Blackspot Road Angel > Reviews (7)

I have always wanted a Satellite Navigation (SatNav) device simply because I drive a lot and I am forever getting lost on my route.

I have been searching for a decent SatNav for a long time now, and up until recently the same one has been recommended to me time and time again from people I work with or know. This is the Road Angel Navigator.
I brought this nifty gadget last week, and I am very please with it.

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A brief Intro to the SatNav
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The Road AngelSatellite Navigator combines not only up to date speed camera warnings but also accident black spot warning as well.
Road Angel Navigator is capable of alerting you to the complete range of fixed speed cameras including GATOS, Truvelo, Watchman and SPECS.
Road Angel Navigator combines clear turn-by-turn voice guidance with full colour touch-screen technology and 3D street-level mapping. It will quickly calculate your desired route, then automatically recalculate should you take a wrong turn or decide to take a detour.

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Look and Installation
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Probably one of the best things about this SatNav for me is how easy it is to install. I didn't have to rewire my car for it, or get someone to install it for me as it is completely portable. All you need to do is stick it to your winder screen. It runs off a lithium battery which is rechargeable and last up to 6 hours.
It is quite a posh looking device. It has a silver metal plating, with a black menu panel to its right side. The screen is in full colour, and words and menus are clear to view. I don't think it would look out of place in any car.

It is pocket sized, and can be easily transferred in and out of your car, so it is literally 'very handy'.

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The Features This SatNav Has
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Safety camera and accident black spot alerts……..

A voice or beep, whichever option you choose, will alert you of an oncoming speed camera as soon as your vehicle is in range. It will give you a first warning and a few seconds later a second. It spots all kinds of cameras like I have already stated above, and has not let me down yet as I have been alerted in very good time of speed cameras on the many journeys I have already took with this device.
The Accident Black spot alerts also work very well, as when I was driving through Lincoln, I was promptly warned and diverted to another route.
It also warns you of camera advisory speed limits and has an accurate speedometer.
You can choose to have your alerts in audio or visual form. I prefer having the audio format as concentration on driving is more increased, nevertheless, if audio format bugs you, you can choose the visual option. You can also get new speed camera updates via internet with the use of the USB cable supplied, which I will tell you more about later in this review.

Other Features…….

The screen of this SatNav is a large LCD touch-screen which is in full colour.

It is quite pleasing to the eye and even has a Night Mode function to reduce eye strain.
Wording and Menu functions are easy to read, and easy to operate as the screen basically tells you step by step what to do.

Routing your Journey could not be easier. Most of the time all I do is enter the postcode on the keyboard which shows up on the LCD display, and it takes me right to my destination with the quickest route possible. You can also save routes in case of a repeated journey in its memory.
Directions are shown by Full Street-level mapping of the UK, accompanying by turn by turn voice instructions to make it all the more easier. Your display can also change its view from time to time displaying you a 3D map display of a realistic view of the road ahead, and auto zoom to the next roundabout or turn in the road.

Now also on a few occasions I have accidentally ignored the route I have been told by this gadget, or just missed it altogether, but even that is not a problem for this thing as it has an automatic route relocation, which quickly puts you back on the right path, or chooses a better route for you in case of accidents or bad traffic. So conclusively, if you miss a turn by mistake, don't panic, you will automatically get re-routed.

And finally, this also has a 'Point of Interest Mode'. This feature allows you locate your nearest petrol stations, car parks, hotels, restaurants, you name it, which in my opinion is brilliant!

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Usability
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I have found this SatNav very easy to use. Right from when you turn it on, the menu options are very self explanatory, and it will give you step by step instructions on how to use it and how to program your route or other information in.
Routes can be sought by postcode or addresses, or even just a simple guide of how to get to a pacific destination, for example London. I have always, whenever possible used the postcode or complete address option as it takes me right outside the place I want to be.

The screen is clear and very friendly on my eyes, which by the way, my eyes can be quite sensitive.
Taking it in and out of your vehicle is no bother at all, you just stick it on or pull it off.------------------------------------​----------------
Cost of SatNav and Subscription Cost
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Well like I always say, you pay for the best, and the price of this SatNav ranges from £399-£499, which is not bad if you ask me.

This product uses a subscription system for updating of its speed trap/black spot database. Each system is supplied with six months free updating, thereafter the cost is £50.00 annually. The SatNav is updated with the new information via internet, as it is accompanied with a USB cable for your computer. The SatNav comes with a manual giving you step by step instructions of how to do this and which site to get the information from.
This of course is optional, but as our roads change all the time I would advise that if you do get this product and travel to many busy and different destinations frequently I would give it some serious thought.

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Personal Experience
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I have had this SatNav a little over a week, and so far I have been to London, Peterborough, Leeds, Northampton and Lincoln, and it has not failed me with camera or accident alerts. The routes have been concise and very direct. It has always aloud me to find the shortest and quickest route, and the final destination outcome has always been correct.

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My Final Statement on This Product
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I am very pleased with the Road Angel SatNav and I would recommend it to anyone thinking of purchasing one.
It has been very easy to operate, and the information it comes out with has always been concise and clear to both ears and eyes.
I would honestly say it is the best one I have seen. I brought mine for £399.98 off www.gadget-and-gizmos.co.uk

Thanks for reading, Dempsey.