Reviews of the Alpine Blackbird
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CNET Review
The Good: The Alpine Blackbird features preloaded maps on its hard drive and includes a music player, an FM modulator, and a traffic receiver.
The Bad: The Alpine Blackbird lacks text-to-speech functionality and requires a separate flash memory card to play music. The screen can be difficult to read in direct sunlight, and the internal battery has a woefully short life between charges.
The Bottom Line: 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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 64/100. Comparing these reviews to 140678 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
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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