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A pretty strong device in all areas, but the poor-quality in-built camera is unnecessary
In an effort to give its product the edge, the Navman N40i’s manufacturer has integrated a 1.3-megapixel camera into the unit.
It’s not the most obvious of features for a GPS device and the idea that you’ll take pictures of locations and store them for navigational reasons is a pretty flimsy one, although you can access locations visited by others on the Navman website and download the navigation details.
You’re unlikely to want to ditch an existing camera for the N40i either, since image quality is poor.
It’s just as well, then, that the rest of the package is fairly strong. Detailed maps for Europe are included on CD, for example, and the 3.5in screen is bright and sharp.
In our tests we experienced some occasional hangs when tapping onscreen buttons, but generally the device was pretty fast and maintained a strong link to the satellite signal.
This article is part of a group test of satellite-navigation devices.
See also:
Garmin Nuvi 310
Magellan
Roadmate 3050T
Medion GoPal
PNA465
Mio Digiwalker
C510E
Navman N40i
Navsure 300i
Novogo S700
Sony Nav-u Nv-U5
0T
TomTom One Europe
ViaMichelin
X-950T
When sat nav goes
wrong
Galileo project
A table of features can be read via our pdf download above.
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Our verdict
Good points 1.3 megapixel camera Strong satellite link Bad points Occasional slow downs
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The NavPix System a gimmick? No.
It surprises me that the NavPix system of the Navman GPS models has been reviewed by PCW and elsewhere as 'unnecessary' and 'a gimmick'. C'mon, guys, use your imagination. For some years I was a location researcher for ads, TV etc. To be able to send my client off with a Navman unit loaded with the precise spot on a landscape, with pictorial confirmation of the view they should look out for,[eg where the castle is silhouetted against the sea or the road makes a sexy 'S' bend for the m/cyle ad], would be a real help. Ditto estate agents. An agent could d/load the pix of properties into all his colleagues' units and there would be no confusion: particularly useful for isolated rural properties. Now, as a tour guide, being able to swap location info with other guides on pubs, hotels, sights- whatever - just by taking a snap, is going to be a real boon. Knowing what you're looking for as you get close to a destination is a big help. ID by even a 1.3MgP camera is a definite plus. And if it is 'unnecessary', why is the camera facility listed in the 'plus points' list?
Posted by Mr. C. Nation, 14 Mar 2007