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Reviewed by UK Guest, 2nd Dec 2006. |
| Review Summary: A bargain! Can't fault it! |
Overall Score: 5/5
 
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Review: I wanted a Sat Nav for my car but as it isn't something i'd need to use regularly (and i'm a stingey Yorkshireman too) i didn't want to spend any more than i had to.
Reading the reviews on here and more notably seeing the low price tag on the item i decided to take the plunge and i've not regretted it at all.
For me the most impressive thing about this little unit is that you can easily upload all that Points Of Interest data which is easily available on the net, very useful, including up to date Speed Camera locations.
Also i appreciated the firmware updates on the manufacturer's website, not having to be told where to go by an American is surely a bonus!
It's very easy to use, it's lightweight and very small (but not so small that the screen isn't usable) and the screen is very brightly lit, the directions have seemed fine to me so far and if a wrong turning is made the recalculations are quick too.
I've not had any difficulty connecting to satellites, in fact it even did it in my house earlier so it must make the most of the signal available.
I can't fault it - ok the screen isn't colour and it uses a thumbwheel rather than having a touchscreen, but that doesn't bother me at all.
EDIT: As mentioned in a later review the unit does now say that the map is out of date whenever it is switched on and other than buying a new expensive memory card from the manufacturer there is no way of updating it seems. Not a major problem to me personally but to some this would be a drawback. I've used my Garmin I2 car sat nav quite regularly and it's not given me any problems although i find it can be hard to follow the instructions at roundabouts.
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Ratings
| Value For Money: |
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5 |
| Review Score: |
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5 |
| Recommended? | |
Yes |
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