While you check around for GPS devices for the road, you will likely find a few brands and quickly realize that you are confused about which device to purchase. This is really hard in cases where you are shopping for a device geared towards affordability and portability. The selection found in your local shopping center might not be extensive, which may lead you to shop on the web and endeavor to find better options. From there, you’ll be astounded at the amount of GPS manufacturers are actually out there. Navman GPS products are an example of the manufacturers that you aren’t likely to encounter regularly because they maintain no sales outlets in the US, but plenty in the the British Isles and Australia. Still, this company’s present collection of devices appears quite attractive. Another great model to consider is the Garmin Nuvi 1200 Portable GPS Navigator.
Navman F15
The Navman F15 appears to be the only Navman GPS unit that is for sale in the US and, naturally, US maps including Puerto Rico are pre-loaded. Even though the Navman F15 wouldn’t be considered a widescreen device, the 3.5′ touch screen combined with its simple construction make it a very user friendly product overall. Plugging in the device is quicker than many other GPS units, which usually require some fiddling just for the device to operate the way you need it to. Both of these characteristics clearly define the F15 as a comfortable device for drivers to learn about GPS navigation in general.
Unfortunately, the navigation capabilities in general may seriously annoy many people because it usually won’t be as accurate as many other American made GPS devices on the market. There will likely be some times when you seem to go around in circles, but you’ll hear some instances of this product doing a great job, so it may vary according to the destination you have chosen. The points of interest may include some popular restaurants and motels, but the amount of POI’s offered with Navman’s software are nowhere near the flood of information that more established GPS makers incude. The short battery life may be frustrating too, but may be a reasonable trade-off because this individual GPS unit won’t clean out your savings. Forgetting about the negatives, the Navman GPS continues to be worth the money due to its simple user interface and menus and its ease in calculating the fastest route and finding addresses.
Navman S35
The S35 has the same 3.5 inch screen as you’d get with the F15, and the frame looks rather attractive and it is still nicely portable. This is an Australian exclusive, offering over 500,000 points of interest on that continent and is provided with the text-to-speech function which accurately enunciates street names in an Australian accent. The S35 additionally comes with a mileage expense reporter will likely prove convenient for customers who need to manage gasoline costs more accurately. The latest maps of 2008 are also included.
Navman S45
The Navman S45 provides the same set of operations and aesthetics as the S35, although the screen is wider; measuring 4.3 inches. Despite the widescreen option, the S45 seems to be fairly portable. A comparable model is the Garmin Nuvi 1200 GPS Navigation System.
Navman GPS products are limited in their range of variety, but they all strive to be both portable yet also dependable. They met their expectations in keeping an attractive and portable design, but there’s room for improvements on the accuracy side.