NAVMAN My cheap reliable little helper

Advantages: Cheap, portable, back on track function, nearest parking and petrol buttons
Disadvantages: some of the mapping dater is a little small touch screen buttons

...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...

jsk1977 06.03.2007 (07.03.2007) · Read review
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Review of Navman F20

Are we there yet? Navman iCN520

Advantages: Lovely maps and Intuitive
Disadvantages: 4-digit Postcodes and POI alerts are just not good enough

.... Just pick the thing up and use it! The only amusement you might gain from owning one is if another car you are next to in stop-go traffic also has a Navman iCN 520 then you could play with his or her SatNav as a diversion. If you do not need to know where your POIs are so badly and you have programmed and saved all your favourite destinations then this is a perfectly serviceable SatNav now available at a knock-down price that would recommend....

bigdoug 25.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Navman ICN 520

Navman 320 - A Good Buy

Advantages: Does the job on a budget
Disadvantages: Battery life

...Navman have got it right in so many ways. There are a few grumbles I have but overall they have done very well. Are you looking to get the best Sat Nav system on the market with all the bells and whistles on it? No. Neither was I. To be honest what I needed was a basic system to tell me to turn at the correct point to ensure that I did not spend time getting lost and swearing loudly at anything and everyone. After browsing the net for a few days I found that I could get the 320i for just over £150 delivered. That to me seemed like very good value so I clicked away and got the system a few days later. The manual that came with it is quite poor to be honest. But within 10 mins I had plugged all the various bits in and waited to get signal to tell me where I was. Warning - First time you turn it on be in a area with no large...

englisholly 03.02.2006 (10.03.2006) · Read review
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Review of Navman ICN 320

  A to B the Easy Way - the Navman iCN 520

Advantages: Small, portable, reasonable price
Disadvantages: 5 character post code search; windscreen reflection

...and turns the combination into a map and directions. Most modern units have a colour screen and talking directions. *********************** My Buying Decision *********************** I really missed my old built in sat-nav unit and having to use a paper map seemed like returning to the dark ages. Time to research and buy a portable unit for my car (and walking). It is a tough choice due to the number of models and manufacturers on offer today. Ultimately price was a significant consideration, with the Navman coming in at a very reasonable £299 from PC World online (£285 after my company voucher discount scheme). This is for the UK version which includes all UK roads and the major routes of Europe. Additional EU country maps can be purchased for £70-£99. The Navman unit is also available in a 'Premium Edition', which just includes all...

a4angus 15.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Navman ICN 520

Navman 720 needs to get lost

Advantages: camera is a great idea, nice crisp display, good easy access buttons
Disadvantages: poor battery life, freezes regularly, bad customer service

...I looked around at anywhere likely to sell GPS systems and decided that I liked the features and look of the Navman best. Also, several sales people advised me against buying th Navman because the previous models were not the most reliable. But, I knew best, and so I bought it. Or rather, my wife bought it for me as it was a birthday present. It was a problem from day 1. The display (the hi-def display was the main reason I bought it) is incredibly clear and seems the largest of current GPS systems. It has a great set of buttons which at a single press will show you nearest car parks or nearest petrol stations which many other manufacturers should copy! The camera feature where by you take a photograph with the built in camera and it will automatically save the location is incredibly useful. You see a nice pub as your are passing...

fightgear 11.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Navman ICN 720

Navman F20 Europe

Advantages: Too many to list. Excellent value, efficient and easy to use
Disadvantages: It has a car charger, not an ac charger. Is that too bad?

...This Navman is brilliant!!! I have had mine for a while and am very happy with it! The advantages of this are: * It is reliable and always gets you to you destination * The charge holds for quite a while (i've gone from harrow to brighton and back without charging) * It is quite slimline * Easy to use * Cheap compared to other sat navs * Has a number of different views for your journey and you can bring up a list of directions rather than a map if you prefer * Tells you your estimated time of arrival * Has quite a large screen * You can find an address with a postcode, road name or simply a town * You can search for local ammenities from a petrol station to an amusement park and find your nearest ones * Warns you about speed cameras * Tells you what speed you are going * If you go the wrong way or choose...

Lisab3410 24.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Navman F20 Europe

THE NAVMAN ICN 650

Advantages: VERY ACCURATE VERY EASY TO USE
Disadvantages: A LITTLE EXPENSIVE NO OTHER Disadvantages

...that address searching was less reliable. This has improved over time though and the TeleAtlas maps are getting better and Navman have patched workarounds for some places not listed correctly in the TeleAtlas database. So unfortunately for those that would prefer NAVTEQ maps, you are out of luck. Something that has also changed is the name of the software. Historically it's been called SmartST Pro on the Pocket PC, but recently dropped the PRO from it's name. The iCN range has historically been called SmartMAP but this has also recently changed to come back to a core product called "SmartST" (Smart Street). SO What's in the box ? • Navman iCN 650 • Windscreen Suction Mount • Dashboard Mount • Mains plug • In-car plug • 2-pin converter • Screen wipe • Navman carry pouch • USB...

jsk1977 04.08.2006 (12.08.2006) · Read review
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Review of Navman ICN650

NavMan F20 gets you there

Advantages: Easy to use, Speed camera detection
Disadvantages: None

...I am a professional Golfer which means i have to drive all over the country to play. As you can imagine finding the Golf Courses can be very difficult so it soon became apparent that a SatNav was a necessary requirment of what i do. What i was looking for was a touch screen SatNav with rechargable batteries and at a reasonable price. This was the one that was recommended by all shops i went to ask. As it was a reasonable price i bought it. The F20 is so easy to use and has the ability to save addresses you think you may be visiting again. It has never taken me to the wrong place and has a 100% success rate of of getting me to a place on time. It is a partial touch screen with a few buttons down the side for easy of use. It comes with a car charger and has the capacity for a memory card if you want to download and save more maps...

alibatch111 01.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Navman F20

Navman ST raight through

Advantages: Gets you there, is upgradable
Disadvantages: Downloading can sometimes be slow

...Having recently purchased my Navman PiN 570 and having used it for a few months I discovered that some streets were missing from the mapping software. A quick visit to Navman's website soon remedied this problem. I simply followed the easy instructions to update my Navman ST software to the 2005 version. After a few clicks and a few minutes the software was installed on my PC. After running for the first time I was asked to complete some simple questions and to connect my Navman PiN to the PC. Once this had been accomplished it was just a case of re-entering my original software serial number to verify my details which I had previously registered with Navman. The software comes as a package containing 2 parts and is very user friendly. It is very similar in style and menu system to office or something like that, with a menu system...

donf18 16.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of NAVMAN SmartST 2005 Plus Pan-European Maps GPS software

Navman S30 3D Satnav

Advantages: Good sound quality, Excellent re-route calculation.
Disadvantages: Gets a litte confused in busy cities due to the volume of roads.

...With the low price satnav market becoming saturated, i found it difficult to find a satnav that would suit me. Someone i knew had one of the older Navman models so i thought i would buy the updated version. Navman's new baby navigator, the S30 3D has its work cut out to compete in such a tough market, so it's good to see that it has got the most important thing right and set the price at a competitive level. The navman can be bought for under £100 which is much less than the equivalent Tomtoms and Garmin's which start at around £150. Its not only the price that makes this product better than the rest. One thing that you will not find on other equivalent satnavs is the feature that not only gives you the direction by voice, but shows the next direction with an icon in the top left hand corner. As well as this, it will give you...

lukealdridge89 25.02.2009 · Read review
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