Comments for Star shine Technology http://starshinetechnology.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:36:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator by Schultzie http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/07/garmin-nuvi-255w-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Schultzie Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:36:28 +0000 http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/07/garmin-nuvi-255w-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator/#comment-218 I actually could not decide between the Garmin Nuvi 255w or the 750 model, so I decided to buy them both for comparison. I mounted them both to my car windshield and gave them various addresses to find together. I found that both models took the same routes and announced upcoming turns and street names at practically the same time. One thing I noticed about the 255w was that it was updating my position on the road more often, I'd say about 3 times as often as the 750. This made for smoother graphics on the 255w of the vehicle moving along displayed roads, where the 750's display was more of a "jerky" movement. I also found that the display on the 255w was a bit brighter, clearer, and more vivid than on the 750 in both daylight and at night. Another feature I like on the 255w is the graphic turn indicator in the upper left corner, which the 750 lacks. This is a small arrow which shows upcoming turns and the distance to that turn. It also show things like a fork in the road, (ie: a Y intersection), and which fork you will be taking. The 750 just displays text on the top line for upcoming turns without the arrow. It's just a little extra feature on the 255w which I happened to really like. The 255 also automatically adjusts the font size of displayed text so that even lengthy text will fit. <br />Another feature on the 255w is a display of the posted speed limit on the road which you are currently on right above your current displayed speed. I found myself not even looking at my car speedometer as I could easily see my current speed and the speed limit of my route at a glance. The 750 doesn't have this feature. I also like how they moved the zoom in (+) and zoom out (-) buttons on the 255w to the same side of the screen which makes it a bit easier. On the 750 the zoom buttons are on opposite sides of the screen. <br />Now there are some features on the 750 that the 255w does not have. The 750 can broadcast it's sound over your FM radio with the supplied cigarette lighter cable, and it has a headphone jack, which I found to be nice features. The 750 also has an MP3 player and an Audio-book player, which the 255w does not. Another really nice feature of the 750 is the car locater. This is a great feature if you are parking in a really big lot, such as at an amusement park or a fair. The 750 marks your location when you remove it from the car, then you take it with you and it remembers where you parked and takes you right back to your car. The 255w doesn't have the car locater. <br />I also thought the the voice prompts of the 750 where more pleasant sounding than the 255w's. The 750 sounds more like a real female voice, where the 255w sounds more robotic. <br />Another thing to consider was that I paid $50 less for the 750 and it came with the FM transmitter cable and a USB cord to connect it to your computer for updates and downloads. <br />My final decision was to keep the 255w and return the 750 because I really liked the graphic turn indicator and the posted speed limit and current speed indicators. I didn't find a need for the 750's MP3 player and Audio book player, but that is up to personal preference. Since the USB cable was not included with the 255w, I purchased it on this site for $10. I also intend to purchase the MSN direct cable when it is available in August 2008. Rating: 5 / 5 I actually could not decide between the Garmin Nuvi 255w or the 750 model, so I decided to buy them both for comparison. I mounted them both to my car windshield and gave them various addresses to find together. I found that both models took the same routes and announced upcoming turns and street names at practically the same time. One thing I noticed about the 255w was that it was updating my position on the road more often, I’d say about 3 times as often as the 750. This made for smoother graphics on the 255w of the vehicle moving along displayed roads, where the 750’s display was more of a “jerky” movement. I also found that the display on the 255w was a bit brighter, clearer, and more vivid than on the 750 in both daylight and at night. Another feature I like on the 255w is the graphic turn indicator in the upper left corner, which the 750 lacks. This is a small arrow which shows upcoming turns and the distance to that turn. It also show things like a fork in the road, (ie: a Y intersection), and which fork you will be taking. The 750 just displays text on the top line for upcoming turns without the arrow. It’s just a little extra feature on the 255w which I happened to really like. The 255 also automatically adjusts the font size of displayed text so that even lengthy text will fit.

Another feature on the 255w is a display of the posted speed limit on the road which you are currently on right above your current displayed speed. I found myself not even looking at my car speedometer as I could easily see my current speed and the speed limit of my route at a glance. The 750 doesn’t have this feature. I also like how they moved the zoom in (+) and zoom out (-) buttons on the 255w to the same side of the screen which makes it a bit easier. On the 750 the zoom buttons are on opposite sides of the screen.

Now there are some features on the 750 that the 255w does not have. The 750 can broadcast it’s sound over your FM radio with the supplied cigarette lighter cable, and it has a headphone jack, which I found to be nice features. The 750 also has an MP3 player and an Audio-book player, which the 255w does not. Another really nice feature of the 750 is the car locater. This is a great feature if you are parking in a really big lot, such as at an amusement park or a fair. The 750 marks your location when you remove it from the car, then you take it with you and it remembers where you parked and takes you right back to your car. The 255w doesn’t have the car locater.

I also thought the the voice prompts of the 750 where more pleasant sounding than the 255w’s. The 750 sounds more like a real female voice, where the 255w sounds more robotic.

Another thing to consider was that I paid $50 less for the 750 and it came with the FM transmitter cable and a USB cord to connect it to your computer for updates and downloads.

My final decision was to keep the 255w and return the 750 because I really liked the graphic turn indicator and the posted speed limit and current speed indicators. I didn’t find a need for the 750’s MP3 player and Audio book player, but that is up to personal preference. Since the USB cable was not included with the 255w, I purchased it on this site for $10. I also intend to purchase the MSN direct cable when it is available in August 2008.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition by Mard Barkward http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Mard Barkward Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:17:44 +0000 http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/#comment-278 This is a great GPS. I bought it because of the large screen size for hiking even <br />though there are some serious shortcomings for this use. <br />1) battery life is only 3.5 to 4 hours. <br />2) the unit cannot be completely turned off unless one removes the battery. <br />I was aware of these things before I bought it but Garmin does not make <br />a trail GPS with a large screen. The battery life is definitely a problem. <br />I have to carry 2 spare batteries(3 total) for a long 11 hour day hike if <br />I run a continuous track log. One can enhance battery life if one dims the <br />screen when not reading it. I have also used a NUVI 350 (4 hr battery life) <br />all day by turning it off(350 can be completely turned off) and turning it on <br />only for position checks(NUVI 350 does not have a tracklog capability). <br />The Nuvi 855 can be put in sleep mode to further improve battery life but <br />the tracklog is not active in sleep mode. Battery life is 7-10 days in sleep mode. <br />As an automobile GPS the 855 is superb. The lane assist display is helpful as is the speed limit <br />data display which is quite accurate. The trip log data is very nice showing <br />both moving average speed and total average speed among others. <br />Loading maps from a micro SD card is rather slow on a cold start. One can <br />find free maps at [...] that are quite accurate. <br />Garmin now provides both MAC and PC software for the NUVI series. Rating: 4 / 5 This is a great GPS. I bought it because of the large screen size for hiking even

though there are some serious shortcomings for this use.

1) battery life is only 3.5 to 4 hours.

2) the unit cannot be completely turned off unless one removes the battery.

I was aware of these things before I bought it but Garmin does not make

a trail GPS with a large screen. The battery life is definitely a problem.

I have to carry 2 spare batteries(3 total) for a long 11 hour day hike if

I run a continuous track log. One can enhance battery life if one dims the

screen when not reading it. I have also used a NUVI 350 (4 hr battery life)

all day by turning it off(350 can be completely turned off) and turning it on

only for position checks(NUVI 350 does not have a tracklog capability).

The Nuvi 855 can be put in sleep mode to further improve battery life but

the tracklog is not active in sleep mode. Battery life is 7-10 days in sleep mode.

As an automobile GPS the 855 is superb. The lane assist display is helpful as is the speed limit

data display which is quite accurate. The trip log data is very nice showing

both moving average speed and total average speed among others.

Loading maps from a micro SD card is rather slow on a cold start. One can

find free maps at [...] that are quite accurate.

Garmin now provides both MAC and PC software for the NUVI series.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition by M. S. Broder http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-277 M. S. Broder Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:13:43 +0000 http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/#comment-277 This GPS works exactly as expected. The remote button attaches easily to the steering wheel. Wait until the green indicator shows up on the screen. It has an excellent voice recognition interface, and the advanced GPS features that I want. This is really helpful when you are traveling alone and can't stop. You don't need to use the touch screen <br /> It reads street, and highway lane names.. The where am I ?, Point of interest (POI) features are very useful. It stores location when you remove it from the vehicle mount. It takes you back to your car in a mall parking lot. It re-routes fast without complaining & asking you to turn around. Easy to add and change order of "via" points. You can pre-program easily at home. <br /> <br />I suggest that potential buyers & users go to the GPS Magazine site and read the Garmin 885T review with step-by-step photos & examples of its functions. The 855 is the same unit without Blue Tooth & the Microsoft network. Here's the link: <br /> <br />http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2009/01/garmin_nuvi_885t_review.php <br /> <br />Here's a link to a PDF of the full owner manual <br /> <br />http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/nuvi855_OwnersManual.pdf <br /> <br /> <br />1. The serial number is printed on the outside of the unit box, and in the battery compartment. <br />2. Connect on line with USB cable. Register your unit, and then follow instructions to download "plug-in" which identifies your unit, and then updates your software & most recent maps. This took me 20 minutes with a cable modem. <br />3. You can charge the battery with the USB cable plugged into your computer. No need for AC charger. <br />4. On off switch: . Slide left to turn on, it springs back to center. Slide left again to turn off. Slide right to lock ( prevents accidental activation.) <br />5. Volume control. There are 2 separate controls. After you press VOLUME, press MIXER. There are 3 separate volume controls there, VOICE, MEDIA,( PHONE which doesn't function on this unit). My factory setting for voice was 70%. Others might be lower. This should be increased to 100%. <br />6. The MEDIA setting is for the micro SD card . You can buy 2 2GB cards & SD card adapter for $19 or less. <br />7. The FM link to YOUR CAR RADIO is restricted in power by US law, so that other cars won't get your signal. It varies in effectiveness depending upon where your FM antenna is in your car! <br />8. If you want to play recordings on the Micro SD, try using an adapter from Garmin headphone output into your radio. On older radios, a cassette player adapter will work. <br /> <br />This unit is a great deal, and works well if you read the instructions. <br />Try it at home, you can walk outside if you don't get satellite signals. Try all the functions & use the voice commands. Then practice on a familiar route until you get used to the functions. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 This GPS works exactly as expected. The remote button attaches easily to the steering wheel. Wait until the green indicator shows up on the screen. It has an excellent voice recognition interface, and the advanced GPS features that I want. This is really helpful when you are traveling alone and can’t stop. You don’t need to use the touch screen

It reads street, and highway lane names.. The where am I ?, Point of interest (POI) features are very useful. It stores location when you remove it from the vehicle mount. It takes you back to your car in a mall parking lot. It re-routes fast without complaining & asking you to turn around. Easy to add and change order of “via” points. You can pre-program easily at home.

I suggest that potential buyers & users go to the GPS Magazine site and read the Garmin 885T review with step-by-step photos & examples of its functions. The 855 is the same unit without Blue Tooth & the Microsoft network. Here’s the link:

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2009/01/garmin_nuvi_885t_review.php

Here’s a link to a PDF of the full owner manual

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/nuvi855_OwnersManual.pdf

1. The serial number is printed on the outside of the unit box, and in the battery compartment.

2. Connect on line with USB cable. Register your unit, and then follow instructions to download “plug-in” which identifies your unit, and then updates your software & most recent maps. This took me 20 minutes with a cable modem.

3. You can charge the battery with the USB cable plugged into your computer. No need for AC charger.

4. On off switch: . Slide left to turn on, it springs back to center. Slide left again to turn off. Slide right to lock ( prevents accidental activation.)

5. Volume control. There are 2 separate controls. After you press VOLUME, press MIXER. There are 3 separate volume controls there, VOICE, MEDIA,( PHONE which doesn’t function on this unit). My factory setting for voice was 70%. Others might be lower. This should be increased to 100%.

6. The MEDIA setting is for the micro SD card . You can buy 2 2GB cards & SD card adapter for $19 or less.

7. The FM link to YOUR CAR RADIO is restricted in power by US law, so that other cars won’t get your signal. It varies in effectiveness depending upon where your FM antenna is in your car!

8. If you want to play recordings on the Micro SD, try using an adapter from Garmin headphone output into your radio. On older radios, a cassette player adapter will work.

This unit is a great deal, and works well if you read the instructions.

Try it at home, you can walk outside if you don’t get satellite signals. Try all the functions & use the voice commands. Then practice on a familiar route until you get used to the functions.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition by Robert Schroeder http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Robert Schroeder Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:18:04 +0000 http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/#comment-276 I bought the 855 as an upgrade to my StreetPilot C550. I was reluctant to buy it, based on the less-than-stellar reviews on here, but after using it for a week, I have no complaints at all. Maybe that's due to the fact that I'm upgrading from the ancient 550, and not the 7X5 series. The other reviewers are right, the on/off switch can be awkward, and you need a fingernail to push it over to the left. But that is such a minor complaint, in my opinion. Also, some people say they like the smoother refresh that the 7X5 series has, and this is more jerky, as you move along your route. Well, you're not supposed to be watching it when you're driving anyway. Oh, and it only has 500 waypoints, compared to 1000 on other models. I'll be lucky if I use 100. <br /> <br />What makes this GPS so remarkable is the voice recognition! I feel like I'm using Star Trek technology. It rarely has any problem understanding what I tell it. Hands free GPS navigation! I never have to pull over to type a new destination (or try to do it while driving). I can't imagine any of the minor complaints offsetting the awesomeness of the voice recognition. Now that it's available, I wouldn't have a GPS unit without it. If your budget allows for a voice recognition GPS with 1000 waypoints, an improved on/off switch, and smoother screen refresh, then by all means get that one. But if you're looking to spend about $300, and want voice recognition, do not hesitate to buy the 855. I wouldn't exchange it for a non-voice recognition unit that has those features that this one lacks. Rating: 5 / 5 I bought the 855 as an upgrade to my StreetPilot C550. I was reluctant to buy it, based on the less-than-stellar reviews on here, but after using it for a week, I have no complaints at all. Maybe that’s due to the fact that I’m upgrading from the ancient 550, and not the 7X5 series. The other reviewers are right, the on/off switch can be awkward, and you need a fingernail to push it over to the left. But that is such a minor complaint, in my opinion. Also, some people say they like the smoother refresh that the 7X5 series has, and this is more jerky, as you move along your route. Well, you’re not supposed to be watching it when you’re driving anyway. Oh, and it only has 500 waypoints, compared to 1000 on other models. I’ll be lucky if I use 100.

What makes this GPS so remarkable is the voice recognition! I feel like I’m using Star Trek technology. It rarely has any problem understanding what I tell it. Hands free GPS navigation! I never have to pull over to type a new destination (or try to do it while driving). I can’t imagine any of the minor complaints offsetting the awesomeness of the voice recognition. Now that it’s available, I wouldn’t have a GPS unit without it. If your budget allows for a voice recognition GPS with 1000 waypoints, an improved on/off switch, and smoother screen refresh, then by all means get that one. But if you’re looking to spend about $300, and want voice recognition, do not hesitate to buy the 855. I wouldn’t exchange it for a non-voice recognition unit that has those features that this one lacks.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition by fredf888 http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-275 fredf888 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:26:23 +0000 http://starshinetechnology.com/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-855-4-3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-with-speech-recognition/#comment-275 If you assume the 8x5 models are automatically better than the 7x5 models, you may be surprised depending on what features are important to you. <br /> <br />The most impressive feature of the 855 is the voice command. Many voice commands, such as "volume up", can be done from any screen. Doing "volume up" on the touch screen would have involved 5 presses: "menu", "volume", "+", "back", & "view map". You do have to keep an eye on the screen and speak only after you see the green symbol on the upper right corner. You can even speak the name of the place stored in Favorites, such as "San Francisco City Hall". Other systems would have required you to speak the line number. <br /> <br />The most disappointing feature of this 855 is the overall sluggishness of the system caused by the voice command system. The screen refreshes very slowly compared to Nuvi 765's ultra smooth refresh. The 855's CPU is just not fast enough to do voice command and high refresh rate at the same time. Garmin even eliminated the cool 3D building feature from 765, apparently in an effort to minimize CPU usage. Garmin could have kept the refresh rate high while voice command is not being used. But doing so would illuminate the refresh problem even more vividly as soon as the user presses the remote button to speak. <br /> <br />To use voice command effectively, you need to turn your car's audio system volume down before you speak; then back up afterwards. The better solution is to use the 855's built-in FM transmitter and put your music on a micro SD card. A 2 GB card is about $7. Nuvi will automatically lower the music volume during voice commands or announcements. But that means you cannot listen to regular radio broadcasts. The FM transmitter worked very well in my Toyota Highlander which has a front antenna. But the FM transmitter was completely not usable in my Toyota Prius which has a roof mounted antenna. Many new cars have small roof mounted antennas and probably will not work well with 855's FM transmitter. However, if the new car has an MP3 jack, then you can run a cable from 855's audio out jack to the car's MP3 jack. <br /> <br />[ Update: ] After using the FM transmitter for a few weeks in my Highlander, it did worse than I originally thought. Bear in mind that my Nuvi 855 has direct line of sight of my Highlander's hood mounted antenna. Power lines not even close by disrupted the transmission easily and often. I finally dug up my old Iriver FM transmitter and hooked it up to the Nuvi's audio out jack. The Iriver was way better and louder too. Several magazine reviews pointed out that the Nuvi's FM transmitter was underpowered - now I have to agree. Garmin's Webupdater log showed an update to the FM transmitter's firmware to "comply with European standard". I imagine that meant a reduction of FM transmission power. Tomtom forum also has many posts that recent firmware updates reduced the FM transmission power. Perhaps the FCC and/or the authority in Europe are now more vigilant in checking FM transmitter's power so cars next to you won't get interference. The bottom line is that you will likely be disappointed if you need to use Nuvi's FM transmitter. <br /> <br />I updated the system software via Webupdater. For some reasons, it unselected the City Navigator map. The next day I used it, it lost voice command and the map had only major highways. A call to technical support solved the problem. Only about 7 minutes of wait time and the rep knew right away what was wrong. But phone support is only available Monday through Friday. <br /> <br />Bluetooth connectivity is not provided in 855, a little surprising considering the price of this model. Routing is excellent and no stupid routes like my previous Mio C520. But that is expected of Garmin. I heard Tomtom is almost as good now. <br /> <br />I wish Garmin would implement split screen like so many other manufacturers. To me, the map view of the road ahead is more important than the sides. The left and right edges of the map screen are just wasted real estate. A split screen showing the next 2 or 3 turns would have been nice. <br /> <br />The lane assist works great but not too many interchanges have that feature incorporated. The photo realistic screen is nice but not that useful. The multiple arrows representing the different lanes already gave me full information. <br /> <br />The Nuvi 855 is not a bad unit. But it doesn't live up to my expectations. If you value lane assist and voice command (and your car can work with its FM transmitter or audio out), and you don't mind the sluggish screen refresh rate, then this is a good unit. However, many people may be happier with the "lesser" models with no voice command. Rating: 3 / 5 If you assume the 8×5 models are automatically better than the 7×5 models, you may be surprised depending on what features are important to you.

The most impressive feature of the 855 is the voice command. Many voice commands, such as “volume up”, can be done from any screen. Doing “volume up” on the touch screen would have involved 5 presses: “menu”, “volume”, “+”, “back”, & “view map”. You do have to keep an eye on the screen and speak only after you see the green symbol on the upper right corner. You can even speak the name of the place stored in Favorites, such as “San Francisco City Hall”. Other systems would have required you to speak the line number.

The most disappointing feature of this 855 is the overall sluggishness of the system caused by the voice command system. The screen refreshes very slowly compared to Nuvi 765’s ultra smooth refresh. The 855’s CPU is just not fast enough to do voice command and high refresh rate at the same time. Garmin even eliminated the cool 3D building feature from 765, apparently in an effort to minimize CPU usage. Garmin could have kept the refresh rate high while voice command is not being used. But doing so would illuminate the refresh problem even more vividly as soon as the user presses the remote button to speak.

To use voice command effectively, you need to turn your car’s audio system volume down before you speak; then back up afterwards. The better solution is to use the 855’s built-in FM transmitter and put your music on a micro SD card. A 2 GB card is about $7. Nuvi will automatically lower the music volume during voice commands or announcements. But that means you cannot listen to regular radio broadcasts. The FM transmitter worked very well in my Toyota Highlander which has a front antenna. But the FM transmitter was completely not usable in my Toyota Prius which has a roof mounted antenna. Many new cars have small roof mounted antennas and probably will not work well with 855’s FM transmitter. However, if the new car has an MP3 jack, then you can run a cable from 855’s audio out jack to the car’s MP3 jack.

[ Update: ] After using the FM transmitter for a few weeks in my Highlander, it did worse than I originally thought. Bear in mind that my Nuvi 855 has direct line of sight of my Highlander’s hood mounted antenna. Power lines not even close by disrupted the transmission easily and often. I finally dug up my old Iriver FM transmitter and hooked it up to the Nuvi’s audio out jack. The Iriver was way better and louder too. Several magazine reviews pointed out that the Nuvi’s FM transmitter was underpowered – now I have to agree. Garmin’s Webupdater log showed an update to the FM transmitter’s firmware to “comply with European standard”. I imagine that meant a reduction of FM transmission power. Tomtom forum also has many posts that recent firmware updates reduced the FM transmission power. Perhaps the FCC and/or the authority in Europe are now more vigilant in checking FM transmitter’s power so cars next to you won’t get interference. The bottom line is that you will likely be disappointed if you need to use Nuvi’s FM transmitter.

I updated the system software via Webupdater. For some reasons, it unselected the City Navigator map. The next day I used it, it lost voice command and the map had only major highways. A call to technical support solved the problem. Only about 7 minutes of wait time and the rep knew right away what was wrong. But phone support is only available Monday through Friday.

Bluetooth connectivity is not provided in 855, a little surprising considering the price of this model. Routing is excellent and no stupid routes like my previous Mio C520. But that is expected of Garmin. I heard Tomtom is almost as good now.

I wish Garmin would implement split screen like so many other manufacturers. To me, the map view of the road ahead is more important than the sides. The left and right edges of the map screen are just wasted real estate. A split screen showing the next 2 or 3 turns would have been nice.

The lane assist works great but not too many interchanges have that feature incorporated. The photo realistic screen is nice but not that useful. The multiple arrows representing the different lanes already gave me full information.

The Nuvi 855 is not a bad unit. But it doesn’t live up to my expectations. If you value lane assist and voice command (and your car can work with its FM transmitter or audio out), and you don’t mind the sluggish screen refresh rate, then this is a good unit. However, many people may be happier with the “lesser” models with no voice command.
Rating: 3 / 5

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