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alaScore 76

106 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 106 reviews of Navman ICN 520. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and screen. The price and performance also get good opinions, but there are some critical views about the route planning and durability. The memory and reliability get mixed comments.

usability, performance, price, screen, size

durability, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Navman ICN 520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Navman ICN 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Navman ICN 520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. There are some less positive reviews about the maps and memory. Reviews are divided on the performance.

usability, memory, maps

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Navman ICN 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Navman ICN 520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and maps. The price and performance also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the route planning and reliability.

usability, performance, price, maps, design

reliability, route planning

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Nigel Freitas (goodgearguide.com.au)

Navman iCN520

 

Portability is the biggest advantage of the Navman iCN520, which offers a comprehensive set of the navigation features in a compact frame. The drawbac...

Small, wide range of GPS features, ability to import user-defined points of interest

Slow satellite acquisition time, no red light/speed camera alerts

A solid and portable GPS navigator.

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Nigel Freitas (goodgearguide.com.au)

Navman iCN 520

 

Small, wide range of GPS features, ability to import user-defined points of interest

Slow satellite acquisition time, no red light/speed camera alerts

A solid and portable GPS navigator.

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Navman iCN 520

 

The Navman iCN 520 scores higly for ease of use and the power of its features, but falls down on getting an initial GPS fix on your location.

Detailed maps ; Easy to carry or install ; Touchscreen or button interface ; Good for use outside the car

Poor initial GPS fix ; Some map data is out of date ; Touchscreen interface is tricky in some places

In-car GPS is perhaps the most obvious use of a GPS in the Australian context, but the iCN520 scores additional points from us as it is actually light and portable enough to be used as a handheld GPS if you're interested in such things as geocaching;...

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

good/bad & the ugly

 

Navman support is atrocious. You can never talk to a human, and email support is very uninterested in your problem. Their solution is always for you to buy some add-on to make it work properly. Maybe not as bad as Magellan support, but bad!

good size screen, accurate maps and very good directions

Screen hard to see in daylight and impossible with polaroid sunglasses, which makes voice direction important and the real negative. You can't hear the voice instructions in moving vehicle (unless you have a new Lexus or some such!). NAvman suggests...

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Found GPS

 

This is a good unit for someone with Mid to compact size car

Topographical view is cool and there many other selections to view maps. Good course correction nice small footprint

Hard to view on sunny days

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Thumbs Up!

 

Took this on a vacation last week, and it worked like a charm. Once you have the initial GPS fix (again, usually takes a good couple minutes in clear sky), it was good to go. After going through a tunnel, the acquistion of a signal took only about 7...

What really lead me to this product was it's price, and I was also impressed by it's size. Compared to other products in the same line, this item is reasonably priced, and the size is compact (About the size of a PDA), which makes it easier to store in...

The only issue that I have with this unit is the initial GPS fix time. It takes a good couple minutes to get a fix, and yes you have to have a clear line of sight to the sky (no trees, garage, etc) to get the fix

Jun, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

gps

 

for the money it's an excellent product works very well and quick rerouting

the display is hard to operate with your finger

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

NAVMAN iCN 520 3.5" Mobile GPS Navigator with integral GPS receiver

 

Nicely thought out design ; Compact and light ; Easy install ; Quick off-route re-calculate time

Software has alot to be desired ; Voice guidance does a great job at annoying than guiding ; Night dimming isn't dim enough causing major distraction from reflection of screen on windshield at night ; Does not have Night Mode where background is...

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Navman iCN 520

 

Toggle control hopelessly retards the user. if i saw anyone using one whilst driving , i'd put the car in the garage forever.

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Navman iCN 520

 

I have found this unit to be ok in some situations.. but in the middle of a city (eg. Sydney) it loses contact with the satellite relatively often, and by the time it recalculates, you can have missed several other turns. Also, it has given us...

Good visual directions and clear voice, great screen

Average trip planning algorithm, cant keep a strong satellite connection in the city, could have a louder maximum volume

Apr, 2008
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