Navigon 2100 / 2110 Expert Reviews

Navigon's line of portable navigation systems seems to follow the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, offering three different flavors with one to hopefully match your tastes and needs. For the gadget hounds and GPS enthusiasts, there's the ...

Though the affordable price tag and text-to-speech functionality are nice, the Navigon 2100's sluggish performance and roundabout route recalculations are a turnoff; you can get a better entry-level portable navigation device in the Mio C230.

It used to be that 4.3-inch WGVGA-resolution widescreens were reserved for premium GPS devices, with entry-level models getting 3.5-inch, 4:3 screens. Not anymore: The top tier manufacturers now sell value-priced units with bigger, broader displays. ...

4.3-inch widescreen display. Built-in traffic receiver. Text-to-speech conversion. Multi-segment routing. Helpful Reality View and Lane Assistant features. Optional FreshMaps update service

Slow route calculation. Small POI database. Speed and trip data displayed in small fonts

Navigon's 2100 max entry-level widescreen GPS unit proves that you get what you pay for. While the device does come equipped with some of the same fancy features offered by its higher-end sibling, its effectiveness is hindered by a small POI database ...

NAVIGON is working to build a reputation for affordable yet, top feature packed GPS navigators. It€™s rapid grab of market share and quick population of bestseller lists since its entry into the personal navigation market nine months ago are evidence ...

This device will get you where you're going--if you can tolerate its quirks.

Reality View shows roads as they actually look ; Sleek design and nice display

Touch screen can be difficult to use ; Interface isn't intuitive

For additional navigation assistance, you can sign up for Navigon's $79 FreshMaps service, which is good for up to 12 map and POI database updates over three years. For a one-time fee of $99, you can purchase open-ended access to Navigon's traffic ...

Singles have an advantage, as 2100 talks more than two girls together.

Navigon's GPS offerings have been a favorite of ours and we've recently covered them in our GPS feature. While the entry level Navigon 2100 continues to be sold at bargain prices, there's a new version, which we briefly highlighted in our Father's Day ...

This navigator offers a large screen, reliable directions, and some compelling options.

Easy to use, Good-looking maps, Quick rerouting, Uesful add-ons

Small POI database, Lackluster menus, Bulky design

Tap anywhere on a map to bring up the DirectHelp feature, which gives your current position as well as the nearest towing facility, police station, hospital, and pharmacy. Note to GPS makers: include the nearest 24-hour veterinary center, as well.