We had already talked about the Canadian Navigon 2120 here before about 5 months ago. Today though Navigon announced the max version of the same model, called Navigon 2120 max to be precise.
Not different from the 2100 max at all; Navigon 2120 will retail in Canada for 330 CAD and will come with maps of the U.S. and Canada. All the rest of the features will be the same.
Navigon today announced NAVIGON 2100 max, a personal navigation device (PNDs) at CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany to bring high end navigation features to the 2100 series line.
Navigon 2100 max include a 4.3″ screen, spoken driving directions via text to speech, and of course the brand exclusive Reality View, which provides 3D guidance around freeway intersections.
What Navigon also announced today with the release of 2100 max and 2120 max was the FreshMaps service. FreshMaps provides up to 12 map and POI updates in three years which normally costs $80 if you buy it directly.
The Navigon 2100 max comes with maps of the continental U.S. and will cost $300
Other features we haven’t mentioned include:
In addition you can add Navigon’s life time real time traffic updates for $100, and Zagat survey ratings and reviews for $40.
According to German site Pocket Navigation, Navigon is preparing a new, 8000 series PND, equipped with a new version of Navigon MobileNavigator (version 7) navigation software.
After version 6 presented two years ago this new version would finally introduce voice synthesis as well as voice recognition for capturing address information.
Routes calculation will be faster and it will still have the 3D reality view but even more realistic with the new version 7. Similarly ‘lane assist’ will improve.
Navigon 8110 will be the new high-end PND (portable navigation device) with a brushed aluminum design and a very wide screen, measuring 4.8 inches.
Navigon 8110 will be equipped with Navigon 7 which we just mentioned, and it will also have hands free integrated Bluetooth kit, as well as an FM transmitter to utilize the audio system of the vehicle. It will also have a RDS/TMC receiver for traffic information which would be integrated in the car charger.
As far as hardware the 8110 will have a processor running at 533 MHz, use a graphic accelerator, and have 128 MB of memory.
Here is a summary of the features:
Navigon 8110 will sell for 499 € with maps of Europe. You can expect 8110 to be announced at CeBIT which will take place next March in Germany. read »
Check out this video of Navigon’s reality view. We thought it was cool.
Let’s not forget Radio Shack for Black Friday. They have some pretty good deals on GPS navigation systems.
Magellan Maestro 4040 for $300:
For $499.99 (list), the Maestro 4040 offers a surprisingly large number of features. Most important is Magellan’s SayWhere text-to-speech engine, which enables the device to pronounce street names and exit ramps. Next, you get expanded map data. The 4040 includes maps for all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Those of you with Bluetooth-enabled phones will appreciate the built-in speakerphone function (more on that later). You also get a larger POI (Points of Interest) database with millions of business and service listings. The 4040 is upgradable to provide live traffic info, if you purchase the optional TrafficKit and a subscription to traffic-data services. The 4040 snaps into the TrafficKit cradle, which has an integrated FM-TMC receiver. No additional wires or antennas are required. Finally, you can enable the Maestro 4040 to accept voice commands, for virtually hands-free operation.
Navigon 2100 for $150:
NAVIGON 2100 is built with the same design DNA of NAVIGON’s award-winning 7100 and 5100 devices — and offers features that aren’t available on systems at twice the price.
- easy-to-read 3.5″ screen
- 3D Reality View
- Text-to-Speech
- Intuitive touch-screen menus and stunning 2D and 3D maps
Maestro 3100 for $130:
Magellan Maestro 3100 offers simple GPS navigation that’s affordable. The most intuitive graphical 3.5″ touch-screen interface available makes navigation easy. Enter virtually any destination and get turn-by-turn voice guidance to locations all over the contiguous United States. Smart touch-icons and Magellan’s QuickSpell function enable error-free spelling, minimizing steps, so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen. Preprogrammed points of interest make it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATM and more.
Choose the 2D or 3D view and see your location, route, direction, next turn, destination and more. SmartDetour will help you find your way out of traffic jams or stopped freeway traffic.
Mio C320 for $150:
Mio C320 is a really thin, flat system that feature a 4.3″ wide screen. It is preloaded with maps of 22 Western European countries (by TeleAtlas) thanks to the 1GB internal memory. Whatever’s left from this memory can be used for the storage of MP3 files which can be played with the built-in MP3 player.
The C320 supports RDS/TMC live traffic information, but this feature is optional. Other features include the ability to use the 4.3″ screen in split mode to display various information about your journey. Mio C320 also does safety camera warnings. You’ll get free updates for one year.
TomTom ONE 3rd Ed. for $140:
This entry-level GPS device is similar to the TomTom One but adds the Map Share technology and “Help Me” safety feature. Map Share allows you to make adjustments to your maps and then share the information with other drivers. You can make the changes right on your device, save them, and then upload and share them with other users via the TomTom HOME desktop companion. Help Me safety function tells you where you can find the nearest police station, hospital, or car service center, based on your current location. As a basic system, you don’t get text-to-speech functionality, but you do get the standard text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions as well as a 3.5-inch touch screen.
Staples will have GPS navigation systems from four different manufacturers on sale for Black Friday: Navigon, TomTom, Magellan, and Garmin.
Navigon has been available in the U.S. for a relatively short time and now you’ll have the chance to pick up a Navigon 2100T for only $100. It has text-to-speech function and comes integrated with traffic alert receiver which does not require any subscription or fees. Not a bad deal. More information on Navigon 2100T:
NAVIGON 2100 is built with the same design DNA of NAVIGON’s award-winning 7100 and 5100 devices — and offers features that aren’t available on systems at twice the price.
- easy-to-read 3.5″ screen
- 3D Reality View
- Text-to-Speech
- Intuitive touch-screen menus and stunning 2D and 3D maps
TomTom One 3rd Edition will also be on sale at Staples for $125 - Not only this is the cheapest price we’ve seen for this TomTom but you’ll also get a $20 gift certificate when you purchase it. Alternatively you can pick up the TomTom One 3rd Edition from BJ’s for $130.
This entry-level GPS device is similar to the TomTom One but adds the Map Share technology and “Help Me” safety feature. Map Share allows you to make adjustments to your maps and then share the information with other drivers. You can make the changes right on your device, save them, and then upload and share them with other users via the TomTom HOME desktop companion. Help Me safety function tells you where you can find the nearest police station, hospital, or car service center, based on your current location. As a basic system, you don’t get text-to-speech functionality, but you do get the standard text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions as well as a 3.5-inch touch screen.
It is almost like every retail store is offering this Magellan Maestro 3100 on Black Friday. Staples has a decent price for this device at $140. Magellan Maestro 3100 has a 3.5″ touch screen, offers 2D or 3D maps, lots of POIs and Smart Detour. It is very light and portable. Check out manufacturer’s site for more information.
Of course there’s also a Garmin you can pick up on Black Friday. Staples will make the Nuvi 260 available for $250. Which is 50% cheaper than when it first came out.
Garmin just announced a new entry level GPS navigation system called nuvi 260 that is supposed to hit the stores this month and cost only! $500. The 260 differs from the other 200 series buy only adding the text-to-speech functionality. The rest of the specs are standard with a 3.5″ touch screen, maps of North America (United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico) and six million POIs. We don’t have any info on the battery but if it just like the others you’ll be able to get 5 hours of life out of it.
Nuvi 260 also includes a built-in picture viewer, calculator, currency converter, unit converter and world clock. The SD slot for memory expansion is a good idea but this $500 navigation system does not even include a simple MP3 player!!!
Navigon just extended its presence in North America to Canada with a new model from the 2100 series called Navigon 2120.
Standard features of Navigon 2120 are the text-to-speech functionality, and the reality view which promises to bring 3D, photo-realistic views of complex interchanges, complete with road geometry and actual road signs to your dashboard. Other than that the Navigon 2120 is a pretty basic GPS navigation system that has a 3.5″ touch screen and preloaded maps of Canada (also U.S. ?).
Navigon 2120 will hit retail stores (specifically Future Shop) this holiday season and will sell for $300 CAD. Live traffic info and Zagat Survey Ratings are not standard on 2120 but you can add these for an extra $140 CAD.
And yes, of course it announces driving directions and street names in both English and Canadian French.
Navigon unveiled a budget GPS navigation system at IFA 2007 in Berlin called Navigon 2110. Just like many other budget sat nav systems Navigon 2110 also comes with a 3.5″ display, but thanks to Navigon’s amazing software it doesn’t lack any quality when it comes to operating the device.
It is capable of 3D maps, text-to-speech function to pronounce street names, and even provides speed warnings when you’re over the limit.
When it comes out in the U.S. in November it’ll retail for only $250, and if you like you can add a traffic message channel for an extra $100… via
Navigon today announced that their new model, 5100, that we talked about earlier this year will be available in the U.S. as early as this month.
Navigon 5100 offers text-to-speech function which provides spoken driving directions and street names, subscription-free real-time traffic information, and even lane assistance for certain freeways that suggests an optimum lane for your route.
Navigon 5100 has a 3.5″ touch screen, measures less than inch thick but costs $500. However it is probably the only navigation system out there that can do photo-realistic virtual reality view of complex interchanges with road geometry - which Navigon calls reality view.
Reality View is Navigon’s new user interface that is featured on models 7100, 7110, 5100, and 5110. In Reality View important traffic points are displayed in photo quality. From what we understand this is not what will be displayed throughout the whole journey but only during certain intersections.
Here are the specs for the new 71xx and 51xx series:
In addition, both devices are capable of accepting voice commands and have text-to-speech function for pronouncing street names.