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After getting my last sat nav nicked I haven't been keen on getting another system, I finally made a decision to go out and get a replacement one, and the NAVMAN F20 seemed good value for money.
Getting the device into the car up and running is really very easy really, simply attach the simple suction cup holder to a suitable place on the windscreen and plug in the cigarette lighter. Answer a few simple questions about the type of roads you like, etc. the navman is up and running.
I didn't read the instructions, as it looked quite straightforward The only real problem I had was getting a fix on the GPS as you need to fix on to 4 satellites to get a lock on to your location The system is a little slow after entering in the information, so it's best to wait till the screen responses, otherwise it gets a little upset and rejects the information. You can pick from a list of areas through out the UK. Of the maps you want the navman to list This is particularly helpful as if you are only using your sat nav within the area it narrows down
the choice of possible destinations I live in Yorkshire and use my sat nav to deliver my bouncy castles which is practically help full if I have 6 or 7 to deliver in a morning as I can plan my routes much quicker than looking through a paper map at all the different addresses
I have found that, that there are several problems with the mapping data. It tried to recommend a route via No through road one-way streets wrong way and to cap it all off tried to take me through a wooded area on an unsealed road, but it quickly re-routes you once you ignored the instruction. There are a number roads that have been around for more than a few years that are not in the system
Removal from the car to stop it getting nicked is very simple, and placing it back on to the holder easy and makes a positive clicking sound when located correctly
my experiences with the mapping, it's probable that most Satnav systems have the same problem, as they are only as good as the mapping information that they are programmed with.
I have had a few surprises using the nav man like the speed camera warning system you can set this up to identify cameras at different distances, however this is only a radius distance and you need to quickly glance at the screen to see a little picture of where the camera is I have a good knowledge of the roads around west Yorkshire, and thought that I was using most of the shortcuts that were possible. But the F20 has shown me a few new short cuts I like the speed at which it quickly re-routes you when you don't follow the instructions. Instruction can be just visual, or with either a female or male voice.
I would recommend you to use the this voice option, as trying to watch the screen at 4.3 inches is a little distracting.
This is a unit at the lower end market, a very good buy.
It is important to remember Satnavs are basically a mobile atlas so they can suggest routes that not correct due to local road priority changes. You may still need to be a competent driver. Use your own common sense when driving and using them.
This satnav unit charges from the cigar lighter power supply as you drive, and gives you up to 3.5 hours on its own power. Very Useful if you need to use it way from the car you can program your car location, and use the compass mode to assist you back to the carFeatures
The Navman F20 introduces features that were once unheard of on value-for-money GPS navigation systems. But the F20 changes all that to give you, as standard: · large 4.5" touch screen · Reliable, accurate GPS navigation with SiRFstar III™ technology · Nearest Fuel and Park buttons to alert you to the nearest petrol station or car park · Compatibility with the optional T1 Traffic Pack for real-time, subscription-free traffic updates in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands · Advanced Motorway Navigation · Route Summary View and Pause Journey functions
POI import capability The F20 also builds on the iCN 300 seriesGPS systems, to put powerful GPS capabilities at your fingertips: · Spare SD card slot for additional maps · POI import capability, so you can add your own points of interest, such as safety cameras, using the optional desktop connectivity kit · Drive-Away™ so it's ready to use out of the box · Automatic re-routing with Back-on-Track™ · Pre-installed regional map · Wide range of accessories
What you are getting in the box · NAVMAN F20 · In-car windscreen mount · 12V in-car power charger · usb cable 2.0 cd software (cdr user manual pdf file format)
Specification
Hardware · Weight 200 g · Size 116 mm x 79.5 mm x 24 mm · Memory 32MB Flash and integrated memory: · UK and Ireland · Camera No · Hard drive No · Processor Intel PXA 255-200MHz · Battery Rechargeable integrated Li-ION - up to 3.5hrs life (depending on use) · High-quality loudspeaker Yes · GPS Receiver SiRFstarIII™ · GPS update rate typically every second once fix established · GPS accuracy Fix to 5 meters 95% of the time · Screen Anti-glare high-resolution 3.5" (89mm) color touch-screen · In-Car Suction Mount Yes · Power 12V in-car power connector · PC connection USB via optional desktop Connectivity Kit
Software features · Route Summary View · Pause Journey - unique to the Newman F20 · Drive-Away™ · Back-on-Track™ · POI (points of interest - transport-related POIs) · Nearest POI/POI import (using optional Connectivity Kit) · Full postcode address search (including 8 digit postcodes in the UK) · Voice guided instructions · Favorite destinations stored · multiple routing options, e.g., shortest/fastest, nearest POI
Navigation views · Turn-by-Turn™ · Next maneuver · 3D Moving map (adjust 3D zoom mode downwards to achieve 2D moving map mode) · 2D Mini map · Route Summary
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16.07.2007 21:04
Great review but i still prefer the TomTom :)
10.03.2007 13:16
Superb review. Very well written indeed. :-)
06.03.2007 16:22
I wish I had the money to buy one, kirsty