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     Garmin Nuvi 2497LMT Model: 010-01124-30
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Ships with: nüvi 2497LMT, Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America, Lifetime maps¹ and traffic² (indicated by “LMT” after model number on the box), Lifetime traffic antenna/vehicle power cable, Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, Quick start manual
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$199.95
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| General | | | | |
| 1 | Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 4.8W x 3.0H x 0.76D inches (12.2 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm) | | | |
| 2 | Display size, WxH: | 3.81W x 2.25H inches (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3 in diag (10.9 cm) | | | |
| 3 | Display resolution, WxH: | 480 x 272 pixels | | | |
| 4 | Display type: | manual dual-orientation, WQVGA color TFT with white backlight | | | |
| 5 | Weight: | 5.5 ounces (155 g) | | | |
| 6 | Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion | | | |
| 7 | Battery life: | up to 2.5 hours | | | |
| 8 | GPS-enabled: | 
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| 9 | High-sensitivity receiver: | 
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| 10 | PC interface: | USB | | | |
| 11 | RoHS version available: | 
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| 12 | Preloaded maps: | 
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| 13 | Map coverage area: | USA + Canada | | | |
| 14 | Ability to add maps: | 
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| 15 | Street Map Compatible: | 
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| 16 | Topographic Map Compatible: |  (limited) | | | |
| 17 | Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |  (limited) | | | |
| 18 | Built-in memory: | internal solid state | | | |
| 19 | Accepts data cards: | microSD data card | | | |
| 20 | Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 1000 | | | |
| 21 | Additional: | - Trip Planner:

- Trip Log:

- Receive live services via your compatible Android smartphone with Smartphone Link. Software update may be required.
- This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
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| 22 | Widescreen | 
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| 23 | Routes: | 100 | | | |
| 24 | Basemap: | 
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| 25 | Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): | 
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| 26 | Speaker Location: | Internal | | | |
| 27 | Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : | 
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| 28 | Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): | 
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| 29 | 3D map view: | 
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| 30 | Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): | 
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| 31 | Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): | 
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| 32 | Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): | 
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| 33 | Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): | 
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| 34 | Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): | 
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| 35 | Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | 
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| 36 | Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: | 
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| 37 | FM traffic compatible: | 
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| 38 | Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): | 
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| 39 | Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): | 
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| 40 | Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): | 
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| 41 | Touchscreen: | 
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| 42 | Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): | 
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| 43 | Antenna Type: | Internal | | | |
| 44 | External Antenna Jack: | None | | | |
| 45 | Automotive-friendly: | 
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| 46 | Lane Assist |  (with Junction View) | | | |
| 47 | Speed Limit Indicator | 
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| 48 | Lifetime Traffic | 
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| 49 | Lifetime Maps Included | 
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| 50 | trafficTrends (calculates routes from predicted traffic flow) | 
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| 51 | myTrends (predicts routes from user's navigation behavior) | 
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| 52 | Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car icons) | 
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| 53 | Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices) | 
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