Navigon 2200T Review

Navigon is a major player in the GPS device market and it is quite focussed on further improving its reputation and gain market share by launching a range of GPS devices which offer great features in the whole low to high budget range. The Navigon 2200T is another such release which reaffirms us that Navigon is here to stay. It is a relatively cheap GPS device with nice features and minimal frills.

Navigon 2200T Features:

• Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches
• Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Display: 3.5″ Brilliant Touchscreen Display
• GPS Chipset: SiRF GRF3i + GPS chip plus InstantFix II
• USB Connectivity: Yes
• Price: $229.99

Features: Free Real-Time Traffic Updates for Life, Reality View Pro, Ultra-thin and Portable, Under 0.75″ thick, Pre-Loaded Maps of Lower 48 States, Advanced Text-to-Speech, Voice Guidance, Lane Assistant Pro, DirectHelp, Speed Assistant, Multi-Destination Trip Planning, Auto Day/Night Mode, Millions of Preloaded POIs, SiRF InstantFix II GPS Receiver, Smart Speller Destination Entry

Review:

The Navigon 2200T is encased in a compact black body with a nice rounded design which is simple, yet attractive. It sports a 3.5 inch touchscreen display which is quite adequate. The build quality is very nice and the device is sturdy. The touchscreen is nicely sensitive and responsive, which makes it fun to move around that interface. The user interface itself, is very intuitive and requires a very slight learning curve. The home screen has five options – New Destination, My Destinations, Take Me Home, Show Map and Options. You can get route directions to any destination and also back to any location labelled Home. Using the Options menu, we can also check traffic updates – by the way, they are free for life, check your status or customize other settings.

It also offers voice navigation and a auto spellsuggest. The Navigon 2200T includes a detailed database of more than 2 million points of interest. You can update it if you want. The 2200T has good GPS reception and locks down quite fast even from a cold start. The maps look very clear on the display and easy to follow. It doesn’t offer any extras at all, but then you can’t get any better than this in this price range.

Pros:

• Large Touchscreen Display
• Free Lifetime Traffic Updates
• Detailed Maps

Cons:

• No Extras

Our Rating: 4 / 5.