GPS

Insignia NS-NAV01

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$79.99

Summary: The Insignia NS-NAV01 has a 4.3-inch LCD screen. This unit is preloaded with maps covering U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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Type: Basic navigators

About - Insignia NS-NAV01
The NS-NAV01 is part of the GPS test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, GPS models like the NS-NAV01 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Entering destination/POI: Based on the logic and ease of programming an address or point of interest into the system. Includes whether the database allows dynamic searching for addresses, if letters are grayed out, ease of entering into navigation menus upon start-up, and ease of finding points of interest. Info for driver: Based on the on-screen and audible information given to the user during navigation. Includes type and font size of on-screen information, ability to speak proper street names, languages supported, and amount of audible information given including descriptions of the next maneuver. Routing options: Based on the number of options for fine-tuning the route plotted by the system. Includes multi-destination routing, avoidance of toll roads, biking routes, walking routes, and RV/truck use. Also includes availability of foreign map databases.

About - Insignia NS-NAV01

The NS-NAV01 is part of the GPS test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, GPS models like the NS-NAV01 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Entering destination/POI:: Based on the logic and ease of programming an address or point of interest into the system. Includes whether the database allows dynamic searching for addresses, if letters are grayed out, ease of entering into navigation menus upon start-up, and ease of finding points of interest.
Info for driver:: Based on the on-screen and audible information given to the user during navigation. Includes type and font size of on-screen information, ability to speak proper street names, languages supported, and amount of audible information given including descriptions of the next maneuver.
Routing options:: Based on the number of options for fine-tuning the route plotted by the system. Includes multi-destination routing, avoidance of toll roads, biking routes, walking routes, and RV/truck use. Also includes availability of foreign map databases.

Features & Specs - Insignia NS-NAV01
Screen size (in.) The diagonal length of the display screen measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth on an inch. Screen size (in.)	4.3
Bluetooth hands-free calling Allows user to make and receive hands-free telephone calls using the unit's internal speaker, microphone, and screen. Automatically quiets directions while call is being made. Can display user's telephone book, and shows caller ID on the screen. Can also dial phone numbers of point of interest locations. Requires a Bluetooth-compatible telephone. Bluetooth hands-free calling	No
Spoken street names Commonly referred to as "Text-to-Speech," this helpful feature is the ability to pronounce proper street names. For example, a system with this feature would say, "Turn right on Truman Avenue" rather than, "Turn right in 500 feet." Spoken street names allows the driver to confirm directions with street signs without looking at the screen. Spoken street names	Yes
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