Uniden Gps402 Maptrax 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.6 x 4.3 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HZNPXM
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• Item model number: GPS402
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,105 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Uniden is bringing drivers a new option in automotive GPS navigation with the Uniden GPS-402 MapTrax Automotive 4-inch Turn-by-Turn Navigator. The GPS-402 MapTrax features a compact design, large display, and cutting-edge technology. Other great features include text-to-speech navigation and pin-point positioning accuracy down to three meters, all powered by NavTeq navigation software.

The Uniden MapTrax GPS-402 includes a high-resolution, 4-inch TFT digital color LCD screen that automatically adjusts between night and daylight viewable settings in accordance with the time of day. The daylight viewable setting minimizes glare while the night-view setting offers a bright, easy-to-read display. In addition to excellent picture quality, this portable GPS system is equipped with an intuitive user-interface and Easy Touch screen that lets you control all the MapTrax functions and make adjustments according to your preferences. This unit comes with a pre-loaded, full map of North America complete with over 4-million POIs (Points of Interest). It also includes two gigabytes of internal map memory so you can download or add anything you need, and a windshield mount for easy and safe use in the car. Meanwhile, voice-prompt functionality allows you to focus on your driving. Plus, you get the fastest available 400 MHz processor for real-time accuracy.

The MapTrax GPS-402 is constructed with a high-quality SIRF III GPS receiver, and is WAAS enabled (Wide Area Augmentation System) so it gets signals from orbit and terrestrially for the greatest level of accuracy. Both easy and quick to use, this unit features simple route planning functionality so you don't have to spend half your drive preparing to start, as well as turn-by-turn voice instructions to make sure you stay on track without distraction. MapTrax provides you with access to a total of up to 14-million points-of-interest, putting Uniden at the top of the industry in offering navigational information for a wide-range of locations, and with USB connectivity this unit allows you to access additional resources and downloads from Uniden's website. An all-in-one solution complete with additional features such as external turn signals and text-to-speech navigation, this GPS mapping system is a truly powerful navigational companion. The Uniden MapTrax GPS-402 is completely portable with a rechargeable 830 mAh Lithium-Ion battery that provides up to three hours of life, a weight of only 2.5 pounds, and dimensions of 9.5 x 4.5 x 8.5 inches (W x H x D).

Product Description

The GPS 402 is a portable mobile GPS navigation unit that features a 4 EZ Touch Screen with voice prompts, External Turn Signal Indicators, WAAS Mapping Accuracy and super fast 400 MHz map processing. With 2 million Point of Interests (POI) and maps of the USA, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii already preloaded, this unit is as easy as plug n' go with no subscriptions or monthly fees to operate.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great GPS - Visually Stunning and Easy to Use., March 31, 2007

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K. Roberts (Union, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden Gps402 Maptrax 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

All of the GPS units in the $300-$400 price range have some limitations. But, this Uniden GPS-402 works great is easy to use and has very few negatives. The only ones which I could see were no text-to-speech capability and no Bluetooth wireless functions. If these two issues do not concern you, then this is the GPS for you. This is a great looking GPS with a beautiful 4" screen which is auto adjusting and excellent in direct sunlight. The 402 uses the latest version of NavTeq maps and has wonderful planning & routing options which you cannot get on the Garmin models (add, delete & mark way points and view routes). The GPS-402 comes with an excellent windshield dock and bracket which is easy to attach and remove and is very stable. Exceptional ergonomics and functionality - one can cancel the current route by simply touching the corner of the map screen. One can get to the route option screen by touching any part of the map screen while proceeding to the destination. Even though it does not have text-to-speech the GPS-402 works very well with visual bars and a voice counting down from 1000 feet before turns. One can display the entire route on the screen by simply dragging the screen toward the destination point before you drive it. The unit can also route by street intersections as well as addresses and POI's. The POI database is current and seems to have a countless numbers of restaurants and other points which I checked for some small and large towns. It pulled up every imaginable museum for the greater Seattle area. This was better than expected since it states over 2 million POI's total. Maybe they save on some categories like movie theaters. This GPS also has excellent external buttons and controls which can same time over using screen menus. The GPS-402 has the latest SiRF III chipset and tracks in seconds with instant auto rerouting. Did I mention that this GPS seems well built and comes in a very attractive case with black rubber grips on the sides (looks better than the picture). I understand that the Garmins are very easy to use and are great products, but I will stay with the Uniden with a larger and better looking screen , more functionality & routing options, with the same ease of use for less money than the Nuvi-350.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Missing some features, July 22, 2007

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K.H. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden Gps402 Maptrax 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

Pros: Slim, attractive, easy to see screen, good reception.
Cons: Despite what the descriptions say, there is NO TEXT TO SPEECH!! I don't think I'll be hanging onto this for too long because of it. Also, it doesn't actually bring you directly to your address... if you want to go to 59 Main St, it will bring you to a range of addresses, like 1-400 Main St. It also doesn't seem to be all that accurate, almost like the map takes a little while to update itself to where you are. I'm considering getting rid of it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite Ready for Prime Time, October 26, 2007

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E Deets "Reviews by Deets" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uniden Gps402 Maptrax 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

I purchased this GPS because I use other Uniden products and at the time the price was attractive. 2-stars for a decent screen, but I've found more cons than pros.
Pros - Bright, large, easy to read screen.
Cons - Directions only guide you to a block (rather than specific address).
Can zoom out only to 8 miles (you can't get a look at your progress on longer trips).
Poor speaker which is hard to hear in some cars.
Takes much longer to lock on satellites than Garmins we use at work.

If Uniden wants to continue in the GPS market, they have some work to do. For a similar price, you can find much better options.