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Hitachi MMP-501B

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Hitachi MMP-501B 3.50

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RRP

$799.00

Review Date

Friday, 5th of October, 2007

What's Hot

Display, Bluetooth handsfree, AV output, user interface

What's Not

Multimedia features are limited, large and bulky

The Final Word

A large, bulky unit, the MMP-501B offers a great display and plenty of features for its asking price, though there aren't many new additions from the previous model.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Available Colours

Gloss Black

Length (mm)

148

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

335

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

GPS Receiver

SiRF Star III

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen, Buttons

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

5.0 in

Screen Resolution

480x272

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Supported Audio File Formats

MP3, WMA

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

256 MB

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Organiser

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Sensis V14 2007

Navigation Features

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

Map Modes

3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Number of Points of Interest (POIs)

500,000

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, Recent Routes, 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

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Battery Run Time (minutes)

Up to 300

Software

Included Software

Microsoft ActiveSync

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

AV Input, Headphone Jack, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth

*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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