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Dual 3.5" Portable Navigation and Entertainment System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Dual
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $229.99
You Save: $70.00 (23%)
New (6) Used (2) from $129.95
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 31759
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 1.1 x 4.2 x 4.2
MPN: XNAV3550
Model: XNAV3550
UPC: 827204101636
EAN: 0827204101636
ASIN: B000KEDT90
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Portable vehicle navigation system with MP3 music player | | • | Voice directions provide turn-by-turn guidance to your destination | | • | 3.5-inch digital TFT LCD touch-screen display with crystal-clear resolution | | • | Complete maps of the entire US with millions of pre-loaded POIs | | • | Weighs 2.1 pounds, measures 4.2 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D), comes with a 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Features: *Screen: 3.5" TFT LCD *Format: Standard 4:3 *Resolution: 320 x 240 RGB *Brightness: 250 (cd/m2) *Contrast ratio: 300:1 *Color: 16.7 million *Operating voltage: 12VDC *3A *Antenna: 12 channel GPS *Windows CE.Net (4.2) operating system *Intel 400MHz CPU processor *32MB flash memory/64MB RAM memory *SD format memory type with 1GB SD card *Preloaded detailed maps of entire US with POI *1500mAH Li-ion battery *12 channel GPS receiver *2 million points of interest *Easily upgradeable maps *2W internal speaker *Sliding style suction mount *Software CD (sync, map data, manual, application) *Carry case included *DC adapter included *Weight: 9.5 oz. *Dimensions: 5.1" H x 3.2" W x 2.1" D.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Dual Electronics NavAtlas XNAV3550 Portable Auto Navigation System is a wide-screen GPS navigator with multimedia playback capabilities. The NavAtlas XNAV3550 comes with complete maps of the entire US that can be easily upgraded, with millions of points-of-interest (POIs) pre-loaded on a one gigabyte SD card, and can also run MP3 music files loaded to the unit via the SD card slot. The XNAV3550 features an easy-to-read, 3.5-inch digital TFT LCD touch-screen display with crystal-clear resolution. Utilizing an easy-to-operate graphic interface, this unit not only quickly guides you through its operations, but uses voice directions for turn-by-turn guidance to your destination, and includes handy left and right visual LED indicators. Depending upon your needs, you can start your guidance search with options such as address, intersection, POIs, locations from your address book and previous destination. The navigation functions on the XNAV3550 offer plenty of convenience features, such as a 9-level selectable zoom, both 2D and 3D map views depending upon your preference, day and night views selectable based upon your lighting situation, and a GPS status indicator that lets you know signal strength and availability. And as previously mentioned, this handy unit not only is a complete navigation system, but it also provides you with on-the-go entertainment, allowing you to play both your favorite music files in MP3 format, all in one completely portable device. Designed to be compact so it can follow you from vehicle to vehicle wherever you go, the NavAtlas mounts quickly and simply via an included, on-glass suction-style mount. The NavAtlas 3550 utilizes a 400MHz processor with 64MB of RAM and a 12-channel GPS receiver providing both plenty of power and accuracy, and runs on the Windows CE.Net 4.2 operating system. This unit has an internal speaker for its voice guidance system, but also includes a 3.5-millimeter audio output for connecting it to your automobile's sound system. The Dual Electronics NavAtlas XNAV3550 runs on an internal 1100 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, weighs 2.1 pounds, measures 4.2 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
XNAV3550 GPS unit, 1GB SD card, 12-V DC adapter, stylus, windshield mount, carry bag, map database DVD-ROM, and quick start guide.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
Good Value product for First time No Frills GPS Buyers November 11, 2007
I have used this GPS for about a year now.
Directions are Excellent, Right & Left LED is a great feature.
Things I Miss in this GPS
Itinerary for Directions, More Routing Options, Choice of Voice, More Locations details (like phone # etc).
I guess I will have to spend little more to have all those options.... ;)
 Pleasant Suprise July 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this unit at Sears while shopping for a Garmin. This (seemed) to be an entry level unit compared to the more expensive garmin and magellan choices. One of the salespeople urged me to try it because it was a great value and he had used it before. I expected the unit to be a flop because ive never heard of dual....on the contrary....two 300 mile trips later and i was really impressed. Some of the things i think are great: It redirects you if you change course, the led turn signals on the side blink one color as you get close to the turn, then another color when its time to turn, night mode highlights the route and darkens the background so its easier to see and doesnt shower the interior with bright white light at night so passengers can sleep without being distracted. Nice Voice. Im glad the salesperson was honest, i really like the dual.
 Its just "okay" June 6, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had been using an old Garmin Street pilot which you can only choose a region of the country. I upgraded with this Dual model. It's small, compact, nice design. It comes with a car cigarette lighter kit,but NO DC adapter so the only way to use it is to plug it in the car!! Why? I dont get this. The screen is hard to see in the daylight. It has no compass so you wont know which direction you are going. A unique feature is the light indicator on both ends of the unit which is like a turning indicator. Im glad this unit is less than $240 otherwise, its not worth it. Not upgradable also. Im contented but not really happy about this unit. It will get me from point A to B with its simple navigation style.
 disappointed May 5, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently bought this unit at Sears (i'm returning it tomorrow) after reading great reviews from Amazon. I also have recently used the Mio c310x, which was great but it wasn't mine so I decided to buy my own but a different one.
One of the few things that bothered me with this unit is the loading time could sometimes take forever. And lastly, searching for POI's doesn't really search what you actually look for. It also searches anything while you are typing which is annoying because it would lag or slow down because its loading searches. The maps are also not updatable, not that you would every week but it would be a nice feature. I don't see how Dual could get seriously into the GPS business.
The ONLY thing i like about this gps is the way that its designed. Not very many gps gets designed a different way. Also a plus is the 2 led indicators (the ones on the side of the unit) of where you need to go, left and right. It is a cool idea but when you're driving while the sun is out, you barely notice it because its not very bright at all. Overall I would have to say its an OK gps. I would definitely recommend testing this out FIRST before you buy it.
A Good Friend..... February 3, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Bought this on Thanks Giving and set the course from Chicago to NY. Sailed, flew on the 800 miles voyage as if I have been trucking on these routes all my life.
What does it do for me?
A. Enhances Safety. B. Better Driving. C. Saves Effort. D. Gives Knowledge. E. Allows me to listen to music on car system. F. Acts like a radar display /infrared vision goggles at night. G. Makes me see the road, bends, contours for 2 to 3 miles ahead. F. Has LED turn indicators.
Main Lesson. It takes about 1 week to learn to listen and be friends with the machine. Where I have local knowledge, I tend to show off to the machine & quarrel with it, when I do not know, I follow the machine. In the beginning, I tended to look too much at the display, now I look outside in front, only listen, glance at the display and obey. It helps. I have stopped mixing of the routes i.e. my knowledge + machine knowledge. If I know, I drive my way, if I don't, I follow the machine. This is peaceful safe driving for me.
1.Directions A to B. If I take a wrong turn because of my mistake, it puts me back on route. The routes that need a Left U Turn mid way on road if permitted and away from traffic lights, amaze me most, as I always hug right most lane.
2.Advisories. 2 miles to a maneuver, an announcement as well maneuver indicator arrives at the left bottom corner. Same is repeated at 1 mil, 1500 feet to go. right till 30 feet with executive "order" to turn.
3.So one is ready, looking out for the exits.
4.Maneuver Progress Meter. At 600 feet to go, the Left or Right LED starts blinking BLUE, the progress meter stars filling up vertically.
5.Executive Command. At 300 feet to go, LED starts blinking RED (from Blue Color). At 30 fet to go the voice prompts the maneuver. Example "Turn Right". One gets notice at 2 miles, 1 mile, 600 ft, 300 ft, at 30 feet an executive prompt. I can not make an error!
6.Accuracy. Plus Minus 10 meters but amazing. For example as the Progress Meter is showing an approaching Y shaped Exit Right, the execute voice command, filling up of the Maneuver Meter, all synchronized as one just touched the throat of the Y.
7.Voice Prompts. All major roads, turns, bearing right/left, sharp left/right ( if more than 90 degrees are announced at 2 miles to go, which give 2 mins notice to adjust speed, change lanes, start looking out for the exits,
8.Maneuver Pictures. At the same time at left bottom corner the maneuver is shown graphically i.e. 45/90/145/180 turn right/left.
9.Multi Maneuvers. If there are more than maneuvers, they are shown sequence in the left bottom corner.
10.Voice Quality. Crisp and humanly. I call the machine prompts "Natasha's voice". Very good voice compared to other machines,
11.Main Benefit. One can see a route up to 2 miles ahead. All bends, contours, woods, rivers, lakes, exits, bends, minors roads adjacent but not visible to eyes, townships are on the screen. The driver is well orientated. 2 miles notice is very good to plan the maneuver. All this makes driving relaxed, safe. The scale of display changes automatically. When cruising along, no immediate maneuver, I can see map for about 3 miles, all curves, intersections, rail lines, woods, lakes, rivers, exits, Points of interest ( Food, Gas, etc). As the maneuver approaches, the scale expands and after the turn/exit, reverts back to cruise mode.
12.Night View. The mode is good, looks like "Infrared" picture, with loops of exits, highways, and heaps of info that is not visible to eyes.
13.Points of Interests. Yes, well defined, help full for travel, airports, shopping, foods, leisure, and emergency. Detailed sub categories. One can seek them around 1, 3,5,10 miles.
14.Recent Destinations. One enters the address, or selects previously chosen destinations. Stores very large number of destinations. Helps a lot.
15.Go to Home. Hit "Home" to run home.
16.Routes: Mostly match with Google maps, since it has NAVTEQ on board. Where it differs, is still OK.
17.I have not used the MP3 or Video options, because I did not buy it for these.
18.I recommend DUAL Elect 3.5 NavAtlas personal GPS to my friends.
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