Navman iCN 510 32MB Vehicle GPS with 3 Secure Digital Memory Cards | List Price: $999.95
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Brand: Navman
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Pocket-sized vehicle GPS navigator with 3.5-inch touchscreen QVGA display
- 32 MB of flash memory; comes with 3 SD memory cards with regional U.S. information
- SmartST software offers voice guidance, address-to-address routing, and zip code searching
- CD-ROM includes maps for U.S. and Canada, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Guam
- Includes USB interface and cable for PC connection
Looks like it is simple, but is really CONFUSING! [Posted on 2004-10-15]
I bought this map system because it looked easy to use, but instead, it was very confusing.
First, all the maps were not on the device. I had to select some from the CD's. Next, I had to keep going back to my PC to make changes.
Once I got the right maps loaded, it was slow to give me directions while driving. I guess it is meant to be used at slow speeds. Not very handy if you are in a hurry.
One day, I left the charger cable at home (while changing maps at my PC), so I though the battery could hold me for a short trip. Apparently, the battery does not hold the charge long, since it turned off on me. Also, my location started to move off the road!
Good for technical wizards, not for regular people.
Don't bother, [Posted on 2004-11-08]
I though I was doing the right thing getting rid of my navman 620 and getting this 510 model, how wrong I was, got a refund in the end because it was so bad you keep have to reset it at the slightest mistake,not only that it gives delayed directions.
Overall VERY annoying.
A good experience... [Posted on 2004-11-14]
Didn't bother reading the manual when I bought this - had it all working very nicely in just a few minutes. Timing of directions was perfect at all speeds up to (and slightly above) freeway speeds. Very simple to use, maps seem to have good detail, and 'Back-to-Track' works nicely.
The idea of having to load maps is not new, and is generally necessary for a lot of devices like this (unless you buy a mega-expensive hard-drive based units). Loading a few state maps didn't take too long, and was really no more difficult than syncing my PDA.
I also have not experienced the reset issue mentioned by one of the other reviewers.
road navigation or waypoints! Wow!!! [Posted on 2004-12-11]
This is my 3rd GPS unit. I have previously owned Garmin products and this NAVMAN takes the prize! Not only is it portable so I can use it in any of my vehicles, but I can actually use waypoints. This is a great feature because not only can I use this product for road navigation, but I can use it for all of my outdoor activities like hiking, fishing and geocaching/orienteering! This is the only GPS that I have had my hands on, that you have no trouble seeing the screen when outdoors...it's a touch screen by the way!! The battery life is great I have not lost juice on it once. I usually let it run 5-6 hours before recharging. This is one of the better purchases I have made lately and have been recommending it to everyone. You just can beat the portability and the versatility!
Tops on features, short on accuracy! [Posted on 2005-04-16]
The 510 is a great unit and I plan to keep it even with it's shortfalls. First off it has yet to disply correct addresses for locations and is sometimes two blocks off. Maps are mostly accurate except for subdivisions or areas that have been built within the last three or four years. Hopefully updated maps will be out shortly...at NO CHARGE. I've downloaded the patch from Navman so now I'm waiting for more patch and map improvements. Reception is great. Without external antenna I've mounted it on the face of my dash, not out in the open exposed to the sun and thieves and it never fails to aquire. Even in the garage. Volume could be a little louder. Color touch display rocks. Overall pretty good unit, needs only a few upgrade improvements, like address/position accuracy better than a block or two. 50-100' would be nice!
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