For the actual review, as long as (and as short) I Navigon 70 Premium konte test before entering the warranty claim:
After numerous critical reviews for Navigon 70 Premium _live_ my purchase decision was made on the version without Live function. Since I've used also Navigon devices, there was no retraining and familiarization problems in its correct use.
I wanted to take my favorite and Outlook contacts from the backup from the previously used device. Because the file format is the same (Navigator 7.x on the purchased here on the old unit Mobile, version 7.6.7), which is technically quite possible, even if the e-mail support from Navigon customers told the opposite. However, there are hurdles the fact that the "70 Plus", all data has in an internal memory and not on the memory card. The Favorites file is hidden even in the basic settings from the user, so you can not copy or overwrite a file manager. The internal drive is recognized as a drive after connecting the PNA with the PC and can be accessed via a private letter, as a currently inserted microSD card. The latter does not count with the delivery.
What adjustments are needed in order to take on favorites and contacts from the old device - and, ideally, equal to outsource to the memory card - can I have described in the "Software Guide" on my website (found at interest through search engines; Links Amazon allowed in reviews not).
The GPS satellites and (after connecting the cable for the power supply), the TMC information were found quickly (both at the start of the big city and after stops in the country). The TMC reception can be patchy abroad. When driving on country roads through Poland (east side of the Oder) of TMC reception returned shortly before the city Kostrzyn nad Odra. But in the villages until then the roads were all empty anyway.
Two caveats were equal on the first few kilometers: Lane guidance is not displayed (even later, on the whole nearly 280 km long test drive to / from Berlin not). In addition, the 3 quick access buttons for frequently used POIs that are shown above were always occupied with the default settings - no matter what I changed in the settings. After returning from the trip, I was able to quickly find the Internet that both problems under Navigon users are known. What remedy is possible, I have also written to the software Primer.
Some Vorrezensenten reported here by the hypersensitivity of the proximity sensor. In very rare cases this occurred on my test drive, then the toolbars are unintentionally displayed while driving. That this would happen very often, I can not confirm. Krajowa Even in the sometimes quite bumpy roads in Poland as the Droga wojewódzka = voivodship road (DW) 126, or leading to Kostrzyn Droga (DK) 31 entered incorrect responses of the sensor is extremely rare. In Germany would be the counterpart to the national road DK (B) and the DW the main road (L) - the configuration states are in Poland GEADE at the DW but considerably worse than in Germany. The DK 31 is not developed broad highway (such as DK 6 from Szczecin to Gdynia), but in appearance like a DW.
In summary, I found out the following pros and cons:
Plus:
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- Very easy to read thanks to large font; easy to use soft keyboard
- Display does not reflect, even in bright sunlight
- Intuitive, user manual studies required
- The warnings of stationary speed cameras also work, without having to buy the Navigon-Blitzerabo (updates for 1 year). Man must first enable the alerts for legal reasons in the settings. On the B 158, the software knew all speed cameras, including standing close together. (I have never so many "safety cameras" seen in a heap as between Werneuchen and Bad Freienwalde Since warnings are also useful when you actually getting good speeds travels! "Attention danger zone!" - At some point "floats" one but in other transactions with, and when the front "leading animal" 10 km / h over it, it is the herd behind them often.)
- Allows addition to the standby mode and turn off (shut down), which is useful for storing in the closet between the tours. You do not often charge between the battery then. My recommendation, however: put not in Standby for an extended period or in a pocket, the device might otherwise be damaged!
- The Bluetooth hands-free functions with regard to pairing with phones and calls good (even with a slightly exotic simvalley-Dualsim phone). The sound quality with the interlocutor, however, is poor (caused generally by the surround sound, you also in the hands-free function of cordless phones, and due-by noise). To "time-quick decision-Tell" at home that the return coming delayed because of a fallen tree on the B 1, but it's enough loose :-)
- The Text-to-Speech (TTS) votes not "Anke" and "Wolfgang" deliver both 98% crystal clear and easy to understand prompts. From the "Landsberger Allee" is now finally no "Land Becker Allee" However, there were more :-) rare misfire in the announcements of "Anke" while driving ("Wolfgang" I had set only once briefly to try out).
- A screen capture tool (supplied, you only have to activate in the settings) allows screenshots - at me so far the software Primer has benefited, with you perhaps benefited the personal travel diary ;-)
Minus:
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- In contrast to 7210 yet this device is supplied without carrying case. (The original pocket you can now order for EUR 15 separately.) That's why I had the bag "Lowepro Navi Traveler" (ASIN: B002VJJXGU) equal called upon in conjunction with the new Navi there zm time my order even 5 EUR discount. You get all the accessories that you need on the go (holder, TMC and charging cable for cigarette lighter and even the USB cable) purely comfortable.
- The acquisition of favorites and Outlook contacts from the old Navi and access to custom settings files is limited. Without Windows experience you can assume anything and do not save the newly created favorites. This and the outsourcing of user-defined data to the memory card only after adjustments in XML files on the system possible, which Inexperienced should rather refrain. Regular Export / Import functions via the "NAVIGON Fresh" software would be better.
- Phonebook: so easy I could connect 2 mobile phones via Bluetooth and then make calls via the speakerphone, so obstinate, the device presents to the phone book. Neither the "simvalley" cell phone still at the "Nokia 2720 fold" the transfer of the phone book was possible. This edit manually, at least to have the most important names in it, is impossible. It makes sense that would be mainly because no phone book for each call "Unknown Caller" will be displayed (and of Ms. Anke Navigon, the text-to-speech voice of the device, hip) is.
- Voice control: The target selection from the own goals obviously only the favorites (and not the Outlook contacts from the Contacts.txt) are truly understood. Does the device to recognize a target to be correct, without further inquiry, the navigation is started - the recognition was faulty, you have to just cancel the navigation. The Berlin Thiemannstraße was recognized only in the 5th or 6th start (one of the false positives was eg "Schliemannstraße"). Conclusion here: Without voice control, the conventional way to enter, is still best.
- Advanced Lane Guidance is leaving the default settings do not appear, problem is known on the Internet.
- Custom occupancy change the shortcut buttons will not be accepted on the buttons (according to internet forums a software error that occurs when you use the "MyPOIs" function and has delegated its own POIs on the device).
- No automatic switching from day to night mode when it performs more hour drive "into the darkness". Something like this would be achieved with either a light-sensitive screen, or (less expensive) as time tasks. The timing works very well here, when you turn the unit on the evening / night time, it automatically switches to night mode (just as in the day mode when it turns on in the day).
For the negatives, there are 2 star deduction. I had spent before the test drive one of my two days off with the start-up and configuration of the device to the computer (while the new findings written in the same software Primer). The time until everything went according to my ideas was already fierce. The minuses taken together, are certainly not without. The third star lost the device at me because of the need for warranty case, of the error are obviously many customers concerned, if you read the reviews of Navigoon-70 series as.
From the warranty apart: To be fair, I have to say its actual task - namely the navigation - does the Navigon 70 Premium very good. Occasionally, I was piloted (between Old Mädewitz and Altreetz in the east of Brandenburg) ever thought about not just well-fortified "Streets", but I'm simply contrary to the instructions of "Anke" down to the main road; from there she then found the other way too easily, on reasonable roads. Other Navis be looked at closely determined have a lot of other quirks that only has not reviewed. The perfect unit without any Macke, there is not just! And: The more technology is there, the more susceptible it is to interference or inconsistencies - you can see it at the reviews of "70 Live". Consider beforehand what features you really need personally. For me, the live feature these did not include. The 70 Premium you (assuming functioning) in any case, despite the minuses a useful pilot.