I bought a new GPS a few weeks ago and am ready to review it for you.
History:
I have always loved the idea of GPS. I have owned two vehicles with built-in GPS - the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali and a 2008 Buick Enclave. The GMC had a data disc that you had to remove to play a CD - not very smart design. The Buick got smart and actually has two drives - one for the GPS Data DVD exclusively and one for DVD Video/Music/MP3. I like the built in systems - they are solid, but the portable ones have always been more user friendly. (I have used a few on travel and liked them.)
I traded in the Envoy for a Sierra pickup and did not want the cost or have the option of a built-in system.
I searched TigerDirect.com and found the one I wanted. My requirements were 4.3" screen, wide screen, traffic builtin at no extra cost, and sleek design.
The Navigon 2100Max fit that bill - not to mention that it was something like $70 for a refurbished model. I bought it along with a case to keep it from being scratched.
I charged it and set it up according to the quick start guide included. I then took it out to my truck and it took almost 5 minutes to find the satellites. I was not impressed with the time it took to lock in to the satellites and determine where I was. I drove down our road only to find that our development (street) is not on the map.
Our development was started in 2002, people started moving into homes in 2003. We moved in July 2004. Let me check - yes, it's been over 5 years and Navigon still can't update their maps!!!! I see this as a serious flaw in their model. The hardware works fine, but if the software and map data are out of date - what use is it?
I give the Navigon 2100Max a C-
