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NAVIGON PNA Transonic 7000T
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| Kent Johnson 2007-02-03, 10:33 am |
| Hi all,
I'm thinking of buying NAVIGON PNA Transonic 7000T for my car.
Is that a good value for 600$?
/Kent J.
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| Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com 2007-02-05, 7:33 am |
| Kent Johnson wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm thinking of buying NAVIGON PNA Transonic 7000T for my car.
> Is that a good value for 600$?
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> /Kent J.
Hmm, I'm reviewing that very device at present. First impressions are not
bad, the display is great, maps look good and all the necessary info is
present. However, it's a little slow (WinCE5.0) and the menus are somewhat
confusing. Early days though but I'll post the URL to the full review when
ready.
Out of interest, what price is an equivalent TomTom GO, say the 510 or 710?
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Darren Griffin
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| Holger Issle 2007-02-05, 7:33 am |
| Hi Darren,
On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:50:51 -0000, "Darren Griffin -
PocketGPSWorld.Com" wrote:
> Hmm, I'm reviewing that very device at present.
is that with MN6.0 or MN6.1?
> First impressions...
Will you include the helpfulness of the voice commands (driving
without looking at the display)? I think this is the major difference
between Navigon and TomTom.
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Ciao,
Holger (GUS-KOTAL, GUS#1100)
90-92 Honda CB400 10 Mm | 93-95 Yamaha TDM 850 26 Mm
95-97 KTM 620 LC4 13 Mm | seit 97 BMW R1100GS 50 Mm (Die Renndrecksau!)
cu @ http://www.issle.de
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| Stephan Robotta 2007-02-05, 10:33 am |
| Holger Issle <Holger@issle.de> wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:50:51 -0000, "Darren Griffin -
> PocketGPSWorld.Com" wrote:
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> is that with MN6.0 or MN6.1?
Probably still 6.0. Version 6.1 is out already and all 6.0 users can
download an upgrade to get 6.1. This will however change the software
only, maps remain the same.
Check here for accuracy the maps. People were complaining about Navigon
to ship old maps (Q4/2005).
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> Will you include the helpfulness of the voice commands (driving
> without looking at the display)? I think this is the major difference
> between Navigon and TomTom.
What do you mean by that?
I am using the software for a while now. It might a bit confusing at
first, but once you are used to the menus, it's actually an quite easy
to use device. Software startup and scrolling through the map is slow,
but you wont notice this once driving and following the directions.
Cheers, Stephan
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| Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com 2007-02-05, 12:33 pm |
| Holger Issle wrote:
> Will you include the helpfulness of the voice commands (driving
> without looking at the display)? I think this is the major difference
> between Navigon and TomTom.
Indeed. Navigon continue to use pre-recorded voice commands which are Ok but
TTS is far superior, especially as you say because it allows you to focus on
the road and not the display!
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Darren Griffin
PocketGPSWorld - www.PocketGPSWorld.com
The Premier GPS Resource for News, Reviews and Forums
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| Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com 2007-02-05, 12:33 pm |
| Holger Issle wrote:
> is that with MN6.0 or MN6.1?
Version 6.1 - Build 555
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Darren Griffin
PocketGPSWorld - www.PocketGPSWorld.com
The Premier GPS Resource for News, Reviews and Forums
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| Steve 2007-02-05, 10:33 pm |
| > Hmm, I'm reviewing that very device at present. First impressions are
> not bad, the display is great, maps look good and all the necessary info
> is present. However, it's a little slow (WinCE5.0) and the menus are
> somewhat confusing. Early days though but I'll post the URL to the full
> review when ready.
>
I'd be very interested in your review.
The Porsche branded version of that device (the Navigon P9611) is going to
have dual processors (a dedicated one for the graphics) so that should help
with the speed issues.
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| Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com 2007-02-05, 10:33 pm |
| Steve wrote:
> I'd be very interested in your review.
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> The Porsche branded version of that device (the Navigon P9611) is
> going to have dual processors (a dedicated one for the graphics) so
> that should help with the speed issues.
Saw that at CES, very nice looking unit and if the processor spec is as you
say then that should banish the speed issue. Sadly not yet available to
evaluate :(
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Darren Griffin
PocketGPSWorld - www.PocketGPSWorld.com
The Premier GPS Resource for News, Reviews and Forums
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| Steve 2007-02-05, 10:33 pm |
| > Saw that at CES, very nice looking unit and if the processor spec is as
> you say then that should banish the speed issue. Sadly not yet available
> to evaluate :(
>
Were you able to play with the unit at CES?
I contacted Navigon and they expect to release it sometime in Feb.
Also when do you hope to have your 7000T ready for publication?
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| Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com 2007-02-05, 10:33 pm |
| Steve wrote:
> Were you able to play with the unit at CES?
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> I contacted Navigon and they expect to release it sometime in Feb.
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> Also when do you hope to have your 7000T ready for publication?
I didn't get to play with a Porsche Design unit but saw one in the flesh.
As it ran the same software I didn't bother but TBH I wasn't aware of the
better spec hardware :(
Review will be available early next week, only got the unit Thursday.
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Darren Griffin
PocketGPSWorld - www.PocketGPSWorld.com
The Premier GPS Resource for News, Reviews and Forums
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| Steve 2007-02-05, 10:33 pm |
| > Review will be available early next week, only got the unit Thursday.
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Thanks... I look forward to reading it.
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| Holger Issle 2007-02-06, 4:33 am |
| On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:42:09 +0000 (UTC), (Stephan Robotta) wrote:
> Check here for accuracy the maps. People were complaining about Navigon
> to ship old maps (Q4/2005).
Only Destinator ships newer maps (Q1/06) AFAIR.
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Ciao,
Holger (GUS-KOTAL, GUS#1100)
90-92 Honda CB400 10 Mm | 93-95 Yamaha TDM 850 26 Mm
95-97 KTM 620 LC4 13 Mm | seit 97 BMW R1100GS 50 Mm (Die Renndrecksau!)
cu @ http://www.issle.de
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| Holger Issle 2007-02-06, 4:33 am |
| On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:15:31 -0000, "Darren Griffin -
PocketGPSWorld.Com" wrote:
> Holger Issle wrote:
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> Indeed. Navigon continue to use pre-recorded voice commands which are Ok but
> TTS is far superior, especially as you say because it allows you to focus on
> the road and not the display!
Jepp. On TT, at least the one I remember on the PDA platform, it
sounds like "go to the motorway, then go to the motorway". Very
helpful indeed. On Navigon you get useful commands for driving, in
this situation it is "turn right, then drive on the left side" (all
translated from my German version, so it will be slightly different in
english). With these commands I don't need a map.
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Ciao,
Holger (GUS-KOTAL, GUS#1100)
90-92 Honda CB400 10 Mm | 93-95 Yamaha TDM 850 26 Mm
95-97 KTM 620 LC4 13 Mm | seit 97 BMW R1100GS 50 Mm (Die Renndrecksau!)
cu @ http://www.issle.de
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| Steve 2007-02-18, 10:33 pm |
| > I didn't get to play with a Porsche Design unit but saw one in the flesh.
> As it ran the same software I didn't bother but TBH I wasn't aware of the
> better spec hardware :(
>
> Review will be available early next week, only got the unit Thursday.
>
Darren, any updates on when the review will be out? I am looking forward to
it.
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