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Navman iCN 720 review

7.7

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.0

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 399

Verdict

The iCN 720 is a high-quality navigation device, with excellent usability and on-screen information display. Although it's intriguing, we're not convinced that NavPix will have the revolutionary effect that Navman is hoping for... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Wide-screen display shows plenty of map data
  • Built-in camera and innovative NavPix system
  • Spoken instructions are loud and clear
  • Easy-to-enter destinations
  • Supports full postcode navigation

Cons

  • Live Traffic information is an optional add-on
  • Device is large and heavy
  • NavPix needs some refinement and may not be universally useful

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 136x31x77 mm
Weight: 300 g
Software included: SmartST 2006 for iCN 700 Series Navigation Software, 2005.1 Tele Atlas map data, NavPix album
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (512MB card supplied)
Installed RAM: 64 MB
GPS receiver: SiRF Star III Generation 2
Antenna: external
Display size: 4 in

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9.0

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