Navman iCN 530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)I've tried a bunch of GPSes in my quest for the perfect device. This one fits most of the criteria. Specifically, its good points are:
- Light and portable, including the mount, so you can throw it in your backpack or carryon when you're traveling.
- Bright display with good colors. I do recommend getting a screen protector. I use a Clarivue 3.5" LCD protector. That cuts down on glare, too.
- Recent maps. Same maps as of mapquest in 8/2006.
- Interface is a lot better than most of the generic Windows mobile 3.5" devices.
- Excellent satellite capture and signal strength: Captured satellites even in some parking gararges!
The bad:
- Only US/Canada maps available for now. Navman promises European maps by end of year (amazing it's that hard, since they already sell this in Europe preloaded with European maps).
- Does not do "text to speech" so it says "turn right in 500 feet" instead of "in 500 feet turn right onto Main Street". Don't care much about that.
- Does not tell you which side of the road the destination is on -- that's more annoying.
- Only has two display modes "3d travel direction up" and "2d North up". I kind of like "2d travel direction up" that is available on some other devices. Again, not a killer.
- No bluetooth speakerphone, no MP3 player, whatever. I don't care -- that's what I have a bluetooth headset and an ipod for.
On the whole, it's a really nice device. If money isn't important at all, buy a Nuvi. If you don't care about having a heavy, enormous device (with a huge screen) try a Lowrance 510. On the whole, this device is probably the best bang for the buck.

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The Navman ICN 530 In-Car Portable Navigation system is a fully mobile, pocket-sized and sleek navigation unit with a sharp-looking slim-line design. Offering 3D door-to-door navigation using pre-loaded software, enhanced maps with improved icons and a back-lit keypad and night view navigation screen, the ICN 530 will get you where you need to go quickly and easily.
The ICN 530 lets you find the nearest petrol station or car park at the touch of a button. So no more worries about wasting valuable shopping time hunting for that elusive parking spot. What's more, it's compatible with the optional T1 Traffic Pack, which delivers free real-time traffic updates to your sat-nav, letting you avoid traffic jams, or at least know how far you'll be stuck for. (The T1 Traffick Pack is sold separately.)
.As well as its updated software for quicker GPS fixes, the ICN 530 comes complete with preloaded detailed maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam (with your local map pre-loaded) and the ability to add your own points of interest (POIs), like speed camera locations. There's also the ability to search for postcodes (including a full UK postcode) and addresses. You can plan your route exactly how you want, from using your favorite destinations or a POI to the fastest or shortest option.
With the ICN 530 you get on-going journey information, such as ETA and distance remaining, as well as the latest, highly detailed map data. The directions are voice-guided, and there are multi-views of the maps. New features allow you to search destinations by postcode, street or town. If you happen to make a wrong turn or miss a maneuver, the Back-on-Track software puts you back on your right route automatically, ensuring that the best route is calculated without having to do anything.
The iCN 530 features a high-resolution (320 x 240), 3.5-inch QVGA , touch-screen display; it employs a reliable, integrated, high performance GPS antenna and houses a long-lasting, rechargeable, internal lithium-ion battery for operating the unit without external power. The iCN 530 also includes 2 GB of on-board flash memory.
What's in the Box Navman iCN 530 navigator, USB cable, mounting bracket, remote control, protective carry case, vehicle power adapter, CD-ROMs (SmartST for iCN 530 software including SmartST Desktop, map data, user's manual), installation guide, and user's manual.

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