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Uniden GNS 8600

2.50
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Price
AU$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.
Note: This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail channels or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time.
Uniden GNS 8600 - Perspective
Uniden GNS 8600 - Front
Uniden GNS 8600 - Back
Uniden GNS 8600 - Top
Uniden GNS 8600 - Bottom
Uniden GNS 8600 - Perspective
Uniden GNS 8600 - Perspective
Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
1
Multi language voice notifications
No
General
Available Colours
Silver
Length (mm)
128
Width (mm)
150
Height (mm)
30
Weight (g)
452
Warranty (Months)
12
GPS Features
GPS Recommended Usage
In-car
GPS Acquisition - Hot (seconds)
15
GPS Acquisition - Cold (seconds)
60
Built-in Antenna
Yes
GPS Acquisition - Warm (seconds)
45
Input Devices
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
No
Organiser
No
Remote Control
No
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?
No
Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power
Processor
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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