NavMan Sat Nav
Navman Sat Navs
Navman is a brand that is well known around the world for its GPS navigation products. The Navman sat nav product range offers customers a variety of devices that are excellent value for money and provide a great range of features and facilities.
MiTAC International Corporation currently own the Navman brand, which now pioneers new navigation technology in key areas of the market as part of the Mio family of companies.
What type of products does Navman sat nav offer?
Navman sat nav specialises in in-car devices, all of which come with a great range of desktop and laptop software to manage your device.
GPS receivers are built into all of the Navman sat nav devices which allow for an accurate and exact location to be obtained on the Navman sat nav devices and provide both visual and verbal directions to any location you choose on you Navman sat nav device. All Navman sat nav devices use a birds-eye map view that is slightly slanted to allow for easy viewing of maps and the visual directions that are provided although a 2D option is also available if required.
Traffic packs for the Navman sat nav devices either come integrated into the more expensive devices or as an optional extra for the lower end models. The TMC or Traffic Message Channel provides real-time information regarding traffic on your Navman sat nav device and alerts you to any roadworks, congestion and accidents on the route you are taking.
What is the current Navman sat nav product range?
The Navman sat nav range offers a wide selection of choices that will allow users to find a Navman sat nav device that provides all the features they require from their in-car sat nav system. The Navman sat nav range provides entry level, mid range and high end devices with more facilities available the higher up the range you get. Amongst the many models that are available are:
Navman S30 – This Navman sat nav device comes with a 3.5” touch screen and is intelligently designed to make using the device quick and simple. The S30 Navman sat nav device is also ready to use straight out of the box so no setting up is required. It also comes with the following features:
Intelligent day/night display – provides clear map displays on your Navman sat nav device day and night to make viewing easier on the eyes.
2D/3D map view – allows you to choose between the regular 3D map view and a 2D birds-eye map view on you Navman sat nav depending on your personal preference.
Navmans iUpData – gives you the ability to update the maps on your Navman sat nav device so that you always have the most up-to-date information when planning your routes.
Pre-installed safety camera data (Free Trial) – preloaded onto your Navman sat nav device are the latest locations of safety camera so you can be warned in advance of accident blackspots along your chosen route.
Navman S50 3D – This Navman sat nav device comes with a 4.3” touch screen and the same design and technical features as the S30 model but also provides the following added features:
Latest map data with 3D landmarks – provides all the latest map information on you Navman sat nav device and also displays Points of Interest (POI) and landmark as elevated 3D images making them easier to recognise.
Integrated hands-free calling via Bluetooth – by combining your Navman sat nav device with a Bluetooth capable mobile phone you can use your Navman sat nav to make hands-free calls and still receive directions to your destination.
Real-time traffic information incl. Route Traffic Overview (optional) – provides a constantly updating snapshot of the route ahead on your Navman sat nav with warnings of any traffic jams or holdups you might encounter.
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Navman S100 – This is the most sleek and stylish in the Navman satnav range with an ultra-slim 13.5mm design and a 4.3” super-flat wide screen display. The S100 Navman satnav device also comes with brand new ClearMaps that provides crystal clear, high quality maps on the wide screen display. As with the previous Navman satnav models it offers all the features mentioned above and also comes with:
Pioneering ‘spirit’ software and glide touch – advanced software that allows for more intuitive menus and navigation on your Navman sat nav device.
SiRFInstantFixII™ - offering a GPS fix 5 times faster than regular GPS Navman sat nav models, which means much faster route updates should your route require changing.
Pedestrian mode – allows you use your Navman satnav device when walking and it will provide routes appropriate to pedestrians.
Text to speech – allows the Navman sat nav device to provide directions using road names to give you a clearer idea of where you are without checking you screen.
Sat Nav News
Do you trust your sat nav?
Whilst many drivers in the UK have sat nav devices in their vehicles the results of recent research have shown that only a minority of drivers actually trust their sat nav systems.
Over recent years sat nav devices have become increasingly popular in the UK, and more and more people have started to use sat navs in order to get around with speed and ease. These devices are now used by regular drivers as well as professional drivers, and there are many different makes and models of sat nav available with prices to suit a range of different needs.
However, whilst sat nav devices have proven very popular amongst many drivers recent research has shown that only a minority of drivers really trust their sat nav devices. The research was carried out by Manheim Auctions, and as part of the survey three thousand drivers were polled about how much they trusted their sat nav devices.
The survey results showed that over one third of the drivers polled had got lost as a result of following instruction from their sat nav devices. Around fifteen percent of those responding also said that they blamed their sat navs for making them late for important events such as weddings or job interviews.
Around thirty percent of respondents said that their sat navs had caused them to have arguments with fellow passengers, and only one in eight of those surveyed said that they actually trusted their sat nav device. However, many experts are concerned about how reliant many drivers have become on these devices, with many failing to use other tools such as traditional road maps or an A-Z.
Source - Pocket GPS World
Sat navs directing lorries through village
It has been reported that sat navs are directing lorries through a village and are causing damage to a bridge and to properties as a result of this.
Sat nav devices have become increasingly popular over recent years, and many people have become reliant on these devices in order to get around with ease, speed, and convenience. These devices are used by the general public when driving as well as by those that drive for a living, such as lorry drivers, as it makes their job considerably easier.
However, there are concerns that sat nav devices may be sending some lorry drivers through a village, and causing damage to properties and a bridge in the area. Reports claim that lorry drivers going through the village of Beddgelert in Gwynedd are simply ignoring warning signs and are instead simply following their sat nav instructions and continuing on through the village.
One guest house owner in the area explained how the lorries had damaged her property, stating: “As a lorry came down it caught my building. It came round the corner and it actually pushed one of the windows in. I’ve got some guests in that room. It’s been pushed in a good six inches or so but it’s not collapsed.”
Another guesthouse owner claimed that her property was being damaged on a regular basis by lorries that were passing through because they were following instructions from their sat navs. She said: “Our house was built 150 years ago and I think the wall was built at around the same time. The wall is being knocked by large lorries coming round that have lost their way, shall we say, with sat-nav.”
Source - BBC
Why use handheld sat nav devices?
Whilst the benefits of having an in-car sat nav device may seem quite obvious many people may not be aware of just how useful having a handheld sat nav device can be.
Many drivers these days have become reliant on their sat nav devices in order to get around and find their way to their chosen destination easily, quickly, and conveniently. In fact, sat nav devices have become so useful that many drivers would not imagine going anywhere without one, and a huge number of drivers now no longer bother with A-Z atlases and maps, preferring instead to use their sat nav devices.
TomTom One IQ Routes Europe can make ideal travelling companion
More and more of us these days are using sat nav devices to make travelling easier, and the TomTom One IQ Routes Europe could prove to be the ideal travelling companion for those that travel both in the UK and in other parts of Europe.
There are many sat nav systems and manufacturers on the market these days, and one of the most well known manufacturers is TomTom, which is known for its innovation, affordability, and high quality when it comes to sat nav devices. The manufacturer offers a range of sat nav systems within its range to suit a wide variety of needs and pockets, and one of these systems is the TomTom One IQ Routes Europe.
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GPS smart phones rivalling sat nav devices
According to a recent report high specification smart phones that come with GPS capabilities are increasingly competing with traditional sat nav devices
Many drivers these days have a sat nav device that they rely on to get around, and the sat nav devices that are available these days offer all sorts of features from lane assist and specialist features for HGV drivers to points of interest and much more. However, despite the evolution of the trusty sat nav there is a chance that the popularity of these devices could wane as a result of theavailability of GPS features on smart phones.
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