Navigon 8110 released

[jonandmarkuk]

I think one of the mods on here would be able to answer the TMC question better. As far as I understand it the TMC in the UK is free to everyone who buys a receiver unit. But in countries like France and Germany the major motorways are covered by a pay service.

To be honest I wouldn't mind a pay service if it actually improved the reception and number of stations broadcasting the TMC information.

Cheers Bigperk.... I just have a play with the 8110 and see what it can and can't do.
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Navigon 8450 LIVE

[gwentvillan]

got my 8100 today - much quicker than expected- couple of questions:-

1) Can you zoom in and out of a current map whilst travelling like on the Garmin/Tom Tom if so how ?

2) Do TMC alerts come up on the screen ?

3) Can you change the colour of the maps ?

4) Any news on POI warner for Navigon 7 or an official version alllowing custom POIs ?

Sorry if any of these have been asked before

Thanks

[BigPerk]

Just back from the pub again

Many thanks to all you guys for your comments about TMC . It appears that it is available on the 8110 in UK (and possibly France) at least at some level - I was a bit concerned about extra charges, which obviously could impact on total ownership costs.

BTW, I see that there's quite a bit of fairly heavy discounting going on in the various national website shops on 7110, 5110, etc. I was a bit worried by this (remembering my ill-fated "leap into the future" with ViaMichelin ) that this might be a big final 'sell-off-and-get-out' move. On a more positive note though, although the 2110 max is discounted in the UK, it's shown at a higher price in Germany as 'new' - a full new range in the offing perhaps?

Anyway, I'm going to hold off the purchase for the moment, hard though that's becoming, as the 15% voucher code xtraseller came up with is ok till the end of June, and is valid on the UK site as well, so there's a bit of time to see how things develop.
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David
(Navigon 70 Live, Nuvi 360)

[jonandmarkuk]

[xtraseller]

There are no extra charged for TMC on the 8110 - they are included in the TMC unit, but NOT (UK at least) on the 2110 max where a premium IS payable

Think I was misunderstood with my TMC pay scheme. Its not free in the UK - it is just if you make a unit with a decoder for UK TMC you pay a fee at that stage (ie. the manufacturers pay it) so it seems free to us, but isn't

BigPerk - Navigon cannot get you a 8110 or a 2110 max for 4 weeks at least anyway, have you seen either / both units offered on any UK Websites? I've searched but nothing

Also I think Navigon are quite "safe" for a year or so. They just need someone to start distributing their units - you cannot buy them anywhere... and that is where the problem will lay for them. They got distribution in the US sorted very quickly - now how about us?

[jonandmarkuk]

[jonandmarkuk]

[BigPerk]

Well thanks for that, so I've taken the plunge (but won't hold anyone responsible, honest )

More job opportunities for Deepfour? - He might do something for the support and distribution somewhat!!
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David
(Navigon 70 Live, Nuvi 360)

[jonandmarkuk]

closes forum user account now
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Navigon 8450 LIVE

[gwentvillan]

i'm having problems with the mic on the voice commands - it keeps saying my voice is too quiet even when i shout - is it faulty or am I doing something wrong ?

[jonandmarkuk]

[michaelj2]

[quote="jonandmarkuk"]

[jonandmarkuk]

As far as what was said in the press Navigon do have a deal with ViaMichelin for the guides but only talked about a release in France initially and it wasn't clear if it would be for the 8110 or a different device?

At the moment it's a case of wait and see, there was talk about the guide being released in Summer. I do wonder if Navigon would want to release another new GPS unit so soon after the flagship 8110?
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[gwentvillan]

ok eventually got speech recognition working it has recognised the right address once out of about ten attempts - is there a knack to this ?

Couple of other questions sorry - thanks for your patience :-)

a) in 3d mode it won't display street names ?

b) in 3d mode if you zoom in it goes to another 2d screen which is mainly useless - if you put it into 2d mode to start with and zoom in does it stay on the main screen or again go to a smaller second screen ?

I have to be honest at present I am a little disappointed with my navigon to the extent that I am considering selling it :-( Hope it changes my mind in the next few days.

[xtraseller]

As far as I have read Navigon will be releasing ViaMichelin co-branded devices in France - including the 8110

Based on a "build-your-own" feature set that Navigon seem to be innovating in the GPS world, they would probably add ViaMichelin as an add-on for others, available for something like £20-£30 from within Navigon Fresh - like TTS on the 2110 Max, Reality View on the 2100, etc. etc.

I think all sat nav manufacturers should follow this model - how often do you buy something, then wish you had another feature. It also makes units for affordable day one, and then easy to upgrade later - keep interest and retaining user loyalty. It will bring in real cash for the Sat Nav companies, whos profit on sat navs units drop to nearly zero!

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