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Satellite navigation systems are a dime a dozen these days, but if you look at them more closely you will find that most of them are pretenders and just making up the numbers. You should do well to go through the specifications and other product details before deciding to take the plunge. Moreover, it is sometimes helpful if you have a portable unit to guide you through the complicated locations, as they entrust you with a great deal of flexibility and convenience. One such portable unit that you should do well to take note of is the PMD-B200 Blackbird II from Alpine, a reliable name in this field.

The sleek looking gadget is a rare delight because its portability notwithstanding it comes with an amazing array of features. The gadget is also a technological marvel and has been inscribe with a cute 4 inch wide touch screen for display, like the one found on the Alpine VPA-B222R entertainment system, and which offers sharp view of maps and clear images. That is not all as the Blackbird II comes with an amazing 4GB flash memory that, hold your breath, holds the entire map of the US and Canada, apart from an additional 6 million selectable points of interest! The implication- now you have information about important destinations like gas station, hotel, restaurant, ATM, et al at your finger tips.

If you are not impressed already don’t worry, as there are many more high-end features to keep you glued. As expected it is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that makes for a safe and convenient hands-free calling with your compatible mobile phone. You can even subscribe to Navteq’s Traffic FM-RDS service, and the gadget will keep with updated with traffic congestion in many major metropolitan areas. Then, to keep you in high spirits it has also got a built-in MP3 player that can be accessed via the SD memory card slot.

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