| # |
Username |
GPS model |
Pros |
Cons |
Rating |
| 1 |
ance4 |
Navman MY80T |
The intuitive search is good. Just enter a key word and it lists all addresses, POIs etc.
The choice of routes can sometimes be handy...if you know the area. |
Navdesk is piece of rubbish. Some of the worst software I have encountered. The map sync has never worked. The My Places are NOT editable from NavDesk as the manual wrongly suggests.
The ON/OFF/RESET switch is a step backwards. Its too easy to switch it to RESET when switching it off. My old S90 had a push button, very handy to shut the thing up quickly while you're on the phone. No such luck with the MT series.
NavMan Tech Support. Well what good can I say about them except they answer the phone quickly. That of course is where their usefulness ends. Calling them Idiots would be praising them.
SUMMARY...Buy a Garmin. |
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| 2 |
miketgd4 |
Navman F50 |
Few problems. Generally OK. Can only programme from A to B - no ability to use waypoints. getting old now but still usable via this GPS POI downloads. |
No Windows 7 support. Can only plug in at back of Desktop - will not accept input via any other USB connection. Expensive and out of date maps. Unfriendly user support. Expensive subscriptions for updates with no visiblity of those changes |
4 |
| 3 |
warjpascoe4 |
S80 Navman |
back on track, really quick,have just upgraded maps to 2010 so far no problem
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POI warning seems to be out of snyc with position on map |
6 |
| 4 |
whatever123 |
Navman v505 |
Large easy to use screen. Good route planning and up to date traffic events. |
Not easily customisable. MioMore PC software could be better. |
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| 5 |
furrymush |
Navman S90i |
Very quick signal acquisition, huge advantage for me as a first responder. Navpix handy |
Emily voice a little annoying when speaking road numbers. Says A as in apple instead of Ay. |
7 |
| 6 |
sanjaybapna |
Navman iCN530 |
Inexpensive and Configurable. I am sure that newer GPS will have more bells and whistles, but this was pretty good when I purchased it. |
Battery lost all its charging capabilities within a couple of years. The GPS has to be attached to a power source.
It takes a tremendous amount of time (4+ minutes) to calcuate a route starting from a cold boot. But, once it is on, then it is able to recalculate easily. |
4 |
| 7 |
pnfowdar |
Navman MY55 |
Easy to use. Comes with some POIs. |
Not as clear as other models.
Hard to create multiple point trip.
Copilot is very clear and is easiest to use. |
5 |
| 8 |
christopher |
Navman iCN520 + Navigon 1200 |
Both devices fully customisable as running CE 4.2 and 5.0 . Have got Automapa, Tomtom, Igo and Miomap running on both. |
poor battery life on the 520, and the 1200 isnt much better, but saying that once plugged into car, no worries. |
8 |
| 9 |
rgp |
Navman MY55T |
Fast adjustments to routes, easy to use, connects to bluetooth phones ,voice can be linked to FM radio |
The Home button is in a bad spot as I seem to keep running my thumb over it while setting up |
6 |
| 10 |
wcsage |
Navman My30 |
Clean, minimalist look
Slide-to-scroll now only an option |
Chunkier than 4.7-inch models
More lane guidance would be nice |
7 |
| 11 |
dinesh |
Navman MY55T |
Fast adjustments to routes, easy to use, connects to bluetooth phones, Traffic Information (TMC) available (when it works) and suggestions of alternate routes if traffic problems |
TMC drops out virtually everyday requiring restore to factory defaults |
7 |
| 12 |
doug3 |
Navman MY55T |
Send Audio for directions and Mobile phone through car stereo. |
This model does not appear to play music (as was indicated in all sales blurbs) (yet another manufactures sales cons) |
7 |
| 13 |
arunan_kanagasingham |
Navman My50 Series |
The Navman My50 has the live traffic update.
has better update of the safty alert and it is cheaper compare to the other major brands in gps.also it has good amount of POIs,Has big screen compare to the other brands.It shows several Routing options like sortest, easiast, economy,and fastest. |
The touch screen of the navman My50 is hopeless and not working properly.also the software is not user friently for example to find address you have to type the street first and then search all the datas for the city and so.
also the software stuck most of the time when you try to review the applications, and even thhough it was told that it shows the road speed limit it is not showing that in the Australian modals. Also the software is useless in showing the safty cameras as some time it is failling to alert and showin the sign but no audio even it is activated. Even though the TMC is activated and giving the traffic update the software is not having the ability to change the route on its own.The Navman has capacity to local search through internet of the Phone but When I connect the Nokia 6220 or My sumsung Omnia both are not pairing with the navman inorder to navigate in the google local pois
Also the rerouting calculation of the Navman is slow for me compare to the Route 66 windows mobile software. Even though there are several routing options When you Select shortest options in long distance the Navman take you through small lanes including private Lanes sometimes from the motorway or HWY and come back to the same road later |
4 |
| 14 |
jspurling |
Navman s90i |
clear, effective, large clear good contrast screen, responsive, looks good, bluetooth, camera, SD slot. |
lack of cogent support from Navman Aust
Navman website hard to follow for support
Navman S90i has been deleted (in Europe) |
7 |
| 15 |
shyfx003 |
Navman N60i |
I bought my navman n60i to replace a tom tom which i hated..working as a european hgv driver it taken the stress out of finding companies all over europe..although suited to the normal motorist i have never had any problems with it sending me down roads which are just not made for hgvs overall its been very good |
Tmc has packed up a number of times along with the craddle and charger falling apart..all of which have been replaced free of charge by navman |
8 |
| 16 |
heifanleung |
Navman iCN520 |
Robust casing, both touch screen and handy buttons. |
Long waiting time in picking up satellite signals when cold start.
Voice direction sometimes wrong.
Back to track does not work in certain circumstances. |
5 |
| 17 |
tony.briar |
Navman S50 |
It picks up satellite signals quickly. |
Not the easiest to mount onto windsreen holder especially with power cord having to be inserted at the botton of the unit. |
5 |
| 18 |
avhewitt |
Navman 520 |
Well made and reliable. Owned for 4 years, now due for upgrade. Going for same maker. |
A little slow to re-route. |
7 |
| 19 |
dbrenton |
Navman MY55T |
Easy keyword search
Easily customised POI
Good street name speech
SlideTouch controls - great after a little use
TMC Data (Traffic conditions) actually works |
No auto power off when stopped
Inaccurate maps
Speed limit advice almost non-existant
Many addresses wont come up in search
Bluetooth doesnt work with Palm Centro |
4 |
| 20 |
lee3333 |
Navman S70 |
Easy to use, nice big screen, accurate directions |
The bluetooth handfree integration is terrible. You can get it to work but it takes ages to connect and doesnt automatically connect next time you use the satnav. |
5 |
| 21 |
jamsop |
navman s35 |
Lower end unit.
You pay for what you get. |
Navman help is non existant. |
1 |
| 22 |
miketgd |
Navman F50 |
Basic but reliable. Good directions if you stick to Fastest route. Dont pick shortest or you will end in places where they are still fighting the Romans. Bluetooth is good. Traffic warnings useful. |
Unit let down by pathetic Navman Support. Out of Date Maps and Speed Camera data. Difficult PC interface - has to be main USB outlet. Will not work via a USB Hub. No ability to insert Waypoints (ie Go to A via B, C). No Vista support - have had to keep an old XP PC for Navman updates. Costly postage for Map updates - nearly £5 for an SD card- ripoff. |
3 |
| 23 |
ian333333 |
Navman iCN 750i |
Large screen. |
Clumsy attachment to vehicle made more difficult by an externally attached traffic module. Poor battery life. This model is a bit dated now |
4 |
| 24 |
heenan35 |
Mio Navman Spirit 500 |
First satnav, still learning how to use it. Seems extremely good for getting from A to B via C. Have yet to see how the TMC traffic works for real. Adding POI's is good. |
Poor battery life away from car. Will charge from usb on computer, but then cannot use it as assumes data link use. Need to lay it on a flat table top to program routes etc as the touch screen seems to sense pressure from rear also. End of a pen cap works better than finger with smaller buttons on screen. |
7 |
| 25 |
mr.chau |
Navman S50 3D |
A great device with 3D mapping, at a great price. |
The GPS signal can take a few seconds to find your current location, but once its on its very solid. |
7 |
| 26 |
RiccQuintan |
NAVMAN S55 (S50 3D) |
Its really fast and good to use, easy to change the software as well. Currently using iGO which is responsible for unleashing the full potential of my GPS receiver. |
Although its a great device and I wouldnt change it for anything else I find it hard to see the screen in extremely bright sunny days. |
9 |
| 27 |
brian01792 |
Navman S70 |
Economical, good value. Few wrong turns here and there. Owned for over a year, and no intentions to replace. |
No voice files, or so it would seem. Traffic facilities are optional and from what I hear not great. |
6 |
| 28 |
ukyclie |
Navman F20 |
Portable, expandable with live traffic module |
battery last 3hrs, bright light, |
8 |
| 29 |
npartridadsl3 |
Navman S-150 |
Nice Screen size. Good profile. Easy to mount. Needs to have the updates done to ensure reliable operation of Bluetooth. Up to date maps. |
Problems with pre-installed cameras not giving audible alert. No adjustment on distances alerts become apparent. Alerts appear to be late is distances set too short on custom pois |
4 |
| 30 |
sbpanchagnula |
Navman iCN530 |
Good Navigator |
T1 module has separate charging connector. |
7 |
| 31 |
hillsary |
Nuvi 1690, nuvi 265w, tomtom 720, navman s150 platinum |
Garmin and Navman both give searches with surrounding suburbs to choose from
tomtom has good bluetooth and internet access thru phones
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tomtom has to be exact with suburb search wont give you the surrounding suburb if you are wrong
navman will release 2009 maps in nov 09
navman support is useless...eg: from Queensland, New Delhi
garmin voice dial is difficult to use |
7 |
| 32 |
dseaward |
Navman S70 3D |
Very quick |
No graphic preview of route, some software bugs |
4 |
| 33 |
michael_moore |
NAVMAN S45 |
Ease of use |
Maps already out of date |
7 |
| 34 |
gallen |
NavMan N40I |
Fast at route planning, T1 module works well for me. |
Windscreen mount has a nasty habit of not charging the Navman |
7 |
| 35 |
mike33333 |
Navman S70 |
NAVMAN S70 Comes complete with W. Europe fully loaded. |
Maps cost a fortune to update from Navman. |
3 |
| 36 |
matthew |
Navman F20 |
Affordable and good quality software/GUI |
Weak USB connector, easily broken away from the board. |
4 |
| 37 |
krydell |
Navman F40 |
Easy software userface |
Expensive mapping updates a rip off. Extremely disappointed compared to other brands of GPS |
3 |
| 38 |
jzaire |
NAVMAN s90i |
Navman s90i - easy to use loaded with road safety POIs
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Navman map upgrades are far too expensive. |
3 |
| 39 |
Rob_Laidlaw |
Navman S100T |
Very slim, has a built in traffic antenna so no wires all round the windscreen, easy to use once you get used to the sliding menus, very clear maps, lane assist and junction views.
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Will very occasionally reboot for no apparent reason, no big deal, more of a minor inconvenience. |
7 |
| 40 |
crystin |
Navman S70 3D |
Map detail very good, and the constant update of addresses as you go along a road is very helpful.
A good level of useful information displayed |
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7 |
| 41 |
brian.mcbean |
NAVMAN s50 |
Light, easy to read, large menu icons, user friendly. |
Female voice only, no choice |
7 |
| 42 |
allyf07 |
Navman PiN 570 |
Good all round GPS & PDA. Re-routing is as good as some of the more modern units.
Sturdy casing helps if you are like me and keep dropping it. |
Battery does not last when you are using it as GPS |
7 |
| 43 |
r3dkiss |
navman icn530 |
Good screen size and ease of use. |
Maps and streets don't seems to have been updated for quite some time. |
7 |
| 44 |
vlado.krmac |
Navman S150 |
Large screen and easy to navigate. Very user friendly. |
The battery life is a little too short.
It seems that celebrity voices cannot be loaded. |
7 |
| 45 |
mb1233 |
Navman s80 |
Reliable performer, mine is two years old
More customisation options and better menu operation than the new platinum series. |
Screen glare
Difficult to get the right balance, ie, shortest vs quickest route. |
5 |
| 46 |
tom33333 |
Navman S300T |
Easy to read map - no more messy colours only shade of greys. Voices is much more human like when gives direction. I like the feature of NOT saying the street name... |
Don’t like the new menu system you will need to drill down a few screen to find the option you want but I guess one will get use to it. Text on menu and map are very small compare to my old Navman S80. The cradle looks pretty cool but the down side is the power connector is hanging loose so you’ll have to try to connect the power to the unit before you slide it into the cradle. The problem with this set up is the cable is hooked onto the back of the cradle and hard to pool out to try to connect the power while you are trying to slide it into the cradle... |
7 |
| 47 |
tom3333 |
Navman S300T |
Easy to read map - no more messy colours only shades of grays. Voice is much more human like when gives direction. I like the feature of NOT saying the street name... |
Dont like the new menu system you will need to drill down a few screen to find the option you want. Text on menu and map are very small compare to my old Navman S80 |
7 |
| 48 |
rt909mod1 |
Navman s90i |
Navman s90i probably some of the clearest mapping around, however ST2008 software not as friendly as the ST2006 was for my previous Navman the N40i. |
Dont bother with Navman subscription as they are slow in being updated. I rely on my Road Angel for that job which is done excellently by Blackspot. |
7 |
| 49 |
nikilawlor |
Navman |
My device is a Navman F10, very easy to use, not need to be technically minded, easy to follow maps etc. |
Dont download updates on the Navman website or youll lose the voices on the sat nav. |
5 |
| 50 |
richardbstandley |
navman s70 |
clear, large screen, easy data input and search, good battery life. |
Fiddly to connect charging lead when it is attached to the holder. |
8 |
