Why You Need An Audiovox GPS System

You no longer need bulky components accompanied by complex installation processes, and the need to use several CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs to download maps, if you want to install a navigation system on your vehicle. These days, a large number of navigation systems are available, with features and pre-loaded maps to suit every pocket.

Plug-and-play GPS systems can be installed and used, without hassles, including handheld GPS systems you can use, in the mountains, and in your car. If you are worried about preserving the factory look of your car, and use the convenience of a large fold-out monitor, you can choose to buy an in-dash navigation system. If you don't want to go for permanent installation, a plug-and-play GPS receiver is for you. But, with this type of system, you will lose out on the convenience of in-car navigation. These GPS receivers can be attached to the dashboard or windshield; you can also transfer them, easily, from vehicle to vehicle; they are designed to draw power from a cigarette lighter adapter.

The components of an in-dash navigation system include a a hideaway connection box that has A/V inputs and outputs, a built-in monitor (ranging from 6-1/2" to 7"), and an external GPS antenna. The hideaway box can be stored in the factory stereo slot in your dashboard. The in-dash systems include DVD playback; if you want you can watch a movie on the built-in screen while parked. This apart, a CD playback and AM/FM reception are standard features.

Plug-and-play GPS receivers in the market include touchscreen controls, voice prompts, a built-in speaker, an integrated GPS antenna and a bright color screens with 3.5" to 7". The touchscreen user interfaces are very user friendly; many people claim that they don't even have to read the owner's manual to use the plug-and-play GPS receiver.

Audiovox is a pioneer in the wireless industry and is known for vehicle-installed wireless telephones since 1984. The company has now ventured into car navigation systems. Their recently launched GPS receiver Model NPC 5400 is a full color navigation system.

The features of Audiovox NPC 5400, which weighs 8.5 pounds, include CD-Rom Based Full Color Navigation Computer with Real Time Traffic Software, IR Wireless Remote and Full Coverage Map Set; Scrolling Map or Moving Vehicle Display; Full Screen Map or Pictogram (Turn by Turn); Display with Map and Pictogram, Split-screen view of map & pictogram.

The features also include Visual Guidance with Voice Guidance; Zip Code Entry function; an address book capable of holding 200 entries, Map Input, Latitude/Longitude; 8 Route Choices like Fastests, Shortests, etc.; 9 Languages, 21 Voices both Male and Female; Trip computer shows ;average speed & elapsed distance & time; Speed Dependant Volume Control with selectable On/Off; Wireless Remote with Wired Cradle; Software maps include USA and Canada.

It has Optional C-IQ for subscription-based map updates. Interface Adapter is available separately for Driver s Door Speaker Monitor. The Audiovox NPC 5400 model is compatible with the following Audiovox LCD monitors: LCM58N LCM5N LCM7N LCM580NAV LCMRMVPKG2 LCMR4N.

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