GPS - Table of characteristics to be compared

MODEL
BRAND
Manufacturer's suggested retail price
Display
Dimensions
Clarity
Use
Intuitive commands
Touchscreen
Voice recognition  (hands-free mode)
Audible directions
System activation time
Battery life
Itinerary building
Itinerary production
Itinerary execution (accuracy)A
Voice clarity
Satellite reception
Indoor use (home, building)
Speed of signal reception at system startup
Map accuracy
Pointer accuracy
Secondary functions
Bluetooth connectivity
Real-time traffic information B
Personalized points of interest
AAA and CAA Approved auto repair services
Accuracy of speed displayed
Variable speed C
Constant speed D
Lexicons
MP3 player
Photo viewer
Manipulation
Format
Ease of installation
Ruggedness of mount
Charger type
Ability to charge via USB port
12-V car adapter
110-V wall plug
Adapter may be used separately
Warranty*

^A Itinerary execution represents the quality of the route mapped out by the GPS: realistic and most direct route, as well as easy-to-follow instructions. 

^B Not available in Canada.

^C Variable speed denotes the time it takes for the system to accurately display vehicle speed when the driver accelerates or decelerates.  

^DConstant speed refers to the accuracy of the speed displayed when the driver maintains the speed.

*Additional one-year warranty for AAA and CAA-Quebec members for Magellan products.

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