Navigon 7200T Review

This is the second Navigon GPS device we are reviewing this month, which shows that Navigon is concentrating a lot on its product launches and not letting it stagnate with old products. The Navigon 2200T we reviewed a couple of days back was a great device, but had minimal features and had an inexpensive price tag. The Navigon 7200T is a higher end GPS device with better features and a higher price tag. It also has a bigger display which is much helpful, most of the opther specs are very similar to the Navigon 2200T.

Navigon 7200T Features:

• Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.2 x 0.8 inches
• Weight: 6.5 ounces
• GPS Chipset: SiRF GRF3 + GPS chip plus Instant Fix II
• Display: 4.3 inches
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Touchscreen: Yes
• USB: Yes
• Price: $449

Features: Landmark View 3D, Free Real-Time Traffic Updates for Life, Voice Destination Entry, Reality View Pro, NAVIGON Sync, Bluetooth Hands-Free, Advanced Text-to-Speech, ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews, Millions of pre-loaded POIs, DirectHelp, Multi-Destination Trip Planning, Speed Assistant

Review:

The Navigon 7200T has a nice elegant design, it is enclosed in a smooth black body with a stylish rounded look. It looks better than the Navigon 2200T. It has a nice 4.3 inch touchscreen display. It has dimensions of 4.6 x 3.2 x 0.8 inches which is pretty slim and compact. The spacious 4.3 inch display allows for a uncluttered interface, which is easier to use. The user interface is fast and simple, which is a blessing for the technologically challenged. It sports the standard Navigon interface.

You can get destination routes either by typing it in, or by using the Voice Entry option and saying the destination details into the microphone. It also comes with Lane Assistant Pro which tells you which lane to shift into when driving. It also offers free lifetime traffic updates like the Navigon 2200T, which is a superb addition. The 7200T also offers Bluetooth for hands-free calling and a detailed database of Points of Interest – about 2 million. The new interface features a lot of visual extras like displaying some major buildings in 3D, which is nothing but a useless gimmick which doesn’t help at all in navigation.

Pros:

• Large 4.3 inch Touchscreen Display
• Free Lifetime Traffic Updates
• Detailed Maps
• Nice Design

Cons:

• No Extras
• Not Value for Money

Our Rating: 3.5 / 5.