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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit on Thanksgiving Black Friday. I have used it for over 15 trips. I am totally satisfied with the performance of this GPS. I have tried it on different type roads in southen California, and it works great in all situations. Yes, it is just a entry-level GPS ( but don't get this wrong ), here "entry-level" just means it lacks MP3, Pictures and Bluetooth functions. It has all essentail features with pre-installed the newest US and Canada Map. Re-calculating route is fast and route-picking is wise. The size and shape make this unit extremely portable, you can simply put it in your T-Shirt porket ( this is important since many cars have been broken for stealing the GSP. Don't forget put the sucktion mount away from the sight of thievies also.) Touch screen and anti-glare is useful.
Just like other reviewers here, I expected there is connectivity kit and desktop software in the original package for updating the Map or customizing the POIs. However, the original package doesn't have those in the box. But it is unfair to blame this for such a low price ( I got it at $200). Besides, I think all we only need is a USB cable and SmartST 2006 software in order to achieve the same features of N40i. I have contacted Navman customer service, they told me that the optional connectivity kit will be available at their online store by the end of Jan, 2007.
A neighbor of mine just bought a Garmin StreetPilot c550 for $699 (not include tax yet) a few days ago. We made a comparison test. We installed two units side by side, during the test drive, I found Navman F20 pick the route smarter than Garmin c550. Calculating time are almost same. For voice instruction, c550 will tell you the street name for turns which is a great feature, F20 doesn't tell you the street name you are turning to at local but you still can see the next turning street's name on the screen. F20 will tell you the freeway "exit number" on the freeway instead of the street name(someone will think this is even better but I still prefer sound out the street name like c550 did). While both of units' voice instruction is very clear enough for me, c550 has much high volume voice than F20. The volume of F20 is OK for me but I hope it can be as high as c550. c550 has a better feature than F20, you can find POIs with detailed info, for example, with a few of touches, you can easily find restaurants or hotel around you with their phone number (This is a great feature my friend like the most since he is a salesman). For F20, it is only easy to find Parking and Gas Stations with one button touch. F20 also lacks the features like play musics and store pictures and bluetooth for making hands-free calls. c550 does have those extra features.
Bottom line, as a basic GPS device, it included the latest GPS technology and update Maps, it is accurate and reliable GPS with much cheaper price than other brands like Garmin an Tomtom. If you are looking for a basic GPS unit not a all-in-one unit, then this is the one I highly recommended. And remember, we should only compare two GPS within same price range.
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Navman F20 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorWith the Navman F20 you get a lot for very little. Loaded with features normally found in other, more expensive car navigators, the F20 packs them all into a neat, pocket-sized compact unit. With simple touch-screen menus and a pre-installed regional map, you'll enjoy voice and visual turn-by-turn directions straight out of the box.
The first thing you'll notice about the F20 is its impressive anti-glare, high-resolution color touch widescreen. However, thanks to its intelligent design, the F20 is still compact and easy to carry. Sleek and robust, the F20 houses a vast array of impressive features that include thorough directional graphics, a Turn-by-Turn voice guided navigation with 3D graphics mode, and a Multi-route option mode, and more. Other design features include a software kit containing Pause Journey--a feature unique to the Navman F20, and with the included Drive-Away platform, you'll be able to use the F20 in multiple vehicles.
In case of an emergency you'll never have to worry about being stranded; just one touch displays your exact location so you can quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services. And there's even a built-in automatic re-routing protocol with the included Back-on-Track feature, a technology that gives line-by-line directions to find your way even if you deviate from the previous directions. When you're ready to park, or when you need to fill up the tank, the F20 sports two convenient "Nearest Parking" and "Nearest Gas Station" buttons that are built right into the front of the unit.
The F20 also comes with a high-impact plastic case that protects against marks and scratches while the built-in battery delivers continuous use for up to 3.5 hours. Easy to transfer between several different vehicles, with simple user interface, this system is ideal for business and personal travel.
What's in the Box The Navman F20 Navigator comes with a vehicle mounting bracket and a vehicle power adapter.
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