Navigon 2200T 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)So far I am REALLY happy with the Navigon 2200t. I kept going back and forth between the 2200t and the 7200t. Although the 4.2" widescreen on the 7200t is nice I didn't need the bluetooth capability since my car already has it.
The 3.5" screen on the 2200t is plenty large and easy to read and type on. It would be nice if it had a QWERTY keyboard onscreen but the keyboard is intelligent only displaying relevant keys. I had no problem typing my destinations error free.
One of the complaints I read about past Navigon units was slow performance for GPS acquision, routing, and the menu system. That issue has absolutely been resolved with the new Navigon line. The menus are quick and the GPS locks on almost instantly. The traffic features are nice to have especially here in Atlanta. The speaker is surprisingly loud and clear when speaking the directions.
The reality view is a really nice feature when navigating complicated highway junctions and was one of the reasons I went with Navigon. Although I just received the unit I am very pleased with the build quality, performance, and routing so far. Its really a great deal considering similiar features are hundreds of dollars more with TomTom and Garmin units.
My only complaint would be the directions included in the box are pretty poor (just a quick start guide). I had to get on the Navigon website to download the full instructions. Not a big deal though.
Overall I am very happy so far and highly recommend the Navigon 2200t.

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Both portable and stylish, NAVIGON 2200T delivers a superior navigation experience unlike any other with features that are both useful and exclusive. Route around traffic jams with Free Real-Time Traffic Updates, alerting you to traffic issues ahead and providing alternative routes ¿ all free for the life of your 2200T. Never miss your exit again with Reality View Pro ¿ which automatically displays photo-realistic images of virtually every highway intersection and exit complete with sign text and lane guidance. Plus, the 2200T includes a host of other features that make navigating the road ahead easier, such as Advanced Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance, Lane Assistant Pro, Multi-Destination Trip Planning and DirectHelp.

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Navigon 4.3-Inch Protective Hard-Shell Case Review

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(More customer reviews)The zipper inside is exposed and scratches the 7100. I've had my 7100 for about two months and not a mark on it without the case. In sad irony one week with the case and it is all scratched up from the case! (reviewers of the 5100 case have noted the same glaring problem)
Before I got the "official" case I checked several nintendo DS (not DS lite) cases at CC. They fit well and I don't think they will scratch up the 7100 like this one does.
Also not the description says this is a hard case. It is semi hard while it will protect the screen within the glove box, it looks like it will do little to protect against even a one foot fall to street.
On the ergonomics, it is clumsy to remove as it doesn't open all the way like Nuvi official or third party cases.

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This stylish and durable case features a molded hard shell exterior to keep your GPS device secure. Orange nylon interior lining provides additional protection. Works with 4.3 screen display units from all major brands including these and others:NAVIGON 7100, Garmin 600 series, TomTom One XL, Magellan Maestro 4000 series.

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Navigon 5100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the Navigon 5100 GPS device after some research. I went to some retailers and tried the devices out physically as I wanted to get a good idea of the interface they provided.
First of all the Navigon is loaded with functions, this might overwhelm some, but of course remember that changing these are optional. The default settings are good enough, but it is great to have the choice and freedom to alter certain settings.
Let me first start with the things I am not too happy about, or feel could be better.
- Device periodically lags (doesn't happen often but I would like it to be more responsive during those few times)
- There were also a few times that the route had to be recalculated and it took longer than I expected
- Takes a while to display the turn by turn list (only seems to happen when you have lengthy directions e.g. those spanning multiple states)
These weaknesses really for me was not enough for me to be dissatisfied with the unit, especially with all of the positive attributes it had going for it.
Here are some of the features I love:
- Multiple Transport Settings (Car, Bicycle, Pedestrian)
- Displaying the speed limit (quite accurate too, I was amazed at how the Navigon changed the speed as I was driving past the sign)
- 3D Reality View (HUGE PLUS - it really helps, especially in metropolitan areas)
- Says the name of street in addition to distance from the turn e.g. "In 1/2 mile, turn left onto Omaha street"
- Multiple Route Settings (Fast, Optimum, Shortest, Scenic)
- Night and Day views (contrast/brightness settings can also be adjusted)
- Option to Allow, Avoid, or Forbid toll routes
- Can allow or disallow U-TURNS (great to enable if you do not like taking U Turns.)
- Free Lifetime Traffic Information - It was amazing to see these traffic information popping up, alerting you to an accident ahead or construction on your route - then prompting you to avoid, after which it will automatically reroute you around the traffic. Oh, did I mention FREE for life!!
- Smooth user interface, other GPS devices simply can't come close to how beautiful this interface and user experience is - could almost pass for an Apple product.
- Speed dependent volumne - Wow, this will increase the volume depending on how fast you are traveling. Some users may have said it automatically reverts to a lower audio setting, if you wish turn this feature off and keep it on high volume.
- Points of Interests (POIs) - So many POI, and very accurate. It may be overwhelming, but what is great about the device is that you can select what POI categories you want displayed. Initially all 31 categories are selected, I went in and cut the list in half - I really didn't care to see Car or Motorcycle Dealers in the area.
- Accuracy, it gives great directions, and also allows you to block certain roads if you prefer to take another route.
- Tells me which side of the road my destination is on (pretty helpful)
The Windshield Mount:
Something else I should mention - the Navigon comes with a windshield mount that at first I thought was extremely distasteful. I didn't know why it had to be so long. But after using it I realized that it allowed me to mount the device and have it come out closer to me, so it was easier to reach and see, and it gave me some more flexibility with where to mount it. Though it lacks the ability to tilt UP and DOWN, it does rotate and turn.
The Navigon 5100 also has a "Route Planner" which allows you to plot multiple destinations - this is great, but I think this could be improved by optimizing the route - meaning tell me where to go 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc.
Overall, I am more than satisfied and quite pleased with the device. I would highly recommend this as a GPS device to invest in - especially for those new to GPS and are not fixated on the interface functions of other GPS devices. This is an important point to note, if you are used to using a Garmin, then pressing the screen will bring up different options than what happens when you press the screen of the Navigon.
A friend of mine had a Garmin nuvi 350 and we actually tested both products side by side in the city. The only thing I would say that the Garmin had over the Navigon was that it allowed users to connect their phone to the device via bluetooth. Other than that the Navigon excelled in some many ways. The Navigon gave better directions from the start, whereas the Garmin had to recalculate after forcing a different route. The Navigon interface was way better, with 2D/3D options. I also loved how the address and POI entry operated, it was similar to "Google Suggest" where as I typed, matching responses would appear.
I am currently more than happy with the product, it's not perfect, but in sure comes close, with innovative features not found in other devices.

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OMNITECH CE00686A 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this Omnitech GPS for a little over a year now. My first impression was the interface was quite blocky and seemed messy. Overall it works, but it does have a few drawbacks. So from my experience, here are a couple things I've noticed:
1. The touchpad keys sometimes stick, so it won't always register what you've typed. Typing slow helps, but it is annoying nonetheless.
2. The stylus is a nice extra, however I find it to be useless when compared to the retracted tip of a ballpoint pen.
3. The Points of Interest button to find restaurants, shopping, etc is ok... if you are in the area you want to find something and only if it is food. Forget finding anything by name, that is almost useless. I tried to look up "Home Depot" or hardware stores in an area where I know there are a few, it comes up with nothing.
4. Many times the GPS is too late in telling you when to turn (especially when you are going over 30mph or in heavily trafficked areas where if you don't cut over immediately when you can to turn, you will not be turning there) or it will tell you around major highways to "Turn left on Main St, then turn left", when you are already on Main St trying to turn onto Maple Rd. In actuality, it means turn left once, onto Maple Rd. Gets confusing if you aren't familiar with the area.
5. I really would've liked one-touch, listed directions because I like to see the route it's taking me because I usually know a better way. Instead you have to press 3 buttons to get to it and the list will not progress as you approach the turns.
6. This isn't really a negative for the GPS, but I'm going to say it anyway. Where I live we have many major roads and interstates reconstructions/rerouting 2-4 times a year. Plus we're in an explosive area where new developments are popping up all over the place... developments/roads the GPS doesn't have. Even if you get the updated maps, by the time the next major road is finished you've already spent the money for the previous maps. As such, I won't buy the new maps until they stop reconstruction on the roads or the map updates catch up faster. Mine still tells me to "make a U-turn" on interstate highways.
7. The GPS will tell you that "you have arrived at your destination" when you are actually 4 or 5 addresses before... or after your destination.
8. This is only in relation to my car and cars designed like it, but the GPS charger is too long and gets in the way of my cup holders which are directly above it. I solved this problem by getting a 3-socketed splitter. The splitter's plug is much smaller than the GPS, and now I can plug in my ipod, GPS, and cell phone charger at the same time. It is a wonderful invention that saved me from spilling drinks and listening to the same 10 CDs over and over again.
I'd really like the GPS to kind of learn the places I go that aren't on the maps yet so it can at least get me in the vicinity of where I need to be. New construction sucks.

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4.3-Inch Portable GPS with Text to Speech

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