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Garmin features aid the user in having an effective navigation on the road. The installed features include electronic compass, which is 3-axis and tilt-compensated, automatic routing, which aids the user in turning on roads, 5 megapixel autofocus camera, compatible custom maps, picture viewer, area calculation, tide tables, barometric altimeter, information on the moon and sun, hunt calendar, paperless geocaching, and custom points of interest. The GPS also has a base map, built-in memory, and provides the user with an opportunity to add maps. Further, the GPS has a longer battery life (up to 22 hours), is waterproof, has higher speed of interface interaction, and high-sensitivity receiver. The display type of the GPS is transflective 65k color TFT with a resolution of WxH: 272 × 480 pixels while the size is 5.06 cm width × 8.93 cm height × 10.2 cm length.
The GPS device is slim, has a glossy black case, which is smooth, and a fine chrome trim. Garmin uses USB24 cable, which enables users to connect to various USB devices in their PCs. On the same note, type A to mini-B USB cables are also adaptable to this device. The GPS uses USB-G4 serial adapter, which enables connection of the gadget to other GPS devices. Further, the device uses a com port, which enables connection of USB cable to a PC. Communication of signals takes place via CNCA0 (com0com). Moreover, the device uses Bluetooth via a GPS COM Port. The GPS uses Garmin USB, which allows effective download, upload of PVT data, and stores this data in GPX files.
Function
The GPS uses sunset and sunrise feature to calculate the time of sunset and sunrise with reference to an individual’s location. This feature also enables the user to view moon and sun locations, current time, day, and date. The GPS also enables the user to plan for the trip by setting the date and fuel mileage. This also includes an installed alarm clock, which enables setting of time. Further, the GPS system has surveying tools, which enable it to locate new areas, as well as calculate area covered in a specific route. The base map of the GPS, installed compass, and attitude features determine the location of an individual, as well as points of interests. These features give outputs, which aid an individual in navigating effectively on the road. The USB port of the device aids in transfer of data from the device to the PC of the user.
Purpose
Sometimes road users need help behind the wheel. This may be in search of a road or points of interest. As such, Garmin GPS acts as an effective means of providing an individual with this assistance on the road. Further, the GPS enables the user to save money and gas since the GPS calculates the shortest route and provides comfort to the navigation process of an individual. In addition, the operation process of the GPS is user friendly since the interface provided by this GPS has a higher visualization capability. Moreover, the device enables fast and reliable upload and download of data. This data may then be stored for future reference. Finally, this device uses modern forms of technology such as Bluetooth, which enhance in quick transfer of data.
