Navigon Mobile Navigator 4

[jag]

Hi all mates!
I'd like to open a thread to discuss about this piece of software!
I have to buy one among tomtom3, destinator 3 and Navigator 4 so I think it's good to open this thread to share any comments and infos and any other thoughts concerning theese sat-nav programs!
Cya!!!

[griffog]

Forget Destinator for a start. We have a review of the previous version of Navigon here (http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/navigon-tmc.php) and TomTom3 here (http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/tomtomnavigator3.php).

[chuck]

I have myself check out different navigation systems and have concluded that Navigon Mobile Navigator 4 is the most sophisticated one. But I must concede, it is expensive, they had delays in bringing the software to market, they have already made an upgrade available (presumably there were issues with the new software), and they have not managed to put the demo on their website for about the last 3 months. In addition, I have not heared about bluetooth receiver compatibility. It seems that not everything is going smoothly. By the way, the company producing this software was just taken over.
There is also a POI handler available (in English) at: http://www.navigating.de
Check out this German site for a review (in German): http://www.pocket.at/navigation/navivergleich.htm
But I still believe it is the most sophisticated navigation system available for PPC, I am just wondering whether something simpler would do for me. :roll:

[jag]

Forget Destinator for a start.


Why? I have read some review of destinator and it seems as simpler as Tom Tom!


I have not heared about bluetooth receiver compatibility. It seems that not everything is going smoothly. By the way, the company producing this software was just taken over.


I planned to buy the Fortuna clip-on gps bluetooth: so do u think with navigon it's not compatible?
Btw, i can purchase the navigon bundle with his bluetooth + Tmc receiver!

Any other thoughts?
Thx u all!

[griffog]

Forget Destinator for a start.


Why? I have read some review of destinator and it seems as simpler as Tom Tom!



Destinator has a great deal of issues and it's latest version is no match for any of your other options, Consider CoPilot, TomTom or Navigon as your top three choices. Others worth considering are Deluo Routis, also sold as Socket MyNavigator and Intellinav amongst others.

[jag]

I have found that navigon doesn't support custom POIs! is that right?
Another thing: a little very pleased feature in destinator is the possibility to read the phone number of certain POI like restaurant, bar, ecc; so the question is: has any of the other competitors the ability to do this?

[chuck]

I believe that with the POI handler Navigon does support custom POIs. Check the link I indicated above, it is in English.

[jag]

Ok, that's right for the POIs, but for what concern telephone number?
Does anyone knows something?

[jag]

no one?

[Rafiki]

I am currently using the Navigon older software 1.5 which also has RDS-TMC together with my MDAII .The TMC function is really useful and works in Germany, Belgium , UK - all these countries I have personally tested and have been rerouted and saved several times. The POI included in Navigon also work well some are already allocated but you can download more also some from POI handler and you this service you have to pay a yearly fee. ( for speed camera etc)

The advantages of Navigon are that you get the whole of Europe and the TMC function and no other extra costs except upgrades. Up to now I am very happy especially now since I also have a official carkit for the MDA II. I laugh at all my friends with thier expensive navi systems in their cars. Navigon , Tom tom etc are really not expensive if you compare them with car built in systems

I looked at Tom Tom but found the maps more clearer ( for myself ) Tom Tom uses teleAlas while the Navigon uses Navitech . The older software Navigon did not show your speed but the new one Navigon 4 does. Tom Tom also does have TMC but this needs to be downloaded via GPRS and adds to the cost.

Today ( WooHoo !!! ) I have recieved my software & hardware upgrade to Navigon|4 and as I am travelling these weeks and I will install it in the next few weeks.

I only opted for the upgrade as I can now use the bluetooth GPS reciever when I go cycling or walking.

Funny, when I was making my choice it was between Alturion & Navigon. I chose Navigon as all the right hardware was ready for The MDA II. I have never regreted buying navi software.


:lol:

[jag]

Thx rafiki, and remember: I'd like to read here ur thoughts about this navi software! Of course, take it easy, do it when u can! I'll appreciate it very much!
:o


Any news about extracting\reading phone numbers and any other type of infos from the electronic maps? :?:

[Rafiki]

WooHoo !!!! :lol:

A really good piece of software! I installed the navigon 4 yesterday and used all day today. Boy am i happy.
I got:-

Bluetooth ( modular with TMC)
I can see my Speed, atlitude, got a compass , est time of arrival , duration, inclication of road,
3D or bird eye view
perfect sound with my MDA II carkit with mute ( on software)
Adjustable volume
I can type in destinations or touch on the map via touch screen
I van also use voice command for stored destinations

All in all I am very happy!!!!!!


By the way any one know how I can see which version of windows I have on My MDAII ? Pocket PC 2002 or mobile 2003 ? :?:

[jag]

Thx Rafiki!!! :)
I think i'm gonna buy this software!

[Rafiki]

@ Jag!

Forgot to mention I work for an Italian Company! :lol:

Navigon comes in standard in 7 languages.
Here is a hand book you can download from Navigon in 7 languages.

http://www.navigon.de/downloads/consumer_products/Short_Manual_7_languages.pdf


also if you visit the site there is a lot of info in English , including screen shots. You can also order via the site.

good luck :D

Rafiki

[BRosenow]

Rafiki wrote:
By the way any one know how I can see which version of windows I have on My MDA II ? Pocket PC 2002 or mobile 2003 ?

The XDA II/MDA II/QTEK 2020/imate all come with Windows Mobile 2003 - PPC2002 is not available for this platform.

[Rafiki]

@ BRosenow

Thanks mate! :lol:

Now I know which upgrade I need for my navi to make it Navigon 4.01

Regards
Rafiki

[jag]

TY Rafiki!
Bye!!