MobileNavigator 6 - Questions to Those That Are Using It

MattB

Hi all, I'm in the situation that I have had to get a new PDA, due to my previous one starting to hard reset itself, which has caused issues when away from my back up file.

My replacement PDA is the Fujitsu Loox C550. My previous navigation software was Navman Smart ST, which even though it had some annoying features, did what I wanted to do and on the whole I was happy with it's performance, but as it is only compatible with Windows 2003, so I am looking at what I can replace it with. I'm considering either the Navigon MN6, or TomTom Navigator 6.

The questions I have about MN6 are:

1) Is there desktop Software, to manage the set-up?

2) How good are the voice directions?

3) When in 3D mode, does it zoom in and out dependent on your speed

4) I assume that you can choose a destination based on Contacts, Favourites, Recent destinations

5) Are the options flexible enough to allow the level of control you need?

Thanks in advance for any responses
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NavNGo iGo8
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Becker MapPilot Integrated in Car

MattB · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject:

Just thought of another question...

On the Navigon website it mentions a feature called Radar Info, does ths mean you can install a safety camera database and have warnings?
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HTC HD2 - Used only for Sat Nav (now using an iPhone 4 for phone)
NavNGo iGo8
GNS TMC Receiver
Becker MapPilot Integrated in Car

alix776 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject:

ive not used navigon 6 in anger but did have a quick five minutes with at the pocketgpsworld show last month i have to say i wasnt impressed with the UI, as it looked like it would take a lot of getting used to
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darthpaul · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject:

The interface is very nice and 'direct' when you get used to it. Some nice touches. And the voice prompts from MN6 are as good as ever with the earlier Navigon software.

It's just so slow from what I saw.

Seriously seriously slow.

Even on a hp4700 - 600mhz processor..

DaveMatthews · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 25, 2004 Posts: 221

Hi folks,

Anyone using this successfully in the UK yet? Is TMC working? Does it run at a decent speed now that Navigon have issued various patches?

I think young Mr Thomas was going to review it on this site but as nothing has appeared, that doesn't bode well!

Any and all feedback would be much appreciated!

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Cheers,

Dave

xtraseller · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: MN6

Using MN6 on the Pocket Loox n100, which was the latest addition to my collection including Nuvi 300, TomTom Go, Navman n40

At first regretted the purchase (was cheap though, around £150 all in), but it has since become my favourite system of choice from all the above

It can be a little slow (probably due to the loox not MN6), when entering data, but routing speed is just fine

Where it out performs ALL the others is sensibility of mapping (very rarely takes you routes you wouldn't use yourself if you knew the way) and superb vocal guidance - both detail and timing are just about spot on

The Lane Assistant (tells you which lane to keep in on motorways) is also excellent, and that is why I will be upgrading to the new Navigon 7110 or 5110 (cannot decide!) due out next week with an updated version of lane assistant, and lots more

The only negatives are that you need POI Warner software to include POIs and Speed Camera data (the data that comes with it is useless) - but this is only 29 Euros

Hope this helps?

DaveMatthews · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 25, 2004 Posts: 221

Thanks for the info, xtraseller - glad to hear from somebody who is happy with MN6! You don't mention TMC - I assume you don't have this feature...?

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Cheers

Dave

xtraseller · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: TMC

No TMC, and living in Wales we simply don't have road chaos, so no need! (...and from what I have read, probably no signal even if we did)

My reason for liking MN6?

It simply gets you there. My TomTom, Navman and Garmin always either talk to late or not at all at certain points, or with poor instruction. And I don't wish to constantly look at the screen (if you do, MN6 looks the best of the lot, and your icon travels almost as smoothly as TomToms icon)

Davegthomas · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject:

xtraseller · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:03 am Post subject: TMC

Will be getting either the new Navigon 7110 or 5110 (cannot decide) as soon as released, which comes with TMC - so will also let you know how I get on with that (!!!)

DaveMatthews · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 25, 2004 Posts: 221

DaveMatthews · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 25, 2004 Posts: 221

Davegthomas · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject:

xtraseller · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject: Navigon

I think you said it all, ".... but my heart tells me that ultimately MN6 has the potential to be the best SatNav system on the market"

Looking forward to MN6.5 any day now, with the photo-realistic lane display (looks much better than even the Mio 720 which they are not releasing in Europe), and holiday route feature

Despite any flaws, I think the best thing about Navigon is the routing - it makes far more sensible routes than my Navman, TomTom or Garmin Nuvi ever does and that's why I'll stick with them

DaveMatthews · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 25, 2004 Posts: 221

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