On test: Mio H610
With mapping almost identical these days, and limits on the new features you can add to the overlays, audio and video have become the latest battleground in the PND market. Mio has taken a twist on the theme by marketing its new device as a GPS-enabled PMP (portable media player). In essence, it does the same as a PND with audio and media player.
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"Mio H610"
Issue: 58/2007
"Novogo S700"
Issue: 58/2007
On test: Novogo S700
Novogo may not be a brand you have heard of when looking for a new satellite navigation device, but don't let that put you off, as the S700 brings plenty of features to the table.
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"Packard Bell Compasseo 500 sat nav"
Published on: 2/2007
On test: Packard Bell Compasseo 500
Packard Bell and sat nav aren't words you'd usually find in the same sentence, but add a £130 price tag to the mix and things start to look interesting.
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"Garmin Nuvi 660 satellite-navigation device"
Published on: 2/2007
On test: Garmin Nüvi 660
Garmin’s Nuvi 660 is the high-end addition to the GPS giant’s range, offering a massive array of features that establish the device as a complete multimedia travel companion.
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"Road Angel Navigator 6000"
Published on: 2/2007
On test: Road Angel Navigator 6000
Only a short few years ago the one box satellite navigation system was something of a novelty. Indeed, when the original TomTom Go appeared it was quite a revolution – small, portable and astonishingly easy to use. Since then many others have rushed to get in on what is now a huge market and the shelves of your local Currys or Halfords are now groaning under the weight of the various GPS systems on offer.
Therefore, each has to offer something unique to stand out from the crowd. The Road Angel Navigator 6000 claims to be two products in one. It aims to combine the best bits from Road Angel’s dedicated speed camera and blackspot database units with a small GPS navigation system. It makes sense to combine the two but does that make it the perfect solution?
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"AA Navigator Vive satellite-navigation device"
Published on: 2/2007
On test: AA Navigator Vive!
The market for budget priced GPS solutions is on the up and AA’s new Nav-cam sits firmly on this side of the fence. Priced at a bargain £150, you wouldn't expect it to be packed with features, but it’s fair to assume it’ll get the basics right. Unfortunately you’re left wanting.
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"Road Test"
Issue: 3/2007
On test: Navicore 2007 Personal,
Medion GoPal PNA 460,
Navman Travel Assist S60,
Mio C250
There are so many different GPSs available that the choice can seem overwhelming. This guide helps you find the right system for your needs.
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"Navigon PNA TS 7000Te"
Issue: 57/2007
On test: Navigon TS 7000T Europe
Navigon is better known for its OEM-licensed products which are featured in a number of manufacturers, but now it has launched its own brand of GPS hardware in the form of the PNA TS 7000Te, which features a built-in TMC and the latest MobileNavigator 6 software.
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"navigazione RGPS404"
Issue: 57/2007
On test: Roadstar navigazione RGPS404
Roadstar is a name which conjures up thoughts of old radios and American car stereo systems, but this venture into the world of GPS shows the world that it can still battle it out with the big boys in 2006.
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"Multimedia GPS"
Issue: 57/2007
On test: Mio H610,
Acer e310,
MyGuide Silverguide 5000,
Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox N100
Convergence has been one of the buzzwords in mobile computing for some time now. The idea that devices that perform single functions will eventually be replaced by wholesale devices which perform multiple functions has seen the focus placed firmly on the mobile phone, with its ability to manage email, take photos, play music and of course, become a GPS. But it's not simply with phones that this is happening.
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"Acer P660"
Issue: 57/2007
On test: Acer P660
When we recently reviewed the Acer D1000, we came away with a rather sour taste left in our mouths due to some fairly fundamental software bugs, bulky and cheap-looking hardware and a general lack of quality. Fortunately the P600 is an enormous improvement for the IT giant, making it well worth your attention.
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"Garmin Nuvi 660"
Issue: 57/2007
On test: Garmin Nüvi 660
The Nuvi is Garmin's latest bar-raising entry into the high-end PND market. With so many high-end devices using identical mapping providers, there's only so much you can do in terms of design and implementation, so the battle is really taking place in the additional features market.
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"Mio H610 GPS receiver"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: Mio H610
Satnav's are so manly aren't they? - Well according to Mio, they are, and so it's taken the satnav out of the car and into the handbag with the Mio H610, which of course comes complete with a series of decorated interchangeable covers. Fashion faux par or useful gadget? we take a closer look.
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"TomTom One Europe"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: TomTom One Europe
TomTom's GO 910 is one of the best sat-nav systems around, but its high price and vast feature list aren't for everyone, especially if you're new to the GPS scene. With that in mind, the company is going back to basics with its TomTom One. The One does navigation, and that's about it.
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"Adapt AD-750 Bluetooth Receiver"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: Adapt AD-750 Bluetooth Receiver
I remember the first GPS device I ever owned. It was eight years ago, weighed as much as a ‘mobile’ phone used to in the late Eighties and all it did was told you where you were. I used it for hiking and biking – in fact I’ve still got it and it’s still going strong.
But things have moved on since having to find a clearing in the woods to pick up a decent satellite fix. Nowadays GPS systems are ten a penny, with full-colour maps, route-planning and traffic avoidance all built in.
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"Group test: In-car GPS"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: Navman N60i,
Novogo S700,
Mio DigiWalker C710,
TomTom GO 710
If you're in the market for an in-car GPS you're spoilt for choice at the moment with a number of recent releases that just demand your attention. Midrange devices tend to offer the most for your money, and many higher end alternatives include some handy additional features some might find invaluable. Factors such as map coverage and extras like Bluetooth support are most likely to influence the price but, in real world situations, usability and customisable features are often more important.
Considering you'll be operating the GPS from behind a wheel, it is vital from a safety perspective that these devices are easy to operate, and if you want to get the most from the features on offer it needs to be easy to find them with a minimum of fuss. With these factors in mind we take a look at a selection of the best midrange to high-end in-car navigation around today.
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"Mio H610"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: Mio H610
More than any other GPS manufacturer out there today, Mio has really focused its attention on creating GPS devices for use outside of the car, such as the Mio C710.
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"Garmin nuvi 660"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: Garmin Nüvi 660
Garmin and TomTom have been fighting each other for dominance in the sat-nav market for ages now, but with the nüvi 660, Garmin has something that can really challenge its arch-rival.
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"Acer P660 Portable Navigator"
Published on: 1/2007
On test: Acer P660
As one of those companies that likes to have a finger in a lot of pies, it’s no surprise to see Acer offering GPS devices, even though it’s not one of the brand leaders. TomTom dominates in the retail market and due to the general excellence of its offerings it’s not hard to see why. However, Acer has a large presence in corporates, so IT managers may well care to consider Acer GPS products for its roaming workers.
Having seen two previous GPS products from Acer, neither of which were particularly convincing, it’s pretty much a case of third lucky. While the Acer d150 and Acer N35 were functional, the devices themselves had poor build quality and feel and the software on both was far from easy to use.
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"Acer P660"
Issue: 2/2007
On test: Acer P660
When Acer decided to get into the personal navigation market, it chose to use ALK's CoPilot navigation software, along with Navteq maps of the UK, Ireland and major routes of Europe installed o a memory card, plus a CD containing the rest of Europe if you get a larger capacity card. The P660 includes the premium edition of CoPilot 6, which includes traffic information (with an optional receiver), speed camera alerts and the ability to enter multiple stops, with optimised routing that rearranges your list of destinations to minimise mileage.
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"Mio Digiwalker C250"
Issue: 2/2007
On test: Mio C250
Up until recently, if you wanted satellite navigation on the cheap, you had to buy a Bluetooth GPS receiver and some suitable navigation software for your PDA or smartphone. That's no longer the case though, as prices for all-in-one navigation systems have now slumped so low that you can buy one for little more than the cost of standalone navigation software for your PDA.
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"Leadtek 9559X Bluetooth GPS receiver"
Issue: 2/2007
On test: Leadtek GPS 9559X
If you've bought a GPS navigation program for your PDA or smartphone, you may still need a Bluetooth GPS receiver.
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"Mini Group Test: GPS devices"
Issue: 108
On test: Mio DigiWalker P550,
Acer e310,
TomTom Go 510,
Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox N100
Satellite navigation gadgets are now cheaper than ever and make the ideal travelling companion.
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"Leadtek GPS 9559X"
Issue: 56/2006
On test: Leadtek GPS 9559X
If you are looking to put your own GPS package together, rather than opting for the easier but potentially more limited all-in-on off-the-shelf package, then a high quality GPS receiver is absolutely essential. And that is a tag that most definitely applies to the 9559X from Leadtek.
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"Navman N40i"
Issue: 56/2006
On test: Navman N40i
The Navman N40i is the latest effort from Navman, and without doubt the team behind its production has spent some time looking at the negatives from previous models in order to iron out any potential criticisms.
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