alaTest USA - Product Tests & Reviews

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Number of Reviews collected

in GPS

130

Total

7246

Source country

AU

Australia

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
5
1
50

Average source rating

73

Highest rating

95

Lowest rating

40

GPS

Mio MOOV 370

Mio Moov 370

By Ross Catanzariti

Design, traffic updates, redesigned map and menu layout, text-to-speech, Bluetooth hands-free, 3-D landmarks

No split-screen map, chunky window mount, delays when typing an address, issues with Bluetooth pairing

The top-of-the-line Moov 370 features a clean look and feel thanks to its redesigned map and menu interface. The absence of split-screen technology is a disappointment, as is its speed, but traffic updates, safety alerts and Bluetooth help sweeten the ...

September, 2008

Rating

75

alaSCORE 91

54 reviews

Garmin GPSMAP 60C SX

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx

By James Hutchinson

Colour screen, expandable memory, barometric altimeter, Highway mode is useful

Expensive, slow acquisition times, somewhat confusing button placement

The GPSmap 60CSx has all the hallmarks of a decent handheld GPS device. However, it still offers too little at too high a price.

September, 2008

Rating

55

alaSCORE 85

1746 reviews

Navigon 2100 / 2110

Navigon 2110max

By Ross Catanzariti

Sleek design, easy to grasp interface, lane assistance, road safety features, TMC "ready"

No text-to speech, no Bluetooth, Bulky window mount, poor viewing angle and sunlight glare, cluttered map view

Navigon's 2110max is a reasonably low priced GPS, but the lack of text-to-speech and Bluetooth capabilities may be a deal breaker for some.

September, 2008

Rating

65

alaSCORE 96

1498 reviews

Garmin GPS 60

Garmin GPSmap 60

By James Hutchinson

International base map, long battery life, USB connection

Expensive, black-and-white display, slow signal acquisition

Although the GPSmap 60 is functional on at least a basic level, it has a black-and-white display and a relatively high price point. With no expandable memory, slow acquisition times and a confusing control scheme, there's no reason not to spend a ...

September, 2008

Rating

60

alaSCORE 85

296 reviews

Navigon 2150

Navigon 2150max

By Ross Catanzariti

Sleek design, easy to grasp interface, lane assistance, text-to speech, Bluetooth hands-free, Road Sense Safety

Bulky window mount, poor viewing angle and sunlight glare, cluttered map view

Navigon's 2150max is certainly reasonable value at this price. Lane assistance, text-to-speech and Bluetooth hands-free combined with comprehensive safety warnings and a reasonably intuitive interface make it a credible choice.

September, 2008

Rating

75

alaSCORE 91

55 reviews

Garmin Oregon 200

Garmin Oregon 200

By James Hutchinson

Responsive touch screen, great design, turn-by-turn navigation, 3-D view

Display is unreadable in sunlight, slow satellite acquisition, well-detailed maps are optional extras

The Oregon 200 is a stripped-down version of the Oregon 300. It has many of the same benefits and flaws of the more expensive model. If you want to save money and don't need wireless sharing or relief shading, go for the Oregon 200.

September, 2008

Rating

65

alaSCORE 86

27 reviews

Garmin Colorado 300

Garmin Colorado 300

By James Hutchinson

Unique control scheme, good quality display, wireless sharing function, configurable profile changes

Case isn't tightly sealed, mapping isn't detailed enough

The Colorado 300 provides a slightly cheaper, non-touch-screen alternative to the Oregon 300. With both models proving good combination automotive/handheld GPS devices, the decision largely comes down to your preferred control scheme.

September, 2008

Rating

75

alaSCORE 87

78 reviews

Pioneer AVIC F900BT

Pioneer AVIC-F900BT

By James Hutchinson

More affordable than the AVIC-HD3, SUNA compatibility, plenty of input sources, good display, easy navigation

Turn-by-turn directions mute other audio, no reversing camera packaged, limited video format support

For the driver who desires an extensive in-car entertainment experience, the AVIC-F900BT certainly delivers on most fronts. It is much more affordable than its predecessors, and a number of refinements make this the best AVIC device yet.

September, 2008

Rating

95

alaSCORE 88

14 reviews

Garmin Oregon 300

Garmin Oregon 300

By James Hutchinson

Full touch screen, attractive and minimal design, user-friendly interface, expandable memory, preloaded base map

Provided maps aren't detailed enough, display isn't readable in direct sunlight, slow acquisition times, 3-D view isn't available with preloaded maps

Garmin has provided a competitive handheld GPS device with the Oregon 300. It provides a full touch-screen experience in combination with a rugged casing and vital navigation tools. We would have preferred more detailed maps, but Garmin has provided ...

August, 2008

Rating

70

alaSCORE 89

84 reviews

Pioneer AVIC-F500BT

Pioneer AVIC-F500BT

By Ross Catanzariti

Allows you to keep your standard car audio system, touch-screen display, USB and SD card connectivity, iPod connector, hands-free Bluetooth calling, includes amplifier

Isn't compatible with SUNA traffic system just yet, uses V14 maps not V15, reversing camera costs extra

The AVIC-F500BT is a unique but welcome addition to the navigational market. This is the perfect device if you want to add the latest in navigation and entertainment to your vehicle without altering your existing stereo.

August, 2008

Rating

90

alaSCORE 88

32 reviews

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