Automotive Navigation GPS

Reviewed by: PCDemano, Ultimate Pocket, Pocketnow, PC Office, Car News, R&B, ThinkComputers, Focus Knack (ICT)

Technical information
? 266MHz ARM920T processor
? 64 MB SDRAM
? 64 MB Flash ROM
? SD Card for maps/application storage
? 4.0 Diagonal screen
? 320 x 240 x 65536 color
? Internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 1300mAh
? Physical size 135mm x 90mm x 24.8(29.4) mm
? Internal antenna and support for active external antenna
? Internal mono loud speaker
? 3.5mm DIA stereo earphone jack output
? Simple touch-screen operation
? USB 1.1 for faster data transfers
? Operating Temperature -10 ~ +60

GPS Receiver
? SiRF StarIII High sensitivity chipset
? 20 channels All-In-View tracking
? Built-in antenna
? MMCX Type connector for optional active external antenna
? Hot start 1 sec , average
? Warm start 38 sec , average
? Cold start 42 sec , average
? Reacquisition 100ms

Software Solution
? Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2 CORE Version
? Car Navigation
? Audio Player
? Photo View

Gv-201 System UI language:
? English
? German
? French
? Italian
? Spanish
? Dutch

Navigation software UI and voice command: (North American market)
? English
? German
? French
? Italian
? Spanish
? Dutch

Navigation software UI and voice command: (European market)
Default:
? English
? German
? French
? Italian
? Spanish
? Dutch
Optional:
? Danish
? Swedish
? Norwegian
? Finnish
? Turkish
? Russian
? Hungarian
? Czech

Specification:

Available from the mid April 2006 the GV-201 is a complete navigation and entertainment system in a single package. Based on the tried and trusted Microsoft Windows CE software the GV-201 incorporates leading edge technology from SiRF combined with legendary design from Globalsat produces an evolutionary, stylish All-In-One Car Navigation System.

The GV-201 is ready to direct you to your destination within seconds of switching the satnav on. Simply select where you want to go with the easy to use touch screen interface and within seconds you are ready to go. As you drive you are given clear voice instructions indicating the turns to take.

Whilst you are stopped for a break in your journey you can listen to music or watch a movie. If others in the car are sleeping then you can use a headset to listen in private.

To complete this feature packed satnav system there is the design and style of the device. The GV-201 is not only functional it looks good too. The control buttons are easy to use and help you move around the system and select the functions rapidly.

Feature:
Complete car navigation solution in one box including car mount
Simple touch-screen operation
4.0 screen, 65536 colors, bright TFT LCD
Smart and easy:
- Attach, switch it on and go
- Large icons designed for easy-touch
- User-Friendly keypad
- Clear, high quality voice-guided instruction
- Powered by cigarette lighter or long-life rechargeable battery
- Easy to be mounted and removed
Built-in antenna; MMCX-type connector for optional external antenna
SD storage card expansion slot
Supports Audio Player and Movie file (dat and mpg format) Playback Function
Supports Photo View

One evolutionary, stylish All-In-One Car Navigation System with SiRF Star III Chipset.