First, the current maps should be downloaded from the Internet. Since I could not get any indication of the amount of data needed to, I have not downloaded the data and used it with the existing data (I have no DSL connection).
After I had the Navi is activated in the vehicle, appeared a clear display, which was self-explanatory. The 4 points in the lower left part of the screen showed then that there can be found the menu. There you could enter on the left side a search command via virtual keyboard and to the right of the GPS data published with the current address.
After entering the travel destination, it took different amounts of time to the Navi was ready, as a rule, so about 90 seconds. They now had the opportunity to add the destination to a location, in the event that one often travels this route. Also the starting point you could enter as a base. Furthermore, there was the option to disable the language and enable the radar detector. Then it's already happening.
The sucker I could not attach to the window pane of my vehicle because this this is much too steep. I have therefore set the Navi diagonally in a drawer below the radio, with the result that has often times activated by the movements, the Navi the controls of the radio.
The first time everything went smoothly, the language specification agreed and directions also. However, I missed alternative routes. The second use of the nice voice suddenly was gone and I had to constantly look at the display, which just a little distracted me. It also did not succeed to activate the language again. In the next missions there were no problems with the voice message more. For this I got several times wrong information.
Once the Navi sent me repeatedly around in circles until I myself decided which route I take. Another time the voice said that I should turn right and keep me right then. This was repeated several times, as I was turned into a very short road, when you had to opt for a turn lane. After I followed the instructions, I realized that I had to turn down the road to the left, but this was no longer possible now. Turn and turn right so.
In order not to drive faster than allowed, I had hoped for at least a audible warning when exceeding the speed limit. The permissible and the actual driving speed are displayed, they also agree not often with my speedometer or the current signs match. For the same reason I had the warning for speed cameras activated. Also this notice was not represented by an audible signal but only figuratively, which requires a steady glance at the display.
My Conclusion:
This Navi is ready for more made me definitely. Since I found these devices rather useless before I am now of the opinion that this will already be known distances shorten and thus help save kilometers.
For small claims this Navi is suitable in any case. The display is also big enough and are to enter the travel destination on the expected arrival time and both the total kilometers. The announcement voice is very pleasant and the descriptions of the journeys was sufficient.
Disappointing, I found that there was no alternative route proposals and in my view, were missing acoustic warnings. Also I did not like that there were so many wrong directions within this short period.
As the latest generation navigation I have presented much more functions and desired comfort. I will definitely buy me a Navi, but it will not be the TomTom Go 5000.
