Navigon N100 LOOX Portable GPS Navigator

Navigon N100 LOOX Portable GPS Navigator

GPS

It is a nice little GPS for the money. It is a bit too small but gives the best verbal directions of the three GPS's I have, Cobra, Naveman and Garman.

Great All Around GPS with 20 solid Channel indoor GPS RECIEVER

Best of All: First of all the software on this unit is the same as all the other Navigon GPS's, they do software and map updates every Quarter and actually just released one not to long ago (June 2008) Highlights: Here's the Best PART - Its GPS Signal Strength: The Mighty SiRF The Pocket LOOX uses SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III 20-channel indoor GPS receiver. This chipset is extremely sensitive and able to maintain solid signal reception even when driving in GPS-challenging situations, such as behind tall buildings, under bridges, through canyons, etc. In fact, during my testing, I was able to get a strong signal even indoors. The signal was so strong that I had to actually go into my basement and cover the top of the Maestro with tin foil before it lost GPS signal. The integration of SiRF's chipsets into the latest generation of in-car navigation systems has been a watershed event for GPS navigation. Prior to SiRF, line-of-sight to the sky was required to receive GPS signals, resulting in poor GPS performance (or no signal at all) in many cases. SiRF's chipset has ushered in a new era of GPS performance, affording fast signal acquisition and precise positioning that is solidly maintained while driving. Make sure that any new GPS you buy includes SiRF's chipset; I'm always amazed that people buy GPS devices that are old and outdated (and sometimes cost even more than the newer devices with SiRF -- even from the same manufacturer). Throughout my testing GPS reception was outstanding. The GPS quickly recognized my location, and reception was unflappable, even when driving in midtown Manhattan. I did lose reception when driving through tunnels, but the GPS quickly re-acquired within a few seconds once I emerged from the tunnel Here are the PROS: Good looking hardware Small size ideally suited for travel and handheld use Unique turn exclusion screen allows you to select multiple roads you want to avoid with ease Lots of routing options (including fast car, slow car, pedestrian, & scenic route) POI brand icons displays company logos on the map instead of generic POI category icons Music player supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio formats Relatively long (5 hour) battery life Includes swappable white and black faceplates NAVTEQ mapping data (2006 maps) SiRF's high performance StarIII indoor GPS receiver Light weight (3.9 oz) Nicely designed map screen The CONS: Somewhat sluggish When entering an address, pressing the "Back" icon takes you back to the main menu rather than the previous menu, and you have to start entering the address all over again (Same on every Navigon unit because I own the 2100 max and 7100) Couldn't find some addresses -- quirky address entry system (but gets updated all the time) Small screen size and small text combined with general slowness makes the Pocket LOOX N100 all but impossible to use while driving (should use any GPS while driving!!!) No Text-to-Speech (GPS doesn't announce actual street names but it does it tell you when to Turn, there are Voice Prompts) Other Thoughts: When using the MP3 player while navigating, audio prompts are announced over the music, making them difficult to hear. Some other GPS units pause the music for audio navigation prompts, and then resume music playback. No Bluetooth(Who Cares most everyone has their own these days anyway and on the ones that do have Bluetooth, its a pain to connect the phone every time you get in the car. Conclusion: My RATING 9/10 for its overall features that match may other GPS units, Its best for those who would like a portable unit because if you obviously want a way bigger screen size this is not for you! It's price cannot be beat, try finding another GPS at this Price point with all the features and accessories included and then tell me this one still isn't better, I think you'll have a very hard time! Thanks for Looking at my Review~!

discontinued and updates are not supported by Navigon

I loved this product until I went to update my maps and found there were none to update. I called Navigon. Fujitsu Siemens was the maker and they discontinued it. Navigon supports the warranty but told me they do not know if there will ever be any map updates available. It's just a wait and see. I paid well over $300 at the time of purchase only about 9 months ago. I loved it for 9 months but it sorely needs updating and probably will never have any. So far, Navigon isn't worried about the customers. Backing up a product is 50% of the 'business to customer relations'. I would not purchase this until the map update issue is resolved. This product will become useless if it is not resolved. I'm out a lot of money, and I'm not impressed.

STAY AWAY FROM THESE UNI

it dosnt work, after a couple of days the touchscreen got unaligned, and if you try to realighn it , it dosnt work, and using the keyboard to input an adress is next to impossible now

Mr SM approves this cutie!!!

OK, I'm the one who picked the thing for unbelievable price - almost for NOTHING ($60). And I'm TOTALLY satisfied with it! Especially after unlocking the WinCE this one is THE ONE! Recommend to everyone!

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