Microsoft MapPoint GPS 2009

MapPoint 2009 with GPS Locator combines powerful data mapping, information analysis, and communication tools with the simplicity of the Microsoft Office System and is available with or without a GPS locator for tracking your location in real-time.
Business Mapping Made Simple
Microsoft MapPoint 2009 gives you the power to visualize business data, communicate insights with instant impact, and integrate maps into the work you do in Microsoft Office. MapPoint 2009 with GPS Locator adds routing and directions to easily plan your trips and track your location in real-time.

MapPoint 2009 makes it easy for organizations to visualize their business in a whole new way:

* Map business data.
Create and view sales territories, analyze trends, and evaluate performance by geography.
* Identify new business opportunities.
Combine business data with included demographics to target potential customers and focus decisions.

MapPoint 2009 helps you streamline your travel:

* Arrive on time.
Detailed directions--voice* and text-prompted--make it easy to follow your route.
* Optimize your trip.
Quickly calculate mileage, drive time, and expenses in advance.
* Easy-to-see navigation.
Track your route in real-time in Full Screen display.* Change to the special Night Map display with a single click.

MapPoint 2009 makes it easy to use maps in combination with your Microsoft Office documents:

* Tell a story, visually.
Insert maps into Word documents and PowerPoint presentations to illustrate everything from sales performance and customer locations to new business opportunities.
* Tap into existing data sources
Create maps from data stored in current versions of Office Excel, Office Access, Office Outlook, Microsoft SQL Server, or other database sources.
* Extend your business.
Take advantage of the extensible MapPoint object model to build custom business solutions such as fleet tracking and business intelligence.
* Map business data.
Create and view sales territories, analyze trends, and evaluate performance by geography.

New and Improved Features

MapPoint 2009 builds upon the success of MapPoint 2006 with:

* Refreshed data.
Use updated geographic and demographic data sets in MapPoint to display trends and illustrate key points on maps.
* Optimize your trip.
Quickly calculate mileage, drive time, and expenses in advance.
* Send to mobile.
Send point-of-interest and "business card" details such as addresses and phone numbers to your mobile device.
* Advanced GPS features.
New full-screen navigation mode with driving guidance tracks your route and provides turn-by-turn directions--including spoken street names.
* Zoom with a view.
Use the new Navigation view option* to see a perspective map road view of your route.
* Enhanced Live Search.
Quickly find listings when online and add them to a route. Use descriptive words such as "coffee" and "restaurant" to find points near your location.
* Updated user interface.
Streamlined redesign simplifies tasks and improves usability while driving.


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NEW GARMIN NUVI 260W GPS 2009 MAPS NAVIGATION 4.3"

Features Specifications: NEW GARMIN NUVI 260W GPS 2009 MAPS NAVIGATION 4.3"
What's in the Box:


nüvi 260W
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
Quick start manual

Physical & Performance:


Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.1 ounces (172.93 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 5 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
Routes: 0
Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): no
3D map view: yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
FM traffic compatible: no
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: no
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): no
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
Picture viewer: yes
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
Touchscreen: yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
Remote control: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Dead reckoning: no
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature): yes
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

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SPOT. The World's First Satellite Messenger

The SPOT satellite network is a commercial satellite network with a proven 99.4% reliability rate. It processes over 6 million messages a month, the equivalent of 2.3 messages per second. SPOT is used by individuals who are outdoors and in business where lone work occurs - aviation, construction, fishing, forestry, government, leisure, oil & gas, utilities.

SPOT's 4 Simple Communication Functions - Just Might Save Your Life

1) Ask for help. In the event of a non-life threatening emergency, you can use this function to notify your SPOT team – the friends and family you have chosen as your contacts – that you need assistance. SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled

2) Track Progress. Also known as SPOTcastingSM, this feature allows friends and family to follow your progress in real time using your password, or to save waypoints so you can review your entire route at a later date. SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off.

3) Check In. Also known as SPOTcheckingSM, this feature allows you to let your SPOTteam – the friends and family you have chosen as your contacts – know that all is well, notify them of your location, or save waypoints so you can review your route at a later date on Google Maps™. SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.

4) Alert 911. Use this function in the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your exact location and that you need assistance. SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.


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