerted unnecessarily, and offered unhelpful detour advice: We thought it an interesting gimmick, but which Garmin may well improve over time.

Low Volume
Many reviewers complain the 855 volume is so low as to warrant returning their units. Actually, low volume may be the most common complaint seen online among all Nuvis. My wife and I agree that volume on the 760/755/855 is too low, but we have never missed a turn because of it: We usually anticipate when an important voice instruction is coming, and turn down the stereo and close windows to "listen harder." It's a slight inconvenience, but that main flaw is worth overlooking. Everyone should be certain to check both possible "Volume" settings: the main one should be at 100% volume, but also set "Mixer" to have all three volume adjustments at 100%. One other learned trick is that users can press the "Next Turn" arrows (upper left corner), and hear again the upcoming turn instruction, as well as have it display the upcoming intersection at the same time. [I almost always check the "next turn" instruction well before upcoming turns; I also find it helpful to press the green text line at the top of the map screen to display a summary of several upcoming turns on my route. This practice should prove useful with many other Nuvi models.]

Low volume is a distinct Garmin flaw, but we enjoyed the 755 for 4,000 miles despite it. We usually had some wind noise with the sunroof and rear windows open, but would close them (IF necessary) when we anticipated receiving an instruction, such as at the .8 mile mark before a turn; we frequently pressed the screen to re-hear an instruction, as well as to view the turn well beforehand. I urge others to work to overcome the volume issue...and move on to enjoy all the other benefits of an 855. We believe the 855 volume is just as usable as our previous units. However, I do intend to download a popular voice editor, which other Nuvi owners have bragged about, because it lets them increase the volume of spoken instructions.

Lane Assistance and Junction View
855 buyers should also be aware that Lane Assistance and Junction View are VERY much complained about Garmin features, due to the fact that they are primarily available only in major metropolitan areas and on interstate highways. Despite that, we enjoyed the 755 Lane Assistance multiple turn lane arrows appearing many times during our trip through Salt Lake, Phoenix, Tucson, and San Diego, and found it very helpful. We wished Junction View pictures of the green interstate highway signs appeared more often, but thought them mostly unnecessary (except passing through Portland area @ I-205 and I-5 interchanges, where they were very helpful). I expect 855 service to be identical,

Remote Control Voice Command
My wife and I are tremendously pleased with the 855 Remote Command function and expect that it will be very useful in future driving, as well as a pleasant diversion to play with. The remote has responded FAR better in our road testing than I could have imagined; it is much safer than the manual adjustments I was previously making while driving (stupid guy tricks at 70 MPH are a thing of the past!).

I have compiled my own list of the remote Voice Commands, and was surprised to find several that are not in the manual. Almost any menu instruction can be given by voice, making the 855 even more functional than expected. You might be surprised to learn that the following commands also work: Yes, No, Back, Page Up/Down, Scroll Up/Down, Clear, and Delete. I have also discovered that "Next Turn" will repeat the spoken instruction for the upcoming turn; this is handy to check many miles before your turn. Once the "Next Turn" graphic is displayed, the user can command successive upcoming turns to be displayed and spoken. Among my favorite commands are "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out," instead of reaching and pressing on the screen while driving. Any sound problems in making ourselves understood are easily overcome, as my co-pilot wife can always intervene with manual operation when we are moving.

I find it easy to use the Voice Commands, but only because I have played with the menu settings manually in three Nuvis. Thus, I can usually interact freely with the 855 Voice Commands, and flow from one screen to another while driving, without letting the remote shut off before I'm finished with it. On the other hand, I do wish that the green "On" icon would stay active longer than it does: Keeping an eye on the icons and flicking one's vision back-and-forth from the road to menu options is a significant distraction, and potentially dangerous. I think it important to try and limit Voice Command use to situations where traffic is light, and oncoming vehicles are not present. I try to perform extensive menu operations (by voice) for situations where I feel safe diverting my attention from driving; on the other hand, my wife is becoming more comfortable at searching through the menus by herself, and enjoys the 855 as much as I.

Routing Accuracy and Points of Interest
Accuracy of our Nuvi instructions have generally been excellent, as is the extensive Point Of Interest (POI) database and operation. We have had some Garmin map goofs and occasional mis-routing, but also have extreme confidence that we will be rerouted quickly and correctly to fix mistakes we make in taking wrong turns. Based on our previous extensive Garmin experience, I expect the same wonderful service with the 855 model.

US Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-21T01:01:00.001-08:00

Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Brand Garmin

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Product Features
* Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
* Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
* Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
* High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
* NOTE: Model number on the box is 765T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 765 as the "T" in 765T refers to the additional component

Product Description
Garmin continues to build up its nüvi 7xx series portable GPS navigators with its nüvi 765T, which adds a number of handy routing and communication features to an already impressive list of specs, including a 4.3-inch widescreen display, text-to-speech capabilities, media player, and FM transmitter for transmitting audio--including directions and MP3 music and audiobooks--from the device to your car radio.

Garmin's nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor..
New to the nüvi 7x5 lineup is Garmin's HotFix satellite prediction (which locates your position quickly and precisely), Lane Assist (which provides lane guidance and junction views when possible), automatic time zone transitioning, and 3D Building views as well as Garmin Connect Photos to help you visually ascertain your position. Additionally, the nüvi 765T includes Bluetooth connectivity to your cell phone and free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device) via the included GTM 21 traffic receiver.

As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for North America (United States, Canada and Puerto Rico) with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. The Garmin nüvi 7x5 line features three other models--check out their spec highlights at the right and click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nüvi GPS navigators.

The bright, 4.3-inch touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views. The widescreen format gives you 70 percent more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

The nüvi 765T comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps from Navteq for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.

Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nüvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual.

With Lane Guidance, the nüvi alerts you to which lane you need to be in for upcoming turns. In the image above, the three middle lanes of this seven-lane highway are highlighted.

With Junction View, you'll get photo-realistic 3D views upcoming turns with signage--signs not needed for navigation are faded.
Lane Guidance
With the new Lane Guidance feature built into the nüvi 7x5 series, you'll never question which lane you should be driving in again. It provides you with a view of what lane you should be in for upcoming turns. And with the 3D Lane Assist Junction View, you'll be able to see a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. The signs that aren't needed for navigation are faded compared to the appropriate lane signage.

Integrated Traffic Receiver
Steer clear of traffic with an integrated GTM 21 FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. No subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information--the traffic updates are free for the life of the device.

All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time. Watch informational video

In most areas, the traffic broadcasts are continuous--there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.

Hands-Free Calling
In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. WIth Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker, you can match your nüvi to any Bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nüvi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone's call history log.
Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 0.8 x 3 inches ; 6.4 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews US Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

the review.

>> Streetpilot C330. Owned it over 3 years. It is an older model, and not flat like all new models today. Instead of flat, it has something of a triangular shape, and the mount has takes up more space. It is harder to pack in bag or suitcase because of this, and is the primary reason I decided to upgrade. To its credit, it is built more sturdily than any of the new models. I'm sure it could survive multiple falls. The screen is smaller, but plenty bright and easy enough to read when the sunlight falls on it. The touchscreen is sensitive and I never had much complaint with it. It is has an important feature missing from all new models - a wheel volume control on the side. All new models make you hit an icon on the screen to adjust the volume, and then you must touch again to change the volume in increments, and touch one more time to return to the map. The volume is plenty loud on the c330, which is not always the case with newer models. The icons on the map are simpler. For instance, the vehicle is a blue triangle rather than a car. The maps are not as detailed, but sufficiently so. There are no spoken street names, but the prompts are good enough to get you where you want. You can still purchase map updates that will load on the unit, although the onboard memory can only support a region of the US at a time. The GPS receiver is fine most of the time, but failed me in Chicago with all the tall buildings, and I sometimes had to wait for service when leaving a rental car garage. Overall, it is a very good unit and Garmin would do well with future models to bring back the side volume control, and the tank-like build quality.

>> 265t. Owned it about two weeks so far. This is the most recent model I've purchased, and I am impressed. I will lead with a weakness, however. I bought a refurbished model on Amazon. It saved me about $40 over a new model, but I had to contact Garmin multiple times to get the free map update. It had been previously registered and the free map update was not available. Garmin had to reset the registration. I wrote them and sent a copy of my purchase receipt, and they reset the registration. Other than this, I would not have realized it is refurbished just by looking at it. The operation is also fine.

I want to emphasize something - you really don't need a widescreen model (e.g, 265wt). Trust me on this. The only thing afforded by widescreen is the QUERTY-style keyboard. A few people might miss it, but I don't even though I'm a daily user of keyboards. The widescreen gives you more visible map coverage on the left and right, but it is not needed for navigating. Everything you need to see is in plain view on the squarish screen of the 265t. To best of my knowledge, all of the other functions are the same. The 265t is also smaller and easier to stow away. Save yourself the extra dough and get the 265t over the 265wt.

The 265 shares the most important features as the more expensive 700 and 800 series. In fact, I only miss a couple of things from these other models. For instance, the 800 series can be controlled by speaking commands - very nice. The 700 series can display time remaining to destination, or distance to destination. Handy! I understand there are more flexible routing options with the 700 and 800, but I never use those so can't comment. Gpsmagazine.com claims the 700 and 800 have stronger GPS receivers, but I noticed I can get a signal from inside of my home with the 265, so I am hoping that it works just as well as the 700/800 in cities with big building all around. The 265 lacks 3D buildings, lane assist, and junction view. Lane assist is helpful, but the other two only show up once in a while depending on your location. It lacks a built-in MP3 player, but I don't think I miss that either (more on my experience with this below). The 265 has smooth scrolling of the map like the 765, which the 885 lacks. It also has free traffic service, but so far I haven't benefitted from this (more below). One thing better about the 265 is the volume. It is just as loud as the c330, louder than the 765t, and MUCH louder than the 885. Using the bluetooth, I can make a phone call and hear and be heard without any problems. Overall, I think the 265 would be a far better bargain for most people - saving $100-$250 over the high end models but sill including great features.

>> 765t. Used it for a couple of months then returned. I won't repeat what I said above. Actually, I was really disappointed with this model for a couple of reasons. The traffic feature did not work at all for me. I drove over 500 miles to DC, and then back, and it never helped me once. I hit construction. No warning. I hit accident backups. No warnings. I got stuck in horrible downtown DC traffic, and was told I would be delayed 3 minutes, which stretched into 2 hours! Here is what I found unforgiveable, though. It sometimes told me to turn in one direction, then correct itself after I made the turn to get me going the other way. At first I thought it was me, but no, the darn thing actually got the turn direction wrong about 5% of the time! This is totally inexcusable, especially when you are entering or leaving a highway. If you are told to go onto an onramp, and then it changes its mind, you could spend another 5-10 minutes getting turned around again. I don't know why this unit had this problem. It was the one reason I had to return it. I recommend purchases from Sam's Club or Costco, which allow you to return items months later (hold onto that receipt!).

The bluetooth worked for my phone, and the volume was good enough to make calls, although callers told me I was hard to hear sometimes. I did not try the MP3 player to see whether the volume was sufficient. The FM transmitter is a joke - the signal is super weak and unuseable. Some reviews say to get an external FM transmitter to compensate, but that means spending more money and seems silly.

On the plus side, I used the 3D building view to help me find the Lincoln Memorial on foot in DC, but that was only the one time it helped me. The junction assist (photo realism for highway interchanges) is nice, but you will only see it in some cities.

>> 885t. Used it for 3 weeks then returned. I'll lead with the one problem I had with my unit that caused me to return it. The volume was too low. I could hear the turn prompts well enough. But it was not nearly loud enough when driving at highway speeds for phone calls or the MP3 playback. When making calls, I could not hear the caller very well, and could not be heard clearly. When using the MP3 player, I really strained to hear an audiobook, and using earbuds did not help any. It could have been a problem with my particular unit. I can't say. I may purchase another unit to see if the volume is better. Like the 765, the FM transmitter is unuseable.

However, I really liked controlling the unit through speech commands. It works very well, and is safer to do than taking your hands off the wheel to use the touch screen. You may to strap a button onto your steering wheel that is used to engage the speach recognition. It takes getting used to having it there when turning the wheel and feeling it under your grip sometimes. Even so, if they put this feature on all of their other units it would be AWESOME. Please, Garmin, keep this feature for the future! I also liked the MSN Direct service. The traffic service actually worked for me, much better than on the 765t. You can see weather forcasts and even look at a local weather radar. This can be helpful if you are driving a long ways and concerned about heading into a storm. You also can monitor stock prices, get fuel prices for nearby gas stations, and movie times. I found however movie times were not displayed for second run (discount) theaters in our area.

US Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-21T01:01:00.000-08:00

Best Buy Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Brand Garmin

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Product Features
* 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
* Pre-loaded Maps for all North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
* FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
* Easy to Use Interface; slim, pocket-sized form factor; 4-hour rechargeable battery; Video Power cable included;
* Automatically Adjusts Your Time Zone While Navigating

Product Description
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currenc

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches ; 2.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

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Reviews US Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch GPS Navigator

The nuvi 255, as in my review title, is everything you need. Don't spend more because you think you'll need to talk for navigation or that you want to connect to some navigation service or whatever else they're selling. This is a small, FAST, device that you can easily carry with you when it isn't in your car. And folks, that's part of a portable GPS system: you can take it with you so it doesn't get stolen.

I will give the following heads-up. The first time you calibrate the GPS system, it may take up to 10 MINUTES. Be patient, stand in a large open field, and don't move the device. Just let it sit. After that initial setup, you'll be walking on sunshine. Second, charging the device is easy. All you need is a standard USB cable that is used for most electronics. The downside, it doesn't show a progress bar on the screen as to when a charge is complete. Third, when you turn it on, make sure you have clear views of the sky from all directions. Otherwise, the system may not initialize properly. Plus, if you're in a city with tall buildings, you may be out of luck for getting signal (i.e. NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago). Normally, the difficultly comes from initially turning it on. After that, it's great.

This device is FAST in recalculating routes. Mere seconds and boom, you're back on track. No downtime whatsoever. This is really amazing.

US Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-20T18:39:00.000-08:00

Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Piano Black)

Brand Garmin

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Product Features
* 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
* Pre-loaded Maps for continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
* FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
* Easy to Use Interface; slim, pocket-sized form factor; 4-hour rechargeable battery
* 3D terrain views, navigate to photo, and automatic time zone adjustment

Product Description
Garmin's nüvi 2x5 models improve upon their 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content capability to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature.

The nüvi 2x5 models sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot.All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nüvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 3.9 x 2.9 inches ; 8 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

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Reviews US Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch GPS Navigator

Pros:
+ Great performing unit for a starter GPS unit
+ Comes with all the things you need, GPS, window mount and car power adapter
+ Updated Garmin features including HotFix to speed up satellite acquisition
+ Included compatibility with MSND traffic service (though not great in all areas)
+ Improved pedestrian mode
+ Improved interface with slick look and feel
+ Cool extras like photo navigation and cool web features
+ Nice pricing

The updated interface is very nice, though many of the changes are subtle in terms of functionality. The look and feel are definitely slicker, but there are also extra directional markers. In order to really access all the extra info, you have to change your settings to display "most detail." Either way, those who've used the 200 will definitely notice the improvements.

The main complaint that all GPS units have to overcome is the dreaded delay in finding satellites. All models and all brands have this issue to one degree or another. Now with the Hotfix, the 205 and other updated models do find satellites a little faster than before. You will still have issues locating satellites indoors, but under standard use outdoors you will see it find satellites faster.

The other feature that is aided by the update is pedestrian mode. This feature is not used too often. In fact, it's somewhat hard to find in the menu settings. But the problem that was often encountered with the older generation of products was that in cities like NY with tall skyscrapers, it was very hard to find and hold a signal long enough to use pedestrian mode. Now, it can still take a while but is noticeably faster and more reliable.

Some of the newer Garmin features like photo navigation and send custom location info to your GPS unit are really slick. You can go to the Garmin website to access these things and more. Still, those are all true extras. You don't need those things to enjoy the main function of this guy, which is to give you directions via GPS navigation.

You will also need to consider accessories such as the Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series. The included window mounting suction cup may not be enough for your needs.

US Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-20T18:13:00.000-08:00

Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Brand Garmin

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Product Features
* Bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen; 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
* Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket
* Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
* Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones
* NOTE: Model number on the box is 265WT because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 265W as the "T" in 265WT refers to the additional component

Product Description
Garmin's nüvi 265WT improves upon its 200-series predecessors by adding free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device) as well as Bluetooth connectivity to your cell phone. Other significant improvements in the 2x5 series include a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 265WT provides complete maps for North America and the handy Text-to-Speech feature, so you get turn-by-turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way", rather than merely "turn left in 50 feet").

The nüvi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot. All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. The 265WT also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.

Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nüvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual.
Integrated Traffic Receiver
Steer clear of traffic with an integrated GTM 20 FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. No subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information--the traffic updates are free for the life of the device.

All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time. Watch informational video

In most areas, the traffic broadcasts are continuous--there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 0.8 x 2.9 inches ; 6.1 ounces
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

Accuracy is very good as well, and even in turns the unit isn't so laggy that it becomes annoying. And also unlike what I was used to with the MIO, when I come to a stop at the intersection, the map doesn't start rotating randomly on me.

Speaker is about as I expected, won't hear much over a loud stereo but crank it up enough you can at least hear it if you keep the music down a bit.

The option to easily download voices is also appreciated.

It did well with my testing of going point to point, following the instructions, and for the most part you're given the instructions in plenty of time. only once or twice did it not tell me "turn right on such and such" until I was about 20 feet from the street, but that was when I was coming up on stop signs and had slowed down, so it may be compensating for the speed factor.

Recalculation notice is a bit annoying, my MIO would say it once, sometimes this says it three times before it starts to display the alternate route.

Still has about 900MB free on the internal memory for additional voices, icons, maps, and such, and with the SD slot there's plenty of room to grow.

I have a Verizon XV6900 phone with Windows Mobile 6.1, and while the bluetooth paired well and it can see the phone status, battery power, signal, even dialed and missed call lists, it never does get the phonebook. it gets a random entry and that's it - so whenever I turn it on, I have just one user to select from, and it's different each time. Still haven't tracked that one down yet. But every other bluetooth option worked just fine.

Touch Screen Interface
Very intuitive and easy to use. Touch screen is responsive but not instantaneous. What I particularly like is the ability to switch to a top down view by touching the screen. Once done you can use your finger to drag the map around at any zoom point. Once done you can hit the back button and resume your 3D view.

Turn by Turn
You have two options here. You can use one of the Text to Speech voices or one of natural voices. The text to speech voices will give you more information such as street names. This is what I use and even though you can tell it's a computer generated voice its quality is superb. The 265WT does a good job at keeping you updated. Also at any time you can hit the turn Icon and it will speak the distance to the next turn, giving you street name as well as direction. The audio is quite loud and in my noisy little Scion I have no problem hearing the messages.

Maps
I have found the map accuracy quite good. I live in Northern virginal and it seems to be very well updated as many of the very new streets included.

Automatic Routing
Very effective. You can choose between the quickest or the shortest with options to avoid U-Turns, Highways, Toll Roads, Traffic, Ferries. The automatic rerouting is faster than my TeleNav phone and my Laptop computers.

Points of Interest
On my TeleNav phone GPS system I can enter any business in the national database and I can get directions, address and phone number. This is where the 265WT falls short. The TeleNav system has the advantage of searching online. Since the 265WT is limited to onboard memory there is a limit to the number of points of interest. A good example is I was looking for "Off Broadway Shoes" and the unit could not find them. However a search for "Payless Shoes" worked very well.

US Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

2009-12-20T18:07:00.000-08:00

Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Brand Garmin

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Product Features
* GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
* 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
* Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech
* Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot
* Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more

Product Description
Technical Details

* Brand Name: Garmin
* Model: Nuvi 260w
* Receiver Description: 12 channel
* Connectivity Technology: USB
* Display Size: 4.3 inches
* Native Resolution: 480 x 272
* Battery Average Life: 5 Hours
* Map Type: North America
* MP3 player: Y

Garmin's nüvi 260W combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. Garmin's line on the device is that, "the nüvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style." As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.

Wider screen lets you see more of what's around.
Compare these actual size views:

3-inch screen

3-inch (diagonal) screen

4.3-inch screen

4.3-inch (diagonal) widescreen

The nüvi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an ultra-slim design.
Text-To-Speech
The text-to-speech feature of the nüvi 260W means that device automatically calls out street names (saying "turn right on Main Street" instead of "turn right in 200 feet."). This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways.

See More of What's Around
The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen on the nüvi 260W gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

Smart, Powerful Design
The nüvi 260W is built with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data.The nüvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use.

Garmin Lock
Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location

First Rate Map Data
The nüvi 260W comes preloaded with City Navigator NT North America--road coverage for the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and nearly 6 million points of interest. City Navigator North America NT gives you everything you need to travel North America. Powered by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data, City Navigator brings you the most detailed street maps available so you can navigate with exact, turn-by-turn directions to any address or intersection.

Easy To Use Interface
Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.
Garmin's own navigation is easy to use

Beyond Navigation

Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. nüvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger.

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 260W features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.

This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs.

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches ; 2.5 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

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Reviews US Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator

the GARMIN nüvi 260W...I am amazed how it can find the driveway of my house at the end of a cul-de-sac directly adjacent to a road that is named the same. It is so accurate that it lets me know if I pulled into the wrong driveway 15 feet away from mine (I know, I tried it). It is so easy to use; I didn't even use the manual - once. It is that user friendly. I even downloaded new voices via the Garmin site without a manual. I like the fact the screen is very clear and refreshes quickly. I can even use my polarized sunglasses with the Garmin 260W screen and it does not distort the screen colors or have numerous horizontal lines (if you use polarized glasses, make sure to try out any GPS screen before you buy. Many look blank when using polarized glasses).

The POI seem to be pretty good, but I really haven't used it long enough to evaluate POI depth. I do know that the maps seem to be fairly accurate in terms of new roads since I have yet to find a road that does not exist on the map.

Not everything is perfect with the Garmin 260W. The downside is the time to acquire a satellite. The 260W takes longer than I like...sometimes up to one minute. However, once it gets a hold of the satellites, it never looses them. Plus it gets such a strong signal (with no external antenna); I can use the device on my lap in the passenger seat (when I am not driving and after it finds a satellite). Another couple of downers are it has very few voices that work with the text-to-speech feature. I hope Garmin increases the choices via a web download in the future (I want celebrity voices...please). Plus, I would have liked a case, any case to be included for the price I paid.

GPS units and have concluded that:

-a hand held GPS is a complement to, not a substitute for a good road map and some common sense. All GPS units have positives and negatives; none are absolutely perfect. These are not toys, but they are not self sufficient navigational tools either. Given enough time, every owner of every unit will have a story about how he couldn't find a particular point of interest, or was directed down a dead end street or across a 4-lane divided highway!

-considering screen sharpness, ease of use and other features, the Garmin 260W is one of the best in its price class.

-Garmin also has the best customer service of any of the companies.

The purpose of this review is NOT to repeat what others have written but to discuss workarounds for the various limitations of this unit.

COMPUTER ACCESS: To download firmware, software upgrades and maps, access to garmin.com is a virtual necessity. Since a computer cable is unfortunately not included with the unit, the user will need to buy a USB 2.0 A / mini B cable. It can be found on Amazon.

At garmin.com, download the web updater and whatever updates it prompts and also, remember to download the updated TTS (Text to Speech) voices. We find that "British" English is sometimes easier to understand than the American counterpart and suggest that it be downloaded as well.

The USB cable will also charge the Garmin's battery but the unit does not operate when plugged into the computer. The optional AC converter is only required if the user wants to operate the unit on 110 volts.

SATELLITE ACQUISITION: Failure to reliably acquire satellite is the biggest single weakness of the Garmin 260W and the reason for the 3* rating. The user never knows in advance whether, after the 30 second boot up, it will take 15 seconds or 15 minutes to find a satellite.

UK BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

2009-12-06T03:37:00.000-08:00

UK BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

Brand BlackBerry

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Product Features
* Send, receive, forward and reply to messages
* Listen to your favourite songs and watch video clips
* Navigate and browse websites with a roll and click of the trackball
* 64 MB of built-in memory

Product Description

Features Available
Wireless email
Organiser
Browser
Phone
Multi-media player
Corporate data access
SMS
MMS
GPS 1
Size and Weight
114mm (Length)
66mm (Width)
14mm (Depth)
134g (Weight)
Data Input/Navigation
Trackball
Keyboard backlighting
Voice Input/Output
Stereo headset capable
Headset jack
Built-in speakerphone
Bluetooth v2.0; headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)
Display
Font size (user selectable)
Colour display
Backlighting
Light sensing screen
Notification
Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
MP3 ringtones
Vibrate mode
LED indicator
Approximate Battery Life
528 hours or 22 days (Standby time)
300 minutes or 5 hours (Talk time)
Memory
Expandable memory – support for microSD card 2
64 MB (Flash memory)
Modem
RIM® wireless modem
Tethered modem capability
Email Integrations
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
Accessories Included
USB cable
Wall charger
Device Security
Password protection and keyboard lock
Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Optional support for S/MIME
Wireless Network
Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
EDGE networks

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 6.6 x 11.4 cm ; 545 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 3.2 Kg

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Reviews UK BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

First the good points all the Blackberry E-Mail features work superbly, mail synchronises effortlessly and the screen is bright and clear. The voice quality is superb, noticeably better than my previous Nokia and the hands free is loud and clear. The MAP and GPS work well and it takes a memory card for storing Music, Pictures and Videos. However as a phone it is no Nokia with fiddly buttons for dialling, along with my companies security policy which means I have to log in with an 6 digit number and letter password regularly is very frustrating. Also test messages do not cause an audible alert unless you set an alert for E-Mails as well which will soon drive you mad. Another gripe is the Bluetooth is incompatible with my TomTom 910 meaning I have lost the ability to make hands free calls and receive Traffic and Speed Camera updates.

UK Nokia E75 Mobile Phone

2009-12-06T03:34:00.000-08:00

Nokia E75 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Silver/Black

Brand Nokia

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Product Features
* Enjoy a compact, sleek and slim design with a smooth sliding mechanism
* Boost your work with the full keyboard
* Surf the internet on the full Nokia web browser
* Take photos with the integrated 3.2 megapixel camera with zoom and flash

Product Description
Dimensions:Form: Side slider with full keyboard
Dimensions: 111.8 x 50/80 x 14.4 mm
Weight: 139 g
Volume: 69 cc
Full keyboard + number keys
High quality QVGA display
Schematic of E75 Dimensions
Keys and Input Method
Full QWERTY keyboard
Dedicated one-touch keys: Home, calendar and email
Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
Accelerated scrolling with Navi™ Key
Notification light in Navi™ Key
Security Features
Device lock
Remote lock
Data encryption for both phone memory and microSD content
Memory
4GB microSD HC memory card included, hot swappable, support up to 16 GB
50 MB internal dynamic memory
Data Transfer
CSD
HSCSD
GPRS class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 100/60 kbps (DL/UL)
EDGE class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL)
WCDMA 900/1900/2100 or WCDMA 850/1900/2100, maximum speed 384/384 kbps (DL/UL)
HSDPA class 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbps/384 kbps (DL/UL)
WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g
WLAN Security: WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WEP
WLAN Quality of Service: WMM, U-APSD
WLAN Wizard
TCP/IP support
Nokia PC Internet Access (capability to serve as a data modem)
IETF SIP and 3GPP
Display and User Interface
Size: 2.4""
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
Up to 16 million colours
TFT active matrix (QVGA)
Two customisable home screen modes
Power Management
BL-4U 1000 mAh Li-Ion standard battery
Talk time:GSM up to 5 h 20 min
WCDMA up to 4 h 20 min
VoIP over WLAN: Up to 9 hours
Standby time:GSM up to 280 hours
WCDMA up to 270 hours
WLAN up to 130 hours
Music playback time (maximum): 25 hours
Operating Frequency
Nokia E75-1 Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 900/1900/2100 HSDPA
Nokia E75-2 Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/1900/2100 HSDPA
Offline mode
Connectivity
Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, BPP, DI, DUN, FTP, GAVDP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, HID, OPP, PBAP, SPP, SAP
MTP (Multimedia Transfer Protocol) support
High-Speed USB 2.0
Printing
Network (Raw). Direct TCP/IP socket connection to any specified port (a.k.a. HP JetDirectTM).
Network (LPR). Line Printer Daemon protocol (RFC1179).
Printing to file
USB PictBridge printing
Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation, iSync, ActiveSync
Micro-USB connector support charging, High-Speed USB 2.0
3.5 mm AV connector.

Product Details
# Item Weight: 141 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 908 g

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Reviews UK Nokia E75 Mobile Phone

The functions on the phone are comprehensive with media playing, camera, etc all as standard although - gripe 2 - the camera sometimes fails to work and you are left looking at a blank screen.
It also has office functionality built in so you can view, edit and create word and excel documents. The only problem here - final gripe - is that it won't read office 2007 documents and the option on the phone to upgrade the software so that it will doesn't seem to work.

UK Nokia N97 Mobile Phone

2009-12-06T03:30:00.000-08:00

Nokia N97 Mini Sim Free Mobile Phone - Black

Brand Nokia

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Product Features
* Integrates the web into your life and seamlessly connects you to your friends and favourite online services
* 12 grams lighter than the standard Nokia N97
* 3.2 inch widescreen display and full QWERTY keyboard
* 5 Megapixel autofocus camera with Geo-tagging
* Ovi Store - download applications, games, videos, maps and widgets direct to your device

Product Features

* 5MP Camera
* Wi-Fi and 3G
* 8GB Internal Storage
* MicroSD Expandable
* 3.2 inch Screen

* Integrates the web into your life and seamlessly connects you to your friends and favourite online services
* 12 grams lighter than the standard Nokia N97
* 3.2 inch widescreen display and full QWERTY keyboard
* 5 Megapixel autofocus camera with Geo-tagging
* Ovi Store - download applications, games, videos, maps and widgets direct to your device

Product Description
Technical Details

Form: Side-slide with tilting screen
Volume: 88 cc
Dimensions: 113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm
Weight (with battery): 138 g
Screen Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels - Up to 16.7 million colours
Battery: BL-4D 1200 mAh Li-Ion battery
Talk time (maximum): up to 7 hours 10 min
Standby time (maximum): up to 320 hours
Video playback time (maximum): VGA 30fps - QCIF 15fps up to 5.5 h
Video recording time (maximum): up to 1 h per clip
Music playback time (maximum): up to 40 h
Internal memory: 8 GB
Bluetooth version: 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
TV out
Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation
High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
3.5 mm AV connector
Operating frequency: (RM-505, Global) WCDMA 900/1900/2100, Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA, GPRS, A-GPS, WLAN,(RM-506, PR China) E-GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A-GPS,(RM-507, Americas) WCDMA 850/1900/2100, Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A-GPS, WLAN,Automatic switching between GSM bands,Flight mode
GPRS: class A, multislot class 32
WCDMA: maximum speed up to 3.6 Mbps
HSDPA: maximum speed up to 3.6 Mbps
WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g maximum speed up to 11Mbps/54Mbps

Product Details
# Item Weight: 137 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 908 g

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Reviews Nokia N97 Mobile Phone

The screen is clear with lots of detail, all the functions work - internet, email, music player, maps the widgets on the home screen. The camera is very good for a phone, too. What sold it for me was the keyboard, and it's as good as I hoped for. Makes surfing the net and entering text much more pleasurable. And of course writing emails etc. Ovi store works nicely for Apps, although there is still a lack of games!

UK HTC T8282 Touch HD Windows Smartphone

2009-12-03T18:12:00.000-08:00

HTC T8282 Touch HD Sim-Free Windows Mobile Smartphone

Brand HTC

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Product Features
* 3.8" wide display offering a cinema experience on the go
* Vibrant TouchFLOTM 3D user interface
* Surf and download at broadband speed
* Google Maps enhanced by the wide screen viewing platform
* 5 megapixel camera for quality stills and video

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.3 x 11.5 cm ; 146 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 908 g
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The phone is windows based and although personally i think this is an advantage over palm OS or OS X iPhone,... i dont think the avarage phone user will find the OS very user friendly/functional or even good to look at. To conteract the ugly Windows OS, the product comes with a separate interface known as Touch FLo-3D which makes it extremly easy to access the most usefull features on the phone and adds to the phone's appearance.

Because Windows OS is much older and more established than Iphone X OS, you will find that more applications are out there for this phone that you would find for the Iphone. Better still they will most likely be free (Legaly free that is) since Windows Mobile OS is not as commercialised as the Iphone. Just go on google and type Windows mobile application and OILA! The sky (or shall i say, "mouse/keyboard is the limit") is the limit. A downside to this is that the choice is so abundant that you may not always know what is be best particular application to possess on your phone, in addition, because most of them are free,... the quality will not be as high in some cases.

The looks are to die for! simply amazing, when you get this phone on your hands for the first time you wouldnt want to put it down, it simply feels and looks ridiculously-brilliant!!!! The screen is slightly bigger than the iphones (while the product itself is the same size in dimension as the iphone) and as the name suggests,... it is HD,... meaning much much much clearer and better resolution than the iphone. The advantages of a windows based system is their ability (or shall i say flexibility?) to copy (install) other OS skins, so if you want the iphone look (and you are silly enough to get this product instead), you can always install a skin-theme that emulates it loosely.

UK BlackBerry 9000 Bold

2009-12-03T18:08:00.001-08:00

BlackBerry 9000 Bold Sim-Free Mobile Phone

Brand BlackBerry

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Product Features
* Full QWERTY Keyboard
* BlackBerry Maps™
* 3G HSDPA Technology
* 128 Mbytes Flash Memory plus MicroSD™ Support up to 8 Gbytes
* 65k Colour Screen (480 x 320 Pixels)

Product Description

Product Details
# Item Weight: 998 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 908 g

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Reviews UK BlackBerry 9000 Bold

The user interface is much improved when considering all the other garbage that BlackBerry have churned out on their phones in previous flagship models.

One of the nicest features of this phone is that it has a 3.5mm jack for your headphones as well as an easily accessible microSD card expansion slot for up to 16GB worth of music, videos or photographs.

The screen resolution is what pulled me to this phone, it's simply beautiful to look at. For the iPhone faboys out there, this Blackberry Bold has the same resolution packed into a tighter area, meaning stunning pixel definition unlike anything I've ever experienced on a handheld device.

CONTROLS You can "dual thumb" the superb key pad with a fluency that emabrrasses anything with a touch screen including the Apple and BB's own Storm. The trackpoint is a self teaching delight - nothing comes close for ease or flexibility. Combined this must be the end for drumming a stick on your PDA. The display is bright sharp and presents information with executive level clarity. Strictly business - but at it's best but with some glorious touches, BB recogises the protective wallet and shuts off when you return it as well as reading ambient light to adjust screen and backlighting for keys without prompting.

PHONE Only two weak points, numbered keys are small for fast dialing - but it ain't the end of the world, and when you customise the HOME page displays, you can't fix the final locations of your Icons...Yet.

SMARTPHONE You are carrying one of the first generation of "truly" practical handportable computers. It has been done thousands of times before, but if the tools are weak and the keyboard not ergonomic you simply avoid any of the SMART stuff your smartphone is capable of. The Bold 9000 carries a 600mhz chip on board which (for the non-anoraks) makes it as powerful as the laptop you carried in 2000. All talk of applications is also therefore rendered irrelevant by the fact that if you don't like what's on board you can quickly download something better - and you still get to receive and open WORD/EXCEL/POWERPOINT/PDF files fresh out of the box as well as sending all types of windows media. The machine multi-tasks effectively and with stability - listen to music while reading the news (online) with consumate ease.

E-MAIL Definitive. There is a reason that Barrack Obama used one. Set it up (for free)to synchronise your existing e-mail addresses and mail manger and to receive and reply everything you have on your desktop - Fast and reliable to the point of being (office)life-changing!

TEXT Reborn! The 9000 demolishes preconceptions. You find yourself achieving the thing perceived to be most difficult, to type VERY quickly and ACCURATELY without practice. The styling is based on how we would naturally hold something designed to be HAND-HELD and can be navigated or operated beautifully with one hand - try that with a PDA. Still not convinced? Borrow one and find the following:-
First day, you will have remembered how to write in English instead of TXT SPK!. By the second punctuation will have crept in by itself and by the third, you may have discovered that most (non-smartphone) recipients can't digest the seven pages you keep sending them. Trust me - once you start.....etc. It appeases the stubborn with (horrific) predictive text option but whacks that with a real spell checker so choosing is a non-brainer. it also cuts, pastes and responds to all the other controls that Windows has taught you.

INTERNET Read pages EASILY on the widescreen (in "Column" mode Wikipedia reads like a minature book). Scroll and point masterfully with a single hand and it's quick enough for everything short of online form filling. Auto-defaults to the stronger of WiFi/3g/GPRS networks.

MUSIC Everyone notices the 3.5mm headphone socket (yippee!!!) sticking out of the side of the unit instead of the top (aaarggghhh!!!). Detailed and clear music, good enough to disguise the compromises of MP3 until you get home to do it properly and damn loud...if you really must. Onboard music software has all the options and displays all your media player details and album covers.No I-Tunes as standard (so what?), but the chip says "whatever you do want master..." providing you download first. Handy side mounted volume controls and further assignable buttons for (direct music and camera access in my case), plus a head mouned button that acts to pause any active applications. Ships with 2gb (1gb internal and a supplied 1gb micro SD card)as standard with support for up to 8gb Micro SD (£14 on Amazon 2008!) which roughly translated means it's time to auction your i-pod.

CAMERA Only 2mp (cue laughter), but still superbly integrated into the architecture.
Video capture? Well at least this BB does it. Simplicity to manage as a camera. Video file playback is brilliant (literally) only surpassed by i-Phone and viable for watching a whole film on a train.

DIARY Office efficient. This time you WILL throw away your paper version and not fish it back out of the bin later. You can also synchronise the entries with your desktop/laptop so Outlook/Lotus users keep singing.

SAT-NAV - Okay no Tom-Tom, but it does work, is flexible and is perfect for occasional/back up use. You can upload additional applications - e.g. Google Maps so you compensate to preference.

BATTERY strong and challenged only by your temptation to this device to degrees you may never have contemplated before. Charge in 90mins and lasts two days when your flogging it.

UK Android Smartphone HTC Hero Sim

2009-12-03T18:02:00.000-08:00

HTC Hero Sim Free Android Smartphone

Brand HTC

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Product Features
* 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen
* 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus
* Customizable interface
* Full-featured mobile browser that displays Flash-based sites

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 5.6 x 1.4 cm ; 137 g
# Boxed-product Weight: 454 g

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Reviews UK Android Smartphone HTC Hero Sim

Pros:
-Flash support.
-Browser with multi windows.
-Multi tasking capabilities.
-HTC widgets and Sense UI
-Thousands of free and very good applications(this is because Android is an open source and free operating system unlike the Palm Pre's Web OS or the IPhone's Mac OS X ).
-Notification bar (notifies about newly received emails, download statues,missed calls, ...etc)
-Can download many applications in the background while surfing the market.
-Has standard Mini USB slot.
-More buttons means less taps.
-The ability to wrap the text in the browser and in pdf reader.
-Has notification LED with two colors red and green and also the trackball illuminate to notify about specific new events
-Expandable memory via mini SD cards(it comes with 2GB SD memory).
Cons:
-Material quality not as good as the IPhone 3GS.
-Slower than the Iphone 3GS.
-Many applications in the market are useless.
-Although the camera is a 5mp camera the photo quality is poor and so is the video recording quality (15fps).