At CES in January of 2008, Jeep Consumer Products announced the introduction of a Jeep-branded GPS. While most navigation device manufacturers are moving toward 4.3-inch screens, Jeep has equipped the RT-300 with a paltry 3.5-incher.
The choice of this 4:3, 320-by-240-pixel screen surprising, especially considering RT-300’s relatively high price ($249.99 direct). The one feature that might go a little way toward justifying the price is the RT-300’s nubby, soft, rubber protective sleeve. The unit has a tire-tread-like, ruggedized-ish styling.
Navman just launched the new S-Series GPS navigation systems and the first new model in the series is the S100. S100 is only 13.5mm thick and has 4.3″ widescreen screen with no bevels. It has a few improved features such as 3D city landmarks, NavPix geo-tagged photo navigation, Local Search via Infobel, and true Pedestrian mode.
The S100 uses the new “Spirit” software, which utilizes a new Glide Touch user-interface.
Navman S100 also European Local Search in partnership with local directory search partner, Infobel. However you’ll have to do your searches on your desktop and download them to your device before taking off.
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This review was conducted using a production Magellan RoadMate 1430, running firmware 1.34 and Basemap NavStreets version 31.
Unless otherwise stated, all preferences were left on their default setting. Routing tests were performed both on and off the road, including an 800+ mile road trip from New York City to Raleigh and back. Screen brightness was measured using a Mastech Digital 4-range luxmeter (LX1330B). Speaker loudness was measured using an Extech Type 2 digital sound level meter (rated accuracy of ±1.5dB).
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