Navman ICN 750 (£323.40)

Portable navigation systems have come a long way in terms of functionality. They can talk to you, alert you to traffic, and even entertain you.

Technical Specification

Hardware

Weight : 300g
Size : 136mm x 77mm x 31mm
Memory : 64MB SDRAM, 64MB DOC, 512MB CF + SD/MMC expansion
Camera : 1.3 megapixel (Photo import/export via USB)
Hard drive : 4GB
Processor : PXZ270 316MHz Intel
Battery : Rechargeable integrated Li ION - 2-4hrs life (depending on use)
High-quality loudspeaker : Yes
GPS Receiver : SiRF Star III Generation 2
Screen : High resolution 4” (105mm) colour touch widescreen
Power : 12V in car power connector + mains adapter
PC connection : USB 1.1

Software features

• Download from NavPix™ album
• “Go to” a photograph
• New user interface
• Drive-Away™ (works straight out of the box)
• Back on Track™ (allows you to return to the original route if you take a wrong turn)
• Park and Fuel locator buttons
• “Get me Home” button
• POI (points of interest – transport related POIs)
• Nearest POI/POI import
• Full postcode search facility
• Voice guided instructions
• Favourite destinations stored
• Multiple routing options e.g. shortest/fastest, nearest POI
• Live traffic update through optional module (subscription free)

Navigation views

• Turn-by-Turn
• Next manoeuvre
• 3D Moving map (adjust 3D zoom mode downwards to achieve 2D moving map mode)
• 2D Mini map
• Route summary
• User-customisable routing options

Mapping

• Tele Atlas map data (Coverage varies based on country)
• SmartST 2006 for iCN 700 Series Navigation Software
• SmartST 2006 navigation core
• Pre-installed European maps (16 countries)

Editors' review

The good : The Navman iCN 750 has a 1.3-megapixel camera that lets you create photo-based points of interest and comes preloaded with maps of North America.

The bad : The Navman iCN 750's is a bit sluggish to perform tasks and its interface isn't always intuitive. The screen is also hard to see in bright sunlight.

The bottom line : Though a bit sluggish, the Navman iCN 750 is an innovative image-based navigation system, offering an integrated camera and accurate driving directions.