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Dual Electronics XGPS300
$200.00
Released March, 2010
The Pros:Integrated GPS receiver - adds GPS functionality to the Touch. Includes GPS software with turn-by-turn directions. Doubles the battery life of the device.
The Cons:High price for limited functionality - costs more than a dedicated GPS unit. Can't compete with a GPS enabled Android smartphone - or potentially the iPhone in the future - running free Google Maps Navigation. GPS application is a 2GB download - and takes up to 5GB of space on your Touch.
The Dual Electronics XGPS300 is a navigation cradle designed for the Apple iPod touch. Unlike Apple's iPhone, the touch does not feature a GPS. This device by Dual Electronics aims to integrate a GPS receiver, an amplified speaker and a rechargeable battery into a single unit.
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The XGPS300 works in dual mode: it can either charge an iPod or power the GPS depending on the user's needs. Dual Electronics has indicated that a wide variety of GPS applications will work with the device, however they recommend NavAtlas (included) for use with the XGPS300. Other features include a 3.5mm audio out for headphones connection, which can also be used with a car stereo system. The XGPS is slim enough that it can be while hiking, biking or walking as well. A car mount and a 12v charging cable is included in the box.
Features
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- NavAtlas app included
- 0.37" thickness
- Charges iPod
- Doubles battery life of iPod
- LED battery life indicator
- Built-in amplified speaker
- Built-in microphone
- 3.5mm audio out
- Car mount
- 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter cable
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Pros & Cons
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integrated GPS receiver - adds GPS functionality to the Touch
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includes GPS software with turn-by-turn directions
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doubles the battery life of the device
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includes windshield mount
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compatible with other available GPS software for the iPhone/iPod Touch platform
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a much better deal than TomTom's iPhone-only hardware option
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includes amplified speaker and microphone
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much thinner and sleeker than a dedicated GPS unit
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high price for limited functionality - costs more than a dedicated GPS unit
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can't compete with a GPS enabled Android smartphone - or potentially the iPhone in the future - running free Google Maps Navigation
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GPS application is a 2GB download - and takes up to 5GB of space on your Touch
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