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Navigon 7100


(4 out of 5)

MSRP: $649


A pricey but satisfying GPS navigator with enhanced views, free lifetime traffic, and Zagat listings.

Review date: Sep 4, 2007

Considering how crowded the GPS market has become, a new player in the field may seem as welcome as a seven-mile traffic jam. But the Navigon 7100 adds some impressive new features that not only give it an edge but also may just shake up this complacent industry.   The 7100 has a glossy black exterior that should look right at home in even the fanciest cars, and the 4.3-inch 16:9 widescreen was always bright and clear in our testing. At $649, this unit is more expensive than today's $300-to-$500 sweet spot, but its innovative features pay for themselves. For starters, traffic data is free--a rarity among GPS devices

ProsCons
  • Free live traffic
  • Reality View for difficult exchanges
  • Zagat listings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Only one voice option
  • Small onscreen buttons
  • No media playback

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Troy Dreier