CoPilot Live 8 GPS App for iPhone 3G/3GS (Review)
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Review: NAVIGON 1.2 Update, Text to Speech, iPod Controls, Route Planning
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Magellan Maestro 4250 4 3 Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
April 5, 2009 by DigiBliss · Leave a Comment
We’ve been big fans of Magellan’s Maestro line since it came out in early 2006. The Maestro interface is incredibly easy to use, even for those who are not completely comfortable with electronics. At the same time, Magellan was ahead of the industry with useful innovations like multi-destination routing and pre-loaded reviews for points of interest like hotels and restaurants (from AAA). With it’s 3200 and 4200 series, Magellan has improved the Maestro line giving them a SirfStar III chipset that provides super-fast. satellite lock and making them thinner. In fact, at .7 inches, these are — at the time of this writing (November 2007), the thinnest portable GPS navigators available. Distingushing between models is also fairly easy.
3200 and 4200 Family of Navigators
Distingushing between models is also fairly easy. The 3200-series navigators feature a 3.5-inch screen, while the 4200s have a 4.3-inch widescreen display. The 3200 and 4200 offer great, basic navigation with turn-by-turn spoken directions, pre-loade maps of the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and 1.3 million POIs. The 3210 and 4210, add maps for Canada and Alaska, AAA travel information (see details below) and bump you up to 6 million POIs. The 3220 and 4220 add maps of Mexico. The top-of-the-line 3250 and 4250 add a host of other features, including text-to-speech directions that give real street names, bluetooth for hands-free phone calls, integrated traffic (with a free 3-month subscription), and voice command.
What Makes the Maestro 4250 Exceptional?
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Easy To Use Interface
The intuitive user interface makes the Maestro series incredibly easy to use. Use the big icons on the 4.3-inch widescreen touch screen to search for your destination by address, intersection, or any of 6 million points of interest (POIs), including restaurants, hotels, airports, gas stations, and more. You can even touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination, see name and address, and get an instant route. Turn by turn visual and spoken directions guide you every step of the way.
Auto re-route gets you quickly back on track whenever you make a detour or miss a turn. QuickSpell feature intelligently searches and checks spelling when you enter addresses. The 4250 offer multiple view options, including 2D, 3D, and TrueView that shows your upcoming turn using a 3D split screen. Maneuver List displays the full turn-by-turn details of your route. Auto night view adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
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Voice Command and Control
Voice Command further enables hands-free operation so you can keep your eyes on the road. Say a command to access the most used navigation functions. Find the nearest coffee, restaurant, gas and ATM or get an instant route home. Plus, you can ask for your location, the distance to your destination and quickly get details for the nearest roadside assistance and more, all with the sound of your voice.
AAA-enabled
With built-in AAA travel information, the Maestro 4250 gives you instant access to the most trusted source for trip planning, searchable AAA TourBook listings, Show Your Card & Save locations for member discounts, approved auto repair facilities, attractions, events, and more. The Maestro 4250 also provides AAA members roadside assistance details, with exact location and a toll-free number. Plus, the Maestro 4250 is Bluetooth-enabled so you can connect your Bluetooth cell phone directly to AAA for immediate help when you need it most.
Note: AAA member roadside assistance requires AAA membership.
Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
The Maestro 4250’s Bluetooth wireless technology lets you make hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. You can store or sync numbers and contact information through the easy-to-use touch screen, and even place calls directly through the Maestro 4250’s integrated microphone and speakers.
Integrated Real-Time Traffic
The integrated traffic receiver offers onscreen RDS-TMC traffic incident reports in real-time. A free 3-month traffic service subscription makes it easy to avoid accidents, slow downs, road closures, severe weather and more. Your Maestro 4250 automatically recalculates your estimated time of arrival based on traffic conditions and prompts you to reroute when a quicker way is available.
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Take It Anywhere
The 4250 is super-thin, lightweight and fits easily into any pocket. The integrated rechargeable battery enables you to operate the Maestro 4250 away from your vehicle for up to three hours. The battery recharges while driving via the included vehicle power adapter.
Tons of Data
The 4250 comes pre-loaded with Navteq maps of the United States and Canada, and 6 million points of interest (POIs). POI data includes telephone numbers and addresses.
It also has an Address Book in which you can create and store POIs and addresses that you use frequently.
Flexible Routing
The 4250 provides a particularly large number of routing features relevant to its price point. Multi-destination routing lets you select up to 20 destinations and find the best route to get to all of them. SmartDetour prompts you to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic.Customizable route methods let you choose between several different routing methods, including “Fastest Time”, “Shortest Distance”, “Least or Most Use of Freeways”, and “Avoid Toll Roads”. Route exclusion lets you pick streets and freeways you want to avoid.
What’s in the Box
Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS receiver, Adhesive disk for dash mounting, Basic cradle, Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts), Quick reference guide and CD, Windshield mount
Optional Accessories
AC Wall power supply/charger, USB data cable
About Magellan
Magellan is a leader in the consumer, survey, GIS, and OEM GPS navigation and positioning markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the Company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series and the Magellan Maestro portable car navigation systems, the Magellan eXplorist and the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices, and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system, the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. The Magellan Maestro series includes such unique features as built-in AAA travel information and voice command and control driving which no other portable GPS manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada offers. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand and has experienced dramatic revenue growth as GPS technology has proliferated across a range of consumer and commercial applications. The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with European headquarters in Carquefou, France.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Unit Best for the Money
This unit does everything I need I travel from state to state and it works great.
I like the text to speech because you do not have to look at the screen while you are driving
and in areas where there are many streets it makes it easier to know where to turn.
I have not used all the features on this unit but there are many that come with it.
The screen is very attractive and I love the night view. I did have to do a firmware upgrade
but that was very easy you get a cord with the unit to do this, windows only.
I rate this unit very high and would buy another. I first learned about Magellan’when I used the neverlost
on the Hertz rental. This is very similar but an upgaded version.
4 Stars Unique features, good performance, some quirks
I bought this Magellan 4250 GPS about a year ago for $299, so the price today seems to be a real bargain. There were some initial problems with the software which were fixed by a free update. A more recent update further improved routing calculation time and on screen graphics.
The best features of this model are:
1. Logical, easy to use interface.
2. Lots of POIs, AAA information and features (if you’re a member)
3. Clear, easy to follow verbal instructions with appropriate warning of upcoming maneuvers and good text-to-speech for street names.
4. Split screen view shows a close-up, simplified view of complicated intersections, and a chime (like a doorbell) tells you when to turn and which way (decreasing ding-dong for left, increasing dong-ding for right). Both of these features are very useful and are unique to this product line.
The worst features are:
1. Screen is easily washed out in the sun, too bright at night (even at it’s lowest setting).
2. Voice Control feature is very limited.
3. Bluetooth hands-free phone feature is limited, dependent on compatability with your phone, and it’s difficult to know if yours will work well before you buy it and try.
4. Map update is expensive ($79).
Other Comments:
Using the windshield mount with any GPS was disappointing for me. The scree was washed out in the sun and way too bright and distracting at night. I tried mounting in different locations (high, low, left, center) and still wasn’t happy. Vent mount didn’t work well in my car, and alternative mounts would interfere with passenger space or other important things. Eventually I decided to mount the unit flat in a semi-clear space on the center console ahead of the arm rest, using some foam and double sided tape to make a flat, cushioned support. This has so far worked quite well and I wonder why more people don’t try it.
The advantages are:
1. The unit is out of the driver’s line of sight, reducing distractions. The screen is still easily visible, and is more legible since it’s partially shielded from the sun.
2. The touch-screen is right at my fingertips, allowing me to easily adjust the volume or tap it to repeat the last direction. This was much more difficult with the screen on the windshield.
3. When driving, there’s very little reason to look at the screen, so it really doesn’t need to be right up in my face. I glance at it to see the split screen view of an upcoming intersection, or to make a volume adjustment, and that’s about it.
Conclusion:
An excellent GPS and a great value. Do some research first if BT is important to you, and plan on updating the software to get the best results.
5 Stars I tried 3 and this is my favorite.
I bought 3 gps units about a year and a half ago. I kept the Magellan and gave the Garmin and the Tom Tom away. However I wanted to try out the other two so I could compare. The Magellan to me seemed by far the easist to use to enter an address.
I live in Vegas which has had alot of new builds the last few years. So far I have no complaints and the Magellan does a decent job getting me to where I need to go. It does send me out of the way to my own address but it does get me home. I have taken the Magellan to 4 different states and each time i get to where I am going.
There are not a lot of bells and whistles to this GPS. The POI are the lowest total of any of the GPS I tried, but really how important is it to be able to find the nearest McDonalds? The voice is straightforward…ie turn in a 1/4 of a mile, but it is easy to understand and I dont really see a need to pay more so the GPS can name the street I am turning on.
If you dont want to get lost, and want a GPS that is basic and really easy to use I suggest the Magellan Maestro.
1 Star Unreliable
We gave this product as a Christmas present–she received 3 different GPS units and chose to keep the Magellan. It never worked correctly–the satellite did not re-set. She took the unit on a trip to Florida and the current location remained her home address in NJ! We chose to follow the positive reviews before buying this product but it looks like the negative reviews were more applicable to this unit. I would NOT buy this from Amazon.com either–they wash their hands of the situation after 30 days and then you are dealing with the manufacturer who insists on trying to repair the unit before they will exchange it. Steer clear!
5 Stars Excellent
Better than expected. Only prob is it has a little difficulty finding the satelights when I first turn it on. Other than that, Works great, nice size screen, tells speed you are going, but only if you don’t actually have address input in, just traveling. Nice and light, has a nice carrying case. perfect.
TomTom ONE S 3 5 Inch GPS Portable Navigator with Text to Speech
April 4, 2009 by DigiBliss · Leave a Comment
TomTom’s ONE-S features an updated chipset that provides better satellite lock and TomTom’s new MapShare technology that lets you add your own map corrections and points of interest, then upload your corrections to and download other corrections from millions of other TomTom users via the TomTom HOME website.
 The TomTom ONE’s 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead. See the ONE in detail. |
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 Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance. |
 Voice instructions are available in over 30 languages. Tom Tom even has comedy and celebrity voices available. |
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Even though the ONE-S is TomTom’s entry-level portable GPS vehicle navigation device, it remains a complete solution with an incredible range of features, including text-to-speech.
Tiny, but Tough
A sleek design and a sharp display combine to make the TomTom ONE-S a vital companion on the road. The ONE-S comes pre-loaded with complete maps for the United States and Canada.
Weighing less than 10 ounces and measuring 4.33 x 3.5 x 1.34 inches, the TomTom ONE-S can be installed easily in any vehicle. An included windshield suction mount holds it in place. Plus, with an operating temperature range of an icy -10 degrees to a sweltering 55 degrees Celsius (14 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit), the navigator is durable enough for New England winters or Arizona summers. The TomTom ONE-S is powered by an internal lithium ion battery that can be charged from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter with the included 12-24V adapter.
Easy To Use
The user-friendly design also puts it a step above other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring 3.5 inches, the TFT display offers a resolution of 320 x 240 to provide brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. The device also features 32 MB RAM and 380 MHz CPU, making it responsive and zippy. Using the USB port and the provided cable, you can use your PC to add your own points of interest.
With its touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE-S puts programming and operation literally at your fingertips to make sophisticated technology simple. The built-in database offers millions of points of interest for you to use as destinations or reference points as you plan your trip. ONE-S also will provide a selection of available routes, giving you the option of avoiding toll roads or choosing between the quickest or the most scenic routes. The database includes zip codes to simplify your route selection, and for extra convenience, the TomTom ONE-S lets you save the addresses of frequent destinations, making route planning easier and faster than ever. Other display features include a compass mode to assist you with directional orientation, and an anti-glare screen for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight.
You Can Hear Me Now
ONE-S provides clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions, so that you don’t have to take your eyes off the road while your vehicle is on the move. Voice instructions are available in over 30 languages. TomTom even has comedy and celebrity voices available, some for free, and others for purchase via download at TomTom’s website. One nifty feature is speed-sensitive volume. With this optional feature turned on, your vehicle’s engine becomes louder or quieter as your speed changes, the volume adjusts itself accordingly, guaranteeing clear and easy listening.
TomTom HOME
HOME is TomTom’s free software that enables TomTom users to future proof and personalize their devices. Via easy desktop access, any TomTom customer can update maps, download the latest application, celebrity voices and more. TomTom HOME allows TomTom customers to:
• Update their TomTom device with TomTom’s latest software and services automatically and for free
• Easily buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras
• Download celebrity and character voices
• Pre-plan trip itineraries
• Receive free traffic alerts on their computers
What’s in the Box
TomTom ONE device, suction mount, car charger, USB 2.0 data cable, and installation CD with connection software and manual.
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About TomTom
TomTom NV is the world’s largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom’s products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA’s and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom’s products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Nice product as long as you do not travel in Illinois
In general it works great however major issue is that in many of the illinois communities (unincorporated communities) it is not possible to find the these business and residential locations. Mainly be cause you cannot enter a letter in the house number addresses are 4N312 Illinois Ave
or 32W432 dumbdumb st.,
So not very useful. so far the Garmins, Magellans and Nuvis all work for these addresses. TOMTOM needs to get on the ball.
4 Stars I am satisfied, good price for a good product…
I did a lot of looking around for a GPS unit and finally decided on the TomTom One S. There were a few things that the TomTom did that I really wanted.
1. Text to Speech. It tells you the name of the street you are about to turn on. I like that feature a lot. Only down side is that it only works with “Tom” the computer voice. The other voices do not offer the text to speech capability.
2. Sending Mapquest directions straight to the TomTom. I love Mapquest and I use it all of the time whenever I am planning a trip out of town. So sending destinations straight to the TomTom is a big plus for me.
3. One free upgrade after purchasing. One thing I didn’t want to worry about was buying a GPS unit and then turning right around and having to pay more money for updated maps. I bought this unit, plugged it into my computer, downloaded the TomTom Home software and a few clicks later, it informed me that my TomTom already had the latest map updates installed. Wonderful!!!
4. Mapsharing. I am a geek, so I like to tweek and piddle and customize my gadgets. Having the ability to change/edit streets and locations on the TomTom was a plus. But then to hear that I can get those types of updates from other geeks like me is a big plus!!!
Now I read a ton of reviews on different models of the TomTom and the majority of the problems people were having were:
1. Speaker not loud enough.
2. Problems updating the unit.
3. Street names not being spoken aloud.
4. Having to manually turn the unit from “daytime” background to “nighttime” background. (other units do this automatically).
5. Not enough Points of Interest.
I drive a full size SUV that is older. So, lots of road noise, lots of in-cabin noise. I adjusted the speaker volume all the way up and I can still hear the TomTom well enough. Now if I have my radio on, I can’t understand what TomTom is trying to tell me but if I am trying to pay attention to directions, why would I have my radio on in the first place?
I have had no problems updating the unit so far. (knock on wood).
When I first started using the TomTom, it did not say the street names. So, I checked the instructions and it mentioned that only the computer voice allows spoken street names. So I went into preferences, voices and scrolled through the list of voices until I got to a voice that specifically said “computer”. Once that was selected, I began to hear all the street names I wanted to.
Having to manually turn it from day to night mode. Sure I can understand people that have had other units in the past that took care of that for you and are used to it. So having to do it yourself takes a couple of clicks, big deal. Is that no different than changing the station on the radio? Or making a call on your cell phone? Or putting make up on? I think sometimes people complain simply because they can.
Not enough points of interest. I have heard that other units are known for thier millions of points of interest. Can’t argue with them, the TomTom doesn’t have million’s. But it does have the ability to add them, which I think is helpful. Just cruising through the list of points of interest to add was interesting. I added Fith Thrid Bank ATM’s and BBQ places in AL to my list. I like to eat good BBQ and I am going to have to stop at an ATM to get money to pay for it so I am all set there. 
All in all, for this being my first GPS, I like it. I probably won’t even utilize all that this unit has to offer so I would for around $130, I am getting my money’s worth.
Now maybe down the road after using this unit for a couple years, I may find that a more expensive unit with more options may be the route I take but for now, I am happy with this unit.
5 Stars Great Gas Saver!
When we were searching for a home, it found the easiest routes to each one. Looked at 15/20 a day. If your moving to a new place its invaluable!
1 Star Avoid updating it
This product worked fine for the 11 minutes it worked. I bought it, used it to get home as a test, and it worked well. Went to update it, which you must do via your computer at home. ANY INTERRUPTION IN AN UPDATE WILL CORRUPT THE UNITS INTERNAL FILES IRREPERABLY! In my case my anti-virus software happened to download an update. This rendered it into a 100 dollar paperweight. This was confirmed with tech support. Luckily it was returnable, and I bought a Garmin.
2 Stars Does not do alphanumeric house numbers
Way too basic. It does not accept house numbers with letters in them.
ie: 48w455 Any Street. If you live where that is an issue, stay away.
Navigon 2100 max 4 3 Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text to Speech Lifetime Traffic and 2 Years of FreshMaps Special Bundle
April 1, 2009 by DigiBliss · Leave a Comment
Manufacturer’s Description–May 3, 2008
This special bundle includes traffic (for the lifetime of the device) and FreshMaps. Ultra-slim and with a stunning 4.3-inch touchscreen display, the Navigon 2100 Max earns its name with a long list of advanced features. Spoken driving direction in real street names via text-to-speech capability let you keep your eyes on the road. Exclusive Reality View provides extra 3D guidance when you need it most. Lane Assistant alerts you to oncoming lane changes. DirectHelp helps you find emergency and roadside services—and helps them find you. Includes NAVIGON FreshMaps for up to 8 regular, trusted map updates over two years. Other accessories include ZAGAT® Ratings and Reviews.
Navigon has long been a major provider of navigation software to automotive manufacturers for in-dash gps navigation devices, but only last year did they introduce portable navigation devices under their own name (learn more about Navigon). What they offer up, however, demonstrates immediately that this is a company that knows navigation inside and out. Navigon focuses features that directly empower navigation and on sleek form factors.
Key Features
- Reality View: 3D images of highway interchanges with actual road sign text so you’ll never miss your exit again. (Learn more)
- Lane Assistant:. Icons alert you to the optimal lane to be in.(Learn more)
- Widescreen: See the big picture with a stunning, easy-to-read, 4.3-inch widescreen format.
- Spoken Directions with Text-to-Speech: keep your eyes on the road with spoken turn-by-turn directions and real street names.
- Points Of Interest: Reach gas stations, hotels, restaurants, transportation hubs, and more with millions of points of interest that will help you find your way.
- Branded icons: places are so easy to find that everywhere will feel like home.
- DirectHelp: At-a-glance information helps you find emergency and roadside services—and helps them find you. Just push a button and get instant directions and phone numbers to the nearest hospitals, police stations, roadside assistance companies and pharmacies.
Easy Add-Ons
Navigon offers some unique services that are easy to add to your Navigator with a simple activation code.
- ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews Service gives you over 21,000 ZAGAT ratings and reviews covering more than 70 cities in the U.S. and Canada (included free on the 5100 and 7100 models).
Learn More
Superior Software and Hardware
| The features and functions of the Navigon’s portable GPS navigators are controlled via intuitive, easy-to-use animated menus that use predictive text input to quickly and easily select your city, state and address.
Maps and menus appear on elegant, high-contrast, full-color touch-screen displays. Navigon portable GPS navigators run on a powerful Samsung 400 MHz processor, a fully integrated SiRF Star III GPS chip, 64 MBs of both RAM and ROM built in, and a rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium ion battery that is rated for 4.5 hours of continuous use. All this is housed in an ultra-thin, sleek housing. |
Reality View
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Reality View™ provides 3D images and actual road sign text when approaching complex interchanges — so you’ll never miss your exit again. |
Lane Assist
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No more wondering what lane you need to be in to stay on course. Your NAVIGON will guide you with simple to follow lane guidance with arrows so you can make your turn and stay on track. |
Zagat Ratings (Requires Purchase of Activation Code)
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Now you can enjoy the world’s most comprehensive restaurant and entertainment guide — right on your NAVIGON GPS device. With ZAGAT’s trusted Ratings and Reviews, you will know exactly where to stay and play during your travels and, with NAVIGON’s guidance you will know exactly how to get there. The guide includes over 21,000 entries covering a variety of categories, including restaurants, hotels, golf courses, nightclubs and attractions in over 70 cities in the U.S. and Canada. ZAGAT SURVEY Ratings and Reviews is a standard feature on both the 7100 and 5100 models. An additional accessory purchase is required to activate the service on the 2100 model. |
What’s in the Box
- NAVIGON 2100 max GPS Navigator
- SD card preloaded with software and maps of the continental US
- Rechargeable 1150 mAH lithium ion battery (rated for up to 4.5 hours)
- Car Charger
- Car Mount
- Quickstart Guide
- Limited Warranty
Note: All Navigon GPS Navigators run on the Microsoft Windows CD Net 5.0 operating system. A PC is required to use additional map data, and in such cases users require Windows 2000, ME, XP or higher, as well as a CD ROM drive and a USB port. An SD/MMC card reader is recommended as the 7100 not only uses SD cards, but also comes with a 2 GB SD card in the package.
About Navigon
NAVIGON has been a leader of GPS navigation since 1991, and has a long history of industry innovations. NAVIGON created the world’s first dynamic personal GPS product in 1996, launched the industry’s first navigation software for the Pocket PC in 2000, and unveiled the first Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) avoidance feature on mobile navigation product in 2002.
NAVIGON has helped revolutionize how consumers get from place to place with software products for practically any navigation-ready hardware. Personal navigation devices (PND), smartphones, and in-dash navigation systems directed by NAVIGON’s award-winning MobileNavigator (MN) software delivers reliable information on millions of destinations in an intuitive, easy to use format. NAVIGON is a valued partner to the automotive industry, and in 2006 strengthened its category competency by acquiring NAVTEQ’s navigation software business.
NAVIGON is a privately-held software company based in Hamburg, Germany, with NAVIGON USA headquarters in Chicago, IL.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars My wife loves it
Gave one each to my wife and daughter for Christmas. The wife says its the greatest - knows left from right, etc.
And she is now free to roam the country.
3 Stars Sorry I had to return it!
This was my first GPS. Liked the look, the weight, the graphics, the voice, the price was good, and it was from my favorite source, Amazon. I should have seen that something was wrong, with the unit. First I would type in address and name, it would give me the same name and a different address?. First I thought, “must be me”, it didn’t do this with every entry. But was a real pain to delete an item, took 3 steps and 3 screens. The next problem was the “Take me home ” feature, It seem to want to enter a different address. Finally it accepted the address, or so I thought, I listed about 10 destinations in Calif. and Nevada. We went to the River Palm in Laughlin, NV, every thing went fine till we were 2 or 3 miles from the hotel, my lady saids “Why is it taking this route?” , “I don’t know? never been here before”, my lady who had been before, told me this is the long way in. Well long story short we got there with about 15 minutes of extra driving. Now it’s time to leave, I touch screen the “Take me home” feature. About 1/2 hour later it seems were headed to las Vegas, Turn the car around, and GPS is asking me to make a U turn at the next exit. stop, turn the unit off, wait couple minutes, turn it back on, but the “take me home ” feature doesn’t show the destination it is using, I have to enter the home address. Four days later I give it a second chance. But it has it’s own ideas how to get to where I want. I don’t follow it’s instruction, it corrects itself about 15 minutes later, all seems well, till we get to our location, then it wants to go to a different address, then the one I entered. That is why I return the unit for a refund. I see reviews that say how great this GPS is, maybe I got one that was assembled on New Years eve.
4 Stars Great value
Very easy to use. Great value with traffic feature. I do wish you could manually type in Point of Interest. The device catagorizes Points of Interest which makes you have to work within those confines. I also have a Garmin Nuvi which allows me to just type in the name of the place that I’m looking for. It then gives me all of the locations of that place that are near my current location starting with the closest. Otherwise, it’s a very intuitive device.
5 Stars great navigon
this is a great product. just becareful on country roads it tends to stick to main roads so this may be a longer route in some cases. but overall i love it!!!!!
4 Stars I LOVE my Navigon
I love my Navigon. My friends all have the Tom Tom but I wanted something a bit more - but without too many bells and whistles. I just wanted to get where I needed to be without going broke.
It is extremely easy to use-the maps are amazingly accurate-and the screen size is wonderful. I use it daily!!!
I did a decent amount of research before making my decision and I asked people for their advice that own a GPS. Surprisingly, the Tom Tom owners loved their product - that is, until they saw my Navigon and they realized what they were missing. My Navigon totally trumps their Tom Toms.
Would I recommend this product? You bet I would.
