The concept, the appearance, the quality and the general handling of the "navigation device", reminiscent of classic, slightly outdated Tablet variants. 7-inch screen size is, offers in conjunction with simple navigation, a positive challenge, the touch screen with a resolution of 800x480 (still) acceptable and implementation is designed resistive, ie it reacts to pressure. This works properly with your fingers, a stylus better. The package consists of the protagonist, a holder for the car plate (two-piece), each with a power cable, car charger & USB cable, and the - upgradeable, since only English - Instructions.
Direct innovative use prima facie is not. Actually, the consumer is only the possibility to take the proverbial cold dip in the cold water and give yourself a way to tracks through the tangle of various modes and settings. With some effort thins out after some time the dark series, but this hurdle is for complete beginners possibly too high and spoil the fun of the matter, even before the first meters were ever navigated.
Ultimately, the basic screen and desktop interface of three essential components. The main focus is on the navigation area where the unit is also automatically started. Next to it is a tiled menu in App-optics are available in which there are additional links to standalone apps and media players (video, music, image, calculators, USB, screen-Kalibierung etc.). Last opens after clicking, (dt =. Wince) on the icon with the incomprehensible name "Wince", a screen in Windows CE style, its meaning to me, even after long test series, not yet fully opens. My guess - here is, as a base for many different devices, a fundamental system simulates surface, which is then distributed in a variety of configurations. This impression is confirmed when one considers that the MT3351 no WiFi and / or Bluetooth support has, in both cases, however, the respective system settings are already in place.
But well - we deal with the area which is advertised as a figurehead for the device, namely the navigation. In this regard, I was more than skeptical, as a unit from the Asian region, with no premium maps in this country known manufacturer, can ever prove as suitable for everyday use. I live in Bavaria, this in an extremely rural area, ie, the test conditions are more than ambitious for the small Asians certainly. To make a long story short - after a week of car use, I prefer the MT3351 with reverence his hat. The navigation, based on the well-established map material is impeccable and currently, the routing logic, systematic and comprehensible. These offers iGoprimo software fine adjustments, I'm looking almost in vain even in old top dogs, it is a - obviously fictitious - board computer (fuel consumption, saved rides etc.), an extensive driving scheduler including interval control and / or little things like one unit computer until. towards giving alcohol highs and clothing sizes of the respective countries. On the subject countries - 45 are stored in the map, including Eastern Europe (Romania, Belarus etc.) relatively well represented. TCM also seems integrated, where I'm currently not sure if the receiver in the device, or built into the cable. At least one area "Traffic Message overview" deposited. The navigation interface itself is clear, of course, the big screen proves here as an additional asset. The interaction between Navi and bracket is thought, the suction structure depends bombproof on the windshield and can be adjusted up / down / left / right.
The possibility of using the MT3351 as a media player, not only tempting, but also easy to implement. As already mentioned, movie, music and picture files are played, a TF card reader enables recording. Typical of Asian goods, the system proves this as a small omnivorous and theory is the small, simplified cinema enjoyment, during the journey possible. Of course, none of power is forbidden. Oh yes, you can play well, classics like Tetris and Snake (called Russian Block), make your heart beat faster by traditionalists.
Are there any weaknesses? Of course. Certainly the biggest shortcoming - for me and connected with an immediate point deduction for the device - is the speaker quality. In a nutshell, the sound of the MT3351 is an impertinence, because announcements, music and Co. are while driving simply incomprehensible because much too quiet. This total failure is, with respect. Its effect, however, weakened as an FM transmitter is built into the device, which allows the sound forwarding on an unused frequency, directly to the car radio. Possible noise-free stations are here according to experience at the beginning and end of the Richter scale to find, say, 87.5 and 108. Then, but only then, the result is tolerable.
Conclusion: The quirky mixture between Navi / PC / Tablet and Media Player, makes the MT3351 is a challenge, even for long-established stretching of mobile entertainment. Who applies the time, desire and commitment to really deal with the device will be enthusiastic in some areas and can draw on a solid navigation solution. On the other side a Bluetooth / WLAN connection is sorely missed, which is why the small engineering marvel can not fully play out its strengths, to the chagrin of all those involved. These joins to the conclusion of the slightly opaque jungle, concerning. Future map updates, optional additional equipment and serious assistance from the sales, because these cards were obviously not transparent and comprehensible on the table. Either way - an all-rounder with potential.
