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GPS Units

Laser FD-250 (GPS for Dummies)

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Laser FD-250 (GPS for Dummies) 2.50

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RRP

$229.95

Review Date

Thursday, 31st of July, 2008

What's Hot

Simple UI, decent features list, reasonable navigational performance

What's Not

Touch screen's lack of responsiveness, cheap look and feel, below average display

The Final Word

The FD-250 has most of the basics and a few extra features that will serve you well, but the lack of responsiveness of the touch screen is an issue.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

General

Available Colours

Black

Length (mm)

100

Width (mm)

19.5

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

147

Warranty (Months)

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT colour LCD touchscreen

Screen size

3.5 in

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Supported Audio File Formats

MP3

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4

Supported Picture File Formats

JPG

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Destinator ND

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least 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

2D, 3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Number of Points of Interest (POIs)

> 4 Million

Custom POIs

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, Point of Interest (POI), Home

Safety Warnings

Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning, School Zone

Text-to-speech?

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Battery Run Time (minutes)

150

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft WinCE.Net Core Version 4.2

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, USB 1.1

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of USB 1.1 Ports

1 (mini-USB)

*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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