Used Car Warranty Information
How CarMax Comes Up with Your Car's Appraisal
Reasons And Methods To Go For Used Cars
Folks are usually turned off by the thought of buying used cars, they think it's a compromise on the quality to save some few bucks. Read on to take a peek at the flip-side.
Every one prefers a nice car with good looking designs and good features that give a fine driving experience and easy maintenance. The only reason why every one do not own a car with all such features incorporated is the digits that is labeled as the price of that car. Cars or any other automobile or for that matter any item with better features and looks obviously costs more. Some could even make a regular man's bank account cave in.
However, the practical uses of a car cannot, at the same time, be ignored. So then, if you cannot afford to buy a new car, the best thing you could do is to buy a used one. By going for a used car, you can save and own a car. Typically, people are not amused by the idea of buying a used car as apparently there seem to be a lot of risk in it. The whole business of looking for a used car, getting information on it and dealing with the party who is selling it and so on just turns one off. Nonetheless, with a little patience, buying a used car could still be the next best option to buying a new one.
You can search for the car you want on the Internet. There are hordes of used car sellers out there on the web, so finding a used car is not an issue. The best way to begin is to first decide the budget and the type of car (accordingly) you want. Once you are sure of that, you can start searching for a used car in your neighborhood or go online for more availability and choice.
Finding the car make and model that you want is the beginning. The next thing you should do is take a deeper look (not at the image posted on the site) at the information given on the car. The current condition of a car will tell you how it has been used and maintained. You should also find out how are things under the hood.
Information on the history of the vehicle is a must, you should not go for one that has a dubious past story. Also, the model year should never be confused for the production year. Check the date of the car's first registration to know about its actual age. Don't let the appearance take you for a ride. No matter how dazzling the car appears and claims to be fitted with new parts, if it is too old (like more than 10 years), it's better you just ditch it. Going for a used car doesn't mean, old is gold, if it is old it is just old; unless the car is a vintage.
Consider the mileage as well. How much the car has already been driven also determines how much more can it be driven. Mileage can also be checked from the odometer or the car history information. If a car has already had too long a run it is not advised to go for it as well. Plus, compare the mileage indicated on the odometer and the car history. During a restoration (after an accident etc), a car's mileage on the odometer can be rolled back, therefore, keep this in mind too. Also buying an already or even worse, recently crashed car is a certain don't.
Other things you could keep in mind are insurance, warranty and legal aspects of the vehicle. Finding an expert and genuine used car dealer is like finding a gem. Features on a used car dealer site like used cars for sale by owner is an excellent option. Here, there is no dealer you have to deal with, you do business with the owner of the vehicle. An advantage of buying straight from the owner is that they are not businessmen, and usually only want to get rid of the car so they can invest the money on another one or on something else.
Sold a used car to a private party?
My friend, two weeks back, sold his 2000 Mazda Millinea to a private party. He signed the title, filled out their information on the title, wrote the price on it and gave it to them and took cash from them. Now they are saying that they have problems with the car and he paid them $230 two days back to replace the thermostat. Now they are saying they are having more problems, so he either has to give them their money back and take the car or fix the car so that it does not have any problems, if not they are gonna show up with a lawyer. Isn't a used car sale supposed to be "As-Is No Warranty''? He had the car checked before selling and the mechanic told him that there weren't any. What should he do now? He paid his school fee with the money he got after selling the car.
Also we did not fill out any bill of sale or we forgot to keep a copy of the back of the completed title! Would that be a problem? And the license plates were also with them.
Give them a bag of sand and tell em where to pound it.
The $230 he gave them was well above and beyond what is legally required - which is $0. He owes them nothing.
Let them sue. Its their right to sue. They will not win, and will incur more costs in court. If they bring a lawyer into it, then they will owe his fees as well. Any lawyer with more than a Fisher Price degree will tell them they are sunk like the Titanic.
 TomTom ONE 130 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) List Price: Sale Price: $69.99 You save: $29.96 (30%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionTomTom ONE 130 Refurb 3.5 in GPS Navigator Features
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 Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator List Price: Sale Price: $132.98 You save: $117.01 (47%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Magellan RoadMate 1470 GPS device boasts a unique 4.7-inch color touchscreen and ultra-thin design, delivering powerful navigation in a compact package. This easy-to-use device gives you confidence while on the road with premium features, including AAA TourBook, highway lane assist, spoken street names, multi-destination routing, and pre-loaded maps of North America. Powerful navigation in a compact package. Click to enlarge. The exclusive Magellan OneTouch personalized search icons let you easily bookmark favorite destinations so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite café or restaurant in any city with a single touch. The RoadMate 1470 device delivers your favorites at your fingertips. Features include: Ability to personalize OneTouch search icons with your favorite places Announces street names and directions at each turn Ultra-wide 4.7-inch touchscreen display AAA TourBook and Roadside Assistance menu Permits multi-destination routing Maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico 4.7-Inch Color Touchscreen The large wide-format color touchscreen shows your position on the map, route, destination, ETA, surrounding Points of Interest (POI), signal strength, next maneuver, street names, and more--all at a glance. 6 million Points of Interest Easily find what you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses and services are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database. Most include the phone number. Expanded Maps Travel the entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on the device. Brilliant 4.7-inch touchscreen. Click to enlarge. Announces street names and directions at each turn. Click to enlarge. Easily find what you need from the built-in POI database. Click to enlarge. Add Traffic Link for live traffic info. Click to enlarge. Text-to-Speech Hear street names with every voice direction and have a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road. Intuitive User Interface Bold, intuitive menu options make it easy to pick destinations and choose how you navigate, without even reading the instructions. Ultra-Thin Design Uniquely stylish and compact, it's easy to transfer your Magellan GPS between vehicles, or toss it in a suitcase to take anywhere. QuickSpell with MultiCity Search Enter destinations with a few keystrokes. QuickSpell searches locations and checks spelling to provide you with a simple list of available destinations. Auto NightView Color and contrast adjusts automatically for easy viewing at night. Multi-Destination Routing Select several destinations and choose the order to plan a trip in advance and repeat the same trip again. Easily reorganize, add, or remove destinations. Add Traffic Link for Live Traffic Info Stop sitting in traffic waiting for traffic updates on your favorite radio station. Traffic Link will alert you on current traffic conditions for the area in which you are travelling. Simply plug in the Traffic Link device to your compatible Magellan GPS device, and you'll receive free information on the type of incident (e.g., accident or slow traffic), status of surrounding freeways/interstates, and approximate time until you come upon the issue. With the touch of a button, Traffic Link will provide you with an alternate route so that you can avoid delays, saving time and money. With the Traffic Link service, you'll also receive special offers from premium vendors. Simply touch the information on the screen to obtain details on how to take advantage of the various deals being provided. Stop sitting in traffic. Get Traffic Link, turn it on, and go! Features include: Free automatic traffic updates for life! Intuitive user interface clearly displays traffic events Reroutes you around reported traffic jams Valuable promotional offers from premium vendors What's in the Box Magellan RoadMate 1470 GPS receiver; pre-loaded maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; windshield mount; adhesive disc for dash mounting; vehicle power adapter; USB cable; user handbook; user manual on CD-ROM Features
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 Navigon 2100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe NAVIGON® 2100 is slim, stylish, easy to use, and has features no other GPS navigator has. A brilliant touchscreen display, simple to maneuver menus and accurate coast-to-coast map coverage get you from point A to point B with confidence. Navigating the road ahead is even easier with spoken turn-by-turn directions including street names. Features like Reality View¿ ensure that you'll never miss your exit again by providing realistic 3D map view of complex intersections. With over one million points-of-interest pre-loaded, restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and more are easy to locate. Accessorize with NAVIGON Lifetime Traffic and ZAGAT Ratings and Review accessories. Includes pre-loaded continental U.S. maps. Amazon.com Product Description -- November 11, 2007 In the U.S., German-basedNavigon may be the biggest name in GPS you've never heard. Navigon has long been a major provider of navigation software to automotive manufacturers for in-dash gps navigation devices, but only recently did they introduce portable navigation devices under their own name. What they offer up, however, demonstrates immediately that this is a company that knows navigation inside and out. The 2100 is the lowest-priced (and smallest) of Navigon's line of portable GPS navigators. While it lacks some of the features of it's bigger siblings, the 7100 and 5100, it packs solid navigation and some unique features into its diminutive frame. The Navigon Family of Portable Navigators The 2100 and 5100 have 3.5-inch screens, while the 7100 has a 4.3-inch widescreen. The big difference is that the 5100 and 7100 come with free lifetime traffic data, while with the 2100 you have to buy an activation code separately. The 5100 and 7100 have a feature called "Lane Assistant" that will suggest which lane you should be driving in, but that's not such a big deal. Another important difference is that the 7100 also adds bluetooth-capability for hands-free mobile phone integration, which is really handy. If you want that feature, do check out the 7100. This chart may help as well. Screen Size (diagonally) Bluetooth Lifetime Traffic Data Service Lane Assistant Reality View Zagat Ratings POIs 2100 3.5 inches Requires Purchase of Activation Code 1.3 million 5100 3.5 inches Included Free millions 7100 4.3 inches Included Free millions Intuitive, animated menus offer predictive text input, helping you select your destination quickly. View larger. The reality view guides you with photo-realistic 3D images of junctions. View larger. Navigon decided not to try to add multimedia features like a photo viewer or MP3 player into its devices, but instead focused on navigation-based features. The 2100 provides precise turn-by-turn directions, including spoken road names via text-to-speech Reality view guides you with photo-realistic 3D images of junctions, complete with actual sign text and exit ramp guidance. This makes translating what the navigator is telling you to what you see on the road instantaneous. Superior Software and Hardware The features and functions of the Navigon 2100 are controlled via intuitive, easy-to-use animated menus that use predictive text input to quickly and easily select your city, state and address. Maps and menus appear on its extra-large and elegant, high-contrast 3.5-inch, full-color touch-screen display. The 5100 includes a powerful Samsung 400 MHz processor, a fully integrated SiRF Star III GPS chip, 64 MBs of both RAM and ROM built in, and a rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium ion battery that is rated for 4.5 hours of continuous use. All this is housed in an ultra-thin, sleek chrome housing that weighs only 6.3 ounces, and measures just 4.2 x 3.3 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D). The Navigon 5200 even comes pre-loaded with complete maps of the U.S. and Canada, providing you with superbly accurate, seamless door-to-door directions wherever your vehicular travels might take you. Note that the 2100 runs on the Microsoft Windows CD Net 5.0 operating system. A PC is required to use additional map data, and in such cases users require Windows 2000, ME, XP or higher, as well as a CD ROM drive and a USB port. An SD/MMC card reader is recommended as the 7100 not only uses SD cards, but also comes with a 2 GB SD card in the package. What's in the Box Navigon 2100 GPS Navigator, SD card preloaded with software and maps of the continental US, rechargeable 1150 mAH lithium ion battery (rated for up to 4.5 hours), car charger, car mount, quickstart guide, limited warranty About Navigon NAVIGON has been a leader of GPS navigation since 1991, and has a long history of industry innovations. NAVIGON created the world's first dynamic personal GPS product in 1996, launched the industry's first navigation software for the Pocket PC in 2000, and unveiled the first Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) avoidance feature on mobile navigation product in 2002. NAVIGON has helped revolutionize how consumers get from place to place with software products for practically any navigation-ready hardware. Personal navigation devices (PND), smartphones, and in-dash navigation systems directed by NAVIGON's award-winning MobileNavigator (MN) software delivers reliable information on millions of destinations in an intuitive, easy to use format. NAVIGON is a valued partner to the automotive industry, and in 2006 strengthened its category competency by acquiring NAVTEQ's navigation software business. NAVIGON is a privately-held software company based in Hamburg, Germany, with NAVIGON USA headquarters in Chicago, IL. Features
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 Cobra ESD 7000 6-Band ESD Radar/Laser Detector List Price: Sale Price: $49.99 You save: $10.00 (17%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionWhen you live life in the fast lane, it's important to drive safe and drive smart. The Cobra radar detector provides 360-degree protection from all radar frequencies and laser signals currently used in the U.S. and Canada, boasting extra detection range for warning well in advance. One-year warranty. Model ESD7000. Amazon.com Product Description Protect yourself from prying radar and intrusive laser detection with the Cobra ESD-7000 radar detector. The six-band device monitors radar from the X, K, and Ka Superwide bands, while also using its 360-degree LaserEye to perceive laser signals from any direction. Should a radar or laser gun be pointed in your direction, the ESD-7000 will alert you immediately, letting you rest easy while cruising through speed traps. In addition, the ESD-7000 is immune to both VG2 and Spectre 1 technologies, making it invisible to officers scanning for radar detectors on the freeway--a common tactic in certain states. Meanwhile, drivers who want to avoid traffic snarls caused by accidents or roadwork will appreciate the Safety Alert function, which scans for emergency vehicles outfitted with Safety Alert transmitters. An affordable radar/laser detector with reliable and proven performance. Click to enlarge. Low-profile detector mounts easily on windshield or dashboard. Click to enlarge. Ultra-bright, easy to read data display. 6 Band Detection The ESD 7000 detects all four speed monitoring systems plus VG-2 and Safety Alert signals: X Band Radar, K Band Radar, Ka Superwide Radar, VG-2 Alert System, all laser signals, and Safety Alert traffic warning system. VG-2 Alert Provides immunity to VG-2 detection. VG-2 is a "detector detector" that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle. UltraBright Data Display Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons. LaserEye Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals. Safety Alert Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters. Auto Mute Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience. City/Highway Modes Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely polulated urban areas. One-Year Limited Warranty Enjoy extra peace of mind knowing your detector is backed by Cobra's one-year warranty. What's in the Box ESD 7000 Radar Detector Unit, Straight 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups, Instruction Manual Features
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 Delphi XM Roady XT Satellite Radio Receiver Sale Price: $100.00 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDelphi XM Roady XT is the smallest and lightest XM Satellite Radio available. Roady XT offers a true plug & play design with simple docking and connection. Roady XT comes with everything you need to enjoy XM satellite radio in your vehicle. The smallest and lightest XM satellite radio on the market, the Delphi XM Roady XT comes with everything you need to enjoy more than 150 commercial-free satellite channels in your car while you're driving across town or across the country. The plug-and-play Roady XT is easy to install, with no wires or cables required. Simply dock it on your dash, where The low profile lets the XT fit nicely on your car dash. it uses its built-in FM transmitter to wirelessly transmit the signal to an empty frequency on your FM dial. The device supports more than 100 frequencies, so even users in the busiest radio markets should be able to find several static-free channels. Once installed, listeners will have access to the full XM menu of music, sports, talk, news, children's, and entertainment programming, all without having to listen to a single commercial. The Roady XT also offers 21 advanced traffic and weather channels--yet another reason XM was named best radio service at the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards. To make the listening experience more informative, the Roady XT displays the channel name, artist name, and song title for each XM channel on the bright, high-contrast screen, which boasts seven vivid backlighting colors. Complementing the track info is the TuneSelect feature, which alerts listeners when their favorite songs and artists are playing on a specific channel. Meanwhile, sports and finance fans will delight in the customizable sports and stock tickers; the former runs through the latest scores and schedules for both college and the pros, while the latter keeps track of up to 20 stocks at once. All the features come bundled in a sleek, innovative housing that's designed to ensure high sound quality while taking up a minimum of space. The diminutive size (it measures a mere 3.7 by 2.2 by 0.61 inches) fits easily in most jacket pockets or purses. This not only helps protect against theft, but also makes it convenient to bring the Roady XT inside for home use (requires the Roady XT home kit). So don't waste another moment listening to cliché-ridden commercial radio--join the XM revolution today with the Roady XT. What's in the Box Roady XT satellite receiver, car dock, user's manual. Features
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 JVC KD-HDR50 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN HD Radio CD Receiver with Remote Control USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAmazon.com Product Description The built-in HD Radio on JVC's KD-HDR50 offers a multitude of programming in premium digital sound and an iTunes Tagging feature, which lets you "tag" songs playing on the radio, so you can purchase later from the iTunes store. The front USB port lets you easily play songs from iPod/iPhone and other USB devices, and the 2-way control for iPod/iPhone lets you operate directly from iPod/iPhone or on the headunit itself. Enjoy superior sound with a MOS-FET power amp and 24-bit DAC. And thanks to the Variable-Color Illumination, you can select from 30 existing colors or mix your own to give it the look you want. Other features include front AUX-IN and a 7-band parametric iEQ. Add Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology, SAT Radio, or a CD Changer to take it to the next level. An easy-to-use HD Radio receiver with a bundle of modern features. Click to enlarge. Front panel auxiliary input for external audio devices and USB for music streaming/iPod connection. Control your iPod from the receiver or the device itself, and tag songs from HD radio for later iTunes purchase. Includes full-featured wireless remote. Click to enlarge. Discover how good radio can sound HD Radio is a Digital technology that allows a radio station to transmit more information in the same radio wave, enabling higher quality sound and additional content. HD Radio technology makes AM Stations have FM Station-like sound quality, while FM Stations are broadcast with CD-like sound quality. Unlike typical FM or AM transmission, HD Radio has crystal clear reception with low noise and no audio distortion. More content, more listening options with Multicasting Multicasting allows more channels to be accessed from your radio dial. HD Radio multicast channels can be listened to only by an HD Radio enabled stereo such as the KD-HDR50. These "Stations In Between the Stations" contain additional format options, music genre and talk radio options, and even experimental formats that have, until now, never been heard through other radio broadcast mediums. HD Radio broadcasting is completely free of charge--there are no monthly plans or subscription costs for this unique and exciting content. National coverage areas--HD Radio content is currently available in close to 200 major markets currently and rapidly expanding. For more information or to find HD Radio stations near you, log on to mobile.jvc.com or www.hdradio.com. iTunes Tagging iTunes Tagging allows users to store or "tag" information about that song they are hearing on HD Radio and store it in their receiver. The tagged song information will transfer to their iPod/iPhone and be recalled in iTunes allowing them the option to purchase that song from the iTunes store. How it works: When you hear a song you like on the radio, press the "TAG" key to save the information on the headunit. Information is transferred to your iPod when you connect to the headunit. Information is transferred to iTunes when you sync your iPod to your computer. The song shows up on the "Tagged" playlist in iTunes. Click on the button to purchase the song from the iTunes Store. Enjoy the music! Conventional Radio Of course, sometimes you'll want to tune into non-HD content, so you can also dial in standard AM/FM stations. Tune into your favorite stations instantly with 18 FM and 6 AM presets (all of which can be used for HD stations if you choose). CDs and More The KD-HDR50 also features a CD player, which will play your favorite CDs and CD-R/RWs. What's more, you can burn an MP3 or WMA disc and enjoy hours of audio complete with ID3 tagging for displaying track information. USB Port Stream MP3/WMA files from USB thumb drives and other devices via the included USB port. iPod Connectivity You can also operate your iPod via the USB port. Control your iPod/iPhone from either the player itself or from the receiver's controls, while allowing song and artist information display, play, pause, skip, or back commands from either device. Input and Output Two pairs of preamp outputs are provided for system expansion if you want to add a little more power to the KD-HDR50's onboard 50W x 4 amplifier. A 3.5mm front panel auxiliary input is also included for use with iPods, MP3 players, or other external audio devices. Room to Grow The KD-HDR50's is a great system, but there's room to expand your options. Add JVC modules for Bluetooth, CD changers or SAT Radio to take your system to the next level. Wireless Remote A full-featured wireless remote is include for controlling receiver functions. What's in the Box JVC KD-HDR50 Receiver, trim ring, sleeve, remote control, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation manual, instructions Features
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 SIRIUS Sportster 5 Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit List Price: Sale Price: $169.97 You save: $0.02 (%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionSirius Sp5Tk1 Sirius(Tm) Sportster 5 Dock & Play Radio With Car Kit Replay Up To 60 Min Of Live Programming With Sirius Replay(Tm); Large, 6-Line, 2.7" Multi-Color Display; 15 Selectable Backlight Colors & Automatic Backlight Dimmer; Sports Alert(Tm) Tracks Favorite Sports Teams; Alarm Clock With Snooze; Easy-To-Use Rotary Tuning Knob; Universal Docking Connector; Gun Metal Finish Amazon.com Product Description .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } With a stylish new gun-metal grey finish, the Sportster 5 satellite radio receiver sports a new slim profile while still maintaining the same great features for which the Sportster series is known. Highlights include a large, multicolor, easy-to-read 6-line display, plus a rotary tuning knob for added convenience. The Sportster 5, conveniently transportable between home and car, is easy to use and features Sirius' universal dock for simple installation. Optional universal accessory docking kits and audio systems conveniently allow for use in the home, boat, office, and multiple vehicles. The Sportster 5 features a large, easy-to-read 6-line display, and a gun-metal grey finish. View larger. Move your music effortlessly between car, home, or office. An easy-to-read, six-line, 2.7-inch multi-color display helps keep tabs on the channel name and number, category, artist name, song title, and time simultaneously. The receiver also lets you program up to 30 presets of your favorite streams, as well as search by stream, artist name, song title, or category. And with a quick press of the one-touch jump button, you can instantly switch between traffic and weather reports for your city and any of your preset music, news, or entertainment channels. Other programming details include an S-Seek function that stores your favorite artists and songs and alerts you when one is playing on any of the music channels, direct station tuning via the numeric buttons, and a channel lock option. Time functions include an onscreen clock, alarm, and sleep timer, as well as a program alert that allows the unit to switch to a preprogrammed stream at a selected time. The Sportster 5 really earns its stripes, however, with its variety of enhanced features designed specifically for sports lovers. The Game Alert feature prompts you when your favorite NFL or other sports teams are playing on Sirius. The Game Zone lists all of your favorite teams in one virtual category and lets you select a different team from each of the various sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, and college sports. And what sports fan could do without the Sportster's instant replay function, which lets you pause, rewind, and replay 60 minutes of live radio? As soon as you tune to a channel, the receiver automatically begins storing the audio for later playback. The Sportster 5 also includes a built-in FM transmitter that sends Sirius radio programming to your vehicle's FM tuner, so you don't have to make a direct connection to enjoy the full array of channels. Simply set an empty FM frequency on your radio and tune the Sportster 5 to the same frequency. This function also works with other FM tuners, such as the one on your home stereo, but is easily paired with the car thanks to the bundled vehicle kit, which includes everything you need for listening to Sirius while driving. Parents also have control over channels and channel lockout. Measuring just 9.5 x 7.5 x 3 inches, the Sportster 5 weighs a mere 3.7 ounces. About Sirius Sirius Satellite Radio delivers more than 130 channels of music and programming via crystal clear direct satellite feed. In addition to 69 channels of commercial free music listening, Sirius also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, and weather forecasts. Sirius--the official satellite radio partner of the NFL, NASCAR, and NBA--broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All Sirius programming is available for a monthly subscription fee. What's in the Box Sportster 5 satellite radio receiver, remote control, vehicle docking cradle, vehicle power adapter, vehicle antenna, suction cup and vent mounts, FM extender antenna, getting started guide, installation/user's guide, accessory brochure, and programming guide. Features
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 Mio C220 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator List Price: Sale Price: $99.00 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionGPS, PORTABLE CAR NAVIGATOR SYSTEM Perfect for any road trip, the Mio Digiwalker C220 Portable Car Navigation System is an easy-to-use, portable GPS navigator. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio C220 makes it easier than ever to get where you are going, even when you aren't quite sure where that might be. Boasting fast and accurate GPS reception, top-notch mapping, and a comprehensive POI (Points of Interest) database, this GPS navigator helps make sure that every journey you take is a good one. Ready to go straight out of the box, the Digiwalker C220 comes complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US preloaded on an included SD card. All you have to do is power the navigator on, insert the SD card, clip it on to the included car mount and you are ready to go anywhere. Larger menu icons combine with a brighter user-friendly display to make navigating the intuitive user interface a breeze. Clear voice instructions are provided in up to 16 languages including English, French and Spanish, giving you turn-by-turn guidance so you can keep your eyes on the road while you drive. Designed to be completely portable, the C220 easily travels from car to car, pocket to bag, or suitcase to briefcase. For this purpose, this unit is constructed with an internal GPS antenna that will not catch or snag, and has a semi-gloss finish that resists wear so your navigator stays looking as good as it performs. Containing over 3.5-million POIs such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more, you are never more than a few keystrokes away from your destination. Simply select the category of your desired location, make your choice from the provided list, and you are ready to find just about anything you are looking for, giving you a local expert as a traveling companion. The Mio Digiwalker C220 utilizes a 3.5-inch TFT LCD touch-screen display with 65,000 colors and 320 x 240 pixels of resolution for easy at-a-glance information. This unit includes 256 MB of on-board flash memory, with an additional 1 GB of memory provided by the included SD card, and infinitely expandable memory via the built-in SD/MMC card slot. The GPS receiver is a high-sensitivity, 20-channel SiRFstar III with complete accuracy and quick refresh times. The C220 includes a USB 1.1 connector, a built-in speaker, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. The Mio Digiwalker C220 portable car navigator weighs 3.88 ounces, measures 4.21 x 3.15 x 0.91 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty. What's in the Box Mio Digiwalker C220 portable navigator, device holder, windshield mount, DC in-vehicle power adapter, DVD with software and documentation, SD card with complete US map, user's guide and warranty information. Features
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 Lowrance 112-362 iWay 500C Portable GPS Navigator and MP3 Player List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionPortable color GPS+WAAS navigation system shows you the way to any destination across town, or across the U.S. Pick your destination with the touch-screen display and the iWAY™ 500C automatically displays the best route, and gives you turn-by-turn directions with voice and visual guidance. Substantial 20GByte internal hard drive, with 10GBytes allocated to built-in, high detail mapping and 10GBytes reserved for MP3 music storage to be used with the built-in MP3 player! The fully loaded Lowrance iWay 500C Automotive GPS+WASS Receiver with MP3 Player not only gets you where you need to go, but it also lets you relax along the way with your favorite digital music files. Simply pick a destination via the easy-to-use touchscreen display, choose your favorite tune, and you're on you way. The iWay 500C will automatically display the best route and give you turn-by-turn directions with voice and visual guidance while you listen to your music. And being WAAS-enabled means that the iWay 500C is accurate within three meters, making it a great fit for scavenger hunts as well as road trips. On-screen visual cues guide you through a route. View larger image. 3-D display mode. View larger image. Access 10 GB of MP3s through the music screens. View larger image. The Lowrance iWay 500C features a touchscreen, GPS navigation, MP3 music, and more in a single device. When it comes to navigation, the iWay 500C features both street address searching and best auto-routing choices that help you to choose the most efficient route. With these options, you can choose which toll road or interstates to choose or avoid, and you can find a route that avoids left-hand turns. The unit's mega-memory storage gives you access to up to 1,000 waypoints. The hard drive also holds a ton of other information as well, including a preloaded Navteq turn-by-turn database with maps of the entire continental U.S. and Canada. With the internal USB port, you can update the maps with your PC, ensuring that you have the most up-to-date information available. With so many advanced GPS features and an easy-to-use interface, it's easy to see why the iWay 500C was the recipient of PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award and Laptop Editor's Award in 2005. But the iWay goes a step further by making sure that when you are relying on it to make your way, you'll never have to compromise on road safety. In addition to its voice guidance feature, the iWay 500C sports a Safety Passenger mode that allows a passenger to use the GPS features while the car is in motion. An easy-to-read five-inch diagonal display features a super-bright, backlit screen and sleek blue LED backlit keypad. These features combine to offer superb readability even under bright, sunlit conditions. The iWay 500C is also designed to help you enjoy your time on the road. You can enjoy up to 10 GB of digital music files, or 5,000 compressed MP3s (depending on method of compression) on the device, which includes such music functions as browse files, play lists, repeat, shuffle, scan, and equalizer. Among the accessories that are included with the iWay 500C are a speaker/cigarette power adapter with volume control and 0.125-inch stereo jack, a hardwire adapter with 0.125-inch stereo jack for wiring into car's stereo system, and a suction-cup mounting bracket for windshield applications. The compact unit measures 6.1 by 4.5 by 2.15 inches (W x H x D) and carries a one-year warranty. What's in the Box iWay 500C GPS/MP3 player, cigarette lighter adapter with volume control and 0.125-inch stereo jack, hardwire adapter with 0.125-inch stereo jack, suction cup mounting bracket, USB cable, 110-volt AC to 12-volt DC power adapter, protective cover, touchscreen cleaning cloth, user's manual. Features
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 Beltronics V995 Vector Radar and Laser Detector (Black/Silver) List Price: Sale Price: $196.95 You save: $103.04 (34%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAmazon.com Review POP radar, Ka band, Laser. The list of funny-sounding technologies designed to nab speeders keeps growing. Fortunately, Beltronics has produced an effective, compact, and user-friendly radar detector. It's made for folks who don't want to fuss with the details, but who do want first-class protection from high-tech speed traps. By offering K-, X-, Ka-, and even Ku-band protection--plus protection from POP and laser detection--the Vector 995 covers all the bases. While testing revealed some limited problems with false alarms, this minor quibble was not enough to keep us from placing the 995 in the top tier of radar detectors, right up there with the standard-setting Escort Passport 8500 X50. Click the image to get a closer look at the Vector 995's features. Design While it's appropriate to make comparisons with the Escort 8500 X50, it's especially relevant here, as Escort and Beltronics, the maker of the Vector 995, recently merged all of their manufacturing and design. Apparently, many of the internal components and technology in the 995 are essentially the same as those found in the 8500, and as you'll see, our testing bears that out. Mounting the 995 in a vehicle couldn't be easier. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact--in fact, it's a good deal sleeker and smaller than the box-shaped 8500. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window. There's also an additional laser detector window that faces the passenger compartment, which is designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle. Another great attribute of the 995 is its easy control layout. Four buttons on the top of the unit control power, city mode on/off, display brightness, and volume/mute settings. Two of the buttons also double as selection buttons when the unit is in programming mode. During normal use the red, horizontal LCD display graphs the intensity of the radar and laser signals the unit detects, as well as the detector's sensitivity mode. Power is supplied by an included 12-volt cord, which plugs into a cigarette-lighter power socket. Unfortunately, the 995 doesn't ship with the very cool SmartCord that is included with the Escort 8500. Branded as the SmartPlug on the Beltronics side of things, it features an alert LED, as well as a built-in mute button built right into the power plug. Sadly, it's only available as a $30 option for the 995. Choose the standard display mode for a graphic representation of radar threats... ...Or use the "Tech Display" to see the exact frequency of incoming signals. Features The 995 covers the gauntlet when it comes to protection from speed trap technology. While detection of the radar bands currently in use in North America--the X, K, and Ka bands--is standard for detectors these days, the devil is in the details when it comes to on-the-road performance. Thankfully, the 995 has some extra mojo built in that makes it both more sensitive to radar signals, and smart enough to select out false alarms. The unit also features detection diodes for laser detection, and an add-on system that installs on the exterior of the vehicle, the LaserPro 905, offers enhanced laser detection, as well as laser-jamming capabilities. On top of all this protection, the 995 adds optional sensitivity to the Ku band, which is commonly used in Europe. In addition to good multiband radar and laser sensitivity, the 995 is designed to detect the latest highway menace, POP radar (queue scary music here). POP radar guns, while still relatively rare in police departments, are used to identify speeding vehicles in heavy traffic that typically confuses other types of radar. They provide little warning as the radar signal idles at a low frequency until it transmits an extremely short, high-frequency burst to "pop" a target. The 995 is equipped with a highly sensitive receiving system and a digital signal processor designed to pick up POP signals from a safe distance. POP detection is enabled by default on the 995, unlike on the 8500--a good thing for people who don't want to mess with customization menus. While enabling POP detection can increase the number of false alarms (due to the increased sensitivity required of the unit), and it's probably why Escort decided to disable it unless the user wants it, Beltronics has obviously decided the added protection is worth a few extra bogus alerts on the 995. And what about the alerts on the 995? In addition to audio tones, the 995 also has digital voice alerts that tell you what kind of danger lies ahead. If you're not into the Knight Rider thing, i.e., a computerized voice in your car, the audio tones do a good job, as well. In this mode, a unique tone or chirp is assigned to a specific kind of radar threat. The 995's AutoMute feature automatically lowers the volume level of an alert after a period of time, so you can drive without going completely batty to the sound of alerts. For those who like a little more control, the 995 can be customized via a fairly straightforward interface. In the programming mode, the LCD acts as a menu system that lets users control display brightness, automatic mute, audio tones, and power-on modes. There are also settings for disabling detection of selected bands (be careful with this one!). A mode called Tech Display shows the numeric frequency of the radar signal being received. For those living in states that prohibit use of a radar detector, the 995 does include VG-2 radar-detector detector protection, which is designed to both alert the driver and shut down the unit's oscillator. On the Road False alarms are one of the major annoyances of radar-detector use. In our tests, the 8500 was pretty good at minimizing false alarms from home garage door systems, as well as from home and commercial security systems that commonly operate on X-band radar. While false alarms were slightly more common with the 995 than with the 8500, the error rate was acceptable, and it is likely due to the 995's default activation of POP radar sensitivity. The 995's city sensitivity setting decreases sensitivity to X-band sources, while the highway setting does not. With this unit, though, you'll quickly find that neither setting is necessary. Instead, we found the unit's powerful AutoSelect mode the most accurate, as it dynamically filtered all types of radar signals and usually identified which sources were a legitimate threat. With that kind of simplicity built in, we were comfortable just firing up the 995 and forgetting about it, until we really needed it. Pros Performance roughly equivalent to the Escort 8500 X50 Just turn it on and go. AutoSelect feature automatically filters highway and city false alarms. Pop radar detection enabled by default High-caliber, multi-band sensitivity puts this one in the top tier of detectors Cons No included SmartCord Slightly more false alarms when measured against Escort 8500 X50 Amazon.com Product Description Whether the threat is in North America or abroad, the Beltronics Vector 995 radar detector keeps you driving safely. As the industry leader in technology and innovation, the V995 accurately detects all US radar and laser bands (X, K, Ka) as well as the UK favorite-Ku. All bands are detected at the furthest possible distance including the newest "POP" mode Ka-band threat. With clear voice alerts, you can keep your eyes on the road, not the detector. And when it does alert, the mute button is right in easy reach on the included SmartPlug power cord. No need to leave the detector behind while traveling--we include the hard sided protective carrying case so the detector goes where you go. The flagship of the Vector series. Click to enlarge. Includes Smart Plug with easy-access mute/volume button. Click to enlarge. Easily install with quick-release windshield mount. Superior Detection The Vector 995 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku and Safety Warning System radar capability, laser detection, patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from Beltronics. Digital signal processing (DSP) technology and multiple laser sensors give you long-range performance, and greatly reduce the number of false alarms. On top of that, the Vector 995 is invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors, keeping you one step ahead. It also features Highway/City sensitivity settings to tailor performance to your needs. Easy to Use The rugged Vector 995 gives you control right at your fingertips. Patented Mute and AutoMute technology allows you to quickly silence alerts. Advanced programming lets you customize several features, and all controls are easily accessible on top of the device. Installation is also a snap: use the quick release Windshield QuickMount to attach it to your vehicle's windshield, and remove it in a snap. Don't want to leave it in your vehicle? No problem, Beltronics includes a travel case to keep it secure while you're on foot. AutoScan Mode The V995's AutoScan mode provides long-range warning, with minimum false alarms. In this mode, the V995's internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out false alarms. Voice Alerts The V995 provides digital voice announcements of radar and laser bands detected. If Safety Radar (SWS) is turned on, a safety radar message will also be announced. Smart Plug Included Once you are notified to a threat, Beltronics' SmartPlug makes it easy to temporarily silence your radar detector with a handy mute button. Ultra-Bright LED Display Don't miss a visual alert with the 995's 280-LED alphanumeric display. Exclusive threat display tracks and displays multiple radar signals, including signal strength. You can also view Safety Warning System (SWS) messages about upcoming hazards, construction and more. Enjoy three different brightness settings or operate in dark mode if you'd prefer only audio alerts. Total Tracking Laser Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals have very poor reflective characteristics. Many of today's Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large "field of view." The Vector 995 incorporates Beltronics' best laser detection, which uses twin laser ports to detect energy far outside the main laser beam--including off-axis signals--providing a 360-degree field of view. The alerts provided by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front or rear. How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System (SWS) a modified K-band radar signal to alert users of Highway Construction or Maintenance, Highway Hazard Zone Advisories, Weather Related Hazards, Travel Information/Convenience, and Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated), all of which can be displayed on your Vector 995. What's in the Box Beltronics V995 Vector Radar/laser Detector, carrying case, coiled power cord, quick release windshield mount, owner's manual Features
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