Black Friday is undoubtedly one of the most awaited shopping festivals. And when I say festival, I mean that in the literal sense of it. Just come to think of it, the oodles of offers from different stores at mouth watering prices. Like they say, nothing in life comes for free, you have to pay a price for everything, this Friday usually falls after Thanksgiving and right before Christmas. The festival has the potential of turning the shopping space upside down with its mouth watering deals from none other than some of the biggest names in the industry.

However, some of the best paradises wherein a buyer can actually get a hold of latest deals includes names like 6Ave, Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Dell, Dick’s Sporting Goods et al. Initial figures which were at some time, over the years, released by these stores took the internet shopping space by storm which refused to recede.

Reports suggest that during 2009 and 2010, online retailers experienced a phenomenal growth of about 15.9 per cent in sales hitherto therefore the price range of an average order also rose 12.1% from around $170 per order to $190.80.

With the concept of online shopping having made things more simpler for the customers, the sales during Black Friday 2011 is anticipated to rise meteorically to $1 billion when compared to that of $ 595 million during 2010.

During Black Friday 2011 one can expect even greater growth as more number of people have easy access to the internet, which is also compounded by mobile connectivity. As per data records from 2010, about 5.6 per cent of traffic in 2010 came from mobile connectivity, which was calculated at 26.7 year over year release. It is, however, anticipated that the number of shoppers in 2011 is expected to rise to a whopping 200 million in 2011 when compared to that of 195 million in 2010. Savings will be the primary approach of the customers in the upcoming Christmas.

However, if one were to rely on the archival data provided by National Retail Federation, during 2009 and subsequent years, the avid shoppers spent around $ 45 billion whereas the actual figures stood at $ 41 billion, which is, in any case, expected to multiply during 2011.

All these abysmal results are sure to shock any layman. But the truth is, it will MULTIPLY over the years. Many studies and polls, which were conducted ahead of Black Friday 2011 suggest that online shopping is the next big thing and a number of respondents are good with the fact that they will carry out their holiday shopping sitting at home without giving into their spouse’s demands.

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The term Black Friday was coined by the Philadelphia Police Department in the year 1966. It was a day when the downtown roads in the city were jammed with traffic and people who were looking to get cheap bargains and discounts for Christmas. However, the term did not get recognition until the year 1975 when 2 newspapers from Philadelphia highlighted it. The day is also called Buy Nothing Day as many people avoid going to shops because of the rush and chaos. There are also some people who prefer to window shop rather than buy anything on this particular day.

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when retail shops offer heavy discounts and fantastic deals on items and goods. It is often the busiest shopping day in the year and retailers overcome their losses of the previous months in this single day. Today, in the US, retailers have realized the importance of Black Friday and offer heavy discounts to attract maximum number of customers. There is a lot of competition among retailers to get customers. People use this day to finish their Christmas shopping, but they also end up buying a lot of things that are not discounted. Hence, if you do not want to go overboard with your shopping budget, you should know how to shop on Black Friday.

Before going shopping, it is important to make a shopping list. This will ensure that you spend money just on items that you have on your list. Also, you need to get a little aggressive to make your way through the throngs of people who are also there to get the best deals and discounts.

Browse through all the sale papers that you can lay your hands on, so that you know where to find the items on your list. If you are shopping in a single store, it may help to make a rough map to facilitate your movement around the store. This will give you an edge over other shoppers.

Generally, people arrive to the shopping venue hours before the sale begins. Hence, if you want to avoid long queues and prevent the items from getting sold out, it is imperative that you arrive early to the venue. While there may still be a queue outside the shop, it will not be that long.

While you are in a store, keep checking your list. If one store appears to be too crowded, then go to another store that is less crowded and purchase something else on your list. This way you will save time and energy. You can always return to the first store later on.

If you do not like crowds and hate pushing and shoving, then do your shopping on Cyber Monday, which is an extension of Black Friday for online shoppers.

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Nipping at the heels of the recent release of their 12V MAX power tool line, Dewalt is introducing another platform of remastered and streamlined cordless power tools. Releasing this September, the 20V MAX line is expected to make a considerable splash (for reasons both good and, perhaps, not so good) with the tool community.

Introducing seven innovated power tools and a worklight, Dewalt’s 20V MAX line is complete, comprehensive and focused on operator comfort and convenience. This is where the line is expected to make a positive splash. The tools are lightweight, completely ergonomic, and boast an overall impressive battery life. The redesign of the tools’ bodies, similar to that of the 12V MAX line, is totally streamlined and with the addition of a few more LED’s, operation remains accurate and precise despite less than ideal working conditions. The tool’s are well balanced, simple to use, and with some minor speed and power upgrades, the tools are nothing to shake a stick at.

The 20V MAX line, however, deviating from Dewalt’s former emphasis on backwards compatibility, is not compatible with their previous 18V platform. This move, despite the re-badging of the new line as 20 volts, has put more than a handful of users in a funk. They feel a little left behind, a little lost in the shuffle, and although Dewalt insists they will maintain the former 18V platform and continue enhancing it (within the limitations of its stem-style battery design), many Dewalt 18V users don’t feel as enthusiastic about the 20V platform.

Additionally, and as formerly indicated, the 20V MAX line does not actually produce 20V of working power. In fact, its power output is no different from Dewalt’s previous 18V line. The platform is tagged with 20V (rather than 18V) only to avoid compatibility confusion.

Now, after those technicalities are in the open, lets talk a little more about what, specifically, comes along with these tools.

The DRILL-DRIVER:
Beginning with certainly the most popular type of power tool, Dewalt’s 20V drill-driver comes in two slightly different versions. The DCD780C2 compact drill-driver kit (with a 1.5-Ah battery) and the DCD980L2 premium drill-driver kit (with a 3.0-Ah battery, slightly larger than the 1.5). Additionally, the hammerdrill-driver and impact driver also come in these slightly distinct versions, but, I (kind of) digress.

Anyhow, the DCD780C2 compact drill-driver kit boasts a super sleek and compact design ideal for working in tight spaces or for use during extended applications. The tool weighs just a measly 3.4-lbs but despite that compact design, the tool’s a high-speed, 2-speed transmission (0-600 / 0-2,000 RPM) ensures the drill-driver still packs a considerable punch. The tool is obviously comfortable to use and simple to operate, and with a heavy-duty 1/2″ ratcheting chuck it provides good bit gripping strength as well. The thing has 15 clutch settings and the kit includes two 20V MAX lithium ion batteries, a 30-minute fast charger, belt hook, on-board bit holder, a kit box, and a 3-year limited warranty (on the tool only).

On another hand, the DCD980L2 premium drill-driver kit weighs 5.2-lbs but still produces a surprising amount of power from a sleek and comfortable package. The 3.0-Ah battery life is impressive and the batteries themselves contribute to the overall well balance of the tool (of course, the same is true of the other tools in this line-up). The tool’s 3-speed all-metal transmission additionally enhances those long run-times and, through matching the tool’s output to each application, the general high-performance of the tool as well. With three integrated LED lights, the tool eliminates shadows while working and because the drill has a heavy-duty ratcheting chuck (with carbide inserts for improved gripping strength) and a high-efficiency motor, the driver’s power and performance are always reliable. Max RPM is 0-575 / 0-1,350 / 0-2,000 and the clutch has 22 individual settings. The kit includes a one-hour charger, two 20V MAX batteries, a 360-degree side handle, kit box, a 90-day money back guarantee, a 1-year free service contract, and a 3-year limited warranty (on both the battery and the tool).

HAMMERDRILL-DRIVER
To continue, Dewalt’s DCD785C2 compact hammerdrill-driver kit (1.5-Ah), at only 3.5-lbs is similarly compact. Its high-speed, 2-speed transmission boasts 0-600 / 0-2,000 RPM for impressive performance in a variety of applications, and because the tool is ergonomically designed and seriously comfortable to use, its working range is nearly unlimited. Like the above drill-driver, this hammerdrill-driver’s heavy-duty 1/2″ ratcheting chuck has carbide inserts to ensure better bit gripping strength. The kit includes two 20V MAX batteries, a fast charger, belt hook, bit holder, and kit box and the tool itself (just the tool) comes with a three year limited warranty.

The DCD985L2 premium hammerdrill-driver kit boasts the same battery benefits, the same durable 3-speed transmission, the same super-gripping chuck, three LEDs, and the same high-efficiency motor as the premium drill-driver above (DCD980L2). The thing also weighs just 5.2-lbs, but despite its light weight the tool is durable and appears very well equip to take a real jobsite beating. The thing also features the same ergonomic and power benefits as the above hammerdrill-driver and delivers a max RPM range of 0-575 / 0-1,350 / 0-2,000, and a max BPM is 0-9,775 / 0-22,950 / 0-34,000. The hammer-drill-driver kit additionally offers the same inclusions and and comprehensive warranty as the premium drill-driver kit.

IMPACT DRIVER:
Weighing only 2.8-lbs, Dewalt’s DCF885C2 compact 1/4″ impact driver kit (1.5-Ah) is ideal for working in tight or awkward spaces. Because the thing weighs so little and boasts that ergonomically advanced body design, this impact driver is extremely comfortable to use. The tool has three integrated LED lights to keep your environment illuminated and its one-handed loading ¼” hex chuck (accepts 1″ bit tips) renders the tool as convenient as is it powerful. The thing boasts 2,800 RPM, 3,200 IPM and has a max torque of 1,400-in/lbs (117-ft/lbs). The kit includes two 20V lithium ion battery packs, a fast charger, belt hook, kit box and Dewalt’s comprehensive 3-year limited warranty, 90-day guarantee, and 1-year free service contract.

Moving forward, the DCF885L2 1/4″ impact driver kit (3.0-Ah) weighs 3.4-lbs and with the same three LED lights and similar ergonomic design, this tool is also ideal for close-quarter applications. The tool is comfortable to operate and maintains big power throughout any degree of working difficulty. The same one-handed loading 1/4″ hex chuck (accepts 1″ bit tips) enhances the tool’s overall convenient operation, and with the same 1,400-in/lbs (117-ft/lbs) of max torque, a no load speed of 2,800 RPM, an impressive 3,200 IPM, and the 3.0-Ah 20V MAX battery power, the tool is aggressively powerful and precise. The tool boasts the same inclusions and comprehensive warranty as the above kit.

ANGLE DRILL:
The DCD740C1 compact angle drill kit (1.5-Ah), of course, is designed to make your awkward moments on the job a little simpler to bear. Where a space is tool small, too tight, or in any other capacity, too awkward, the right angle drill is your go-to pal. This particular model is designed with enviable compactness, and with two speed ranges (0-650 / 0-2,000 RPM) the tool is flexible and powerful enough to be in your corner (pardon the pun) for a huge range of applications. The tool’s multi-grip trigger also enhances your overall ergonomics and allow users to comfortably operate the tool in a variety of positions. The tool’s front-to-back length is just 4″, it weighs only 3.8-lbs, uses a plastic 3/8″ ratcheting chuck and includes a 30-minute fast charger, a 20V MAX li-ion battery, a belt hook, 2″ Phillips tip bit and a kit box. This tool also includes the comprehensive warranty and guarantee listed above.

RECIPROCATING SAW:
Dewalt’s DCS380L1 reciprocating saw kit (3.0-Ah) is a pretty brutal little machine. Despite weighing only 7.35-lbs the tool boasts 0 – 3,000 SPM (strokes per minute).This enhances blade control and, of course, contributes to overall faster, smoother cuts. A 1-1/8″ stroke length also produces faster, simpler cuts, and with a pivoting adjustable shoe, users have more control over cut depth and glean a little more life from their blades. The saw’s four-position blade clamp allows for tool-free blade changes, flush-cutting and also provides increased positional versatility on the job. The saw means business, but is comfortable to operate and durable throughout rough applications. The thing has an electric brake and includes a fast charger, a 20V MAX Lithium Ion battery, a kit box, and the same fancy warranty (3-years with the above satisfaction guarantee and 1-year service contract).

CIRCULAR SAW:
Furthermore, the DCS391L1 (6-1/2″) circular saw kit (3.0-Ah) is, not surprisingly, as powerful as it is compact. The saw’s 3,700 RPM motor produces industrial speed and power to cut through the most demanding applications and with a crazy-strong (lightweight) magnesium shoe, the saw also provides long-term accuracy. The tool is perfectly balanced, comfortable to operate, has a 0 – 50-degree bevel capacity and weighs only 8-lbs. The saw has a cut depth of 1-5/8″ at 45-degrees and 2-1/4″ at 90-degrees. Additionally, the circ saw kit includes a fast-charger, a 20V MAX Lithium Ion battery, 6-1/2″ carbide-tipped blade, a kit box and the comprehensive warranty (above).

ROTARY HAMMER:
Dewalt’s DCH213L2 3-mode SDS rotary hammer kit (3.0-Ah) is quite unlike other rotary hammers of its class. The thing utilizes SHOCKS Active Vibration Control which both considerably reduces vibration and enhances user control, comfort and productivity during even rigorous use. The tool also provides a 360-degree side handle for optimal control and simpler use during more difficult or awkward applications. The hammer offers 1.7-ft/lbs of impact energy rendering the tool just as powerful as any corded hammer (with the added convenience of cordless technology, of course) and with a variable speed and reversing switch, the tool is versatile and well prepared for a variety of applications. The tool’s compact, L-shaped design can still access tight spaces with optimal balance, the thing weighs just 6.4-lbs, offers 0-1,100 RPM, and 0-4,100 BPM. The kit includes a one-hour charger, two batteries, depth rod, a kit box and offers the same comprehensive warranty as the above saw.

WORKLIGHT:
And last, but certainly not least, the worklight. Dewalt’s DCL040 worklight delivers a super-bright LED output of 110 Lumens. This ensures your work environments are well lit and shadowless for optimal precision, accuracy and overall productivity. The light also has an integral hook for convenient hands-free use as well as use in multiple placements. The head of the light rotates 120-degrees for for optimal functionality and despite the bright output of the light, the thing produces very little heat ensuring both your safety and comfort on the job while still brightening your work-scapes. The tool weighs just 1-lb and with 11-hours of run-time and the same comprehensive warranty (3-years, 1-year service, 90-day guarantee), the thing has seriously got you covered – or, perhaps, simply enlightened.

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Is it too hot in your house during summer months for your dog? Do you wish there was some way you could get your work done without feeling guilty for not paying him enough attention? Doggy day care centers are happy to give your special little friend what you are unable to keep up with. Whether you need full day service or just a couple of hours during the week doggy day care centers can work something out with you. They are also beneficial for when you go on vacation and can’t bring your pet along with you.

There are doggy day care centers that are affordable. Some places do over charge but there are companies that will consider your finances and work out a plan with you that will cater to your needs.

Companies can work out a scheduled plan with you so you can pay a monthly fee for your dog to be watched at their place. They can also do it hourly if you are just looking for a temporary thing. There are half day and full day services available for you.

During your dog’s day at the day care center they are supposed to get a lot of attention from the caretakers. They will be able to interact and play with other dogs and be under constant surveillance. If your dog needs special instructions the leaders will just need to be informed of your dog’s conditions before he enters the facility. Special feeding times, medications, behavioral patterns and medical conditions will all be noted and watched for. Of course it is safer to not leave a dog with such conditions in a place like this for the safety of your own dog.

Care facilities for dogs are air conditioned and heated to comfortable temperatures for all dogs to enjoy. During hot summer days there are certain breeds of dogs that can’t handle the extreme temperatures. If for no other reason, it is best to use a doggy day care center for the health of your little guy. You can leave him in there until it feels cool enough to pick him up. It is a big deal to take care of your pets correctly because they are virtually under your complete mercy.

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I’ve had the 540tm for two weeks now (wanted to learn and make sure I was using correctly before posting a review).

Pros:
- The cost: For $120 you aren’t going to get another GPS that is as feature rich. It’s a great “bang for buck” device.
- IQ Routing: This is an algorithm that takes into account the speed limits of roads, traffic signals, along with information collected from other TomTom drivers ( anonymous historical speed-data) that allows for accurate route times.
- Size: Nice 5″ screen that makes it very easy to see and, more important in my opinion, type without fat fingering other letters.
- Advance Lane Guidance: This feature really comes in handy when at a complex interchange.
- Traffic: Jury is really still out on this one as I’ve had minimal notices of delays and none that were so bad that it caused me to have to reroute. My hope is that when there is one bad enough that it would cause significant delays that the 540 would be able to notify me and give me an alternative. Bottom line is that even though I haven’t used this feature yet I’d rather have it as an option than not have it.
- Lifetime maps. Nice. You’ll be hard pressed to find another GPS with a 5″ screen and lifetime maps. I couldn’t find one.

Cons:
- The screen does wash out in direct sunlight. It is not nearly as bad as some have made out and I’ve changed the color scheme to help with this. So this just depends on how sensitive you are to the washout. The Garmin screens are without question better in this regard.
- The mount: It is a poor design in my opinion and takes two hands to put on. However, I’ve learned how to snap in on in about 5 seconds and when secured correctly it won’t come off. The suction cup on the other end provides a secure mount BUT you do need to make sure you’ve cleaned the window surface. I had my device pop off twice in the first week. Since then I’ve washed with an alcohol swab and it hasn’t come off since.
- Autozoom: I don’t zoom in and zoom out often but if you do this will drive you nuts. After zooming the device will auto-zoom back to its original position. In my opinion TomTom should either do away with the auto-zoom OR allow for an option for the user to disable (or change the time delay before it auto-zooms).
- Doesn’t announce as you arrive at your destination if it’s on the left or the right. Of all my cons this is the one that bugs me the most.
- Adding an in route via (waypoint) takes too many clicks in my opinion. Its:
Find Alternative -> Travel Via -> POI -> POI along route (or near) -> Search for POI -> Enter the POI and Select
That is way too many clicks. There should be the ability to add an in route POI on the shortcut screen.

The Garmin that I think is closest to this one is the 1450lmt which at the time was $50 more than the 540tm. For me it boiled down to do I want to pay $50 more to have the device tell me the destination is on the left/right along with a screen that doesn’t wash out in direct sunlight. However if I went that route I lose IQ routing and traffic (Garmin has traffic but it isn’t as good in my opinion). For me the IQ routing and $50 discount was more important than the two features that I would have gained with the Garmin. I give this device a solid 4 stars.

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The setup, including unboxing, took all of 15 minutes, thanks to easy onscreen directions. WiFi and bluetooth (for the great remote) are both nearly automatic to set up. The remote with QWERTY keyboard makes entering long strings and searches really simple and intuitive. In the middle of the setup, I added a new Apple TV, and both Apple and Vizio made it really simple. I had to wait on both units to do their automatic firmware updates before using the system, but it was worth it, as new services have been added.

The TV is all black and the lighted “Vizio” name at the bottom quickly gets out of the way- non obtrusive, unlike some brands. The stand comes preinstalled and is plenty sturdy. I wish the TV had a matte screen, but so far glare has not been a problem for my application. When you first turn the TV on, it takes a few seconds for anything other than the homescreen to come on, probably because it has to initialize the web connection and some of the apps, the only minor negative I’ve encountered.

Picture quality is just amazing- I defy anyone to show me a TV with any other as good (and I looked a lot). The presets are great right out of the box, and I don’t feel a need to do a full custom calibration. Sound is also quite good, thanks to some decent wattage, speakers (although small) and virtual surround sound. Most other TVs totally skimp on sound, figuring you’ll use a home theater sound system anyway. If you want to go that route, it is easy to connect to audio, in half a dozen different ways. There are also plenty of HDMI ports for multiple devices. 3 USB ports are also there, and I understand the latest firmware update finally turned them on. (A full-featured Blu-Ray player can easily add other peripherals such as SD card readers and other USB support.) My Panny 210 3D BR player, nor my Vizio 3D glasses have arrived yet, so I can’t comment yet on the 3D experience, although I really don’t care if this TV has 3D or not (it does).

It’s not just about the awesome specs- this picture delivers. Colors are accurate and nearly jump off the screen. Depth of field is remarkable- almost looks like 3D on some high-end TV shows (and just with an antenna so far). One reason for this is there are so many shades of grey available and viewable, along with true black, that one sees much more detail in the background of a scene than one may be be used to. Mixed with the decent built in sound, this is a true HD experience. (Sales people in my local BestBuy know this set and said they wish BB would carry this and other Vizio TVs for the value they offer.)

The internet apps are excellent, launch quickly, and can stay out of the way. Regular programming is always viewable while you use/watch an app. The whole system is really intuitive and simple to navigate. HuluPlus and Pandora are two of the most recent additions. No YouTube yet, but it’s available on most WiFi Blu-ray players and Apple TV anyway.
There is no iPhone app to control the TV, but there probably will be. In the meantime, the bluetooth remote that comes with the TV is simple and straightforward to use, very powerful.

Conclusion: This TV is a great size for an average living room. It is beautiful to look at even when turned off. It is a real performer that has as good a picture as the over-the-top specs would lead one to expect. The sound, while not as good as a dedicated home theater system, is much more than decent, and likely good enough for most people. There are many, many inputs and outputs. If you care about it, the TV comes with active 3D. It is fairly thin and hardly uses any electricity. The warrantee (and add on warrantees) are good and not overpriced. Shop around all you want- then take a look at this one. It is the best value in its class IMHO.

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Televisions are becoming more and more like computers. What is top of the line this year is obsolete two years from now. I keep hearing about 4K HD, but I’ll have to see it to believe that I need it. I am not a videophile, but I appreciate a good image and never watch SD when HD is available (like my daughter). I like Blu Ray and make sure I use them if possible. All that said, the image on this unit is absolutely stunning. The small bezel has been discussed here many times, but it can’t be stressed how much of a difference it makes. I like the “Looking through a window” analogy I saw in one review. My daughter and girlfriend both keep shaking their heads when we watch BluRay on it. My couch allows us to sit 10′ from the screen. That seems pretty perfect to me.

Smart Hub is interesting, but I don’t use it much. Most of what it does, is duplicated by other media devices I already own.
- It can be slow
- Netflix App is not as good as the Apple TV
- Can’t figure out how to fast forward in the “Explore 3D” app. It only skips 30 seconds and then has to buffer the video again.

3D is more compelling than expected, but I still can’t imagine watching an entire movie. It is great for demos though. There is also a lot of content on the “Explore 3D” app on the Smart Hub.

Streaming from Netflix HD or Apple TV can appear pretty pixelated where it looks fine on my 40″ Samsung in the bedroom.

Haven’t noticed any screen uniformity issues yet, but I will update if I do.

I do notice something I think is called “ghosting” with some images. Mostly when I am watching sports highlights in HD. I see a little bit of an image around the fast moving person. I hope that makes sense.

I’ll come back an update this later since I have only had the set for a week. So far it is exactly what I wanted. I have wanted this TV ever since I was in Fry’s and saw a display. It was so different from all the other models that I saw. Very pleased with the purchase.

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This is the third Garmin nuvi that I have purchased. Previously I bought the 255 series (which are still working fine and were handed down to my college kids). Before using any GPS you must connect to the internet and update the firmware, software and maps. This is a time consuming process, but absolutely necessary. Once I completed the process the 1300 has work as expected. The initial satellite connection did take some time, but it seems to “find” the satellite much faster now. The voice quality leaves a lot to be desired. It sounds “tinny” and without any range – the speaker must be really cheap. My old 255′s have better voice quality. However, I didn’t buy the thing for music. It provides accurate directions, speaks those directions to me, provides a nice map on it’s 4.3 inch screen with enough road layout to help if I am confused and has lifetime map updates, so it meets my minimal demands. Fast shipping for my Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map with Traffic Updates.

Product Features

Sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
Preloaded with City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with nearly six million points of interest
Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist, fuel-saving ecoRoute
Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more
4.3 in. easy-to-use enhanced touchscreen interface
480 x 272 pixels WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Comes with lifetime traffic and mapping updates
Lane assist; EcoRoute fuel efficient routing
Preloaded with City Navigator NT for North America

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