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Travel UK with the RAC 300 (UK)

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

240x180RAC has recently released the United Kingdom version of their 300 models, the RAC 300 UK. Nearly identical to the Europe version, this device is well equipped with a 3.5” touchscreen display. While traveling high definition map images are shown to bring a more exciting approach to reading directions. Both 2D and 3D maps are offered when viewing routes. As with all RAC gps devices, turn by turn voice directions are read aloud via the internal speaker. Thousands of Points of Interests are can be viewed in case you are wanting to find the nearest hotel, gasoline station, shopping area, restaurants and more. Your route can be automatically rearranged if you choose an interest point that is off-route. The entire display system is set up very well and has simple icons that are easy for anyone to understand.

Several RAC 300 UK reviews have claimed they have saved a great deal of money due to avoided speeding fines. The modern safety camera alerts notify you when there are upcoming cameras that could potentially fine you for speeding. A great addition to your visibility in the dark is the all new night view mode. A neat re-routing feature is included that will automatically direct you back on track in case you take a wrong turn. Since the RAC 300 UK is pre-loaded with complete United Kingdom maps only, you may need extra maps if you are traveling outside of the country. If you happen to need additional maps, weather forecasts, vacation guides and much more can be downloaded via SD card. If you happen to be a United Kingdom citizen and need the reliability to reach your destinations safely, then the RAC 300 UK could be the gps device you need.

RAC 300 (EUR): Destination arrived

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

rac-300Avoid getting lost with the all new RAC 300 EUR. If you are new to the gps market and need a simple yet effective device than this could be for you. Featuring a vivid 3.5” widescreen that is accessible just by touching, the RAC 300 stands up the the design demands of its competition. The device can be attached to your windshield via suction cup or added to your dashboard. Complete maps of Europe are pre-loaded onto the device which can be viewed in both 2D and 3D. Searching for an address has never been easier with the new quick search function. If you don’t happen to remember the exact address you can enter bits and pieces of it as the function is similar to a search engine. It will display destinations that are relevant to what you have entered. After choosing your address you can then pick between various routes such as avoid highways or tolls, quickest or shortest mileage. RAC also offers thousands of Points of Interest to assist you in finding any shopping malls, hotels, ATMs or other popular visits. While traveling you are updated frequently of your estimated time of arrival as well as the total distance remained.

A brand new feature that many RAC 300 EUR reviews are praising is the ability to home sync software. This can be used for adding new maps, weather forecasts, travel guides and new color themes for your device. If you’re a frequent fast driver you may enjoy the safety camera alerts that are provided. You are notified of any upcoming safety cameras to help avoid receiving any unwanted speeding tickets. The main display of the RAC 300 EUR displays the current street name, distance from next turn, time and current vehicle speed. With both affordability and the quality you are searching for in a gps device, the RAC 300 EUR stands tall with the competition quite well.