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Navigon 2100 Max 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Navigon 2100 Max 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Brand: Navigon
Category: CE

List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $244.87
You Save: $55.12 (18%)



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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1143

Color: Piano Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Native Resolution: Unknown
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 0.7 x 3

MPN: 2100MAX
Model: 2100MAX
UPC: 898110001013
EAN: 0898110001013
ASIN: B00166F8YU

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 4.3-Inch Touchscreen in an ultra-slim design
  • Speaks real street names via text to speech; route planning feature
  • DirectHelp Information that Helps You Find Emergency and Roadside Services
  • Lane Assistant and Reality View Features that Simplify Your Drive
  • Easy Add-on Services--Lifetime Traffic, FreshMaps (3 years of map updates for one low price), and Zagat Ratings for 70 metropolitan areas

Accessories:

  • Navigon 4.3" Protective Hard Shell Case
  • Navigon AC Wall Charger
  • Navigon FreshMaps Map Update Service
  • Navigon Three-way Car Power Adapter
  • Navigon Touch Screen Protectors

Similar Items:

  • Navigon Traffic Activation Service
  • Navigon 4.3" Protective Hard Shell Case
  • Navigon FreshMaps Map Update Service
  • Navigon 4.3" Premium Leather Case (fits 4.3'' GPS units from all major brands)
  • Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad

Editorial Reviews:

Manufacturer's Description--May 3, 2008
Ultra-slim and with a stunning 4.3-inch touchscreen display, the Navigon 2100 Max earns its name with a long list of advanced features. Spoken driving direction in real street names via text-to-speech capability let you keep your eyes on the road. Exclusive Reality View provides extra 3D guidance when you need it most. Lane Assistant alerts you to oncoming lane changes. DirectHelp helps you find emergency and roadside services—and helpsthem find you. Add FreshMaps as an accessory to get up to 12 regular, trusted map updates for three years. Other accessories include Lifetime TrafficSM,2 and ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews.

Navigon has long been a major provider of navigation software to automotive manufacturers for in-dash gps navigation devices, but only last year did they introduce portable navigation devices under their own name (learn more about Navigon). What they offer up, however, demonstrates immediately that this is a company that knows navigation inside and out. Navigon focuses features that directly empower navigation and on sleek form factors.

Key Features

  • Reality View: 3D images of highway interchanges with actual road sign text so you'll never miss your exit again. (Learn more)
  • Lane Assistant:. Icons alert you to the optimal lane to be in.(Learn more)
  • Widescreen: See the big picture with a stunning, easy-to-read, 4.3-inch widescreen format.
  • Spoken Directions with Text-to-Speech: keep your eyes on the road with spoken turn-by-turn directions and real street names.
  • Points Of Interest: Reach gas stations, hotels, restaurants, transportation hubs, and more with millions of points of interest that will help you find your way.
  • Branded icons: places are so easy to find that everywhere will feel like home.
  • DirectHelp: At-a-glance information helps you find emergency and roadside services—and helps them find you. Just push a button and get instant directions and phone numbers to the nearest hospitals, police stations, roadside assistance companies and pharmacies.

Easy Add-Ons

Navigon offers some unique services that are easy to add to your Navigator with a simple activation code.
  • FreshMaps gives you up to 12 regular, trusted map updates for three years.
  • Lifetime Traffic gives you traffic flow and incident information and alternate route suggestion for the life of your unit (included free on the 5100 and 7100 models).
  • ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews Service gives you over 21,000 ZAGAT ratings and reviews covering more than 70 cities in the U.S. and Canada (included free on the 5100 and 7100 models).

Which Navigon is Right for You?

  • Click here to see a chart comparing features on the entire family of Navigon portable GPS navigators


Learn More

Superior Software and Hardware

The features and functions of the Navigon's portable GPS navigators are controlled via intuitive, easy-to-use animated menus that use predictive text input to quickly and easily select your city, state and address.

Maps and menus appear on elegant, high-contrast, full-color touch-screen displays.

Navigon portable GPS navigators run on a powerful Samsung 400 MHz processor, a fully integrated SiRF Star III GPS chip, 64 MBs of both RAM and ROM built in, and a rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium ion battery that is rated for 4.5 hours of continuous use.

All this is housed in an ultra-thin, sleek housing.

Reality View

reality view
Reality View™ provides 3D images and actual road sign text when approaching complex interchanges — so you'll never miss your exit again.

Lane Assist

lane assist
No more wondering what lane you need to be in to stay on course. Your NAVIGON will guide you with simple to follow lane guidance with arrows so you can make your turn and stay on track.

Zagat Ratings (Requires Purchase of Activation Code)

lane assist

Now you can enjoy the world's most comprehensive restaurant and entertainment guide — right on your NAVIGON GPS device. With ZAGAT's trusted Ratings and Reviews, you will know exactly where to stay and play during your travels and, with NAVIGON's guidance you will know exactly how to get there. The guide includes over 21,000 entries covering a variety of categories, including restaurants, hotels, golf courses, nightclubs and attractions in over 70 cities in the U.S. and Canada.

ZAGAT SURVEY Ratings and Reviews is a standard feature on both the 7100 and 5100 models. An additional accessory purchase is required to activate the service on the 2100 model.


What's in the Box

  • NAVIGON 2100 max GPS Navigator
  • SD card preloaded with software and maps of the continental US
  • Rechargeable 1150 mAH lithium ion battery (rated for up to 4.5 hours)
  • Car Charger
  • Car Mount
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Limited Warranty


Note: A
ll Navigon GPS Navigators run on the Microsoft Windows CD Net 5.0 operating system. A PC is required to use additional map data, and in such cases users require Windows 2000, ME, XP or higher, as well as a CD ROM drive and a USB port. An SD/MMC card reader is recommended as the 7100 not only uses SD cards, but also comes with a 2 GB SD card in the package.


The Navigon Family of Portable Navigators


Screen Size (diagonally)
Maps
Reality View Real Street Names
Lane Assistant Bluetooth POIs Lifetime Traffic
Data Service
Zagat Ratings
FreshMaps 3-Year
Map Update Service
2100
3.5 inches
continental U.S.
check check

1.3 million
Requires Activation Requires Activation Requires Activation
2120
3.5 inches U.S and Canada
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1.3 million Requires Activation Requires Activation Requires Activation
2100 Max
4.3 inches
continental U.S. check check

1.3 million Requires Activation Requires Activation Requires Activation
5100
3.5 inches
U.S and Canada check check check
millions
Included Included
Requires Activation
7100 4.3 inches
U.S and Canada check check check check millions
Included Included
Requires Activation

About Navigon

NAVIGON has been a leader of GPS navigation since 1991, and has a long history of industry innovations. NAVIGON created the world's first dynamic personal GPS product in 1996, launched the industry's first navigation software for the Pocket PC in 2000, and unveiled the first Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) avoidance feature on mobile navigation product in 2002.

NAVIGON has helped revolutionize how consumers get from place to place with software products for practically any navigation-ready hardware. Personal navigation devices (PND), smartphones, and in-dash navigation systems directed by NAVIGON's award-winning MobileNavigator (MN) software delivers reliable information on millions of destinations in an intuitive, easy to use format. NAVIGON is a valued partner to the automotive industry, and in 2006 strengthened its category competency by acquiring NAVTEQ's navigation software business.

NAVIGON is a privately-held software company based in Hamburg, Germany, with NAVIGON USA headquarters in Chicago, IL.



Product Description
Ultra-slim and with a stunning 4.3-inch touchscreen display, the NAVIGON 2100 Max earns its name with a long list of advanced features. Exclusive Reality View provides extra 3D guidance when you need it most at complex interchanges, exits and entryways. Spoken driving directions and street names let you keep your eyes on the road. Lane Assistant alerts you to oncoming lane changes. DirectHelp helps you find emergency and roadside servicesand helps them find you. Navigon also let's you seamlessly purchase and activate a number of optional services as accessories that can save you time and money. FreshMaps gives you up to 12 regular, trusted map updates for three years. Lifetime Traffic gives you traffic flow and incident information and alternate route suggestion for the life of your unit. ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews Service gives you over 21,000 ZAGAT ratings and reviews covering more than 70 cities in the U.S. and Canada.


Customer Reviews:   Read 1 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Streets and trips   July 1, 2008
 2 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is my 3rd GPS, and by far the worst. Just to list a few of its problems: Slow accessing satellites and navigating, voice is hard to understand, controls are not user friendly, hard to use volume control, poor software running it, and, well you get the point. Make sure you can return it if you decide to purchase this item.


5 out of 5 stars Love it   June 14, 2008
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I purchased this GPS because of various web recommendations and price. I am delighted with it! I haven't gotten lost once. The unit is easy to set-up and use. The maps seem accurate and have plenty of useful information as restaurants, gas stations, etc. The spoken directions are easy to understand and follow. I particularly like the the Lane Assistant and Reality View functions with their visual representations of the road signs.

Highly recommended, if you are looking for a reasonably priced GPS only type navigation device.



5 out of 5 stars Simple and Effective!   June 9, 2008
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

At first use I thought this is confusing. After reading through the manual and testing it without really needing it for local weekend errands. The unit is now easy to navigate through. I recommend that you read the manual to make life easier before trying to figure it out on your own. You will have to download the PDF file for it from their website. You will find out what each icon means and does and will help you understand the various functions. I really like the unit for its ease and simplicity. The Lane Assist and Reality View work great plus you can add Traffic service and keep the unit updated with Fresh Maps as optional add ons.


5 out of 5 stars Great device, great price - why pay more for silly features?   June 8, 2008
 15 out of 16 found this review helpful

Just bought a new vehicle and decided to forego the extra $1800 for the factory nav system. My previous vehicle had one, and I find a nav system to be a "must have" - but I just don't like the price premium.

After extensive research, I decided to go with the 2100 Max. The Nuvi's seem to be the most popular, but I really didn't need all the features (mp3, jpgs, etc) as I figued I wouldn't always have the Nav on while driving. I passed on bluetooth also and bought a seperate bluetooth speakephone for the same reason.

The 2100 Max reminded me most of the Nav system of my older vehicle, and it had features I thought I'd like. Reality view is amazing - as the ubiquitous green freeway signs usually show on screen exactly as they appear on the roads. Lane Assist is pretty accurate also, showing all the major lanes at interchanges (I was counting the first time I used the device!). Voice is loud and relatively clear, though it does sound as if the speaker is of lesser quality than it should be (I don't use the FM function since I want to listen to the radio at the same time). I had no problem listening to directions with the radio on, even after lowering the volume a few notches. Pronunciation is pretty good also - especially with some of the street names here in San Diego.

I cannot say enough about the 2100 Max. Unless you plan to always have the nav system on while driving (where you'd probably want one with integrated bluetooth), I couldn't recommend any other device than this one. My recommendation, pass on the silly features and get this nav system that's packed with an array of great travel features at an incredible price.

Pros:

- Display/route stays active even with loss of satellites
- Loud and clear directions, with our without FM broacast
- accurate routing and vehicle location/speed
- Ease of travel with lane assist and reality view
- Great variety of customizable options
- Price
- Bright screen

Cons:
- some option selection "buttons" are pretty small for big fingers
- built in speaker gets distorted at higher volumes



5 out of 5 stars A Great Buy !!   May 7, 2008
 11 out of 12 found this review helpful

This is one great unit. I didn't want to wait until the sales when it would be out of stock, so I got one with traffic (2100T Max) as a deal for the list price. This was similar to the 2100T deal offered on rare occasions. It is quicker than the original 2100 with some new great features. Test it out in the stores to make sure it's what you are looking for. I don't need Bluetooth or an MP3 player, so I am very happy. I've had it for almost a month now.





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