is there a big difference between the Power, Elite and GPS models
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It's the same drone but just different bundles. You can see the difference broken down if you go to YouTube and search "AR Drone 2.0 episode 30."Kyle TarpleyCentral US Drone Sales
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how do I go about getting the Elite edition? Does it cost $499.?? What is your return policy if my husband decides he wants the higher priced model ($1000.)?? Thank you!
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The copter itself is all the same AR Drone 2.0. The difference between the different packages is the regular AR Drone 2.0 comes with a single 1000mah battery. The Elite is the same as that except you have different body color choices of camouflage and two black and two white props. The Power Edition comes with two 1,500mah batteries, a full set of red, blue and black propellers. The GPS edition includes the GPS flight recorder. In a nutshell the copter itself is the same for all with the only difference being the included accessories / colors options
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The specs state that this model not only has GPS, but is also GLONASS-Enabled. GLONASS is the Russian equivalent to the American NAVSTAR GPS satellite system. When a GPS receiver is GLONASS capable, it will initialize more quickly, it will work better in areas where the sky is partially obscured (inner city areas with tall buildings, deep canyons, etc). The one downside to GLONASS enabled GPS chipsets is the slightly higher battery drain due to the increased computational requirements to track the extra satellites. If you are going to use your tablet with GPS navigation apps, the GLONASS definitely gives this tablet an advantage over non-GLONASS capable models.
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No. If you go to the Garmin website you can easily compare the models. The price increase for measuring to hazards was not worth it to me. Also, if I remember correctly, hazard distances are actually something you have to manually program. You should verify this when you compare features.
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Hey MelissaS, I've been researching the Garmin GPS's for a couple of weeks and can tell you the differences I've seen. The 255W has a few of "new" features in their 2x5 line but the two that I've seen people the most happy with in the reviews I've read are the satellite "hotfix" and the faster processor. The "hotfix" is supposed to speed up satellite acquisition immensely by having the unit remember where it was turned off last so it can calculate where the satellites should be when you turn it back on and from what I've read it works like a charm. The faster processor will speed up things like map drawing and looking up points of interest which people have really seemed to also notice in their reviews. The big drawback of the 255 and 255w is the text to speech voice quality (this is the voice that pronounces street names). Apparently the voice quality isn't as good on the 255 line as it is in the previous products due to the voice engine Garmin has used in this model...most people I've read say they can live with it but some bring it back due to the quality. I would goto a store and try both side by side to see if you can live with the quality. I did that today and was able to understand what the 255w was saying even in a busy store but still think I'll wait for the 265WT in October. Hope that helps!
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Comparing the GPS in a camera to that of a smartphone or Garmin isn't really fair. They use different methods to determine your location. To be fair, you would have to compare the GPS feature in similar cameras. I don't think the GPS in the SX230HS is any better or worse than most other cameras with GPS. Incidentally, I haven't had a problem with anything getting tagged correctly, even indoors.
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I found a GARMIN GPS III PLUS (can be found on AMAZON usually used but sometimes someone has a new one) to be perfect on my quad. It provides features not found in combination on any GPS currently in production that I have found. I won't go thru all the features here as there are so many, but for me, it provides everything I could want in exploring remote areas of AZ except a gas gauge for the quad! Mine is clamped to the handlebars and runs off vehicle power so no battery life problems. Check one out and save yourself a lot of money while getting the capabilities a new one can't provide.
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Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
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I have just purchased this and it whirs on my Elite 5 If your unit has power cable with blue ends you will need to purchase a power cable and your in I ordered a extra battery so I had backup I use the GPS on Erie on my 4x4
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Right on the Garmin site! I studied the features of both units, and further down, they have a comparison chart. That's where I saw something a bit different noted on one unit over the other, so I went back to make sure I knew what it was and sure enough it was the part about how that unit shows the actual highway signs. You might have to click on something in the details to see a demo of what you'll see on the screen. I loaned our portable (old)Garmin to our daughter & was caught without it, so going to get this upgraded one to replace it & let her have the old one...
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the biggest difference is: the GPS is already in a position to be observed during driving-if its on a smart phone it would b e like texting and driving. The GPS display would display more information than a smart phone at a glance, wouldn't have to go thru different screens.
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Hi, the SPX 7800BT is newer than the one I bought but if you ask me about mine, I would say it's fair. I see that in the new one they have the GPS built in instead the external USB. I would definitely go for the new one to be always up to date.
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I got confused reading the reviews in the search engine over this, and I almost bought the wrong model. This camera (HX400V) is NOT the same as the H400, and reviews about this camera compared with the Sony website is a bit confusing. One reviewer said they are both the same except for GPS, which is incorrect. The basic model has a 63x zoom, and no GPS or WiFI, and some other features are missing, but the HX 400B/V is the high end model with the Carl Zeiss 50x lens, (better glass, lower f/stop) the Wifi, GPS and the upgraded capabilities.
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Good Eveining, The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially. Thank you.
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Thanks for the input, I actually kept the original Garmin. I realized it couldn't recognize my position re: the street because my house is 1000 ft off the road. I actually like it a lot. It does quirky things like take me to the highway one way and bring me home another even though the streets are not one way. At this point, I'm glad I got it.
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They were not very current when the unit was made, perhaps ~1-2 yrs old at the time. The 3000T is ancient by today's standards. In fact, even when it was 'new' it was not very impressive compared to its peers! Also was unstable and locked up frequently. (the underlying OS was an imbedded Windows from what I recall) Unless you're getting this unit for FREE, I'd suggest staying away and getting something better like a Garmin. Forget about support from Magellan. Just my 2 cents as a former owner of one of these.
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It has GPS, but most people found the software implementation to be seriously lacking. It takes a while to update your position. I've read that this has been fixed in the FroYo pre-release that was leaked, though, so it may be better once the official release hits in September.
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I have to be honest and say I don't know. I have the 220 and it was my very first purchase of a garmin product.