(+) Cheap compared to standalone, removes the need for seperate sat nav (-) No post code only search but this can be resolved with adding a house number of any house
(+) Large clear menu for touchscreen. Quick setup to navigate to postcodes. Clear driving instruction. (-) Poor POIs, Lack of route preview. Missing villages. No cam preview found.
Advantages: Detailed, easy to use Disadvantages: Slow (but this could just be my phone)
Nav 6 is the successor to Nav 5 and TomTom Mobile 5 and can be used on a number of Mobiles and PDAs. My review is based on my experience using an MDA Variao 2.
I recently took a trip to Europe on my bike and got a copy of TT Nav 6. Not actually knowing much about where I was didn't give me much confidence but the Vario 2 with the Nav 6 installed was a lifesaver. Map are so detailed and being on the bike meant fuel stops were frequemt but I was able to plan this using the software. The 3D maps were good but I prefer 2D maps as I work a lot with paper maps and charts and it's just what I'm used to.
The colours used were good, each screen was easy oto focus on with a good contrast of colours used. My experience in Europe was limited to planning and frequent checking of my route upon stopping. Since i returned to the UK however I ...
Advantages: Clear map, useful features, shows alot of information Disadvantages: Requires a good processor
I already have a PDA and so i decided to buy this software with the GPS receiver. I have only used it for a few outings, but so far it hasn't missed a beat. The map is very clear with very clear directions. It also keeps up with the pace of the car relatively well, so the screen isn't 50yards or so behind the cars location.
It has some good features, such as you can program your home address, so you can simply click 'navigate to home' no matter where you are. There is also a favourites list, so comment destinations can be easily pulled up without having to re-enter the postcode. Also, in the bottom right of the screen it gives the estimated time of arrival, how many more miles is left of the journey, and how long the remainder of the journey will take. Also, and by far the best feature, if you take a wrong turn, instead of just ...
Advantages: Large clear menu for touchscreen. Quick setup to navigate to postcodes. Clear driving instruction. Disadvantages: Poor POIs, Lack of route preview. Missing villages. No cam preview found.
On the basis of good reviews I bought Navigator 6 Western Europe (Nav 6) for my PDA to replace an ageing Miomap programme.
Having removed the Miomap programme the TomTom Nav 6 installed quickly and easily and after selecting a few options, was up and running. The selection of only 2 UK voices was very disappointing, and neither really appealed.
Navigating to a post code is simple to set up, but I could not preview the route until the unit connected to satellites. I had to exit the navigation screen an select a view map icon to see anything. Typing in a town name is predictive, letting you select a town really easily.
Menu navigation is easy with nice large icons and a maximum of 6 to a screen.
Points of information were most frustrating with, for example, a hotel in Norwich I wanted to visit being listed only as a restaurant. Most ...
Product Information for "MapSource City Navigator Europe GPS software" »
Gps software
Product Type
GPS software, Maps
Maps Included
Europe
Media
SD Memory Card, CD-ROM, DVD, microSD Memory Card
Version
6
Bundled with
Garmin Data Card 128 MB, car power adapter, friction mount
Gps compatibility
Compatible GPS Receivers
Garmin StreetPilot c310, Garmin nüvi 300, Garmin GPSMAP 276C, Garmin Street Pilot III
Pc system requirements for gps
Peripheral Devices
DVD-ROM, USB port, XGA monitor
Min Hard Drive Space
2 GB
Min RAM Size
512 MB
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista
Manufacturer's product description
MapSource software allows you to view color maps on a personal computer, with zoom and pan functions for easy map browsing. Use the trip and waypoint manager functions to create waypoints, routes, and tracks, and transfer them between your PC and nearly all Garmin GPS units. This is excellent for planning your next outdoor adventure, business trip, vacation, or recreational outing without ever leaving your house. The City Navigator contains detailed maps of major metropolitan areas, coverage of rural areas, points of interest, and more. In addition, each CD has automatic routing, giving you the capability to generate point-to-point routes in MapSource and on compatible Garmin units. City Navigator Europe now includes data for Greece and expanded coverage for the Czech Republic, Finland, France and Spain. It also includes updated detailed maps of major metropolitan areas in Western Europe.
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