Garmin Nuvi 200 Portable GPS Navigator

Global Positioning Satellite Technology

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GPS and auto navigation systems while once reserved for the wealthy, is now trickling into mainstream America. We are seeing this technology in cell phones in order to assist with 911 calls. We are seeing this technology in automobiles in order to track and possibly retrieve them if they are stolen. We are also seeing this technology used to help lost animals find their way back to the homes of their families. The truth of the matter is that there are many ways in which GPS technology is currently making our lives easier.

Below you will find a great number of uses for GPS and auto navigation system technology that currently exist. Even more amazing is the fact that new discoveries for these technologies are being made every day and over time there will be an even greater variety of methods to utilize this technology for the benefit of society.

1) Keep track of teens and children by using services such as uLocate Communications. This technology allows you to track members of your family by their cell phones. With the click of a button on your cell phone or simply tracking from home via the Internet you can find all members of your family that are carrying their cell phones. The benefits of this feature to your peace of mind alone are well worth the monthly subscription fee, which can be as low of $4 a month depending on which service you choose.

2) Keeping track of the elderly. This is especially useful if you have a loved one that suffers from Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. Technologies are improving continuously and will hopefully reach a point very soon where ID bracelets much like the medic alert bracelets will allow GPS tracking that is even more reliable for the elderly. The relief of knowing that you can find your loved one even if he or she has wondered off and forgotten how to get home is something that you really can't put a price tag on.

3) Lost pets. I mentioned this earlier but it is worth repeating. The technology exists to have your pets implanted with chips or even to have chips placed in collars that allow you to readily locate your precious pet without spending endless hours of searching and whistling. The real beauty of this is that you won't have to spend hours comforting sad children; you can take them to the computer and let them help you track Fido.

4) Finding shortcuts along your route to work, job interviews, important meetings, conventions, and personal appointments. This is great if you are running into a time crunch or worse need an alternate route as the result of a traffic jam or road closure.

5) GPS technology allows security and safety in many cars that utilize On Star technology as well. This technology cannot only track the location of your car but also be used to call for help in emergency situations. This device is activated by the push of a button and can even be used by small children in emergency situations.

There are many great ways that GPS and auto navigation systems and technology are being used each and every day to improve our lives and provide peace of mind. The methods mentioned above are simply icing on the cake.

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

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Amazon.com Product Description This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.Garmin's nÃ¼vi 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 nÃ¼vi 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 nÃ¼vi'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 nÃ¼vi to any Bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nÃ¼vi'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. Key Features/Benefits for all 2x5 Series Navigators New -- HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster (Learn more) New -- Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features (Learn more) New -- Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns New -- Redesigned user interface offers more information (Learn more) New -- Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them. (Learn more) New -- Add Enhanced MSN Traffic and Content with the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger (Learn more) New -- Send addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest (Learn more) New -- Automatic Time Zone Transition Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street names 4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's around you as you drive (Learn more) Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units) Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico, including 6.5 million searchable points of interest (Learn more) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge) Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator (Learn more) Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby (Learn More) Which nÃ¼vi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators Learn More 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 nÃ¼vi 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 New Interface New -- HotFixâ¢ â aka: Satellite Ephemeris Data Prediction 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 Garminâs unique Web site â Garmin Connect Photos â users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Googleâs Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nÃ¼vi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide. New -- Navigate by Photo Using Garminâs unique Web site â Garmin Connect Photos â users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Googleâs Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nÃ¼vi 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. Hook up your Garmin to the computer via it's USB port Search for the location you want Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form. 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. Search for the location you want. Pick "Send to GPS". Go! Traffic-Capable for Either FM Traffic or Enhanced MSN Direct Content MSN Direct Enhanced Traffic and Content With an optional receiver, you can 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 nÃ¼vi. Check out a full description of MSN Direct content features, or a coverage map for MSN Direct services. A 3-month subscription to MSN Direct is included with the receiver. After that, subscription fees are $49.95 per year, or $129.95 for a lifetime subscription. FM Traffic With an optional receiver, you can get alerts from TMC Clear Channel about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. 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 nÃ¼vi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time. In most areas, TMC Clear Channel traffic broadcasts are continuous â 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. A 3-month subscription to TMC Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network is included with the receiver. For more information on subscription fees, coverage in individual cities, and traffic data networks in the United Kingdom and Europe, check the Garmin website. Widescreen -- See More of What's Around The super-bright, 4.3-inch (diagonal) 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% 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. Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen Where Am I? On any nÃ¼vi (including this one), you can just 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. First-Rate Map Data nÃ¼vi accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. The nÃ¼vi comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for all of North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nÃ¼vi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, nÃ¼vi 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 Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store. 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 Beyond Navigation Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. Navigation is just the beginning. The nÃ¼vi 2x5 models features travel tools including a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via microSD 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 nÃ¼vi for your travel needs. For Accessory Map Cards and Travel Guides the Units Feature: a MicroSD Card Slot on the 3.5 inch Units, and an SD Card Slot on the 4.3 inch Units. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POIâs) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option All Garmin nÃ¼vis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. What's in the Box? nÃ¼vi 265WT, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage), Lifetime traffic, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable, Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual Notes Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nÃ¼vi to fit your travel needs Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nÃ¼vi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Which nÃ¼vi is Best for You? Note: All nÃ¼vis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. Screen Size inches (w x h) Included Maps Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) Traffic Bluetooth Media 3D Terrain Maps Photo Navigation FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) Multi- Point Routing Battery life (hours) Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico AK and Canada Europe nÃ¼vi 200 2.8 x 2.1 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 200w 3.81 x 2.25 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 250 2.8 x 2.1 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 250w 3.81 x 2.25 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 260 2.8 x 2.1 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 270 2.8 x 2.1 Photos up to 5 nÃ¼vi 205 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 205W 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 255 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 255W 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 265T 2.8 x 2.1 Integrated FM receiver with lifetime traffic; MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 265WT 3.81 x 2.25 Integrated FM receiver with lifetime traffic; MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 275T 2.8 x 2.1 Integrated FM receiver with lifetime traffic; MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ¼vi 350 2.8 x 2.1 FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 8 nÃ¼vi 360 2.8 x 2.1 FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 8 nÃ¼vi 370 2.8 x 2.1 FM (receiver included) Photos, MP3s up to 8 nÃ¼vi 650 3.81 x 2.25 FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 7 nÃ¼vi 660 3.81 x 2.25 FM (receiver included) Photos, MP3s up to 7 nÃ¼vi 670 3.81 x 2.25 FM (receiver included) Photos, MP3s up to 7 nÃ¼vi 680 3.81 x 2.25 MSN (receiver included; 1-year free); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 7 nÃ¼vi 750 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ¼vi 760 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ¼vi 770 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ¼vi 780 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free) receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ¼vi 850 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ¼vi 880 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free); FM (with opt. receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ¼vi 5000 4.5 x 2.7 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) external battery only Basic MSN Direct Content Features Traffic Reports Find the best route through traffic. Your GPS device uses MSN Direct traffic data to select the best route for you to avoid traffic congestion. Check traffic flow. Know at a glance where to expect slowdowns in traffic. Get accident warnings. Receive warnings about accidents, road closures, and construction in the area that may affect you. Gas Prices Compare local gas prices. See a list of recent gas prices in your area and an indication of how recently the prices were reported. Find your way to the savings. Once you find the best price in your area, use your navigation system to guide you to the gas station. Weather Reports Stay on top of current conditions. View the current weather conditions in your area, including today's high and low temperatures, chances of precipitation, and more. View the three-day forecast, Plan ahead by checking the three-day weather forecast for your area. Check weather in other cities. See current weather conditions in major cities across the country. Movie Times Search for a movie. Find the theaters in your coverage area that are showing the movie you want to see. See which movies are playing. View which movies are playing in your coverage area or at your favorite theater. See show times and get directions. Once you find a show you want to see, check the show times and use your GPS device to guide you to the theater. Enhanced MSN Direct Content Web Favorites (Send custom destinations to your GPS with Live Search Maps) Powerful trip planning: Use Live Search Maps on your computer to look up an address, search for a business, or plan a trip Choose your favorite location, and then MSN Direct delivers the address, phone number, and more straight to your navigation system. Visit Live Search Maps at http://maps.live.com. Local Events See what's happening near you. Find nearby events to see what's happening in your area. Find the events that interest you. Browse events sorted by category. Search for an event. Get details about a particular event. Stock Quotes Watch the stocks that interest you. Select stocks that you want to keep an eye on, and then see regularly updated stock prices and daily changes. Get a little more detail. Touch a stock in your list to see daily highs, lows, and trading volume. News Headlines Browse the headlines at a glance. See breaking news and other major news stories of the day. Read more details. Select a headline to read all the details about the news story on your navigation system. MSN Direct Coverage Map Get detailed info for your Zip Code at the MSN Direct website.

Garmin Friction Mount

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Stability and mobility all in one. Our portable friction mount secures to your dashboard with a non-skid bottom, and the pliable base molds to fit any dash. Traveling? Fold down the integrated arm for storage, and easily move the mount from vehicle to vehicle.

Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc Player

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Begin enjoying Blu-ray 3D movies in Full HD 1080p or DVDs in near HD quality faster than ever with the Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc Player. Wirelessly stream photos, videos and music or instantly access a wide variety of entertainment apps including: Netflix, , Pandora, Slacker, Picasa, YouTube and more. You can also turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control by downloading a free app.

Magellan Maestro 4700 4.7-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

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The premium Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS device boasts the acclaimed and exclusive OneTouch favorites menu and an ultra-slim 4.7-inch color touch screen. Preloaded NAVTEQ maps and six million points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS product ideal for both business trips and vacations. Easy-to-use premium features, such as AAA TourBook, voice command, highway lane assist, predictive traffic, and Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling, give you confidence on the road and deliver an exceptional navigation experience. Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu Easily bookmark favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch. The Magellan Maestro 4700 device definitely delivers "your favorites at your fingertips." Exclusive AAA TourBook Guide No membership required. Invaluable to anyone who travels, the AAA TourBook guide, which contains information on all 50 states and Canada, is built into your Magellan Maestro 4700 and provides ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save. 4.7-inch Touch Screen The wide, ultra-slim 4.7-inch color touch screen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), OneTouch favorites, street names, and more--all at a glance. The large 4.7-inch screen is 16% larger than a 4.3-inch screen. 6 Million Points of Interest (POI) Easily find whatever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database. Voice Command Safely navigate hands-free by speaking a variety of commands to control the Maestro 4700. You can "Go Home" or find the "Nearest Gas" just by using your voice. Highway Lane Assist Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, ensuring that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn. Bluetooth Compatibility Easily make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone and even synch up to 1000 numbers directly from your phone. Plus, the noise cancelling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly. Predictive Traffic It automatically analyzes past traffic patterns when creating a route to help you avoid known delays, saving you time and making your journey less stressful. Choose to stay on your current route or go with the new less-traveled route. Highway Exit POI Search Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits. QuickSpell with SmartCity Search Enter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell with SmartCity search helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow location searches, making destination entry easy. Multi-destination Routing Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want, or have it optimized for the most efficient route. Easily reorganize, add, or remove destinations. Spoken Street Name Guidance Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn, while you keep your eyes on the road. Â 3D Landmarks Visual cues, such as stadiums and bridges, let you navigate safely and easily. Find your Car Easily remember the location of your car in parking lots, airports, malls, universities, amusement parks, or stadiums. When your day is done, the Maestro 4700 will automatically guide you to your car. Â NAVTEQ Maps Travel the entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on your device. What's in the Box? Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS receiver; pre-loaded maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; windshield mount; adhesive disc for dash mounting; vehicle power adapter; USB cable; user handbook; user manual on CD-ROM. Visit MagellanGPS.com for the latest software update for your Maestro 4700 to keep it current and performing at its best.