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The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation system offers text-to-speech functionality and traffic information... (cnet.com)
First announced at SEMA 2007, the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation system is finally hitting the streets... (zdnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Nokia 500 Auto Navigation
We have collected and analyzed 9 expert reviews and 39 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users rate it 60/100. The average review date is December 17, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 140822 reviews from other GPS. The alaScore™ for this product is 86/100 = Very good. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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48 reviews
November, 2009
9 Experts
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39 Users
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Expert Reviews (9)
Nokia 500 Auto Navigation
The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation system offers text-to-speech functionality and traffic information capabilities. The GPS device also features a 4.3-inch touch screen, integrated Bluetooth, and accurate directions
The Nokia 500's user interface and navigation software isn't as intuitive or easy to use as competing products from TomTom and Garmin. It's also expensive
The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation improves over its predecessor and offers a decent set of features and performance, but the GPS needs some work in terms of ease of use and interface.
In addition, the Nokia 500 switches from Route 66 Navigation 7 software to...
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Nokia 500 Auto Navigation
First announced at SEMA 2007, the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation system is finally hitting the streets. It's the second portable navigation device we've seen from the Finnish cell phone manufacturer (the first being the Nokia 330 Auto Navigation) and it's ...
In addition, the Nokia 500 switches from Route 66 Navigation 7 software to...
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Nokia 500 Auto Navigation
A cell phone maker tries its hand at GPS and delivers a dud.
Bluetooth for hands-free calling, Fast rerouting, Music, photo, and video features, Pronounces street names
Large size, Blandly colored maps, Weak FM transmitter, Outdated POI list
The FM transmitter was a big problem. It's weak and could play music over our car stereo only when the Nokia 500 was held directly against the radio. Even then, it was staticky. When the device was mounted to the windshield, we got no signal at all. ...
Odd companies have been vying for a piece of the GPS pie for quite some time...
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User Reviews (39)
"Not recommending to buy this gps."
I only know the Nokia 500, but there's got to...
looks nice and appealing, with a lot of extras, but see my cons below
DO NOT DOWNLOAD UPDATE. Your bluetooth will not work afterwards and
"NOT FOR OFFROAD USE"
I bought this product to guide me in deserts....
Reasonable price, good screen & sensitivity. good maps. good signal reception
Bulky, No map given on CD. windshield fixing stand is enormous - like an elephant tusk. charging full takes hours & hours. map in on sd card. - No internal memory. Cannot keep track of route taken offroad. Nokia support people doesnt knowthe features
"Worst GPS. Peroid!"
Take 2 minutes to start: Nokia don't even kno...
Good price on discount site. Great features - TMC, Bluetooth
Take 2 minutes to start. Inaccuate GPS. TMC does not work in US. Stupid interfaces. Boggy car mount. Battery won't last
Manufacturer's Description
The super-efficient Nokia 500 Auto Navigation allows you to get to your destination quickly and easily, see who is calling, and make quality handsfree calls. The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is Nokia's first handsfree dedicated personal navigation device for convenient in-car navigation and communication. In addition to integrated GPS and competitive in-car navigation features, the device also acts as a complete Bluetooth handsfree system for your compatible mobile phone. Its wide (4.3 inch)...
