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GPS Units

Hitachi MMP-401B

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Hitachi MMP-401B 3.50

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RRP

$549.00

Review Date

Monday, 8th of October, 2007

What's Hot

Text-to-speech technology, user interface, included safety camera warnings, Destinator software

What's Not

Basic entertainment application, sluggish to pick up a GPS signal, heavy and bulky

The Final Word

The upgraded MMP-401B offers text-to-speech technology, an improved user interface and red light, fixed speed camera and school zone warnings. At this price, it's good value.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Available Colours

Gloss Black

Length (mm)

115

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

215

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

GPS Receiver

SiRF Star III

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT touchscreen

Screen size

4.0 in

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Supported Audio File Formats

MP3

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

256 KB

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Sensis V14

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least Use of Freeways, Most Use of Freeways, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing, Remaining Time, Remaining Distance, Arrival Time

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, Point of Interest (POI), Home, Favorite

Route Demonstrator

Yes

Safety Warnings

Speed Limit Warning, Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning, School Zone

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, USB 2.0

*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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