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Uniden GNS 8600

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Uniden GNS 8600 2.50

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RRP

$1599.00

Review Date

Thursday, 24th of November, 2005

What's Hot

Large 5.6" screen, excellent visual directions, comprehensive features

What's Not

Too large, no internal battery, slow interface

The Final Word

We like the idea of a large touchscreen but the Uniden GNS 8600 is a little too big to be practical, despite its excellent features. The lack of an internal battery, slow interface and high price tag all count against what could have been an excellent product.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

General

Available Colours

Silver

Length (mm)

128

Width (mm)

150

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

452

Warranty (Months)

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

GPS Acquisition - Hot (seconds)

GPS Acquisition - Cold (seconds)

Built-in Antenna

Yes

GPS Acquisition - Warm (seconds)

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen, 5-way Navigation, Buttons, Mouse

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

5.6 in

Screen Resolution

320x240

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

256 MB

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Organiser

Remote Control

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Sensis Whereis

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Fuel Computer, Most Use of Freeways, Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing, Avoid Areas

Map Modes

2D, 3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Number of Points of Interest (POIs)

500,000

Custom POIs

Yes

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, Recent Routes, Point of Interest (POI), Favorite

Route Demonstrator

Yes

Safety Warnings

Speed Limit Warning, Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning, Accident Black Spot Area

Text-to-speech?

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power

Processor

Intel Xscale PXA255

Processor Speed

200 Mhz

Software

Operating Systems

Proprietary

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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