Navigon 2100 Expert Reviews

Navigon's 2100 max is cheap and has some higher-end features, but it's dragged down by lower-end performance.

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 and

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, nice display

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

, and can be confusing to use. But the 2100 Max will lead you to your destination--with the help of some pretty nifty navigation aides. Just don't get distracted by all that eye candy

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

The Navigon 2100 Max is a solid, well-performing GPS that's easy to recommend..

Large touchscreen display; spoken commands; simple setup

Lacks Bluetooth; no auto-off feature; needs more points of interest

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The entry-level Navigon 2100 features a sleek, compact design and has an affordable price tag that includes text-to-speech functionality. The unit has an integrated traffic receiver, so you have the option of adding traffic updates at a later time.

The system is sluggish, and route recalculations weren't efficient. The user interface isn't as intuitive as that of the competition and can be especially confusing for first-time buyers.

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.