alaTest United States - Product Tests & Reviews

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Number of Reviews collected

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208

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352174

Source country

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United States

Language: English

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Average source rating

70

Highest rating

90

Lowest rating

37

GPS

Spotter GPS Navigator, Dale Jr. Edition

The Rightway Spotter, Dale Jr. Edition will appeal to fans of the NASCAR driver. Route calculations and recalculation are fast ;

Positioning in urban environments is spotty. Start-up and satellite times significantly trail the competition. Clunky interface can be confusing ;

Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. will enjoy hearing the NASCAR star direct their trips, but after the novelty wears off, the Rightway Spotter, Dale Jr. Edition just doesn't stack up to the competition.

June, 2009

Rating

43

no alaScore

1 reviews

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Eclipse AVN726E

The Eclipse AVN726e features beautifully rendered maps with elevation data and 3D buildings. The color touch screen is remarkably bright and saturated. The unit has a fantastic list of standard features, including USB/iPod integration, Bluetooth hands ...

Displaying iPod video requires an add-on cable. Adding traffic data to the navigation requires the addition of the Sirius satellite radio module. Lack of detachable faceplate will be a security issue for some users ;

The Eclipse AVN726e will cover most users hands-free calling, navigation, audio/visual needs in a single installation, while also being an excellent starting point for system builders.

June, 2009

Rating

83

no alaScore

1 reviews

TomTom GO 740 Live

The TomTom GO 740 Live is the manufacturer's first connected-GPS device, offering up-to-the-minute traffic data, weather forecasts, fuel prices, and Local Search powered by Google. Map Share and IQ Routes technologies allow map data to be updated more ...

Route calculations are slow, particularly from a moving vehicle. High entry cost only includes three months of service ;

The TomTom GO 740 Live puts a tremendous amount of information at your fingertips and makes it easy to access and process it all from the driver's seat.

May, 2009

Rating

80

alaSCORE 98

34 reviews

Geomate.jr

The Geomate.jr is extremely easy for kids (and adults) to use thanks to its no-setup design and huge database of preloaded cache coordinates. Water-resistant and shockproof design should handle the occasional drop and splash with ease. The capability ...

The lack of an internal compass means you have to be moving to get accurate direction information. Having to purchase a proprietary connection to update the cache database is slightly annoying. USB would be better, we think ;

The Geomate.jr sits in a class of its own as a kid-friendly and easy-to-use, handheld, geocaching device.

May, 2009

Rating

70

no alaScore

1 reviews

TomTom XL 340 S

The TomTom XL 340 S has advanced features such as lane guidance, downloadable fuel prices, and user updated maps from TomTom Map Share. Its large 4.3-inch WXGA touch screen is easy to read and to enter addresses on. Text-to-speech enhances the device ...

The larger size, combined with additional thickness added by an EasyPort mount, somewhat limits its portability. Routing from a moving vehicle is considerably slower than from a stationary one ;

The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.

May, 2009

Rating

70

no alaScore

1 reviews

TomTom One 140 S portable navigation device

The TomTom One 140 S features advanced features such as lane guidance, downloadable fuel prices, and user-updated maps from TomTom Map Share. Text-to-speech enhances the device's safety ;

The smallish screen size tends to crowd the buttons on the address entry screen, which makes inputting text difficult. Routing from a moving vehicle is considerably slower than from a stationary one ;

The TomTom One 140 S benefits greatly from feature trickle-down, bringing high-end features to an entry-level model without much price bloat.

May, 2009

Rating

70

no alaScore

1 reviews

TomTom XL 330S

The TomTom XL 330S offers accurate directions with text-to-speech functionality and is easy to use. The GPS is also sleek and features a spacious 4.3-inch touch screen ;

Route recalculations could be a little faster. The mini USB port/power connector is difficult to access. The price is too high, especially without integrated Bluetooth ;

Stylish, easy to use, and accurate, the TomTom XL 330S is a great all-around GPS but we wish it was just a little cheaper.

March, 2009

Rating

73

alaSCORE 90

86 reviews

TomTom ONE 125

The TomTom One 125 delivers accurate directions and good performance. The GPS is easy to use and offers the essential navigation features, including a Help Me safety feature ;

The One 125 doesn't include text-to-speech functionality. The display is on the smaller side, and the car mount is weak ;

Though we miss text-to-speech functionality, the TomTom One 125 is an easy-to-use, accurate, and affordable GPS for first-time buyers.

March, 2009

Rating

70

alaSCORE 89

72 reviews

Best Price

Alpine slashes price on its PND-K3 GPS

"When we first introduced the PND-K3, the pricing was competitive for the market and for the device's robust feature offering. As the marketplace has changed in the last few months, we are adjusting the price to meet consumer demand for a full ...

February, 2009

No rating

no alaScore

1 reviews

Navigon 2200

The Navigon 2200T offers free real-time traffic updates for life as well as text-to-speech functionality and reality view for major highway exchanges ;

The screen size is rather small. Satellite acquisition is slow ;

The Navigon 2200T takes some time to warm up but the GPS offers a lot of bang for your buck, including free traffic updates for life.

February, 2009

Rating

63

alaSCORE 93

25 reviews

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