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(More customer reviews)As I did not want to purchase a full Garmin type GPS system, I found this Allen GPS receiver was exactly what I was looking for in price and size.It's exactly the size of an iPod nano (the smallest version).The kit comes with an adjustable attachment for your car's vent louvers and can hold the Allen GPS and your phone.It also comes with an AC charger and a car charger (unlike most cell phones).I have the "Sony Ericsson W580i", as I like a clear vivid screen and the slide motion.Once you enter your start position and final destination, you are on your way.The screen can be viewed in plan view or in `bird's eye (perspective) mode. You will receive visual guidance and voice commands.A British female voice announces whether you are ½ mile or 100 yards from your next turn and then announces, "Turn left here" or whatever is appropriate. (Note that Allen Navigator GPS was first popular in the United Kingdom).
It notates your speed, distance to turns and `beeps' twice after successfully completing a turn.Because it uses your mobile network, it is continually updating map and POI information; meaning you never have to update your mapping information - ever.That's a big savings in money and time.
The Allen Navigator GPS software (www.mywayfinder.com) is best downloaded from your phone (check compatibility).With www.mywayfinder.com, you can track your position on GOOGLE Earth and create favorites.This version includes the entire USA.You can also purchase map coverage of other countries, which is not always available from other devices. You also don't need Tele-Nav, which AT&T (my provider) told me I did need.The battery life is amazingly long, so recharges are not often and I was surprised at its accuracy (within 10 yards driving)!It has a cool night mode viewing screen as well.
I am not a tech genius (really, I am not at all), so I found the initial downloading to be slightly time consuming, but then I had trouble with my Sony Ericsson cell phone too. Now that it is set-up and working, it is almost intuitive.Taking a five hour trek from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, it was remarkably accurate as to all my several stops.There are literally millions of services or POI information.I had fun finding a steak & lobster restaurant, as well as gas and an ATM.The only drawback I could find is that the message, "Allow Application To Send To The Internet?" would frequently pop-up, but all this meant was I had to press the YES button a few times.Also, this device is meant for driving, so it won't work where you cannot get cell coverage, like hiking in the mountains.But I understand that this company is coming out with a version that will work in remote places.Very cool device.
Note that the price has come down significantly, making this unit much more desirable in lieu of a full GPS unit.
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Product Description:
Enjoy turn-by-turn driving directions--including visual guidance and voice commands--through your existing mobile phone with the Allen Sports Navigator mobile GPS receiver. In addition to offering all the benefits of an expensive standalone navigation system, the unit continually updates your mapping and point of interest (POI) data over your mobile network (so it's always up to date), and tracks anywhere in the world using Google Earth. The map coverage includes street-level maps of the U.S. and Canada, with additional maps available for purchase. The Power Search database, meanwhile, offers more than 20 million POIs, all available in a single search that includes the Yellow Pages, White Pages, Wcities, and Tele Atlas.
Thanks to the intuitive menu system, you can quickly and conveniently look up business or residential addresses and navigate your way there. Best of all, every one of these features is available through a device that you already carry wherever you go--your mobile phone. The Allen Sports Navigator bundle comes with a WAAS-enabled, SiRF III Bluetooth GPS Receiver, an AC and car charger, a universal phone/PDA holder with mounting hardware for cars and bicycles, and a software package.
Key Features:
2D and 3D Maps
Map coverage includes street level maps of USA and Canada
Map and Point of Interest (POI) data is delivered over your mobile network, so it's always up to date
Nightmode for low light conditions
Power Search database offers over 20 Million POI's.
Product includes lifetime license on Navigator software, so there are no recurring fees
This Sports Navigator GPS Device includes street-level maps of the U.S. and Canada.
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