Friday, December 01, 2006

GPS Navigator by Rand McNally is here!

GPS Navigator Rand McNally GPS Navigation System

Map Books 4 U is proud to be one of the few approved and authorized distributors of Rand McNally' s GPS Navigator, a portable global positioning system utilizing Rand McNally' s 150 years of expertise and cutting edge technology.
The Rand McNally GPS Navigator is the only gps system available with both paper road maps and a portable navigation device. You get the big picture that a road atlas provides and turn-by-turn GPS navigation in one box.


GPS Navigator Rand McNally' s Portable Global Positioning System

Unique features:

  • Simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use gps system with preloaded maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for voice-guided door-to-door routing.

  • Portable and lightweight design that's a full inch thinner than many other GPS devices in its class, so it takes less space on the dashboard, in your purse or briefcase.

  • The Rand McNally Road Atlas and Travel Planner for a big picture overview of where you want to travel.

  • 26 Best of the Road™ trip itineraries by Rand McNally, with suggested attractions, restaurants, and shops selected by Rand McNally's award-winning editorial staff.


Product highlights:



  • Clear voice prompts tell you when to turn

  • Automatic rerouting if you miss a turn

  • "Detour" button to route around traffic jams

  • Bright 3.5" color touch screen with 2-D and 3-D modes

  • Day- and night-view map modes
  • Large keyboard for touch screen entry

  • "Go Home" button that directs the driver home from any location

  • Multistop route/trip planning and mileage calculator

  • Doubles as an MP3 player

  • Easy access to millions of points of interest including:

    • Food

    • Gas stations

    • Lodging

    • Banks and ATMs

    • Travel and shopping

    • Emergency services

    • Many others


Each box includes:



  • Rand McNally GPS Navigator

  • Rand McNally Road Atlas and Travel Planner

  • Memory card with full maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

  • Windshield mount*

  • Vehicle charger

  • Quick-start guide

  • USB connector cable

  • Software utilities

  • Documentation DVD


GPS product specifications:



  • Unit dimensions: 4.5" W x 3.2" H x 1.4" D

  • Weight: 7 oz. (approximately 0.5 lb.)

  • Display: 3.5" color TFT LCD, LED backlight, 320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors, QVGA resolution, and landscape view

  • Hardware buttons: on/off, volume control, destination menu access

  • Battery: Lithium ion battery

  • GPS receiver: SiRF Star III with 20 channels

  • Antenna: Built-in patch

  • PC compatible: USB cable

  • Languages: English, French, and Spanish






Product Documentation





*PLEASE NOTE: Some state laws prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Rand McNally does not accept any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of using the suction mount.