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(More customer reviews)Be sure you know that this model comes without navigation software and it is for an iPod Touch, not an iPhone. The Dual iPod GPS that costs about twice has software.
For navigation there is plenty of software that covers boating, driving, hiking and even flying that is all available at the iTunes store. I'm busy learning some of them. In addition to navigation it will help with iPhone applications that want to find nearby restaurants and coffee shops.
What makes this item a good deal at $100 is that it also works well as a "protection case" and "battery extender". Separately, those items would cost around $60. Also included are a car cord, windshield mount and wall charger that make it easy to use as a music/audiobook/podcast player in a car.
So, what you get is pretty good GPS functionality for about $40. I like it!
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The GPS cradle adds full GPS capabilities to an iPod touch. The GPS receiver works with most apps, so you can now use your iPod touch with many GPS-aware apps and add dozens of new uses to your device--from car and boat navigation to geocaching and golfing--anywhere you go: around the corner or around the world.
Add dozens of new, cool uses to your iPod touch, including:
Included in Box:
Portable GPS Cradle:
✔High-sensitivity GPS receiver enables the use of most GPS-aware apps on the iPod touch (apps not included) ✔Rechargeable battery for powering GPS or recharging iPod ✔Amplified speaker for boosting navigation voice prompts ✔Microphone for voice memos and communications apps (iPod touch 1G, 2G, and 3G models only) ✔A design that works anywhere in the world (does not require car power)
Windshield Mount for Car or Boat:
✔Adjustable to landscape and portrait views ✔Securely docks and charges the cradle/iPod via DC power jack
Mini USB to USB cable, 3.5-mm audio cable, and 12V cigarette lighter adapter
How Does It Work? The portable GPS and battery cradle works with all iPod touch 1G, 2G, and 3G models. The GPS receiver provides location information to most any GPS-aware app available in the App Store.*
GPS The high-sensitivity GPS receiver is built directly into the cradle (not the windshield mount), giving you GPS capabilities on the iPod touch wherever you go. The GPS receiver provides location information to most any GPS-aware app that requests it, enabling dozens of new uses on the iPod touch.
Rechargeable Battery The cradle's rechargeable battery can power the GPS receiver for approximately 10 hours of continual operation. You can also use the battery to recharge the iPod, doubling the life of the iPod battery. Charge the cradle's battery via your car's cigarette lighter or the USB port on your computer.
Navigation on iPod touch* The GPS receiver will work with most any car and boat navigation app available in the App Store, including apps from TomTom, Magellan, and Navigon. A built-in amplified speaker loudly delivers navigation voice prompts. When in a car, you can also easily connect the cradle to your car stereo and play your music and navigation voice prompts through your car speakers.
Secure Docking for Car or Boat The included windshield mount securely docks the cradle with the iPod and attaches it to the windshield for easy viewing and access. The mount is fully adjustable, including portrait and landscape positions. It has a built-in DC power jack for charging the cradle's battery from the car's cigarette lighter, as well as a 3.5-mm audio out to connect to a car stereo. Ideal for use with car navigation apps as well as marine chart plotter apps.
Easy Charging and Syncing The cradle features a mini USB port for charging the rechargeable battery and syncing the iPod without having to remove the cradle. Mini USB to USB cable is included.
*Important: Apps not included. The cradle works with most apps that are available for the iPod touch and do not require a network connection. Navigation apps must have built-in maps. The XGPS251 model does not work with the Dual NavAtlas app. Please visit GPSCradle.dualav.com for more information and to review a list of tested apps.
Warranty One-year limited (for more details, please visit http://www.gpscradle.dualav.com/cradle.html and download a copy of the owner's manual).
Technical Specifications
Audio out: 3.5 mm
Volume control: Yes
Portrait/Landscape support: Yes
Windshield mounting: Yes
iPod touch charging: Yes
Cradle charging time: Approx. 4 hours
GPS operation time: Approx. 10 hours
Dimensions (W xL x H): 0.75 x 2.5 x 5.0 in/1.9 x 6.35 x 12.7 cm
Weight: 2.8 oz/79.38 g
What's in the Box
GPS and battery cradle
Car windshield mount with 3.5-mm audio out and DC power jack
Mini USB to USB cable
12V cigarette lighter adapter cable
Audio cable to connect to car stereo
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