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iQue M4 nuvi 260W nuvi 760 Quest StreetPilot c510 StreetPilot 7200
Receiver High sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF High sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF High sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF 12 channel High sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF 12 channel
Batteries Single non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion Rechargeable lithium-ion Rechargeable lithium-ion Rechargeable lithium-ion N/A
Operating System Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bluetooth No Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Number of Waypoints 1,000 500 500 500 500 2000
Built in Memory 64 MB of Internal RAM, detailed road maps provided in built-in Safe Storage N/A N/A 115 MB N/A N/A
# of Routes / # of waypoints per route 50 stored (Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions) 1 stored (Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions) 10 stored (Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions) 50/254 1 stored (Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions) 50/254
Basemap International
Pacific Routable
Pacific Routable
Pacific Routable
Pacific Routable
Pacific Routable
Additional map options Pre-programmed media that stores City Navigator Pre-programmed internal memory that stores City Navigator
plus SD -Card with Australian 250 data (ONLY from The Map Shop)
Pre-programmed internal memory that stores City Navigator
plus SD -Card with Australian 250 data (ONLY from The Map Shop)
Preprogrammed internal memory that stores City Navigator Pre-programmed 256mb SD card Pre-programmed media that stores City Navigator
Battery Life Please see ASUS product specifications 4 to 8 hours depending on use 3 to 7 hours depending on use 20 HR (Rechargeable lithium-ion) 8 hours N/A
Display Size 74 x 54 mm 72 x 53 mm 97 x 57 mm 56 x38 mm 70 x 53 mm 155 x 87 mm
Display Type 65,536 color TFT 64,000 color bright QVGA transflective anti-glare TFT with touch screen 64,000 color bright WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white back-light and touch screen 256 Color TFT 64,000 color Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare TFT LCD display WQVGA Color TFT Touch Screen
Display Resolution 320 x 240 480 x 272 480 x 272 160 x 240 240 x 320 234 x 480
Standard GPS Antenna Flip-up Patch Flip-up Patch Flip-up Patch Flip-up Patch Built-in Patch Built-in Patch
TracBack Mode N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A No
# of Tracklog Points 10,000 N/A N/A 10,000 N/A 2000
Unit Weight 5.9 oz. 6.1 ounces 6.2 ounces 5.5 oz. 9.45 ounces 1.4 lbs.
Audible Alarms Yes (with voice prompts) Yes (with voice prompts) Yes (with voice prompts) Yes (with voice prompts) Yes (with voice prompts) Yes (with voice prompts)
Garmin Lock N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A
Waterproof Standard IPX0 IPX0 IPX0 IPX7 IPX0 N/A
Screen Orientation Vertical (Default) and Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Configurable Car Icons N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A
Audio Book Player N/A No Yes N/A N/A Yes
MP3 Player Yes No Yes N/A N/A Yes
Travel Assistant N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Map Storage Solid-state, Pre-programmed Media Pre-programmed memory Pre-programmed memory Internal Memory Removable pre-programmed SD memory card Solid-state, Pre-programmed media
Backlit Display Adjustable Backlight Multi-level Multi-level Multi-level Multi-level Automatic Dimming
Remote Control N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes
Internal Angular Rate Sensor N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A No
Speed Sensor Input N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A No
Reverse Light Input N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes
Ext. Ant. Hookup Yes (MCX) Yes (MCX) Yes (MCX) Yes (MCX) Yes (MCX) Yes (MCX)
Integrated FM Wireless Transmitter N/A N/A Yes (Only available in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.) N/A N/A Yes, in North American version only.
WAAS/EGNOS capability Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Loran TD position format N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A
3.5mm Headphone/Line-Out Audio Plug Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Voice Commands Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Turn by turn routing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SDIO Compatible Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Unit Speaks Street and POI Names N/A No Yes N/A N/A Yes
Custom POI's Yes, imported from CSV files. Yes, imported from CSV files. Yes, imported from CSV files. N/A Imported from CSV file. Yes, imported from CSV file.
3D Perspective Map View Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes
Proximity Alert / Safety Camera Support Yes, requires Custom POI data. Yes, requires Custom POI data. Yes, requires Custom POI data. N/A Yes, requires Custom POI data. Yes, requires Custom POI data.
Waypoint Icons Yes N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A
Speed Alarm N/A N/A N/A N/A No Yes, requires Custom POI data

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