Navman F45

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Navman F45 Review

If you want convenience and safety when you travel, a satellite navigation system like the Navman F45 is a must have travel accessory. With this GPS system you get a fast connection, dependability, as well as a beautiful touchscreen so that you can easily view maps.

With the Navman F45 you won’t get any of the fancy frills that come with some of the high-end satellite navigation systems, such as WiFi, and traffic management, but you will get the features that matter. Best of all, this GPS unit is priced to be budget friendly so just about anyone can own it.

The Navman F45 is both compact and stylish; this GPS unit measures 80 x 137 x 18.5 and weighs only 155g. On the front of the device is a 4.3-inch touchscreen that features a 480 x 272 pixel resolution. The display will automatically adjust brightness for the current lighting so that you can easily see the screen while driving. You can view maps in either 2D or 3D.

As mentioned, you won’t get a lot of fancy extras with the F45, but you do get basic GPS functions, such as multiple route calculation, as well as text to voice and turn-by-turn navigation. The maps are bright and colorful, as well as easy to read, plus you will get alerts to let you know what the local speed limit is on the road you are traveling.

The Navman F45 features a SiRFstarIII with InstantFixII GPS receiver for a faster connection so that you won’t have to wait several minutes for the device to pinpoint your current location. This satnav also come preloaded with maps for 23 European countries and you have the option of subscribing to a service that will update your maps, as well as provide you with a database of 2 million points of interest. Along with this, the service will also provide you with a database of safely cameras so that you will always know where they are located. When you purchase your F45 GPS you will get this service free for 12 months.

If you are looking for a basic satellite navigation device that is reliable, as well as affordable, the Navman F45 should be at the top of your list. You won’t get all of the fancy extras with this unit, but you will get what you need at an affordable price.

The Navman F45 gets a 4 star rating due to its budget pricing and basic, no nonsense features.