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Magnetic mount with power through. Numerous pre-installed maps.
Application areacarscars
Software
Pre-installed softNavitel NavigatorNavitel Navigator
Receiver
Bands number6666
Display specs
Display
5 "
800х480 px
touch
5 "
480x272 px
touch
Additional equipment
More features
video player
image display
MP3 player
video player
image display
MP3 player
CPU speed800 MHz800 MHz
RAM128 MB128 MB
Built-in memory8 GB4 GB
Connections
Interfaces
USB
memory card slot
headphone output
USB
memory card slot
headphone output
Max. memory card / flash drive size32 GB
General
Power supplyrechargeable batteryrechargeable battery
Battery capacity1200 mAh950 mAh
Magnetic mount
Dimensions (HxWxT)85х138х17 mm88x132x13 mm
Weight177 g
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2018september 2017

Display

Parameters of the display installed in the navigator.

— Display diagonal. Size screen size in inches. The larger the screen, the more information can be displayed on it and the more detailed this information will be presented. On the other hand, the size of the display significantly affects the dimensions of the device, and large screens are more expensive.

— Display resolution. Display size in dots (pixels) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution (with the same diagonal), the more detailed and clear the image the screen can produce. In addition, on high-resolution displays, small details are better visible, which increases the comfort of viewing information. Too high a resolution is usually not required for GPS navigator displays: for example, 800x480 pixels, limited by the standards of smartphones or tablets, with a diagonal screen size of about 6” are considered quite sufficient even for an advanced device.

— Matrix type. This parameter is indicated mainly for tech cases when the screen uses a high-quality IPS type matrix. This technology provides high quality color rendering, good brightness and wide viewing angles; moreover, IPS screens are relatively inexpensive to produce.

- Touch. Screen support for touch control. You can give commands to the device by touching the icons on the display itself - similar to how this is done in smartphones and tablets. Touch control opens up...many more possibilities than classic controls and provides flexibility in working with the navigator. In particular, by touching the screen you can set points on the route, zoom in or out on the map, etc.

- Color. This parameter determines whether the screen is color or monochrome (black and white). Black and white displays are simple, inexpensive, consume little power, and are quite suitable for displaying basic navigation information. At the same time, color screens are more functional: maps often use different colors to highlight individual objects, which would not be possible on monochrome displays. As a result, black and white screens are quite rare among modern navigators - mainly among the most compact and inexpensive models.

— Backlight. The screen has its own backlight system. This function makes the device independent of external lighting: the illuminated image will be normally visible both at dusk and even in complete darkness. It is also worth noting that many LCD screens have a backlight by default; it is activated when the screen itself is turned on and works regardless of external lighting - without it, the image on the matrix would simply be impossible to see. In particular, this operating principle is used in IPS-type matrices, which have gained popularity in modern portable electronics (including navigators).

Built-in memory

The amount of built-in memory installed in the navigator.

The amount of data that can be stored in the device directly depends on this indicator. However, it is worth keeping in mind that, on the one hand, a certain amount of built-in memory will inevitably be occupied by the operating system (if there is one), firmware and other programs supplied in the kit; on the other hand, the set of these programs in most cases also includes a preinstalled card. The latter means that the navigator can be used for its intended purpose “out of the box” without installing additional software; and for such an application the built-in memory is guaranteed to be enough. This means that it makes sense to pay attention to the storage capacity primarily if the device will have to work with additional data - from extended maps to photos and videos. This is especially true for models with a full-fledged OS like Windows or Android, which allows the installation of additional applications.

Max. memory card / flash drive size

The maximum size of a memory card or USB-drive (flash drive) supported by the navigator.

Removable media can be used for different purposes: downloading maps and software updates, uploading tracks you have covered, playing or copying music and movies (in models with the appropriate capabilities), etc. Specific options for using such media for each model should be clarified separately. And the restrictions on volume are primarily due to the fact that more capacious memory cards and flash drives require more powerful hardware. So you should not exceed this limit: at best, the drive will not work correctly, at worst, hardware failures are possible.

Battery capacity

This parameter directly determines the amount of energy that the battery can store; and the greater the energy reserve, the longer the device can work on one battery charge. However, this is in theory; in practice the situation is somewhat more complicated. Firstly, the actual autonomy of the navigator will also depend on the power consumption of the device - and it can vary greatly between different models. Secondly, milliamp-hours, in which capacity is indicated, is not a completely reliable unit: the physical features of such a designation are such that two batteries with the same capacity in mAh, but different nominal voltages, will also have different actual amounts of stored energy.

In light of all this, it is hardly worth assessing the autonomy of the navigator by the capacity of the included battery - it is better to look at the operating time directly stated by the manufacturer.

Magnetic mount

The device holder is in the form of a permanent powerful magnet, the strength of which is sufficient to hold the navigator in place. To install the device on such a clamp, it is enough to “stick” the navigator to the magnetic pad, and to remove it, pull it firmly. Magnetic mounts are very easy to use, reliable and durable due to the absence of moving parts in the design.
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