A review by pureocean11 on Viamichelin X-950 T Europe December 17th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Reliability
Excellent
Ease of Use
Average
Look & Feel
Good
Battery life
Satisfactory
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Quality Information in 21 Countries down to street level
Disadvantages:
None Really, perhaps a little more complex to set up than basic models
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I purchased this system after spending a long time reviewing all on the market place. I had a budget from 245 to 600 pounds and needed one that would be quality for Europe as well as UK. The most important things for me were as many countries as possible with 99.9% coverage, easy to use, street level addresses access and even more important to that was traffic update with out the heavy subscription charges.
What I have in the Via Michelin X950T-Europe is all this and much more, good website support with latest downloads of speed cameras etc... The 5 digist post code I was concerned about for the UK but its actually very good and makes it quicker than other system that ask for 8! The accuracy in Europe has been great already, two trips since I purchased it and both very well done, to remote locations that I have struggled with other systems on.
Basically I have read many poor reviews on Via Michelin and all I can say is that ignore them, this system is a good system, it is French so has its quirky things but in general it does the job 100% correct and so far it has been wonderful, plus having a choice of hotels, resturants recommended from the guide itself is awesome and all the machine. I think this machine is wonderful good value and I picked mine up £249.00 from Comet online thats a saving of the RRR of £349.00.
Ordered this through QVC to get extra mounts/power leads. item arrived well presented and ready to go. Set up was a pure breeze compared to TomTom. Then it goes downhill.......
All POIs in Aberdeenshire are given as being in Braemar. Not a problem if you are in Braemar but a disadvantage if you are over 70 miles away! My Mothers address in Irvine, Ayrshire is shown as being in Dunoon - an Island a considerable distance away! Michelin say this is ... ...updated free of charge at next upgrade. I am cynical as software reads the map info. If it is a map problem Michelin will charge to update. Currently not fit for purpose, I think?
Unlike TomTom you cannot go into "map" mode. You always have to have a route planned to get POI warnings. It would be better to be able to use safety camera warnings on "cruise".
Suggested routing for my normal home route was innacurate and longer by about 4 miles - only ...
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Quick review of ViaMichelin Navigation X-950T Europe GPS receiver Review ofViamichelin X-950 T Europeby
rogtan
The hardest part of this nav system is getting it installed on your cp/notebook once you `ve done that get your upgrade map from viamichelin web site and take a little time to read the instruction booklet and set it up you can setup on cp/nb and update satnav and away you go if you are prepared to take the time its well worth the money and the speed camra warnig is excellent
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Maps Included: Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Europe
Software Included: ViaMichelin Navigation
Removable Memory: 256 MB SD Card
Built-in display
Features: Touch screen
Display Menu Language: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
Colour Support: Colour
Display Illumination: Yes
Type: LCD
Resolution: 320 x 240
Diagonal Size: 3.5"
Manufacturer's product description
Compact, light and easy, the ViaMichelin Navigation X-950T guides you smoothly through traffic with real-time traffic information.
Connections
Connector Type:
USB - USB
Headphones - mini-phone 3.5mm
Antenna - MMCX
Slot provided
Slot Provided: SD Memory Card
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Technology: Lithium Ion
Run Time (Up To): 3 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
Colour: Black
Included Accessories: Car power adapter, AC power adaptor, SD Card, USB cable, vehicle mount, stylus, Car power adapter, AC power adaptor, SD Card, USB cable, vehicle mount, TMC aerial, stylus
I purchased the ViaMichelin X-950 in January 2007 and continue to be impressed with its ease of use, clear, accurate display and navigation instructions.
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