REVIEW COMMENTS: Navman iCN630

[anglefire]

Interesting review. Though still not sure if it is better than the Streetpilot or not!

And most places are offering a 128M card included in the price.

Mark
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Mark

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[TonyH]

Sparks/Mark/Angelfire,

With regard map loading times using SD card.

I have a 256MB card fully loaded in the machine, and find no problem in load times.

All you have to do via 'Settings/maps' is to de-select the maps you do not require which allows the SD card to be left in the machine. You can select/de-select any maps which makes initial loading a lot faster.
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TonyH

[sparks]

TonyH,



Great idea! Why didn't I think of that. I didn't realize you could do that. I don't recall seeing anything in the user manual about that.



Thanks.

[MikeB]

JDude,



What I do do is to have my local map segment loaded into the main memory and the additional maps I occasionally require loaded on the SD Card. When travelling locally I just remove the SD card. When I need to go further afield I plug in the SD card.



Also you will find that the round rocker button will change the info displayed in map mode.
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Mike Barrett

[jDude]

MikeB



I kept my SD in the SD slot, I only load the local map which is in the main memory.



You can change the display while in route, but in map mode, it doesn't change it. It moves the pointer. Unless your software can do that. Maybe they will include that in the next release.



I will just wait for the next update. Besides, it's kind of fun making wrong turns and get confused and lost using it ..

[tasdisr]

TonyH,



My problem with loading maps to SD cards was when I used a USB card reader. I would get an error message that my software was not authenticated. I did receive a reply from Navman tech support. I was told that the ICN-630 must be connected to my computer along with my card reader if I wanted to load the maps via the card reader.

It is a little bit of a pain, but the the maps download much quicker to the card reader.



Thanks

tasdisr

[anglefire]

Hi,



Has anyone turned on the track route option yet? What does it do? And how do you access the information that it produces?



Mark

[Darren]

For any iCN630 users looking for an alternative mounting solution, Brodit now have a compatible bracket that works together with their ProClip system. Part No: 213071.


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Darren Griffin

[tasdisr]

I just received my Brodit Pro Clip for the ICN -630.

It seems to work well. The mount does tilt for better access.

[Dave]

The new mount looks much better!!!

[ledermann]

ICN630, HAve CD USA, Looking desesperatly for CD Europe.

Does anyone can help me as I am leaving for 3 weeks holidays and trip very soon.



Regards.


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SLE

[Dave]

It's not just the CD you need, you will also need the correct activation keys as I think you'll find the US keys won't work with the European CD's. Talk to Navman USA, they should be able to offer some advice.

[kevalino]

Excellent review - agree with points about it being batteryless and also the small memory. I have been using mine for 5 days now (UK) & have tried & failed to lose my way! The back-on-track is remarkable. I also read (I think in the book) that the maximum memory card is 256mb. I bought mine from DABS without the SD card offer & am still waiting for them to send me a 256mb card.



Has anyone in the UK heard of Tatton Park? 'cos I can't find it on the iCN.



Another question - has anyone tried it on the new Mondeo with heated front screen? My mate wants one & wants to know if he needs a re-radiating aerial. If he does - what does he have to buy & are they easy to fit/use?

[anglefire]

Tatton Park is Just north of Knutsford in Cheshire on the Ashley Road.



Mark

[kevmac YTY]

Can anyone show me a site in Europe that has the ProClip system. Part No: 213071. actually listed (web address for actual clip please) along with a mount for a Subaru Forester - American sites have only got mounts for left hand drive cars

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