Pros Design, user interface, large display, keyword search method, text-to-speech pronunciation, clear map screen. Cons Touch-sensitive keys aren't always responsive, glide interface can be annoying to use while driving, traffic channel antenna optional extra. Bottom Line The Navman S GPS unit does lack many advanced features, like Bluetooth, FM transmission and built-in traffic capabilities, but it still provides an excellent navigational experience on the whole.
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NavDesk is a desktop tool that allows you to manage your maps and software, which you can install and update maps and software to your Navman GPS. You can also use this software to load custom POIs, install subscriptions or travel guides, recovering software keys, recover voices and languages or registering a PIN against applicable units. To update the software and maps on your Navman GPS you need to have the NavDesk software installed on your computer, please install the latest Navdesk version for your device and computer operating system by using the below widget.
Most operations centre on the touch screen, though there is a power button at the top and two touch-sensitive buttons to the right of the screen: a main menu button and an instant location capture button.
The responsiveness of the buttons is not great, unfortunately. Instead of the menus being multiple pages, you press the touch screen with your thumb then hold and drag upwards to reveal the rest of the menu. The result is a similar experience to using the iPhone 3G , though the iPhone is slightly more responsive than the S It can be a little frustrating having to drag your finger up and down the screen while operating the unit in the car; — in this respect, the traditional method of tapping an icon on the display may a better option.
Still, Navman deserves some credit for thinking outside the square, and the S is a very user-friendly unit. The search function and address entry method have been overhauled. The ST has three key search methods: 'go', 'find' and 'explore'. The 'go' menu allows you to enter an address, 'find' allows you to search for specific places or businesses while 'explore' searches an area for points of interest POIs.
Instead of address entry being a three-stage process city, street then house number , you simply type the full address in one screen and the S will present a list of options. This is much faster and more convenient than having to wade through multiple screens.
The map screen is clear and concise. Tapping the left edge of the screen brings up a scrollable options menu. We appreciated the list of turns, which has a different icon for each type of turn. Navman has also introduced 3-D landmarks, 3-D junction views and lane guidance to the S-Series Platinum.
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