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Old 02-21-2008, 06:51 AM
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Warranty: 1 Year Amcor

Features:

* Includes maps of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the contiguous 48 states.
* 3.5” LCD color screen at 320×240 pixels
* Touch sensitive screen, use the stylus or your finger
* Enter your destination by address, point of interest, or by GPS coordinates. GPS coordinates are based on the WGS84 earth model.
* Points of interest include Transportation, Shopping, Entertainment, Culture, General Services, Sports Recreation, Food and Drink, Artificial Landmark, Lodging, Hospitals and Clinics.
* SD Card Slot – Map data stored on a 1GB SD Card
* Features Tele Atlas digital maps (2007 version)
* Samsung 400Mhz Processor
* 3.5 Mini Stereo Jack
* 350 cd/m2 LCD brightness
* USB Port
* Samsung 400mhz Processor
* 64MB SDRAM
* Rechargeable li-ion battery – 3 hours battery life
* Built in speaker
* Microsoft Windows CE. Net 5.0 Core Version Operating System
* Plays MP3 and MP4 files
* Dimensions – 180mm tall by 102mm wide

In the box:

* Amcor 3900 GPS unit
* Stylus
* 1GB SD Card
* Car Charger
* Windshield Mount
* Quick Start Guide
* DVD with back up data and manuals
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screens way too small
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Originally Posted by rebeld
screens way too small
Oh yeah, I also just noticed.. The elbow on the mount is too pointy.
Old 02-21-2008, 06:56 AM
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Pointy shoulders ftl.
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Originally Posted by Pete
Oh yeah, I also just noticed.. The elbow on the mount is too pointy.
i'm just sayin, you mount that to your windshield and its gonna be a pain in the ass to read everything imo
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My roommate has a Garmin that looks exactly like that. It's pretty neat for the price.
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Originally Posted by rebeld
i'm just sayin, you mount that to your windshield and its gonna be a pain in the ass to read everything imo
Eh, even if you just get it for the voice to give you directions while you drive, it's still worth it.
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Originally Posted by rebeld
i'm just sayin, you mount that to your windshield and its gonna be a pain in the ass to read everything imo
Not at all, and if it is, get your eyes checked.
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Originally Posted by RB
Not at all, and if it is, get your eyes checked.
gee thx

but seeing how i have to use my bosses 3.5" gps unit all the time in his ford 500 and i hate having to lean forward to input stuff on the screen ... i think i know what im saying, for me its too small

my eyes are fine, theres a reason i visit the eye doctor every year
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3.5" is pretty big Jesse...

You leaning over to reach the screen isn't a size issue of the screen it's that you have short arms h:



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