Eclipse AVN726e features 3D maps (review)
Check out the full review of the Eclipse AVN726e.
(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)The AVN726e, Eclipse's newest double-DIN DVD/navigation receiver, was making a name for itself even before it was released to the public, as it was named Best of Innovations at CES 2009 in the In-Vehicle Navigation/Telematics/ITS product category. We were too busy being wowed by its sibling, the Eclipse AVN4430, to take notice.
However, after spending time with the AVN726e, we find there's a lot to love about this navigation receiver, including its bright LCD, snappy response times, and particularly its beautiful 3D navigation maps. The maps feature elevation data--so if you go over an overpass, you'll see the road rise on the map--and 3D buildings and landmarks for some major cities. This additional visual data, along with lane guidance, makes the AVN726e a great navigator for drivers who rely on landmarks to get around.
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As far as MP3 DVDs are concerned, we weren't able to get the unit to play our MP3 backup DVDs. But when you consider that scrubbing through 4GB of data would probably be faster from a cheap, reusable USB key anyway, we don't really see this as an issue.
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by rickhigginshtbr
June 20, 2009 7:15 AM PDT
- Wonder if it's possibly to hook up a 4-port hub to it... I have a Jensen double din right now, great features, but poor execution all around. Debating between this, or just build a car pc.
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