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Navigon 2100 Max Car GPS Gets Reviewed

by Justin

The Navigon 2100 Max automotive GPS system, announced back in April, is an updated version of the Navigon 2100. CNET got their hands on a review model, putting it to the test, and frankly weren’t all that impressed. The original 2100 model was plagued with sluggish performance despite some nice features and reasonable price tag. The new 2100 Max model offers a few things that its predecessor doesn’t including a larger 4.3-inch display, lane assistance, and a variety of safety features, but ultimately it’s plagued by the same sluggish performance as the 2100. Best bet is to stay away from this one by the looks of it.

via cnet

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August 25, 2008 No Comments

Garmin Oregon 400t Gets Reviewed: Outdoor Adventurers Rejoice

by Justin

Garmin’s Oregon 400t is available at Amazon now, and at a reduced price of $479, but is it a worthy buy? According to PC Mag the answer is a definite yes, garnering itself an Editor’s Choice award in a recent review. Very similar to the Garmin Colorado handheld, the Oregon 400t finds itself different in having a touchscreen, more attractive design especially without the external GPS receiver, and greater usability.

The key question is how well it works out in the field. To put it as plainly as possible, it works well. The built-in GPS receiver is very sensitive, tracking 6-8 satellites simultaneously and finding a fix in a matter of seconds. And when taking out geocaching the Oregon 400t brought the reviewer to within 10 feet of actual geocache positions downloaded from geocaching.com. It does have an automotive setting and all kinds of map options so it can be used in more urban ways, but it really is more of an outdoor adventure device and a great buy at that.

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August 4, 2008 No Comments

TomTom ONE XL Europe Gets Reviewed (Verdict: Good Buy)

by Justin

TomTom ONE XL Europe

TomTom’s XL Traffic Europe GPS receiver is an entry level device with a nicely sized 4.3-inch TFT LCD widescreen with anti-glare properties and a sharp picture thanks to its 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA, and 64k colors. Easy to setup and with TomTom’s usual highly usable interface, the TomTom XL Europe comes with complete maps of Europe provided by TeleAtlas and connects to your PC via USB for map updates and MapShare for crowdsourced map corrections. Plenty of search options are available if you’re looking for a specific location running the gamut from latitude and longitude coordinates to a plain ol’ postcode and you’ll be able to access a TMC service for traffic updates via an external dongle. So is the TomTom XL Europe worth the money spent? With a quick response time and an effective design, it’s the perfect GPS device for someone looking for basic features. You won’t get some of TomTom’s advanced features such as IQ Routes and Advanced Land Guidance, but hey, it is an entry level device and will only set you back about £169.99 in the UK or if you’re looking for the equivalent model in the US with North American maps, expect to pay around $200.

via pocketlint