ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland

ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland > Reviews > * Michelin man sat nav is - very good. . .

GPS receiver - Automotive more

6 offers from

Overall user rating ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland 3 reviews | Write a review | Add product to list

ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 is powerful navigation to suit your pocket. Light, compact, efficient and comprehensive... Your navigation device will guide you easily and efficiently...
more...along the roads. Stunning simplicity for everyday use. Navigation is compact and light and ideally sized to slip into a pocket, briefcase or handbag. Portable and easily transferable from one car to another and ideal for pedestrians and cyclists.





Please wait ....
Rate this product:  
 
All ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland reviews Next review
* Michelin man sat nav is - very good. . .
A review by smudgeybabes on ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland
February 18th, 2008


Author's product rating:   ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland - rated by smudgeybabes

Reliability Good 
Ease of Use Very Easy 
Look & Feel Good 
Value for Money Excellent 

Advantages: Simple operation .  Price .
Disadvantages: None found .

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review
ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 New Edition

I recently had a scare, when my trusty TomTom threw a wobbler, and I thought I would need to replace it, I had chance to look around, and remember looking at this particular model, mainly because it looked like my TomTom, I assume it was a copy. I am not saying this is a bad thing, let someone else decide what the customer wants and then provide just that.again, I am pleased to say my TomTom is in working order so I do not need to replace it, if and when I do however, I may well go for this model. At less than £90 it has to be a bargain. This is the cheapest price I could find brand new, so you could get a real good second hand bargain.


The basic idea is the same as most of these gizmos, there is a touchscreen, a mains or car charger, a USB lead for connecting to a PC, and a suction cup for attaching the thing to your windscreen.
The unit is very compact, at just four inches wide, and weighing in at a mere 136 grammes. The case is in a dark grey colour, which seems to match most car interiors. It comes with a 3.5 inch LCD screen. The battery is designed to last two hours, like the rest of them. Normally the unit is trickle charged while in use, but not of course if you are on foot. All the information is installed onto an SD card, you can add to this from a PC, or a DVD.

There is also a lot of Michelin type things, like Hotel and restaurant recommendations from the Michelin guide.

One small possible snag, is that the unit is not compatable with Mac PCs.

These units are small enough to be placed in your pocket, and there is a range of accessories available, including funky carry
cases, an external GPS aerial, and styluses, (or should that be stylii?).

Michelin is of course that French firm, famous for the big fat Bibendum Michelin man. They have been helping drivers to get around for many years now, and still do many maps and guides.

Their Headquarters are:-
ViaMichelin
110, Avenue Victor Hugo
92514 Boulogne-Billancourt cedex,
France

Website is here:- http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin4/gbr/GPS/htm/nav/x960-accessories.ht m

Coverage is 99.9% of the UK as well as Ireland, both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Plug & Go technology means no setting up, no downloads, no delays.

This is a very simple entry level piece of kit, and as such, it gets my recommendation. 
Write your own review




More details
Durability & Robustness Strong 
Battery life Good 
Display size Good 

Evaluate this review
How helpful would this review be to someone making a buying decision?
Rating guidelines

   

Comments on this review
More options
All ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland reviews Next review

Compare prices for ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland

5 out of 6 offers for ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland Display all offers   sorted by Price  
Display all 6 offers (£70.49 - £159.00)
ViaMichelin X-960 (UK Maps) ViaMichelin X-960 (UK Maps)
Get more than just navigation with the ViaMichelin X-960. Compact and light enough to fit ... more
in your pocket or handbag, ergonomic and portable,
improved sound quality and tens of thousands of
recommendations from The Michelin Guide and The
Michelin Green ...
£ 70.49 TotalPDA.co.uk

Postage & Packagingrefer to website
Availabilityrefer to website
TotalPDA.co.uk
ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 United Kingdom/Ireland ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 United Kingdom/Ireland
£ 105.90 Amazon Marketplace

Postage & PackagingCheck Site.
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 2 working days...
Amazon Marketplace
ViaMichelin GPS Satellite Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland ViaMichelin GPS Satellite Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland
The ViaMichelin X960 includes a SiRF Star III GPS receiver full Western European mapping ... more
and all relevant charging and car cradle options.
The unit itself is beautifully tiny and at only
136 grams it s pocketsize and lightweight enough
to use for walki...
£ 109.95 Amazon Marketplace

Postage & Packaging£4.50
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 2 working days...
Amazon Marketplace
ViaMichelin X960 Satellite Navigation (Europe) Portable Sat Nav System ViaMichelin X960 Satellite Navigation (Europe) Portable Sat Nav System
The ViaMichelin X960 includes a SiRF Star III GPS receiver full Western European mapping ... more
and all relevant charging and car cradle options.
The unit itself is beautifully tiny and at only
136 grams it s pocketsize and lightweight enough
to use for walki...
£ 124.95 Amazon Marketplace

Postage & Packaging£3.95
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 2 working days...
Amazon Marketplace


Are you the manufacturer / provider of ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 UK/Ireland? Click here