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Navman iCN 750

Reviewed by

Bonnie Cha

on 07/12/2006

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Destination: Automotive
Audible assistance: Navigation instructions
Weight: 10.6 oz
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The good: The Navman iCN 750 has a 1.3-megapixel camera that lets you create photo-based points of interest and comes preloaded with maps of North America.

The bad: The Navman iCN 750's is a bit sluggish to perform tasks and its interface isn't always intuitive. The screen is also hard to see in bright sunlight.

The bottom line: Though a bit sluggish, the Navman iCN 750 is an innovative image-based navigation system, offering an integrated camera and accurate driving directions.

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Reviewed by:
Bonnie Cha
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Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 07/12/2006

Portable navigation systems have come a long way in terms of functionality. They can talk to you, alert you to traffic, and even entertain you. However, the Navman iCN 750 goes where no GPS device has gone before by incorporating a 1.3-megapixel camera into the unit. Designed for more than quick snapshots, the camera allows you to create and save image-based locations, so you can easily get directions the next time you visit the destination. It's a neat feature and works great; plus, it's an accurate navigator overall.

However, it's not without its faults. The Navman is sluggish to perform tasks and is a bit pricey at $800. Still, you won't find another GPS device like this out there right now, and if you like to see the world through images, the Navman iCN 750 is definitely worth a look.

Outfitted in a stylish black-and-charcoal gray color scheme, the Navman iCN 750 will look good inside any car. At 5.4 by 3.0 by 1.2 inches, it's easily transportable for multivehicle use, but it's a bit heavier (10.6 ounces) than other systems we've tested lately, so it's not ideal for use on foot.

The center of attraction is the iCN 750's 4-inch diagonal touch screen. It boasts 480-by-272-pixel resolution, so text and map images are vibrant and sharp. The touch screen is responsive, but we had some difficulties viewing the screen in bright sunlight and noticed it had a tendency to collect a lot of smudges. Luckily, Navman includes a screen shammy as part of the package. To the right of the screen are five shortcut keys: gas (displays gas stations nearest your current location), parking (highlights nearest parking garages), main menu page, go-to menu page, and a button that cycles through the 3D map, 2D map, next turn, and turn-list screens.

While the controls are easy to master, the Navman's interface isn't always intuitive. The main menus are straightforward, but navigating the submenus takes some trial and error. For example, when searching for various points-of-interest (POI), we weren't sure how to scroll through the list; none of the external controls worked, and it was only after a couple of minutes that we noticed the virtual scroll wheel on the right-hand side of the screen. We found the onscreen keyboard to be a little cramped, and we often hit the wrong button. The silver lining is that the system will autopopulate a field with possible addresses or locations after you've entered the first couple of letters of a word.

The Navman's controls allow you to easily check for gas stations and parking garages near your current location.

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Editors' rating: 82

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 reviews of Navman iCN 750 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 152444 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.

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laptopmag.com

Editors' rating: 60

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pocketnow.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: NavPix is a feature much like the iPod clickwheel that many companies will try to emulate in their own products soon enough. Without completely breaking the bank, Navman offers their top-of-the-line navigation solution, and without cutting corners. ...

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t3.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: A very reliable system with a useful camera function to help you remember where you're going!

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pocket-lint.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: One to look out for in May when the iCN750 hits the shops.

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: Unless you find the NavPix feature compelling, there are other more fully featured GPSs available for the same price.

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