What to Buy - NavMan S50, Harman Kardon GPS500, or other?

[shadamehr]

As per the title...

This is not for me, I prefer my TT Go 720.

But my mate is wanting to spend somewhat less. I've tried telling him to spend the little extra for a lot more, but it's beyond his budget.

So he has seen a NavMan S50 for around £108, or alternatively, a Harman Kardon GPS500 for £80.

I believe the NavMan S50 has Bluetooth Handsfree Function, but that's about all I know.

So can I invite comments from owners of either of these units as to their views and experience please?

In particular, the tick box list, aside from whether you think your device is good or not is specifically does it have...

BlueTooth Handsfree?
FM Navigation Output to Car Radio?
Computer Voices (thus proper street names etc) or just recorded directions?
MP3 music?
Speed Cameras - is it easy for him to purchase and use the DB from here, or is extra money also needed for something like POI Warner to get them onto these two devices?
Map Updates - is this possible, how often, and how much?

Additionally, please feel free to add any other specific features each unit might include, or glaring omissions they might not have.

Thanks in advance hopefully for your help everyone, and your excellent knowledge etc.

[mikealder]

With that proposed shortlist, and the requirements expected from the device I would seriously tell him to save up for a few more weeks and widen his horizons.
Navman have a POI problem handling the speed camera database and a poor track record for upgrades to new software and associated functionality.
I have no knowledge of the HK kit, but the old adage "you pays for what you get" springs to mind, if it is that heavily discounted, one should ask why? - Mike

[shadamehr]

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