ASUS R700 PND
ASUS R700t PND
(Portable Navigation Device)
The market has recently been flooded with
GPS units that don't distinguish themselves
with more then 'me too' designs. While Garmin
may be the leader in sales and design and
keeping their maps up-to-date while adding
useful features, little has changed with them
or any other manufacturer when it comes to
the viewer interface. The time it takes you to
look at the screen to see your next turn or
make a directional change is reliant on your
being able to decipher what you have seen
on the screen. A glance onto the screen and
back to the road should be enough to make a
choice based on what you saw on a GPS unit.
The reality is that many GPS units make you
take a longer time looking a the screen before
you can decipher what you've seen. That is
the single, first and most important use of ANY
GPS unit, because the longer it take your
eyes off the road, the more dangerous using
a GPS becomes. The exception to this rule
is when you are strictly using the voice
directions and not looking at the GPS unit
at all.
With the introduction of the new ASUS R700
and the ASUS R700t PND which comes with
a 'Real 3D' viewer, it has added the most
important feature of any GPS unit ever
created, being able to take short glance onto
and off the PND, as ASUS calls it, and make
your direction change or confirm it. Wow, what
an improvement. While most GPS units will
allow you to change the overhead flat map
view, to a closer roads appear bigger and
distant roads appear smaller view, which
they refer to as 3D, the ASUS has actual 3D
maps, as you can see in the photos above.
ASUS once again has come to the table and
brought innovation and clarity to a confused
and cluttered market with a clear and focused
solution to a problem that no other
manufacturer had realized needed fixing. ASUS
has jumped leaps and bounds ahead of all the
competition.
(The following text is from the ASUS website.
I will be posting my "First Look" Review once
I have had a chance to test it.)
Navigate Via Easily Recognized 3D Landmarks
- Navigate Conveniently with 3D Realistic Maps
- Bluetooth Features for a Smoother Drive
- Safety First with Auto Light Sensor
- Stylish and Slim Outlook
- Quick Access with Large 4.3” Wide Display
- Versatile Entertainment Cen
ASUS R700/R700t Provides Convenient and
Realistic Navigation with 3D Maps
Catering to users who require a top-notch PND
for their GPS navigation needs, ASUS,
producer of high quality handhelds, has
released the ASUS R700/R700t PND. This
handy gadget is not only convenient for
inputting routes via a user-friendly interface;
the realistic 3D Maps provide a 3D panoramic
view that makes it simple for users to navigate
complicated and multi-level junctions. The
R700/R700t also features a vast array
of applications that include Bluetooth
Handsfree functions to provide a smoother,
safer drive; and the TMC (Traffic Message
Channel) module for instant traffic updates
(TMC feature is support by R700t only).
Navigate Conveniently with 3D Realistic
Maps
2D maps can be slightly more difficult to
understand when looking at complex
intersections, so the new 3D map function is a
welcome change for drivers. With a panoramic
view of the navigation route, full 3D
representations realistically display
the surroundings with geographical
illustrations and detailed road information
– allowing users to easily and conveniently
view their GPS positions in real-time.
The 3D maps will turn, move and stop as the
driver does the same, and will provide pan and
zoom options to view nearby streets.
Bluetooth Features for a Smoother Drive
With Bluetooth 2.0 handsfree calling support,
the R700/R700t provides users with fast
transfer speeds, better voice quality and
safer operations. Building Bluetooth
connections automatically via auto-ping,
it also provides echo cancellation for clear
audio for conversations, shows the caller
name when calls are incoming and can
automatically answer incoming calls after 5
seconds. It can even speak out SMS content
to allow drivers to concentrate more on their
driving without the need to handle the device.
Safety First with Auto Light Sensor
The R700/R700t also contains a built-in
auto light sensor that automatically optimizes
the backlighting of the LCD panel. This safety
feature not just saves power, it allows users
to view navigational directions whether it is
night or day; or even when driving in a tunnel.
With this feature, users will get optimal lighting
to view directions without straining their eyes or
drawing too much attention from driving.
Stylish and Slim Outlook
The R700/R700t's concise design emphasizes
simplicity without unnecessary buttons, and is
only 13.5mm thick and 200g – making it
lightweight for easy portability. With a subtle
and sleek outlook, this PND will fit perfectly
into any luxury car setting.
Quick Access with Large 4.3" Wide Display
Additionally, a convenient and intuitive
interface provides you with a user-friendly
interface that consists of a touchscreen control
with icon-driven operations with a large virtual
button for simple navigational directions that
includes vibrant colors and pictures. The super
large 4.3 inch wide LCD screen further
enhances ease in operability by allowing users
to see more roads, lanes and points of interests
(POI) on the screen – allowing them to get on
their way faster.
Versatile Entertainment Center
The R700/R700t is a portable communications
and multimedia center that can let you enjoy
listening to MP3s, watch videos, and browse
pictures – making it your best companion
anywhere. The built-in FM Transmitter allows
the R700 to broadcast phone conversations,
navigational directions; and voice out SMS in
the vehicle speakers - allowing users to enjoy
the best quality acoustics for their listening
pleasure. It also saves the navigational
software into the 1G internal memory to avoid
the user deleting it by mistake, and supports
Micro SD memory cards expandable to a
large 4G for even more multimedia enjoyment.
Avoid Traffic Jams with TMC Module*
(R700t Only)
The built-in TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
provides real-time information on traffic
conditions and allows users to be notified
of accidents, road diversions, traffic jams,
traffic light breakdowns, parking lot
vacancies and so on. When the route passes
into a traffic obstruction, the R700t is able to
automatically calculate and lay a new
navigation route to bypass the traffic jam via
an alternate route. Additionally, it can provide
weather forecasts for major cities – allowing
users to plan well for a happier drive.
*Note
- The R700 does not support this function.
- The TMC traffic update depends on the
TMC service in your region
* All specifications are subject to change
without notice. Please check with your
supplier for exact offers. Products may
not be available in all markets.
* PCB color and bundled software
versions are subject to change without
notice.
* Brand and product names mentioned
are trademarks of their respective
companies.
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