Navigon 3100 GPS Sat Nav System

July 2, 2008

The renowned German based software company - The NAVIGON, hogs the credit of having developed the world’s first personal dynamic GPS device in 1996. They had named it the Autopilot 2000. Their latest introduction to the market is the Navigon 3100 GPS System . The proud punch line they tag with the new entry is ‘Affordable, Fast and Easy’.

Lane assistant Concept and Realistic sign post and street presentation

The Lane Assistant Concept implemented in this unique device is developed by the company to assist the driver, cruise through even the most confusing streets or lanes as claimed by the NAVIGON .

The realistic sign post and street display is an enhanced version of the conventional interface as the touch screen, realized by, smart software solutions of the NAVIGON. By this, a driver can figure out the up comings as if in a real scene.

Route planning reduced to child’s play

Numerous smart functions like the Dynamic Routing and the Best Route Estimator have literally reduced route planning to mere child’s play by rendering helpful travel information like the arrival of the next service station, petrol store, parking segment etc and the best shortest route for minimal fuel consumption.

TMC Advantage (Optional)

This device automatically alters and defines new navigable routes for the drivers amidst heavy traffic and other traffic related hassles.

Efficient speed post warning and useful POIs

Pre-installed with over 14,500 speed governing points in a number of European countries, the Navigon 3100 Portable GPS System , acts a speed governor itself. This aspect is quite remarkable amongst its counterparts.

It is also pre-loaded with a good number of Points of Interest (POI) like restaurants, museums, police stations, tourist spots etc.

Sleek and adjustable

Navigon 3100 Satellite Navigation System is so light and handy that it not only fits cosily in a car but also in a coat pocket.

Other key features

Touch screen colour screen advantage (3.5”)
2D and 3D views, overview and Day/Night Mode
Windows CE 5.0 Operating system
USB type interface
64 MB inbuilt memory with SD card option
SiRF star III Receiver
Integrated speakers
8.3 H x 10.7 W x 2.2 D in dimensions
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery with 4 to 5 hours back up.
Weight 155g

Accessories and Warranty

This unit comes with a GPS soft case, a mobile GPS antenna and an AC/DC car charger as its standard accessories.

The warranty extends to 2 years from the date of first purchase for the original owner.

The NAVIGON think tank has applied a good amount of effort in the making of the 3100 editions, especially with a view to fulfil their promise to the customers. In addition, it is remarkable to see that a good device with numerous highly useful features and facilities coming to the customer at an affordable price.

Navigon 3100 sat nav system - Specification Table

General Features
Brand	Navigon
Model	Navigon 3100
Maps included	The full regional map of the U.K. or optional coverage of 37 European countries.
Mapping display	2D/3D
Screen size	3.5
Memory Total Capacity Free Space Internal Type Expansion Type	64MB - Yes SD card compatible
Battery life	4-5 hours
Weight	155 g
Dimensions (L x H x D) mm	107 x 82.5 x 21.5
Portable or fixed	Portable
Warranty	2 years
Additional Features
Touch screen	Yes
Searchable postcode digits	No
Spoken audio directions	Yes
Dynamic routing	Yes
Points of interest (POI)	Yes
Live traffic information	Yes
SiRFStar III GPS Chipset facility	Yes
Multimedia Features
Music	No
Photos	No
Video	No
FM Transmitter	No
iPOD	No
Accessories
AC/DC car charger	Yes
A GPS soft case	Yes
A mobile GPS antenna	Yes