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Navigon 2100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Navigon
Category: CE
List Price: $249.00
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Rating:  158 reviews
Sales Rank: 1828
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 4 x 3
nv:Type: Receiver
Touch Screen: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: 1100 mAh lithium ion battery
Battery Life: 3.5 hours
MPN: 10000170
Model: 10000170
UPC: 898110001105
EAN: 0898110001105
ASIN: B000W6EUOE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: FActory refurbished with a 90 Day Factory warranty, all accessories are included, Sorry but NO APO, FPO shipping
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| Features:
| • | Ready out-of-the-box. Just turn on and go! | | • | Superbly accurate, door-to-door directions. Coast to coast maps of the continental U.S. | | • | Spoken directions including street names via text-to-speech. | | • | Reality View makes complex highway junctions easy to navigate. | | • | Simple-to-use 3.5" touchscreen with predictive and animated menus. |
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Amazon.com Product Description -- November 11, 2007
In the U.S., German-based Navigon may be the biggest name in GPS you've never heard. Navigon has long been a major provider of navigation software to automotive manufacturers for in-dash gps navigation devices, but only recently did they introduce portable navigation devices under their own name. What they offer up, however, demonstrates immediately that this is a company that knows navigation inside and out.
The 2100 is the lowest-priced (and smallest) of Navigon's line of portable GPS navigators. While it lacks some of the features of it's bigger siblings, the 7100 and 5100, it packs solid navigation and some unique features into its diminutive frame.
The Navigon Family of Portable Navigators
The 2100 and 5100 have 3.5-inch screens, while the 7100 has a 4.3-inch widescreen. The big difference is that the 5100 and 7100 come with free lifetime traffic data, while with the 2100 you have to buy an activation code separately. The 5100 and 7100 have a feature called "Lane Assistant" that will suggest which lane you should be driving in, but that's not such a big deal. Another important difference is that the 7100 also adds bluetooth-capability for hands-free mobile phone integration, which is really handy. If you want that feature, do check out the 7100. This chart may help as well.
| Screen Size (diagonally)
| Bluetooth
| Lifetime Traffic Data Service
| Lane Assistant
| Reality View
| Zagat Ratings
| POIs
| 2100
| 3.5 inches
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| Requires Purchase of Activation Code
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| 1.3 million
| 5100
| 3.5 inches
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| Included Free
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| | 7100 | 4.3 inches
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Intuitive, animated menus offer predictive text input, helping you select your destination quickly. View larger. | 
The reality view guides you with photo-realistic 3D images of junctions. View larger. | Navigon decided not to try to add multimedia features like a photo viewer or MP3 player into its devices, but instead focused on navigation-based features. The 2100 provides precise turn-by-turn directions, including spoken road names via text-to-speech
Reality view guides you with photo-realistic 3D images of junctions, complete with actual sign text and exit ramp guidance. This makes translating what the navigator is telling you to what you see on the road instantaneous. Superior Software and Hardware
The features and functions of the Navigon 2100 are controlled via intuitive, easy-to-use animated menus that use predictive text input to quickly and easily select your city, state and address. Maps and menus appear on its extra-large and elegant, high-contrast 3.5-inch, full-color touch-screen display. The 5100 includes a powerful Samsung 400 MHz processor, a fully integrated SiRF Star III GPS chip, 64 MBs of both RAM and ROM built in, and a rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium ion battery that is rated for 4.5 hours of continuous use. All this is housed in an ultra-thin, sleek chrome housing that weighs only 6.3 ounces, and measures just 4.2 x 3.3 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D). The Navigon 5200 even comes pre-loaded with complete maps of the U.S. and Canada, providing you with superbly accurate, seamless door-to-door directions wherever your vehicular travels might take you. Note that the 2100 runs on the Microsoft Windows CD Net 5.0 operating system. A PC is required to use additional map data, and in such cases users require Windows 2000, ME, XP or higher, as well as a CD ROM drive and a USB port. An SD/MMC card reader is recommended as the 7100 not only uses SD cards, but also comes with a 2 GB SD card in the package. What's in the Box
Navigon 2100 GPS Navigator, SD card preloaded with software and maps of the continental US, rechargeable 1150 mAH lithium ion battery (rated for up to 4.5 hours),
car charger, car mount, quickstart guide, limited warranty About Navigon
NAVIGON has been a leader of GPS navigation since 1991, and has a long history of industry innovations. NAVIGON created the world's first dynamic personal GPS product in 1996, launched the industry's first navigation software for the Pocket PC in 2000, and unveiled the first Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) avoidance feature on mobile navigation product in 2002.
NAVIGON has helped revolutionize how consumers get from place to place with software products for practically any navigation-ready hardware. Personal navigation devices (PND), smartphones, and in-dash navigation systems directed by NAVIGON's award-winning MobileNavigator (MN) software delivers reliable information on millions of destinations in an intuitive, easy to use format. NAVIGON is a valued partner to the automotive industry, and in 2006 strengthened its category competency by acquiring NAVTEQ's navigation software business.
NAVIGON is a privately-held software company based in Hamburg, Germany, with NAVIGON USA headquarters in Chicago, IL.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 So far so good! November 16, 2007
C. Ralls (Tennessee)
146 out of 156 found this review helpful
I received my Navigon 2100 two days ago from Staples for $179.00. So far it is working well. It said it would take up to 15 minutes to get the initial GPS lock. It took less than a minute (but I'm sure that can vary by location). The text-to-speech road name announcement works like a charm as well, and I don't see how you could possibly miss a turn because it gives you warning upfront and then tells you again when it is time to turn. It allows you to choose your 3 primary POI categories and displays icons as you drive by anything in those 3 categories (restaurants, gas stations, city/state parks, etc.). I have not used it enough yet to review the accuracy of the maps, but the short trips I have taken so far have been accurate.
The device looks very slick with a nice display and shell. The only issue I have with the display is that sometimes the "keyboard" area is little difficult to use because of small letters. I imagine that could be a real issue if a person had large hands.
3D/Reality View -- I was really excited about this feature. I guess I expected it to look like a video game, but it is really a static image of the interchange. It is still a very nice feature, but not as cool as I initially thought it would be. It is very nice that it tells you to get into the left or right lanes on the interstate as you drive. Unfortunately it doesn't always seem to know if a lane is an exit lane or a thru lane. (For example, it tells you to get into the right lane... but the far right lane will take you off of the interstate.) You can't really expect a GPS to replace thinking and paying close attention to the road, I suppose.
The only other issue I had was the mounting arm. It is designed as a windshield mount which is fine as long as you have a decent sized windshield. My windshield is very sloped and not huge so it would block my vision if I mounted it there. I'm thinking I will just mount it on my side window, right? Wrong... the arm moves, but does not rotate. I can stick it to the door window, but then the screen is sideways. All it needs is the ability to rotate the arm, and I'd be set.
This is my first auto GPS (I have the Garmin Forerunner 305 for biking and running) so I can't compare it to other systems. I like that I can pick the POI categories to be displayed. I like that if I want to take another road, the GPS will tell me the next step even if I don't take the exact path it wants me to take initially. I like the way this thing looks. I like that it speaks the road names and helps out on the interstate about lane choice. I like that I can pay $99 and get real time traffic updates for life rather than pay a monthly service fee. The price tag was definitely a factor as well. Two thumbs for my initial review.
overall review for Navigon 2100 GPS November 18, 2007
Christopher Batchelor (Red Hook, NY United States)
37 out of 41 found this review helpful
I just presently bought this item through Staples, as well, when it was $179. I actually bought 2 of them. This is such an ingenious product. I like the usability of the lane information, although, like C. Ralls said, it definately does not replace the thoughts of the driver into thinking in terms of driving laws. As C. Ralls put it "You can't really expect a GPS to replace thinking and paying close attention to the road, I suppose." (Thanks C. Ralls).
Again, as C. Ralls stated, the "keyboard" buttons are very small, and being a 23 year old male, my hands are pretty fat. I physically am using a computer-stylus, in place of my hands, for this reason. Unlike what she said, when the product needs exact numbers, the number-buttons, are pretty large(there are obviously a lot less numbers, than there are for letters.)
This is definately my first GPS system, and probably my only GPS system. The only qualm I have with it is the installation information-and any information booklets that come with it. Not only does it not have any tips or an instruction manual on how to set it up, but it does not have any info. on how to put it together.
I am also displeased with this item, because, being mostly a car-only item, it should have come with a booklet, that tells of certain specificaitons, such as temperature specifications, and the like. But for the price I paid, this was definately a great thing to buy. The price was just right, being on sale this past week at Staples, and Staples over the phone. Unfortunately, Staples.com did not offer this price markdown, and I have not gotten the chance to call them on this problem...but I soon will.
If any of you are still interested, in this item, you may want to not worry too much about my small problems and buy it, and see for yourself.
ANd, as far as lane-change info goes, well, I don't live near any interstates, but I wouldn't use it much for that, at all.
It's 3d view, sounds and looks great. The text-to-speech recognition directions, is just great, although the woman's voice, does make the sounds seem to slur into one another...and trying to read a "G" as in US Route "9G", seems to make this letter sound like a "C" instead.
Sorry for the wordiness of this review. I'm terrible, when it comes to writing, and want to know just about every aspect of the product, before I buy it.
All you ask for! At a Grreat Price!! December 4, 2007
Ashish Gupta (New York, NY)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I got this from Staples recently and love it. Bought it for $100 on Thanksgiving sale and the price is unbeatable.
Ease of Use: Absolutely amazing. I plugged it in and it was ready to go as soon as it was out of box. The menus are simple, have autocomplete option and are quick.
GPS Function: I have used it extensively for a week and I am very pleased with its ability to show correct directions. The best feature is that it highlights which lanes to stay in when on the highway. None others do that.
Voice Prompts: Are clear and loud enough. The street names are clearly spoken. I normally dont even have to look at the GPS anymore (within a week). The voice prompts are good enough.
Screen: Touchscreen functions works great with occassional misses. It autocompletes the street and city names. The screen is bright. One recommendation, wear dark clothes since light clothing tends to give reflection on the screen, but its not that bad.
Satellite Connection: As long as I was on the road, the connection was never lost. Inside the apartment / buildings it may be difficult.
Additional Info: tells you the coordinates, altitude, time, time to destination, overspeeding warning, traffic advisory (which came free with it... awesome)
POI: I think they can do better on that front. I could not find a few shopping centers, car dealerships, mechanic shops (very important when you run into troubles). This should certainly be updated.
Windsheet mount: Is fine. I have no complaints of any sort like the other reviewer.
I wish they had included a carry case. Its a bit difficult to find one since it is a little wide. I finally found a nice Wenger Camera case at Best Buy which fits well.
p.s. there is no blue tooth on this unit.
Navigon rocks after updating it with the new software version 1.2 May 14, 2008
N. Mannan
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I had to write this review to alert other Navigon 2100 (5100) users in case they are not aware of this. If you have purchased 2100 or 5100 recently, it has perhaps v1.1 installed. Please register with Navigon and download the latest software which is v1.2. I Purchased the 2100 a few months back and loved the maps and the reality views but was disappointed with the interface and software had some bugs. I was recently alerted by Navigon that a newer version of the software which also included map updates was available (which is awsome as compare to other GPS makers which normally don't offer free map updates). After I upgraded the device with v1.2, I am very pleased with this GPS. The device locks on the GPS signal even when i am sitting inside my house. It also acquires the signal fairly quickly under normal conditions and is great in the city driving with tall building (as in NYC) and will not lose the signal (this was even before the upgrade). I have to say that after upgrading to v1.2, all my complaints are gone. I haven't noticed any issues thus far yet. One caveat is that downloading the 1.5 GB file will take a very long time and will remind you of the days when dial-up was the king. This is perhaps due to limited bandwidth issues with Navigon servers. Use Windows XP to download this large file as IE in Vista kept on crashing in my experience. Those who are looking to buy Garmin and other top brand names GPS, should seriously consider Navigon.
A very good value! June 9, 2008
Mike Rophone (Philadelphia, PA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Ok, after wading through these negative Navigon reviews, I bought the 2100 to see for myself and put it side-by-side on the dashboard with the TomTom 130-S and the Garmin Nuvi 200. Each was in the $150 range, so price is not a factor here. Each has a 3.5" screen.
1. The voiced street names in the TomTom and Navigon beats the Garmin 200 which lacks text-to-speech in this price class.
2. Each of the three gives you one free software/map update right out of the box.
3. The Navigon fee-based updated POI's is not as user-friendly as the TomTom, which has a web site with many free databases. Garmin has the capability to add databases too, but most of them are also fee-based.
4. The complaint of a "gray land" basemap on the Navigon is only a personal opinion of reviewers here. The gray basemap, in my opinion, is far less distracting than the multicolor eye candy of the TomTom and Garmin. It's a map people, not a Disney cartoon.
5. Battery life is comparable in all three.
6. Only TomTom gives you the USB cable in the box, though it's necessary for all three to interface with your computer and the companies' Web sites. How cheap of Navigon and Garmin!
7. It would have been nice to have the sexy, modernistic car mount of the Navigon 5100 and 7100 packed with the 2100 instead of the clunky Erector set version. But the new TomTom fold-flat, low-profile mount beats all GPS mounts on the market today.
8. Only the Garmin handles "pedestrian mode" well. TomTom doesn't have that option, and Navigon gets totally confused traveling at a slow walk. But really, use breadcrumbs if you can't find your way back home jogging.
None of these three GPS units guide me with the best possible route. NONE! But, until you can program your own desired route and save it for future use, we'll have to settle for each of their quirky route calculations.
Conclusion: Of the three, Navigon's "traffic report" capability puts it ahead of TomTom and Garmin in terms of features. But that costs an additional $99 list. Using all three, I rank the TomTom #1, the Navigon #2, and the over-rated Garmin #3.
Obviously, Garmin has a good reputation, but it's also obvious that Navigon and TomTom are working harder to bring the GPS buyer more features at better price points.
As far as the Navigon being difficult to operate: figuring out how to program -each- of these GPS units takes a little time, but folks, it's not rocket surgery.
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