Car Navigation System - Fixed Monitor - 4:3 Monitor - with Traffic Message Channel, without Traffic Message Channel - with Touchscreen - without Voice Control
Advantages: You get your money back if you keep your receipt safe Disadvantages: The main disadvantage is the Binatone X350!
I brought the BinatoneX350 from Asda for £50 on the 5th April 2009. I opened the box in the car park and thought I'd test it out. Anyway, first impressions we're it looked good for £50, after all you get what you pay for and obviously I hadn't purchased a £350+ Sat Nav. I plugged the charger in, set my postcode (after much fiddling) and off I went. As you'll know everybody gets familiar with the area they live and what roads run quicker, what short cuts work best and so on, but, I wasn't prepared to be sent miles out my way (not the quickest or the shortest route home). I even stopped half way to make sure I had typed my postcode in correctly (I had). When I got back home I checked the same route on Google maps which sent me the same way as I normally go (for the exception of two roads, which I use to cut out a set of traffic lights ...
Advantages: Cheap, clear and with 3-D viewing Disadvantages: I had a software problem with first model
My wife would be the first to admit that her map reading skills leave a lot to be desired and as she cannot link up with the global positioning satellites (GPS) encircling planet Earth then I decided to trade her in for something that could.
Despite my best efforts with Amazon, and a final offer of two camels, they finally accepted Pounds Sterling, and last November I became the proud owner of the BinatoneCarreraX350 for £79.99. The price has subsequently dropped to £59.99 - more of that later. This version is pre-loaded with GB and Republic Of Ireland maps - for around £89.99 you can get one that has European maps as well (the Z350 if you are interested).
Binatone has been around for a long time and produce a range of electrical products and telephones at the cheaper end of the market. I didn't want to spend a fortune ...
Gary25 29.08.2008 (27.11.2008)
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