Product Description
The Navman GPS 3420 is a convenient, powerful and easy-to-use personal navigation solution. Whether driving across country, walking around town or anything in between, the Navman GPS 3420 includes everything needed to turn a HP iPAQ H3700, H3800, H3900 and H5400 Pocket PC into a complete street navigation solution.Navman combined the confidence of NAVTECH map data - found in 100% of North America's in-car vehicle systems - with the convenience of GPS sleeve and SmartST Professional, a powerful street mapping program, to give you a premier mobile GPS street mapping solution! Navman even included a windshield mounting bracket and vehicle power adapter so you have everything you need, to know where you are, and get where you are going.
Customer Reviews:
Don't waste your hard earned cash........2003-11-07
I have been using the Navman 3420 coupled to an Ipaq 3850 for over 1 year and am constantly disappointed by its performance.
1) Maps are full of errors, old, and there have NO updates during the time I have owned this product. Even my own street is misnamed in the software.
2) When traveling across country, there is no way to program waypoints or to select one's own routing. This is terrible and really a pain. I mean this is why you want to buy a GPS unit right? When you follow the routing selected by the software, be prepared for a wild ride anywhere...maybe even through a corn field, no kidding it tried to route me through a corn field!
3) If you would like to load several maps on one of the larger compact flash cards and navigate through 5 or more states, GOOD LUCK! You will need an Ipaq with more than the 64mb of sdram found on the 3850(understand sdram on an Ipaq is not upgradeable). They say you will need 7 to 10% of the map area used on the compact flash card in sdram. So if you try to use a 512mb card for example (loaded with maps) then you will need approximately 50mb of sdram? Almost impossible on a 64mb machine as it will use sometimes upwards of 18mb just to run on its own without Navman's SmartST Professional software.
4) The 3420 does not have an external antenna input. Why is this important? Try using the unit in a large city with tall buildings without one. When you really need it - it will loose the satellite fix.
Do not waste your money on this device. Wait for a later generation product that is much more refined. Go to Walmart and buy a road atlas for $5 until then.
WASTE OF MONEY.......2003-07-16
Very unreliable. Clumsy user interface. Couple of times I had to pull over and wait for the stupid thing to lock on the sattelites. Often needs a PDA reset. Imagine having to reset your PDA , start the program again and enter the destination again while driving in traffic.
Good product, If you can get it to work........2003-05-13
I was running the NAVMAN GPS on a iPAQ 3955. To make this short, after doing a "Hard" reset and applying the latest Soft-Paq I could get it to work 1 out of 10 times.
Another mistake I made was buying a SanDisk 512mb CF card so I could store the program and maps (You'll get about 1/4 of the US on the card.) You can't install the program to the CF card as it will not function and the program (4.3mb installed) definitely slowed down my machine.
Just so you know I sent it back to Amazon and was refunded.
Outstanding! Navman is head and shoulders above Pharos.......2003-03-28
I bought the Pharos GPS last year and enjoyed the technology, but after purchasing the Navman and using it for one day, I'm already a big fan. I had problems with the cable that plugged into my Ipaq for the pharos. This cable not only supplied power, but it also connected to the GPS device mounted on the dash (there is also a wireless unit available). The cable would fall out and was eventually stripped and useless. I contacted Pharos, but recieved no reply. I purchased a replacement cable...but after a couple of months it came to the same end. The maps are old on the Pharos and my house which is five years old does not show up. The Pharos system also chooses strange routes at times to my various destinations. The Navman's graphics are exceptional. Very crisp. And every street I drove on toda(including my own) is present. Icons can be toggled to appear for restaurants, banks, gas stations, etc. The AI for route choosing is excellent, not to mention additional features that show speed, estimated time of arrival, distance to destination, screen colors to improve viewability during night/daytime (this is important) etc. Flashy user interface. Better voice-over for voice instructions, with improved commands. You can also move the map around without 'unenabling' the GPS. Just click on the icon for your car again to center on the vehicle. The suction cup bracket that connects to the window is absolutely outstanding and included at no extra cost. Your GPS will be floating over the dash aimed at the angle of your choosing as if it was installed at the factory. There is also a CF slot (which I put in a 128mb card). The interface for installing maps is also greatly improved. Even if you pay [$$] more for Navman (which you may or may not) you'll probably save that in replacement parts for Pharos, but the usefulness and added features are worth much more. Truly and outstanding product!
Navmen 3420.......2003-03-09
I Purchased the Navman 3420 for the iPAQ after becoming extremely dissatisfied with the Pharos Ostia GPS product. See my review of that product. Like the Pharos system the routing software wants to choose you route for you and may not always be the best or most practical way to go. If you want to stick to the interstates, you can't if it thinks another way is shorter. This is also a flaw in the Pharos system, but the Pharos is much worse. Also it does not offer the flexibility to get from point A to point C via point B. But that is the worst thing I have to say about this product. Overall the maps are pretty good and fairly detailed. I have found a few quirks like a missing road segment or bridge which causes the system to route you the long way around as well as a few landmarks that are not in the right place, but the re-routing capability is pretty good. The maps are fairly good size, probably averaging 50mb and will require a CF card. A 256mb card will do and hold 4 or 5 maps, but I would recommend a 512.
From the hardware point of view, the Navman 3420's GPS antenna sleeve fits the iPAQ like a glove and has an integrated compact flash slot and is still compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket. Also the suction cup windshield mount fits right into the back of the sleeve allowing the unit to be mounted conveniently to the driver.
The functionality is pretty good and the menus are clear and easy to navigate. Most of the menu items are large enough to be selected with a finger and the zoom and toggle toggles are controlled with the action button. There have only been a few times that the software has gotten `confused' and required a reboot (vs. frequently with the Pharos). You should be up and running right out of the box in the time it takes to load the maps.
I have not had the occasion to use Navman's tech support, which in itself is a plus, so I cannot comment. I'm not going to go so far as to say it's the perfect product but it's design and operation is practical and sensible. The manufacturer has obviously put some thought into the product. I would like to see further development of the mapping software and more flexibility in route planning, like via waypoints.
Summary: Overall I'm pleased with this product. Hardware - 5 stars, Software - 3 stars.
Product Description
Navman a world leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability GPS solutions for applications as diverse as commercial fleet tracking to low cost consumer "in car" GPS navigation products. Navman builds on the tradition of passion and innovation, delivering quality, cost competitive and highly effective solutions across a range of industry sectors.
Product Description
A travel CD clock radio with ultra slim design / Wake to radio, buzzer or CD / 5 Programmable AM&FM Stations / AC Adapter included World/Local time system with easy DST adjustment Mega Bass sound system Auto scan 5 random station presets Backlit LCD display Forward/reverse time setting Stereo headphones and AC adapter are included May operate on 4 AA Batteries (not included)
Amazon.com Review
Frequent travelers will appreciate Sony's ICF-CD2000, an ultraslim clock radio that also sports a CD player, letting you either drift to sleep or wake to your favorite tunes. As an added bonus, the ICF-CD2000 includes a small pair of built-in speakers as well as a set of supplied headphones.
Pop open the brushed-aluminum lid to reveal the CD transport and control panel (tucked into the base) as well as a backlit LCD screen, clock functions, and two miniature speakers (housed in the lid). A telescoping FM antenna of questionable value juts out the back.
Setting the clock, alarm time, wake-up mode, and preset stations is refreshingly simple, and we love the world/local modes, which instantly tells the time of any time zone you assign to it. Plus, there's a button that jumps the clock back and forth between daylight-savings time and standard time, eliminating the need to reset the clock every six months.
Sony's Mega-bass control adds a welcome fullness to the sound of the ICF-CD2000's speakers, which sound too thin without it. The supplied headphones are an improvement, but here the Mega Bass is overwhelming, so use caution when switching between speaker and headphone listening.
Four AA batteries (not included) drive the ICF-CD2000 for portable use, while the supplied lithium battery insures that the clock will stay set--and even buzz you awake--during power interruptions.
Although a bit pricey, Sony's ICF-CD2000 is one sweet little traveling companion. --Wayne Garcia
Pros:
- Sleek and portable
- Easy to use
- Mega Bass fills out the sound
Cons:
Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's ICF-CD2000 clock radio is an attractive, portable entertainment companion. It features a built-in CD player and the world/local time system with daylight-saving time adjustment. Once you designate the time zone you're in, the system will automatically convert the digital clock to the local time. Touch the DST button and the clock will be forwarded or reversed one hour depending on the time of year for daylight savings time.
The auto scan feature automatically searches all clearly available radio stations and pauses briefly on each. The five random station presets provide for convenient one-button electronic tuning. The backlit LCD display allows the display to be seen easily, even at night. You can wake to a radio, buzzer, or CD alarm. The forward/reverse time setting allows for faster, easier setting.
Built-in stereo speakers enhance the realistic listening effect with individual left- and right-channel speakers. The mega bass sound system produces rich, deep bass tones. The 10-second electronic shock protection retains up to 10 seconds of music in memory for smooth playback even if the player is bumped or jarred.
Customer Reviews:
never worked well.......2006-10-29
Crap. When it worked, if you closed the cover, it would short out and I would have to reset everything. It finally went out for good when I tried to set daylight savings. Since I have not been able to close the lid without the unit shorting, it could not be used as a travel clock. Usually Sony made in China crap!!!!
When it works.............2005-04-25
...it's one of the BEST things invented. However, I have had my unit for 3+ years now and use it only for travel which I do at least once a month for days at a time. I have had this unit repaired twice (at an OUTRAGEOUS cost) due to "fried circuitry". I even bought a portable "circuit-breaker-power-strip thingy" and that didn't stop the internal stuff from frying a second time!!!
On top of this, these radios are no longer being produced, but, if yours does go out, may I suggest that your purchase a used one...it'll be cheaper in the long run. (and, might I add, last as long as getting it repaired (1 year))
I like Sony products ok, but repairing them is not fun. Good luck to those who have had no problems....I'm jealous
CD player is its downfall.......2003-12-12
Nice shape and size. The speaker grill looks cool. But the CD player is the worst I have used.
Does not play audio CD-Rs that even my 5 year old boombox plays effortlessly. With regular CDs the delay before the first song comes on is longer than most other CD players - upwards of 10 seconds. Occasionally fails to play even regular CDs on the first try. No sleep timer for CD.
Looks like Sony slapped a mediocre CD player on to an otherwise good clock radio. BTW the clock supports 'World Time' but only as an offset to 'Local Time' in multiples of whole hours - it should have supported offsets in multiples of half-hour.
Great if you need something small and/or portable.......2001-03-14
This is a good choice for an office radio because: a) the small size makes it easy lock in a drawer each night; b) it has an antenna that extends or retracts; c) it has digital tuning (and mega-bass); d) it can play very softly or pretty loudly; e) I can hit the stop button quickly.
Among the drawbacks are: a) the controls are not quick to find (for example: I always have to look for the CD play mode button) and not the easiest to understand; b) the high price - I think you pay for the Sony brand and the lightweight size.
sony icf-cd2000.......2000-10-28
pro - compact; light weight; reasonably sound quality con - no universal a/c adaptor for travel; no carrying case; no cd sleep mode
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