Manufacturer: Alpine Electronics, Inc. Part number: PMD-B100
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 5.0
Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Alpine Blackbird
price range: $195.00
The Alpine Blackbird is a feature-rich vehicle GPS system and entertainment device all rolled into one sharp-looking package, but it hits a couple of roadblocks with its short battery life and sluggish route calculation.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
by chenette on March 6, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"very nice, but could be better."
by cymrich on May 18, 2006
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Doesn't map well in North Atlanta area"
by lloydstevens on March 20, 2006
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"nice display and clear voice prompts"
by magnusroyce on March 16, 2006
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by colorledsigns on December 27, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Alpine Electronics, Inc.
- Part Number: PMD-B100
General
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 8 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Receiver 16 channel
- Connectivity Hi-Speed USB
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Built-in speaker, Preinstalled POIs, Optional external GPS antenna connection
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Maps Included USA, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii
Navigation
- Trip computer Avoid ferrys, Quickest route, Avoid toll roads, Maximize freeways, Minimize freeways, Street address search
Digital Player
- Digital Player Yes
- Supported Formats MP3, WMA
Built-in Display
- Type LCD
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Diagonal Size 3.6 in
- Display Illumination Yes
- Color Support Color
- Features Touch screen
Connections
- Connector Type Hi-Speed USB, Headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Battery
- Battery technology Lithium ion
Miscellaneous
- Color Black
- Included GPS accessories Carrying case, AC power adapter, Car power adapter, Automotive windshield mount
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 °F
- Max operating temperature 113 °F
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