General info
Screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU 5"
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 4.3"
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Battery life with GPS on
There is less chance that you will run out of battery during an adventure.
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 4h
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Resolution
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU 272 x 480px
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 800 x 480px
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Has a rechargeable battery
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Thickness
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU 17mm
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 9mm
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Weight
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU 200g
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 118g
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Width
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU 140mm
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 122mm
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Height
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU 90mm
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 74mm
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Connectivity
Has device to device sharing capabilities
This feature allows you to transfer your favorite routes or waypoints to other devices, and it makes it easier to keep your device up-to-date.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Navigation
Has lifetime maps
Users are able to download the latest maps four times per year with no further fees or subscriptions.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has lifetime traffic updates
The device includes a subscription to a lifetime of free traffic updates.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has route avoidance
The device can avoid certain routes depending on the user's preference. For example, if you wish to avoid expensive toll roads then the device can design an alternative route.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has eco-routing
This option allows users to plan environmentally friendly routes which can reduce fuel consumption.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has multi route capabilities
This is the ability to have multiple “vias” per route.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has route optimizer
If the user has many destinations planned, for example a UPS driver, they can enter in all of the destinations and the GPS will calculate the most efficient route to take, saving time and reducing fuel costs.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has spoken street name feature
The device will tell you what street you arrive on.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has map editing capabilities
This means that users can add extra detail to their map or correct any wrong information.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has pedestrian mode
The pedestrian mode optimizes the route for walking, and may also adjust arrival times to match walking, rather than driving speeds.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Points of interest
A point of interest, or POI, is a specific location that someone may find useful or interesting, for example a famous museum or landmark.
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 8000000
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Has a sensitive receiver
A sensitive receiver can deliver even more accurate estimations of your current position.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks worth recording and storing in your GPS. These are locations you may later want to return to, for example favorite restaurants, bars etc.
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- Garmin Nuvi 3450 1000
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Has an automatic rerouting feature
If you take a wrong turn or face heavy traffic ahead, the GPS will design a new route so that you will still arrive at your destination as quickly as possible.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Features
Has a favorites menu
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has voice commands
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has a currency converter
This allows the user to calculate currency exchange rates when passing from one country to another.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has a dedicated smartphone app
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has an emergency shortcut app
In the case of an emergency the user can quickly contact the emergency services through the device.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
Has an audiobook player
Allows users to download books and listen to them while on the go.
- Becker Professional 50 LMU
- Garmin Nuvi 3450