Recommended Specification

You should consider a handheld portable Sat Nav unit that is equally at home in the car as well as in use when on foot.

Many of these models also feature sophicticated multimedia players for personal entertainment so they do require faster processors and larger memory capacities than basic portable Sat Nav unit.

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System
Processor Speed
System RAM

Memory Storage
Map Memory

GPS Receiver

Maps
Display resolution

Touch Screen
Multimedia
Bluetooth

Batteries
Weight
Dimensions

Manufacturers Own or Windows CE
At least 300MHz
At least 68MB

Expandable up to 2GB (for multimedia files)
Map loaded on to the unit via a SD Memory Card

In-Built (ideally a computer chipset)

Purchase maps by destination countries
320 x 240, 3.5 inch screen>

Yes
Yes, including headphones socket
No

Rechargeables Li-Ion, at least 4hrs life
Less than 200g
120 x 80 x 20

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