Navigon 7200T Review

In North America today, the Navigon brand is not as renowned as some others, however, it is definitely gaining in market share. This is due in part because of the introduction of the sleek Navigon 7200T. For those looking for an affordable GPS device the Navigon 7200T is an excellent high end portable device for navigation that fits the bill.

Product Overview

The Navigon 7200T is different in design compared with some of the older navigon models. You'll notice that it is slightly bigger than other similar screen size devices, because of its thick black matte casing that makes it look classy and sleek. However, it is still quite compact, making it easy to take along with you wherever you go. With the flat screen, the look is both streamlined as well as sophisticated. It's very easy to view the maps on this screen, since it is bright and extremely sharp, and the screen is fairly responsive as well. Predictive text is offered as well, so it brings up possible results while you are entering letters.

Navigon 7200T Portable GPS Navigation

When you purchase the Navigon 7200T, you'll find that it comes with a vehicle mount, which works both on the dashboard and on your windshield. A software CD comes with it, a car charger is included, and there are also some reference materials to help out as well.

You'll also find that the user interface is fairly easy to figure out and use. When you are on the start menu, there are four options available. The options include Voice Entry, My Destinations, New Destination, and Take Me Home. There are a few extra steps to get to the map on the screen, but it is still fairly easy to use.

Benefits and Features

There are a variety of excellent benefits and features that come along with the 7200T. One great benefit is that the Navigon comes with maps of Canada, the USA, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and even Puerto Rico. You can plan a trip in a variety of ways as well. You can simply enter a point of interest, a user defined home, a destination you recently went to, or a specific address where you want to go.

One extremely large feature is that this model allows you to use your voice to enter addresses, leaving you hands free when you need to have our hands occupied driving. You do have to work with the voice command system so that it learns to recognize your voice as well as the sounds in the environment. The more you use this voice entry system, the better the results are going to get.

There are several ways that routes can be computed by the Navigon 7200T as well. You can get short routes, optimum routes, and fast routes. You can also choose to avoid toll roads or any highways. You'll even find that there is a mode for pedestrians and a mode to use for bicycling as well. Real time traffic updates are also offered for free and for the life of the device. So, before you get to a problem, you can learn about any construction or traffic jams and it will give you an alternate route. It's easy to see what's ahead on the road and if there are any problems, and you can easily find details on the problems that are occurring as well so you can decide whether you want to try going another way.

You also have the ability to choose whether you want to view the maps in 2D mode or in 3D mode. Using 3D mode can be very helpful, allowing you to get great views of landmarks and more. The map screen gives you a lot of useful information as well, showing you the distance to the destination, the next turn, where you are currently, the speed limit on the road, and when you should arrive.

Technical Specifications

• Antenna: Built in
• Battery: Lithium ion
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
• Dimensions: 4.6"(W) x 0.8"(D) x 3.2"(W) inches
• Display: 4.3 widescreen touch sensitive screen
• Expansion slots: SD
• Included Accessories:Car mount, Adapter for dashboard mounting, Car charger & Quick Start Guide
• Included Software: SiRF GRF3i+
• Included Maps: Canada, USA, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
• Voice Capabilities: Text to Speech (TTS) 

Actual User Comments :

• I was a previous owner of a Garmin 750. I must confess the features that I really admired in the 750 were its ease of use and its multimedia capability. However, the lack of bluetooth capability (useful in states where answering your cell phone while driving is illegal) and the lack of free traffic updates (which required an optional reciever and subscription) were a turnoff and did cause some inconvenience. Then I discovered the sheer joy of the Navigon 7200T. It's the best GPS you've never heard of. The free lifetime traffic updates, optional freshmaps service-which provides 12 map updates over 3 years for less than what Garmin would charge for one update, the Zagat ratings, logically arranged POIs were just what I was looking for. - Ahmed Fazly, MN, USA
  
• After owning a Garmin Nuvi 660 for around 2 years, I got tired of not having updated maps where alot of the areas already developed over a year ago STILL weren't there. While traffic was nice, I didnt think I should have to pay extra when the unit originally cost over $400. Enter the Navigon 7200T. This GPS fixes most of the previous version's issues (auto night/day, more accurate directions, etc) plus it has built in Zagats and great Voice recognition SW. The Zagats is ultra cool for folks like me that do alot of business travel and know restaurants only by name.

List Price : $499.99

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