Navman iCN 520 - GPS receiver
Manufacturer: Navman USA Inc. Part number: AA005511-5E2
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- Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, make sure you don't go anywhere without Navman's latest in-car satellite navigation device. The iCN 520 is the smallest, sleekest, transferable GPS navigation solution. With superior routing, Australia wide coverage, visual guidance and spoken instructions, the iCN 520 will get you to your destination more quickly and easily than ever ... Read more
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Product brief
Intro: The Navman Icn 520 is a 12-channel, automotive global positioning device.Compared to other automotive GPS receivers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $245.
Noteworthy Features: Provides verbal navigation instructions.Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.USB computer interface makes it possible to add new programs and maps as well as store previous trips and data.Store trip history and map databases on a standard SD memory card.Its removable memory allows for almost unlimited storage of routes and other data.System includes Navman SmartST V2005.
Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: An automotive GPS receiver, suited for location monitoring and trip-tracking.Designed for use in land-based vehicles.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is lightweight, weighing in at 5.9 oz.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this GPS receiver has good features for the money.
User reviews
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Would buy another!
by JMarkgraf on June 15, 2006
Pros: Light weight, clear and accurate directions, many + features
Cons: Sligtly slow GPS startup signal, need to be intuitive for all features
Summary: I purchased the iCN520 about a week ago online. This is my first "automobile" GPS unit. I read several reviews comparing tomtom, garmin, etc., and for the price, the Navman ...
Summary: I purchased the iCN520 about a week ago online. This is my first "automobile" GPS unit. I read several reviews comparing tomtom, garmin, etc., and for the price, the Navman seemed like a great start. Even though Navamn is not marketed in the US even close to the others, the product features and price could not be thrown out.
My unit came with a multitude of accessories including a 256MB base map SD card, SmartST 2005 software on 4 CD's including all US state maps. I loaded 5 states on my card and still have room. The unit is small and very light; I could easily carry it around without trouble. The screen size at 3.5 in is perfect. A little trouble with glare, but with a scratch screen, that will be better. Now, the good stuff...this unit "rocks", it has been flawless for directions, timely turns and overall accuracy. I like the male voice more than the female, merely because the female sounds more digital, the male is more life like and clear. The Features like POI are great, I could map out to all major places in my city. BTW - This does indeed do A-B, but you need to know how with routing. It will display upon selection, the speed, time, ETA etc.
It also has settings for shortest distance, urban or highway settings. I mapped out a trip and could either take longer via the main highway or switch the unit setting and take a shorter distance with smaller highways.
The battery life is good, about 6-7 hours I would guess and the suction to the window is right on, no problems yet.
Overall I would say this unit is everything one would need and more. It may take a little more tweaking than some others, but I am not complaining at all.
Used in 2004 Dodge Caravan, no problem with internal antenna.
Price paid - $319 USD1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Product and Price!
by artem_k on September 20, 2006
Pros: Bird's Eye view, good size screen, recalculates fast
Cons: Take longer than desired to catch signal
Summary: I bought this GPS for $350 (after rebates) when similar products were going for $500-$800. It has definitely proven worth it. It has fast recalculations if you miss a ...
Summary: I bought this GPS for $350 (after rebates) when similar products were going for $500-$800. It has definitely proven worth it. It has fast recalculations if you miss a turn, bright display, and easy to use controls.
I was worried about the mounting, but it holds without a problem for months now. The unit tells when the battery is low much ahead of time, so you're not scrambling to get the charger out before it turns off.
The one true issue I have had with it, is that it takes a little while sometimes to connect with the satellites. When in a clear area and not moving, it takes about a 1-2 minutes, and that's great. However, if moving, if takes forever, sometimes up to 20 min, forcing me to pull over and wait for the signal if I really need to (happened 2 times). So when I want to use it, I have to make sure to turn it on because leaving.
This isn't as big a problem as it may seem, but it's the only one I have. Still definitely a good buy, without all the unneeded extras, like MP3 player, or whatever else one might find in a similar product for $800. -
overall, it is an excellent
by rjw_mpwr on August 30, 2006
Pros: excellent price
Cons: map data out of date
Summary: I've had it for a couple of month now. Over all, it is an excellent unit. Small, light weight and good looking. I have no problem with navigating with ...
Summary: I've had it for a couple of month now. Over all, it is an excellent unit. Small, light weight and good looking. I have no problem with navigating with it. the only problem is the map data is out of date, at least 3 year old. My neighborhood has all kind of constructions. Some times, it just cannot find the road. But if I go to a older area, everything is ok. Compare with other handheld one, i still think it is an excellent value.
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Good value for money!
by Acttacus on August 14, 2006
Pros: Nice clear and big touch screen, simple to setup and use
Cons: Buttons are a pain, some times turn on by mistake and use up battery.
Summary: The unit is quite a good value for money, i liky the stylish thin design and touch screen. the navigation is quite good, the GPS seem to lock fairly quickly ...
Summary: The unit is quite a good value for money, i liky the stylish thin design and touch screen. the navigation is quite good, the GPS seem to lock fairly quickly in NZ. the map is slightly outdated, but then again alot of our roads are new, after the 2004 Navman map update.
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A reasonably good satnav system at a reasonable price.
by Simon Moore on June 21, 2006
Pros: Easy to use. Easy to update. Slim and easy to carry around.
Cons: Instructions sometimes ambiguous, tends to take you off major routes for no good reason. Poor postcode seach.
Summary: Instructions are not always entirely clear, has a habit of saying things like "continue straight" when there is, in reality, a choice of bearing left or bearing right. Also has ...
Summary: Instructions are not always entirely clear, has a habit of saying things like "continue straight" when there is, in reality, a choice of bearing left or bearing right. Also has a tendency to take you off a major road and round small diversions, then back onto the major road when it would clearly have been easier to simply stay on it.
The postcode search is poor, as you can only enter half of the postcode - what good is that?
Otherwise easy enough to use, and seems very robust. Not quite up to the standard of the Tom Tom, but its certainly less bulky and cheaper, with ease of updates a bonus.
Despite what the shops and the instructions say, my car which does have a heat resistant windscreen, did not require the use of an external aerial. -
Very nice product
by djones14 on June 13, 2006
Pros: Display clear,maps very nice
Cons: should have usb 2.0
Summary: On a scale of 1-10 I give the 520 a 8.5.
The maps are a little slow to download but once saved to memory card they are there.
In ...Summary: On a scale of 1-10 I give the 520 a 8.5.
The maps are a little slow to download but once saved to memory card they are there.
In order to use the search feture better you just turn on the state that you are in.
Foe $320 a heck of a buy. -
Easy to view, bright, long battery life, better maps, easier input
by philspil on April 21, 2006
Pros: All of the above
Cons: none found yet
Summary: Navman iCN 510 Vs. iCN 520
Both units should display every road you
come across using clear and robust graphics.
It's easy to use as a "where am I ...Summary: Navman iCN 510 Vs. iCN 520
Both units should display every road you
come across using clear and robust graphics.
It's easy to use as a "where am I now"
indicator. Trying to set it to take you to a
destination (using the 510) seemed to often
be impossible to program. Very awkward
software. Very difficult. It can be done,
perhaps, if you study the manual. I don't
have the patience. The 520, however seems
to have addressed this problem with its
new software. I have only had a chance
to try the new software once, which seems
to MUCH easer to input the address of
your destination. It color codes roads so
you know if a road is a main road or a
secondary road as you approach it. With the
3D angle I can tell if a road approaching
goes a distance or just loops back onto the
road I'm on. It talks when you use it to
lead you to a destination. This GPS
comes with software CDs with base maps
for the USA and regional maps for the
East, Central and West and you store the
maps on a SD card and won't work without
them. The new model (iCN 520) has a
new color scheme, a change in the button
placement, comes with a 128 mb SD Card and
most importantly comes with new improved
software. Also good news, if you already have
a iCN 510 you can buy the new software and
just upgrade the unit to the improved software,
essentially having a iCN 520 for the cost of
the new software. The iCN 510 may be
available at discounted prices now! Also
SD Cards are getting cheaper all the time.
Now that I've installed the new iCN 520
software, I will be posting a updated review
in the next few weeks. The amount of new
POI (points of interest) is 68. Such as,
Scenic/panoramic view, to name just one.
I'm amazed and amused at the improvements
of the iCN 520 over the 510!
This excerp is from my review site ezrider.infoUpdated
NAVMAN iCN 510 Vs.
iCN 520 Portable GPS
Navigation System
My original purchase was a iCN 510,
After about a year I bought the
software upgrade that now ships in
the newer model, the iCN 520. with
the new software installed, my older
iCN 510 now has the same specs as
the iCN 520. Only the color is
different.
Both on my bike and in my car, I can
give a more robust review, after
having used this unit for several
months in addition to testing it with its
original software. My updated review
is in the works now. Below you will
find my first review.
Both units should display every road
you come across using clear and
robust graphics.
It's easy to use as a "where am I
now" indicator. However, trying to set
it to take you to a destination using
the iCN 510 seemed to often be
impossible to program. Very difficult.
It can be done, perhaps, if you study
the manual. I don't have the
patience. The iCN 520, however
seems to have addressed this
problem using updated software.
The new software makes it MUCH
easer to input the address of your
destination.
It color codes roads so you know if a
road is a main road or a secondary
road as you approach it.
It talks when you use it to lead you
to a destination. This feature does
work well.
For use in your car you can just use
the supplied suction cup. While I was
testing it on my motorcycle I first
tried using it unit under the clear map
area of my tank bag so I could just
glance down at it (when was safe to
do so) to choose a new road or to
stay on my present road. With the 3D
angle I can tell if a road approaching
goes a distance or just loops back
onto the road I'm already on. More
recently I used several nylon
restraints (the type used by the police
for instant handcuffs) to secure the
suction cup shaft to a flat surface just
in front of my instrument cluster. Now
I can see it at a glance without having
to look down too far. I strongly suggest
that you get a good mounting platform
from a third party and mount the
device securely under your fairing or
to your handlebars if you intend to use
this unit on a motorcycle.
Since this unit is intended for use in
a car or truck it has not been
optimized for use on a motorcycle.
Therefor the button placement does
not work well while wearing gloves.
This unit is much less expensive
than the made for motorcycle GPS
units. I use it as a cross platform
device (car & motorcycle) to save
money and because at the time I
bought it GPS units for motorcycles
were selling for $1000 and were not
cross platform.
As with most, if not all GPS units,
you will need a windows PC to install
the software and maps.
These GPS units come with software
CDs with maps for Canada and the
USA and regional maps for the East,
Central and West of the USA and you
store the maps on a SD card.
The new model (iCN 520) has a new
color scheme, comes with a SD Card
and most importantly, comes with
new improved software.
Also good news, if you already have
a iCN 510 you can buy the new
software and just upgrade the unit to
the improved software, essentially
having a iCN 520 for the cost of the
new software.
The iCN 510 may be available at
discounted prices now! Also SD
Cards are getting cheaper all the
time. A 512mb SD card is supported
by Navman and is big enough to get
the job done.
Street price is about $325 to $500.
I will be posting a updated review in
the next few weeks.
(This is my unedited review is from my website ezrider.info)Updated
NAVMAN iCN 510 Vs.
iCN 520 Portable GPS
Navigation System
My original purchase was a iCN 510, After about a year I bought the software upgrade that now ships in the newer model, the iCN 520. with the new software installed, my older iCN 510 now has the same specs as the iCN 520. Only the color is different.
Both on my bike and in my car, I can give a more robust review, after having used this unit for several months in addition to testing it with its original software. My updated review is in the works now. Below you will find my first review.
Both units should display every road you come across using clear and robust graphics.
It's easy to use as a "where am I now" indicator. However, trying to set it to take you to a destination using the iCN 510 seemed to often be impossible to program. Very difficult. It can be done, perhaps, if you study the manual. I don't have the patience. The iCN 520, however seems to have addressed this problem using updated software. The new software makes it MUCH easer to input the address of your destination.
It color codes roads so you know if a road is a main road or a secondary road as you approach it.
It talks when you use it to lead you to a destination. This feature does work well.
For use in your car you can just use the supplied suction cup. While I was testing it on my motorcycle I first tried using it unit under the clear map area of my tank bag so I could just glance down at it (when was safe to do so) to choose a new road or to stay on my present road. With the 3D angle I can tell if a road approaching goes a distance or just loops back onto the road I'm already on. More recently I used several nylon restraints (the type used by the police for instant handcuffs) to secure the
suction cup shaft to a flat surface just in front of my instrument cluster. Now I can see it at a glance without having to look down too far. I strongly suggest that you get a good mounting platform from a third party and mount the device securely under your fairing or to your handlebars if you intend to use this unit on a motorcycle.
Since this unit is intended for use in a car or truck it has not been optimized for use on a motorcycle. Therefor the button placement does not work well while wearing gloves. This unit is much less expensive than the made for motorcycle GPS units. I use it as a cross platform device (car & motorcycle) to save money and because at the time I bought it GPS units for motorcycles were selling for $1000 and were not cross platform.
As with most, if not all GPS units,
you will need a windows PC to install
the software and maps.
These GPS units come with software
CDs with maps for Canada and the
USA and regional maps for the East,
Central and West of the USA and you
store the maps on a SD card.
The new model (iCN 520) has a new color scheme, comes with a SD Card and most importantly, comes with new improved software.
Also good news, if you already have a iCN 510 you can buy the new software and just upgrade the unit to the improved software, essentially having a iCN 520 for the cost of the new software.
The iCN 510 may be available at discounted prices now! Also SD Cards are getting cheaper all the time. A 512mb SD card is supported by Navman and is big enough to get
the job done.
Street price is about $325 to $500.
I will be posting a updated review in the next few weeks.Updated
NAVMAN iCN 510 Vs.
iCN 520 Portable GPS
Navigation System
My original purchase was a iCN 510,
After about a year I bought the
software upgrade that now ships in
the newer model, the iCN 520. with
the new software installed, my older
iCN 510 now has the same specs as
the iCN 520. Only the color is
different.
Both on my bike and in my car, I can
give a more robust review, after
having used this unit for several
months in addition to testing it with its
original software. My updated review
is in the works now. Below you will
find my first review.
Both units should display every road
you come across using clear and
robust graphics.
It's easy to use as a "where am I
now" indicator. However, trying to set
it to take you to a destination using
the iCN 510 seemed to often be
impossible to program. Very difficult.
It can be done, perhaps, if you study
the manual. I don't have the
patience. The iCN 520, however
seems to have addressed this
problem using updated software.
The new software makes it MUCH
easer to input the address of your
destination.
It color codes roads so you know if a
road is a main road or a secondary
road as you approach it.
It talks when you use it to lead you
to a destination. This feature does
work well.
For use in your car you can just use
the supplied suction cup. While I was
testing it on my motorcycle I first
tried using it unit under the clear map
area of my tank bag so I could just
glance down at it (when was safe to
do so) to choose a new road or to
stay on my present road. With the 3D
angle I can tell if a road approaching
goes a distance or just loops back
onto the road I'm already on. More
recently I used several nylon
restraints (the type used by the police
for instant handcuffs) to secure the
suction cup shaft to a flat surface just
in front of my instrument cluster. Now
I can see it at a glance without having
to look down too far. I strongly suggest
that you get a good mounting platform
from a third party and mount the
device securely under your fairing or
to your handlebars if you intend to use
this unit on a motorcycle.
Since this unit is intended for use in
a car or truck it has not been
optimized for use on a motorcycle.
Therefor the button placement does
not work well while wearing gloves.
This unit is much less expensive
than the made for motorcycle GPS
units. I use it as a cross platform
device (car & motorcycle) to save
money and because at the time I
bought it GPS units for motorcycles
were selling for $1000 and were not
cross platform.
As with most, if not all GPS units,
you will need a windows PC to install
the software and maps.
These GPS units come with software
CDs with maps for Canada and the
USA and regional maps for the East,
Central and West of the USA and you
store the maps on a SD card.
The new model (iCN 520) has a new
color scheme, comes with a SD Card
and most importantly, comes with
new improved software.
Also good news, if you already have
a iCN 510 you can buy the new
software and just upgrade the unit to
the improved software, essentially
having a iCN 520 for the cost of the
new software.
The iCN 510 may be available at
discounted prices now! Also SD
Cards are getting cheaper all the
time. A 512mb SD card is supported
by Navman and is big enough to get
the job done.
Street price is about $325 to $500.
I will be posting a updated review in
the next few weeks.
(From my motorcycle products / consumer electronics products review website ezrider.info)
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Navman USA Inc.
- Part number: AA005511-5E2
- Description: Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, make sure you don't go anywhere without Navman's latest in-car satellite navigation device. The iCN 520 is the smallest, sleekest, transferable GPS navigation solution. With superior routing, Australia wide coverage, visual guidance and spoken instructions, the iCN 520 will get you to your destination more quickly and easily than ever before. The iCN 520's 3.5" touch-screen displays bright colored maps that can be easily read, whatever the conditions are. Navman uses Sensis Whereis map data. Map coverage includes all metropolitan areas, most regional districts and country towns.
General
- Width 4.7 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 5.9 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Receiver 12 channel
- Accuracy Position - 5 m
- Update Rate 1/second
- Connectivity USB
- GPS Functions / Services ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), Speed, Distance
- Voice Navigation instructions
- Antenna Built-in
- GPS receiver 12 channel
- Features Built-in speaker, Optional external GPS antenna connection
- Software Included Navman SmartST V2005
Built-in Display
- Type TFT
- Diagonal Size 3.5 in
- Features Touch screen
- Color Support Color
Connections
- Connector Type USB, Antenna - MMCX, DC power input
Navigation
- Trip Computer Back-On-Track
Miscellaneous
- Included GPS accessories Carrying case, AC power adapter, Car power adapter, Mounting bracket
Slot Provided
- Slot Provided SD Memory Card
Battery
- Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)
- Battery technology Lithium ion
Manufacturer info
- Navman USA Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Navman USA Inc. products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.navman.com/
- Address:
18 Pine Street Ext., Nashua, NH - Phone: 1-949-461-7150
- Fax: 1-949-461-7860
