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TomTom's award-winning software means ground-breaking new technology for the ultimate driving experience. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen or use voice address entry and start driving anywhere in the US or Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions, including street names. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device. New IQ Routes gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than posted speed limits. Enhanced Positioning Technology gives you uninterrupted navigation even in tunnels or highly built-up areas. And now, Advanced Lane Guidance brings even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be even more confident on the road. The GO 930 makes driving even safer with handsfree calling. And with the Help Me! menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The TomTom GO 930 is the ultimate car navigator.

Amazon Sales Rank: #24568 in GPS or Navigation System Brand: TomTom Model: GO 930 Format: CD Dimensions: 1.00" h x 4.70" w x 3.30" l, .49 pounds Native resolution: 480 x 272 Display size: 4.3 Touch-screen: 4.3 inch full TFT color LCD (480 x 272 pixels, supports 64K colors) TomTom Map Share updates Memory: 4 Gb Internal Flash (SD slot for additional storage) Maps: Pre-loaded maps of USa,Canada and Europe from TeleAtlas Bluetooth: for Hands-Free calling, PLUS services, remote control and audio output

Amazon.com Product Description--May 8, 2008 If you're looking for the ultimate portable GPS navigator, you've got to consider the 930 series. TomTom's 2008 flagship models bring all of their technological advancements together with ease of use and a sleek design to present a severely cool device. For a couple of year's now, TomTom's been driving forward community-driven navigation features. They began by introducing with Map Share, which lets you instantly modify street names, street direction, and custom locations called points of interest (POIs) on your own device, then upload them to TomTom's HOME network and download changes made by all of the other users. When you do this, TomTom gets to find out what routes your device has been taking. The data is anonymous, but it's given TomTom an enormous pile of route and speed data, which they've used to tie community data to routing with their new IQ Routes™ feature, which calculates routes using the actual recorded  average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than posted speed limits, giving you an extremely accurate prediction of how long any given route will actually take at any given time. There are a host of other interesting features, and you can read about them here. Key Features and Benefits NEW--IQ Routes always the smartest route based on actual average road speeds (Learn more) NEW--Advanced Lane Guidance makes difficult junctions easy to navigate (Learn more) Easy to Use right out of the box (Learn more) Latest Map Guarantee means if a new map is released within 30 days of purchase, you can download it for free from TomTom HOME (Learn more) Enhanced Positioning Technology gives you uninterrupted navigation, even in tunnels or highly built-up area (Learn more) Voice Address Input lets you speak your destination, and TomTom will do the rest (Learn more) TomTom Map Share lets you instantly modify street names, street direction and POIs on your own device and benefit from others' corrections (Learn more) "Help Me!" Emergency Menu gives one-touch access to local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals Bluetooth lets you use your TomTom as a hands-free phone kit with your compatible Bluetooth phone.(Learn more) FM Transmitter lets you get navigation instructions or play MP3s through your TomTom over your car stereo Preloaded Complete Maps of the US, Canada and Europe with TeleAtlas data Branded Location Icons help you easily find your favorite gas station, restaurant, hotel and more Traffic-Capable for two services, TomTom Traffic with a compatible bluetooth cell phone and data plan, or RDS-TMC with optional receiver (Learn more) Daily Fuel Prices (Optional Service) to find the lowest priced gas on your route Step Up Models 930T -- Included RDS-TMC traffic information receiver and 1-year subscription to TMC traffic information service Learn More Easy To Use Clear and easy widescreen interface Enhanced POI information Buy a TomTom device and it works straight out of the box: Just plug it in and a few taps of the touchscreen later, you're on your way. TomTom's easy-to-use interface has been extensively tested by by independent assessors in the field and at TomTom’s unique User Experience Labs. Widescreen View and FM Transmitter The  4.3-inch, extra-wide, touch-screen LCD display features anti-glare technology for easy viewing even in direct sunlight. Realistic and clear visual instructions are provided with high-quality 3D graphics, while spoken instructions tell you where you need to go in your own language. As an added convenience, text-to-speech functionality provides you with actual street names. The built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions over the car stereo. Worldwide Maps Comes preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe. Remote control An improved Bluetooth remote control enables drivers to operate the device safely from anywhere in the car without having to reach over to the device. Help When You Need It Extensive safety features including ‘Help Me’ menu, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance; Icon-driven menu system Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance New -- TomTom IQ Routes™ Did You Know? IQ Routes technology gives you a faster route in over 50% of all your journeys. TomTom provides the fastest and most efficient routing possible. IQ Routes uses historical road-speed data from millions of TomTom users to calculate your optimal route for that specific time and day. Giving you local knowledge on a global scale.. We all know traffic is different during a Monday morning rush hour from a lazy Sunday afternoon. And we all want the best shortcuts to bring us to our destination in the fastest way possible. But heavy traffic, speed bumps, traffic lights, rotaries and even pedestrians or shopping crowds can slow you down. That handy shortcut you’re looking for changes depending on the time and day so the shortest route isn’t necessarily going to be the fastest all the time! Let’s take an example: The standard shortest route from Leominster, MA to the downtown Boston shopping district at a relatively quiet time, and without any hold-ups, should take an hour and 18 minutes (screen 1). Infographic IQ Routes: However, that same shortest route will typically take you 20 minutes longer during a busier period (reality) (screen 2) Using ‘local knowledge’ gained from the actual travel experiences of thousands of TomTom users on these very roads, IQ Routes™ instantly works out your optimal route from Leominster to Downtown Boston. It also calculates your realistic journey time, based on real speeds people are able to drive, not just speed limits. (screen 3) As you can see, in this case your route is now about 15 miles longer, but will save you 12 minutes (and a ton of stress!). Now that’s a shortcut! Twelve minutes may not sound much, but it’s over 20% off your journey time. Just consider for a moment how much time that will save you over a whole year… Exactly! And it’s not just urban driving. Whether its roundabouts, crossroads, schoolchildren or just good old-fashioned congestion. Anywhere the traffic flow can vary, IQ Routes can make a real difference. How it works Millions of TomTom users worldwide voluntarily provide us with anonymous historical speed-data from each of their journeys every time they connect their device to TomTom HOME. As a result, TomTom now has a huge database, containing billions of miles of real customer driving experience, collected over the years from more than 7 million TomTom users. Using this data, TomTom’s unique IQ Routes technology calculates your optimal route. This route is based on actual speed data driven on roads, not just maximum speed limits, taking into account any hold-ups that might slow you down (busy junctions, zebra crossings and even shopping crowds). This data enhances the quality of TomTom navigation across the board, but is particularly helpful in improving the quality of detailed routing we give you for the specific time of day and day of the week of your chosen trip. Drive like local So even if you drive through unfamiliar areas, you still can drive like a local by knowing the short cuts that are based on the collective driving experience of millions of TomTom users. New -- Advanced Lane Guidance Extra clarity when you navigate difficult junctions. See clearly the lane you must follow at junctions, so you don’t miss your turn. At complex intersections, you also get a clear 3D image showing your route through the junction. Leaving you relaxed and safe. When you approach complex motorway intersections, you also get a still 3D image on your screen that clearly indicates the lane(s) you need to take. Advanced lane guidance keeps you relaxed and safe through even the most complex intersections and in even the heaviest traffic. Let’s take an example: You’re on the outskirts of Paris, driving on the ‘Autoroute du Soleil’ towards Lille, when a complex junction approaches (screen 1) You have your normal 3D navigation view up to 800 metres from the junction. (screen 2) From 800 meters until you’re through the junction, your TomTom device displays a clear image of the junction. This shows the relevant road signs with numbers and directions, and a blinking arrow that clearly shows which lane you must take. Your screen throughout this has the still image and your status bar remains updated with dynamic information. (screen 3) As soon as you’re through the junction, your screen reverts to the normal view.  TomTom MapShare -- Maps Served Fresh Daily With TomTom Map Share you can update your map directly on your device as and when you spot road changes, and download daily updates from millions of Map Share users worldwide via your computer. Enabling Map Share gives you: instantly improved maps every day on your TomTom device entry into the world’s largest navigation community the ability to share improvements daily with other TomTom users full control over improvements that are uploaded and downloaded the best and most accurate maps available – always. Map Share changes you can make instantly: Block / unblock street Reverse traffic direction Edit street name Add missing Points of Interest Edit Points of Interest. Report other error When joining the Map Share community you can select various 'levels of trust'. You might decide to only receive improvements that have been verified by TomTom or changes that have been submitted by tructed sources, by many , or by some people. Hands-Free Calling In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. Your TomTom's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets you match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Plus, you can automatically answer your phone calls, for improved safety and comfort. Map Guarantee Due to Amazon's high volume of sales and frequency of inventory turnover, just about every portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. TomTom however, goes one better. Because TomTom regularly releases new maps, there's always a small chance that a newer map has been released since the production of your TomTom. With TomTom’s latest map guarantee, if the map preloaded on your device is not the latest version, you can download it FREE at TomTom HOME. This no longer requires the map check code. Checking in TomTom HOME is easy: Make sure you have the latest version of TomTom HOME installed on your computer Connect your device to your computer In the 'File' menu click 'Use Latest Map Guarantee'. NOTE: if this option is not shown your device has the latest map. You can check as many times as you like within 30 days from the date you first use your TomTom device. Enhanced Positioning Technology Enhanced Positioning Technology uses movement and gravity sensors to calculate drivers’ positions when GPS signals are unavailable. Enhanced Positioning Technology ensures the device continues to navigate to its destination, even in circumstances where there may not be a direct line-of-sight connection to a satellite (for example, when driving in a city with tall buildings, underpasses or bridges), to provide a smoother navigation experience. Voice Address Input Simply speak the city, street name and address number you would like to travel to, and the device will automatically calculate the route. New -- Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest Search for the location you want. Pick "Send to GPS". Itching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best donuts on the west coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your TomTom. Install TomTom HOME on your computer Hook up your TomTom to the computer via its USB port Search for the location you want. Click the Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form. Pick GPS, then pick TomTom and hit the "Send" button.  The address will instantly transfer to your TomTom device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite. TomTom HOME HOME is TomTom's free software program that gives you access to a huge array of services as well as the global community of TomTom users. It is the only tool you need to manage, update and personalize your TomTom to enjoy a premium navigation experience: buy and install maps, make back-ups, download free software updates, shop and much more. Stay up-to-date – always get the latest TomTom software and updates. Personalize – Add new points of Interest, routes, voices, colour schemes and more. Enhance – buy maps, subscribe to traffic and safety camera information services (optional). QuickGPSfix Starting up can seem like a slow business, particularly if you’re in a hurry, because the GPS receiver needs to know exactly where each GPS satellite is to calculate your location. But satellites only broadcast their positions once every 30 seconds. So if any of their signals are interrupted, for example by passing high buildings, the whole position-fixing process has to repeat itself again and again until the perfect fix is achieved.  QuickGPSfix takes a smarter approach. QuickGPSfix can speed up the time it takes to fix your GPS position by downloading the latest satellite data via an Internet connection. Just connect your TomTom device to your computer and TomTom HOME automatically downloads ‘QuickGPSfix’ – a special GPS data file that helps your TomTom fix your position quicker, even when the GPS signal is weak or partially blocked. This unique free service  helps you fix your position and get navigating faster than ever. On the road or no access to TomTom HOME? Get the same ‘QuickGPSfix’ data by simply connecting to any TomTom PLUS service, using a wireless data connection. As soon as a connection is established, the ‘QuickGPSfix’ data is automatically updated. Note: QuickGPSfix data has limited validity. So to keep on getting a faster position-fix, re-connect your device at least once a week. To minimise the amount of data sent over your wireless data connection, this automatic update is only carried out if the data on your device is over 5 days old. The associated data usage of this service is less than 10 Kb per connection. Please contact your mobile service provider to determine the exact costs. To disable this automatic update, just select ‘Disable Auto QuickGPSfix’ on your TomTom device. Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom New smart & fun extras to personalize users’ devices Recording driving instructions in your own voice Buy fun voices from TomTom Exchange files (of photos, songs, HTML documents, etc) between your TomTom and any other Bluetooth-enabled device (laptop, phone, other TomToms) Select a favorite car icon on the screen Load, store and preview photos from your digital camera. Enjoy music with the built-in MP3 player (earphones connector available via an optional SD card) TomTom Traffic TomTom offers two distinctive ways of providing traffic information, the TomTom PLUS Traffic service and the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory. With both options, traffic information is fully integrated into the TomTom navigation experience. Both services are subscription based. The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service . Key features for both Traffic information options Real-time traffic information across the US, using the most accurate and up-to-date sources. Detailed incident reports, delay times estimated, alternative routes proposed and if enabled automatic rerouting. Accurate real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead (fog, snow, ice and so on) anywhere in Europe, Australia and the US. (TomTom application version 6.0 or higher) Clear on-screen animated or spoken  traffic alerts as and when you want them. Smart push technology which minimizes the amount of data needed to update traffic information on your device Smart subscription – when you buy new maps, the Traffic service automatically becomes available in those countries too. TomTom Traffic Specifics With TomTom Traffic, you can avoid problems and check the road conditions and weather ahead at the same time. TomTom Traffic is delivered via GPRS signal and requires a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth and a wireless data connection, such as GPRS, UMTS or CDMA, enable you to use PLUS Traffic information on any TomTom device. The advantages of TomTom Traffic are that it delivers information on road and weather conditions, and GPRS signals may be available for areas in which there is no FM  radio signal to transmit TMC traffic information (although if there's no radio, it's questionable how much traffic there's going to be). Important notes about TomTom Traffic: To use TomTom Traffic a compatible phone with a wireless data connection (e.g. GPRS) is required. Click here to check if your phone is compatible. Also note that your mobile service provider may charge you for using a wireless data connection. Click here to check the associated data usage of this service. Please contact your mobile service provider to determine the exact costs. TMC Traffic Specifics With an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory, you can get traffic information from the RDS-TMC Traffic service, which is delivered over unused FM radio channels. The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service With some TomTom models, an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included in the box. This is indicated by the addition of "T" or "Traffic" to the model name. An example is "GO 930T". Supported Languages The user interface/application comes in the following languages: Catalan Latvian Czech Lithuanian Danish Norwegian Dutch Polish Estonian Portuguese Finnish Slovakian Flemish Spanish French Swedish German Turkish Hungarian UK English Italian US English Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages: Australian Japanese Brazilian Portuguese Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Latvian Catalan Lithuanian Chinese Mandarin Malaysian Chinese Cantonese Norwegian Croatian Polish Czech Portuguese Danish Romanian Dutch Russian Estonian Serbian Finnish Slovenian Flemish Spanish French Swedish German Thai Greek Turkish Hungarian UK English Italian US English About TomTom TomTom NV is the world’s largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA’s and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom’s products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

Most helpful customer reviews 176 of 182 people found the following review helpful. TOMTOM 930 VS GARMIN 760 By J. Mursuli I've owned Garmin's for more than 5 years and I currently own a NUVI 760. I've heard the great news about the TOMTOM 930 with IQROUTES, lane guidance, and the HOME feature so I decided to buy the 930 so I can give it a spin and compare it to the NUVI 760 with MSN DIRECT. TOMTOM Pluses: Arrival time - The arrival time with IQROUTES are MORE accurate than Garmin's. The NUVI keeps updating the arrival time during the trip. I compared the arrival time from the start and the TOMTOM was more accurate. TOMTOM is constantly collecting the travel times and updating their database. When you sign in to the HOME program the IQroutes from your trips are uploaded to the TOMTOM server. Routes: If anyone writes a review about a GPS and states that routes are 100% accurate then they are lieing, I have not found the perfect GPS with perfect routes. The routes on both the 930 and the NUVI 760 have been identical. With the 930 I see minutes left on the trip, time left, and arrival time. I can even tell the 930 what time I would like to arrive at my destination.I can AVOID any of the roads on my trip. You CANNOT avoid roads on the NUVI 760. TRAFFIC: I'm using traffic on the 930 through my ATT Tilt phone and it seems to work and it is accurate. It uses my Tilt to access the traffic on the TOMTOM server through the Internet. If you have cell coverage you should have traffic data. MSN Traffic on the 760 is not accurate and the avoidance feature does not work that well. The bad thing about the MSN Direct feature is that it does not have good range. I live in Chicago and the service does not work in many of the outlying suburbs. PLUSES: Iqroutes are more accurate than the NUVI. Lane guidance works in my area. Avoiding roads on your trip. Being able to correct street names, closed streets, one ways, and many other errors is a big plus. Traffic works well. The GPS chip has not lost reception. I've lost the signal numerous times on the NUVI. More information on the 930 screen than on the 760. TOMTOM minuses: The screen is hard to see in sunlight. The maps are not bad since I loaded the Garmin map look on the 930. I even have the magenta route line on my 930. The battery does not last more than 1 hour. The Text to speech does not work all the time. The street names are not pronounced as good as the NUVI. You don't get the constant reminders that the NUVI 760 provides. Sometimes I don't think that I drive the 930 with my eyes close. With the 760 you can close your eyes and not miss a turn. I cannot locate an address by ANY city like the NUVI. Sometimes the 930 cannot locate an address if it thinks it's in a different city. You have to input the surrounding city names to get the correct address and route. 160 of 168 people found the following review helpful. TOMTOM 930 By Vedat Bahadir Doganalp Hello, I have recently moved in USA and it is a big challenge to drive in USA w/out efficient and reliable GPS. As soon as I landed, I bought Tomtom 930 because Tomtom is very famous in Europe. Just recently, I have bought Garmin 680 for my wife and I have been using for for 3 days and can make proper evaluation despite time is short to make an accurate evaluation: PROS and CONS of Tomtom 930 & Garmin 680 1. Tomtom is a lot more user friendly with remote control. 2. You can find the locations with Zip Codes (I have not seen such spec in Garmin yet at least) 3. Tomtom's guidance is a lot better in complex areas (And with Lane help, it is even better). 4. Tomtom's map is not as good as Garmin's at least for USA. Garmin can find more destinations and more side streets. Tomtom is great only if you don't need every single street in each and every city. 5. Garmin has a lot better view on the screen when compared to Tomtom. It is more clearer and tells you on the screen the next street you must take and the distance left. I may feel it complicated on

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Amazon Sales Rank: #2977 in GPS or Navigation System Color: Black Brand: Uniden Model: BCT15X Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 8.25" h x 3.38" w x 10.44" l, 3.42 pounds Mobile BearTracker scanner with 9,000 Channels, advanced dynamic memory system, close call RF capture technology, and more TrunkTracker III technology lets you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems Location-Based scanning automatically selects programmed systems based on your location when connected to a compatible GPS receiver State-by-state preprogrammed channels for local police, DOT, and Highway Patrol frequencies when you travel, without having to program 100 system Quick Keys with 10-channel group Quick Keys per system; system/channel number tagging for rapid access

Uniden's BCT15X is an advanced, GPS-enabled scanner that comes equipped with room for up to 9000 channels and Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. An advanced, GPS-enabled scanner that comes equipped with room for up to 9000 channels and Uniden exclusive features. Click here for a larger image Advanced Scanning With 9,000 Channels and GPS Support TrunkTracker III Technology Uniden's TrunkTracker III technology gives you trunked two-way radio system monitoring, so you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems. "Close Call" Technology The BCT15X features close call RF capture technology, which allows it to instantly tune to signals from nearby transmitters, so you can stay on top of what's going on in your vicinity. Location-Based Scanning Location-Based scanning automatically selects programmed systems based on your location when connected to a compatible GPS receiver. Fire Tone-Out Search The BCT15X determines the tones received for easy tone-out programming. Connect compatible GPS receivers for location-based scanning. You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and Uniden's software. Continuous Band Coverage 25MHz to 1.3GHz Excluding UHF TV and Cellular. Temporary Lockout Automatically unlocks channels when you cycle power. DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode The BCT15X instantly detects and displays the subaudible tone so you can quickly determine system settings. S.A.M.E. Weather Alert S.A.M.E., aka Specific Area Message Encoding, weather alerts are supported. During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area. PC Programming/Control Use Uniden's software for conveniently setting up your scanner without having to do everything individually via the hardware interface. System / Channel Number Tagging Provides rapid access to a specific system or channel. Additional Features: 9000 Dynamically Allocated Channels Alpha Tagging 100 Quick Key System Access Band Scope Public Safety Scanner Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head Individual Channel Volume Offset Priority ID Scan on trunked systems What's in the Box BCT15X Scanner, AC Adapter, Vehicle Accessory Power Cord, Three-Wire Harness, Mounting Bracket/Hardware, Antenna, Serial Programming Cable, Operating Manual on CD-ROM, Documentation Uniden Scanner Comparison   BC355CBC340CRSBC370CRSBCT8BC898TBCT15XBCD996XTBase/Mobile/DIN-EMobileBaseBaseMobileBaseDIN-EDIN-EBeartracker Warning System----------Channels300100300250500+1000 TG9,000 Dynamic25,000 DynamicDynamic Memory----------Close Call--------Pager Screen--------GPS Enabled----------Weather Alert--SAME--SAMESAMESAMETriple Conversion--CTCSS/DCS--------Alphanumeric Display----------Backlit DisplayBacklit Keys--------Analog Trunking------Digital Trunking------------PC Programming------PC Control------AM Broadcast----------25 - 29 MHz29 - 54 MHz54 - 108 MHz--59-88 (TV), 88-108 (FM)59-88 (TV), 88-108 (FM)----108 - 137 MHz137 - 174 MHz174 - 216 MHz--179-216 (TV)179-216 (TV)----216 - 225 MHz--------225 - 406 MHz----225-380 MHz--406 - 512 MHz400-512 MHz764 - 776 MHz------------794-806 MHz------------806 - 956 MHz--1240 - 1300 MHzNo;--------PC CableNANANA----

Most helpful customer reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. great scanner..frustrating to program By Stewart Billingsley I think this scanner is a great scanner. For the features that it has and for the price it is well worth it. I have several Uniden scanners and this one is the tops for features. Have had this scanner for several weeks now and am still trying to figure out all the features. You have to use this scanner to get the "feel" of everything it does. Mine is mounted at fingers length away on my radio console in my vehicle where I can just easily press buttons while I am driving. You need to be able to access this radio to capture frequencies and program on the fly. I have been and electronic technician for over 50 years and owned lots of radios and this one is a winner. Now for the bad news, the programming sucks. The manual on disk sucks and even the guys trying to tell you an easier way still leave things to be desired. Like one reviewer said it is frustrating, yes it is but get through that and it is a great radio. Oh the only bad thing I can say for Amazon is they could pad the radio when they ship it to you. Mine came in a box just the same size as the radio originally came in and that was it not one piece of paper more to pad it. So since it came through the mail it has been shock tested before I got it. Uniden makes a good product or I would have had screws loose inside the radio if it wasn't. Remember now this is not a digital capable scanner, so if you want that feature you will need to spend the extra bucks. This one does do narrow band and am/fm etc. I would have given it 5 stars except for the programming and the packing issues. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Good scanner but no written manual By BertMcknarly This is a very nice scanner with alot of features,up to 9000 channels stored in groups instead of banks, fire tone out, band scope etc. The biggest drawback is no printed manual. I agree with the other review, that this is very inconvienient.UNIDEN gives you a CD with instructions, which means your chained to your desk, or you have to lug a laptop around all the time.I use this scanner in my vehical, so it would have been nice to have a manual to keep in the glove box for quik reference. To find alot of the things you need to know requires going through many menus and sub-menus, and once you do find what your looking for, you had better remember where you found it, because there are so many menus it's easy to get lost. I wish UNIDEN would at least offer a manual that we could purchase for a few bucks, though after paying 220.00 for the scanner we shouldn't have to. Would have given 5 stars otherwise. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. BCT15 is being listed as a BCT15X By D. Werts Please check the Product Details and look for the Amazon ASIN number: ASIN: B002IT1C8U That is a BCT15. The BCT15X has ASIN number: ASIN: B00476SBWM The difference is 2500 channels vs. 9000 channels and 400 systems vs. 500. I feel sure it is an honest oversight but I spent several hours deciding on the purchase only to discover the error. I emailed one of the merchants and they pulled their unit off the site and they were very pleasant about the issue. Problem is there are still over 20 units from different sellers with the scanner listed with the improper information. The missing user manual is the fault of Uniden, not any seller. Uniden put it on a CD in .PDF format but even then did not make it printer friendly. The prices are comparable but the features and options are with the BCT15X > ASIN: B00476SBWM. See all 15 customer reviews...

The newly released Kaito KA11 is mini-size AM/FM shortwave radio with wide frequency coverage and excellent reception in all bands. This radio is about the same size as a deck of cards and weighs a little less than half a pound, but it is packed with many nice features, such as 1000 permanently stored pre-set memories, alarm clock, thermometer and built-in battery charger. It has 7 shortwave meter bands that covers from 5.8 to 18.1 MHz, unlike most of FM radios, this radio covers from 70MHz and up to 108MHz, good for listening to campus radio broadcasting and etc. There are 5 different tuning methods available, they are 6 direct frequency input, manual tuning, auto tuning, memory scan, random preset and ATS preset. With its outstanding sensitivity and selectivity and portability, this radio will make an ideal receiver for traveling and your daily listening. This radio operates on two AA batteries. Accessories include AC/DC Adaptor, User manual, soft Antenna, Earphones, User manual and Warranty registration card

Amazon Sales Rank: #35382 in Consumer Electronics Color: gray Brand: Kaito Model: KA11 Dimensions: 2.80" h x .91" w x 4.33" l, .50 pounds 1,000 permanently stored preset memories (Will not lose even without battery inside radio) 10-Level Signal strength indicator 7 shortwave meter bands that covers from 5.8 to 18.1 MHz 6 tuning options: frequency input, manual tuning, auto tuning, memory scan, random preset & ATS Alarm Clock Display & Temperature Display

Most helpful customer reviews 40 of 41 people found the following review helpful. A Feature-Packed Radio at a Great Price By Mitch K I wanted a small shortwave radio to take on a trip. Whenever I travel, I feel bad because my Sangean ATS-909 is a little too big to drag along. Besides size, cost was an important factor in my purchase decision. There were not many reviews for the Kaito KA11, but it had most of the features I wanted and overall Kaito radios have pretty good reviews. I ordered the radio online for $54 including shipping. As advertised, the radio is extremely small. Although small in size, this radio is packed with features. Overall, the buttons/controls are nicely laid out. Using the radio is very intuitive, but you may need to crack open the manual to use some of the features such as the sleep timer and the alarm clock. The manual is easy to read, but obviously translated to English so some of the sentences require some patience to understand. Features: The radio has 1000 memory locations (100 per page). You have the option to scan through the stored memory locations or just scan up/down by frequency. Even though the speaker is small, the radio still sounds good. Overall, sensitivity is decent and selectivity between strong adjacent stations is good. The radio displays both time and frequency. The backlight is orange and the LCD display is very easy to read. So far battery life seems very good. The left-side of the radio has an external antenna jack. The battery compartment door is attached...a welcome change. The package comes with an AC adapter, manual, ear bud headphones and a long-wire external antenna. If you use rechargeable batteries, it is possible to charge the batteries inside the radio (with the AC adapter). The whip antenna stores inside the radio. I am not sure I like this feature. Sometimes the antenna sticks while trying to push it back into the radio. Hopefully this will become less sticky over time. To set the clock, you need need to take the batteries out of the radio momentarily. The rotary volume control is very sensitive. Unfortunately, this makes it fairly easy to go from low volume to extremely loud without much movement. I also do not care for the location of the volume control. When the radio is lying flat on a table, you cannot adjust the volume. The carrying strap is permanently attached to the radio. This is a small annoyance. Unlike similar radios in its class, there is no pop-out stand. In my opinion, the frequency coverage should have included the 60 meter band. For future designs of this radio, I would like to see a slight change in memory functionality. If you manually punch in a frequency that is already in memory, I would like the behavior changed so it displays the memory location of that frequency. Right now, you have no way to know if a frequency is already in memory. There should also be an easy way to add a frequency to the next available memory location. Currently, you need to specify a memory location when saving a frequency. This increases the possibility that you may overwrite a memory location with a different frequency. In summary, I really love my Kaito KA11 radio and I am very happy with the purchase. It is definitely a great feature-packed radio, especially for its size and price. Most of the issues discussed above are minor annoyances and definitely not reasons to avoid this radio. 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful. Great Kaito super-portable digital AM/FM/SW radio By Ann E. Revelle PROS 1) The KA11 is a very small and highly portable PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Synthesized, fully capable digital AM(MW)/FM/SW radio receiver. The full digital tuning capability means that there is no need for frequency retuning once a station has been received with adequate strength, unlike the digital display readout for analog tuning on the very popular Grundig Mini300PE AM/FM/SW and many other digital display analog radios for example. 2) The KA11 is an excellent

With the Grundig G6 Aviator at your side, you'll always have great listening options. Tune in to AM, FM, aircraft band or shortwave frequencies easily with direct keypad entry. Use the multiple tuning features to quickly scan or browse stations. This portable radio only weighs about 7 ounces, so you can always have your favorite stations at hand. The international clock and wake-up alarms keep you on schedule, wherever your travels take you. Long-Range, Portable Flexibility. The Grundig G6 Aviator brings you coverage of all medium-wave and shortwave frequencies, as well as FM bands. Specifically, it covers three frequency ranges. The 520kHz to 30MHz frequency range grants access to the entire AM band and shortwave broadcasts with single-sideband tuning. This far-reaching frequency range puts you in touch with news and entertainment from across the world, and also allows reception of ham radio operators, maritime and shortwave aeronautical stations. The 88MHz to 108MHz band covers traditional FM radio, and the G6 Aviator passes its stereo signal through to the convenient headphone jack. Additionally, this radio also receives the 117MHz to 137MHz National Civilian Aeronautical Band, letting you monitor multiple aircraft communication frequencies.--Plus-- Battery charger travel charger with four Batteries

Amazon Sales Rank: #130827 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Grundig Model: G6BZAE/K1 AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87.5-108 MHz), Aircraft Band (117-137 MHz), LW (150 KHz - 510 KHz) and Shortwave (1711-30000 KHz) Set 9/10 KHz AM tuning; set FM tuning range Single Side Band (SSB) Battery charger travel charger with four Batteries

Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. mr. By montarapete I am not really satisfied with the G6 aviator,especially in the AM range, reception does not eliminate static,so only close and powerful stations can be listened to.My regular household radios perform better. FM is flawless. See all 1 customer reviews...

Amazon Sales Rank: #5213 in GPS or Navigation System Brand: Garmin Model: 010-00577-30 Format: CD Dimensions: 3.30" h x 6.40" w x 6.40" l, 1.30 pounds Display size: 4.3 Sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket; High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock Pre-loaded with City Navigator NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million points of interest Speech recognition allow you to speak menu options and keep your eyes on the road; Bluetooth-ready for hands-free use of compatible phones Features text to speech for spoken directions with real street names, MP3 player, photo viewer, multi-destination routing, "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?" NOTE: Model number on the box is 885T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 885 as the "T" in 885T refers to the additional component Visit Garmin.com to get the latest firmware updates for your nüvi to keep it current and performing at its best.

rom the ManufacturerGarmin International's nüvi 885T is a GPS navigator and personal travel assistant featuring voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Navigate with confidence while nüvi directs you to the preferred lane while driving. Also, see realistic images of upcoming junctions where available. This advanced model feature voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Click to enlarge. nüvi 885T builds upon the features of the 855 by adding dynamic content from MSN Direct. You'll benefit from traffic updates, flight status, advanced weather (now includes Doppler radar), gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and send to GPS feature for trip planning (3-month trial subscription included). Also, take advantage of hands-free calling when paired with a compatible Bluetooth phone. The nüvi 885T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Garmin's nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge. Junction View gives you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. Click to enlarge. Speak commands and get on-demand travel info from MSN Direct with nüvi 885T. This widescreen navigator features voice-activated navigation, preloaded maps, hands-free calling and an FM transmitter--plus real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, gas prices, stock information, local news and events. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 800-series, you can navigate with your voice for on-the-go convenience. Speak Commandsnüvi 885T not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi's interface with your voice--allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Simply press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options. nüvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell nüvi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating. Get Enhanced MSN DirectWith next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nüvi 885T is one resourceful personal travel assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send locations to nüvi 885T. Free 3 month trial subscription to MSN Direct services, activation instructions provided* MSN Direct Traffic Receiver included in the box Extended MSN Direct service subscriptions available for purchase: 12 months for $49.95 + tax (visit MSN for further details) Notice: MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012. See MoreWith nüvi 885T's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any direction. Navigate With Easenüvi 885T comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Speak a menu option or touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 885T accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. Where Am I?Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 885T. Just speak or tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 885T even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls. With the POI loader program users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more. Click to enlarge. A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards. Enjoy a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide with Garmin Connect Photos. Click to enlarge. Plan Aheadnüvi 885T includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on its wide screen. In addition, nüvi 885T automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map. Make Hands-free CallsTalk about worry-free driving. For hands-free calling, nüvi 885T integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 885T while staying focused on the road. Simply speak or dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. Take It With Younüvi 885T's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than other gps units, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot. Go Beyond NavigationNavigation is just the beginning. nüvi 885T includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, Garmin Games, alarm clock and more. With the included wireless FM transmitter, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's compatible with optional FM traffic alerts and comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Download custom vehicles that show your location on the map from our free Garmin Garage. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions. Search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator. Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect PhotosUsing Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide. Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world. Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps. Search for photos by location name or map area boundary. Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator. View photos in Google Earth. Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac. Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or MapquestItching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the East Coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator. Hook up your Garmin to the computer via its USB port Search for the location you want Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form. Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button. The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite. The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. Other Features Auto time zone--nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating DEM maps--show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator High-speed PC connectivity using USB 2.0 mass storage Configurable vehicle icons--select fun, customized icons from www.garmingarage.com Standard headphone and microphone jacks microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage What's in the Boxnüvi 885t, preloaded City Navigator North America NT, remote for voice activation with battery, vehicle suction cup mount, MSN Direct receiver/vehicle power cable, lithium-ion battery, USB cable, dashboard disc, quick start manual. Visit Garmin.com to get the latest firmware updates for your nüvi to keep it current and performing at its best. Which nüvi is Best for You? Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. Device

Most helpful customer reviews 216 of 218 people found the following review helpful. The Best Out There Garmin 885T By S. Kumar Excellent features and very good GPS. It gets a satellite lock inside my house!!! The voice recognition is the gem in this thing. It really works and once you start using it, it is very useful and functional. You don't have to push buttons. Positives: Voice recognitions, lots of POIs, on-line sites like POI-Factory to add custom POIs (easy to do), and a very good set of features. I have tried (it works) but not extensively used the bluetooth hands free and mp3 player yet (8GB microSD card ordered) but I think it will be useful. MSN Direct is the way to go and works very well. I am getting helpful traffic updates in Louisville. Negatives: I have to say the volume on the unit should be higher. I realize the FM radio option is there, but sometimes you are listening to the radio or a CD and it is hard to hear the Garmin. On a trip do they expect you to only listen to the Garmin? I figure if I use the mp3 option on an FM channel that maybe that is a way around the CD because I assume it will give voice prompts through the music audio (have not tried). Also the few hands-free calls I have taken have given very poor sound on the Garmin speakers making it not useful (maybe a software update? Not sure they are using the A2DP or a good profile.). They must fixe these two issues. They should already have this perfected. One other small potential issue. The band for the voice recognition button barely fits my steering wheel (last notch), on some others that are larger it could be an issue (but I think this may be minor)? I will post more as I use it. I should give it 4 starts because of the sound issues. I will come back and re-review as I use it. It is worth buying. My brother and siter have Tom-Tom and another Garmin (780) and this is definitely better. The voice command and satellite lock really distinguishes it. When you are driving you don't want to have to reach and push buttons on it. Garmin, please improve the audio ASAP. 131 of 134 people found the following review helpful. After hours of research and use - A summary By Ferb I would have given the 885t five stars, but, it is disappointing that the 885t (flagship) is not really the top of the line as its name may insinuate. I considered many reviews and reluctantly, for the voice-recognition feature, decided on the 885t. Looking back I am pleased with the decision, but still troubled about some of the futures of the 7X5t series not included with the 885t. Hence, it gets only four stars. The voice-recognition feature works well and it is safer to use while driving as it allows one to operate the 885t while your eyes and concentration remain on the road. To tap around on a GPS screen is the same as texting while driving. However, to make voice-recognition work you need to say the words and phrases EXACTLY as they are in the manual. That takes practice and you have to get so familiar with the commands that you can speak them intuitively and precisely when you are in heavy traffic. If you have to think what to speak, or try to "figure it out" while under pressure, it is not helpful. But, if you know and practiced the commands well it works properly, is convenient and one of the main reasons why I will buy the 885t again. I tested the 885t next to a Nuvi 360. The Bluetooth operation, navigation engines and sound (loudness and clarity) of the two are exactly the same (I used Jill on both). Both had their firmware updates and it seems that Garmin uses the exact same maps and navigation logic in both units. That is to Garmin's credit as the 360 has been discontinued. Consequently, I am confident that, when the 885t is discontinued, Garmin will keep on updating the firmware for the 885t to whatever the "best" navigation logic becomes in the future. Therefore, it is considering the other features (not navigation logic) that will determine which model is most

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Sony ICF-SW7600GR Package:Listen to the airwaves in virtually any country with the ICF-SW7600GR multi-band world band receiver radio. Features include an AM (LW/MW/SW)/FM Stereo, which provides accurate reception with stereo FM capability over a wide range of frequencies and 10 Key Direct AccessTM tuning, which lets you capture distant stations directly. A sharp LCD display provides digital frequency read-out of the selected station. And you can store to 100 of your favorite stations. Universal Recharger & AA Rechargeable Batteries:Charge batteries at home and in the car. Also charges AAA batteries and includes a 110/220v Universal adapter for International Travel.World Radio Guide:Features a directory of World Band Frequencies, a great guide for the Radio Listener. The directory provides radio stations with location, language, frequency, broadcast hours.2 Year Extended Professional Warranty:A professional warranty beyond the standard manufacturers warranty. Covers any Hardware damages. There are 3 Simple Ways To Register your Warranty Fill Out The Registration Form And Mail Register Using The Toll Free Number Register Through The Warranty Website.

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Most helpful customer reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Radiohead By Radiohead Great set. Antenna kit is needed since the reel antenna provides limited reception. Also, it does not come with an AC adapter. You need to go to Radio Shack and get a universal adapter. Otherwise, great deal. See all 1 customer reviews...