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ViaMichelin Navigation X-930 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.0

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 269

Verdict

ViaMichelin’s first attempt at a standalone GPS navigation device is impressive, but more attention needs to be paid to the software... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Good software user interface
  • Hardware is small, light and well constructed
  • Maps are stored on SD cards for easy swapping
  • Easy to use ‘Bypass’ re-routing system

Cons

  • Four-digit postcode navigation
  • American voice for instructions
  • Screen is quite reflective in bright sunlight

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 121x19x71 mm
Weight: 134 g
Software included: ViaMichelin Navigation; maps on supplied SD card
Memory expansion: SD card
Installed RAM: 32 MB
GPS receiver: SiRF Star III GPS receiver (integrated)
Display size: 3.5 in

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Member Opinion

8.0

Average Member Rating

Excellent

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Vikash Sinha

Vikash Sinha

good value for money, very light

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8.0

Excellent


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