2. A hand held Garmin Rhino 530
sat nav used for hiking, hill
walking and other such outdoor
activities. It combines GPS and
radio, saving the user carrying
two devices. 2006
nüvi 205
nüvi 295W
nüvi 550
A Sat nav application available to
download for Apple’s iPhone 2010
A satellite navigation system built in to a
Volkswagen cars dashboard. 2004
This is an early TomTom ‘tripmaster,’ it worked
using a rolling key map. The map passes the
screen in a tempo that depend on the speed of
the car. 1932
‘Portable satellite navigation systems have become a
popular car accessory. These devices frequently have
a variety of additional features such as touch screen,
integrated speakers, volume control, slot cards etc.’
Electro Gyrocator, claims to be the first ever in car
navigation system. Developed by Alpine and
Honda of Japan in 1981
An American company called Intel created the world’s first
‘microprocessor’ which laid the ground works for all electric
devices to follow including the Satellite Navigation System.
1971
Features a micro
SD slot which
allows for
optional pre-
loaded maps.
The base model of
the Garmin range,
it incorporates
ROI and UK
mapping.
GO 920 T
GO 740 Live
Comes preloaded with
maps of Western and
central Europe, the USA
and Canada on the 4 GB
internal memory.
Has an inbuilt
camera, allows
the user switch
between
landscape and
portrait views.
Offers up-to-the-
minute traffic data,
weather forecasts,
fuel prices, and
local search.
3. Garmin mounting stands
An inbuilt Satellite navigation system in an Audi
TTS Coupe, this saves the need for fitting an
additional unit, although it comes at a greater
cost.
‘A means of securely mounting the device is an
essential feature of all such systems’.
A mount which is designed for a specific model of satellite
navigation, which provides power to the unit when sitting in
the dock, eliminating the need for an external power supply.
The ball and socket design of this mount allows the unit to
swivel to adapt to the user’s needs. This gives freedom for it
to be mounted in any position, avoiding obstruction.
These two particular type mounts, are secured to the dashboard
rather than the windscreen, eliminating the need for unsightly
suction cups.
This type of mount features a
powered suction cup which
adapts to the contours of the
windscreen, making it universal
for all models.
This mounting unit is
secured to the handlebars
of the bicycle.
4. Features
Make: Tomtom
Model: 920T Live
Unit Dimensions, WxHxD 118mm x 83mm x 24mm
Display Size: 102mm
Display Resolution, WxH: 480 x 272
Weight: 183g
Battery Life: Rechargeable Lithium-ion (up to Three
hours life)
Waterproof: No
Ability to add maps: No
Built-in Memory: No
Accepts data cards: No
Features
Make: Garmin
Model: Nüvi 205
Unit Dimensions, WxHxD: 97mm x 71mm x 20mm
Display Size: 89mm
Display Resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 Pixels
Weight: 147.42g
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion (up to four hours life)
Waterproof: No
Ability to add maps: Yes
Built-in Memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: Yes (SD Card)
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5. 4. Integrated speakers
5. Mounting Device
6. Unit Case
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1. On/Off Button
3. Card Slot
2. Power Supply
