Clarion NAX980HD Hard Disk Drive Navigation System with November 2007 Mapping Database

by Clarion

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0019VJ0D2
• Item model number: NAX980HD
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,476 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Description (October 30, 2008)
Clarion has long been a world leader in navigation technology, supplying systems for some of the most prestigious auto manufacturers in the world. By using an internal Central Processor and Graphics Processor independent from the Multimedia source unit, along with a high speed 40 GB Hard Disc Drive, the NAX980HD offers fast and accurate route calculation. Folding paper maps have become a thing of the past with Clarion's HDD Navigation System.

Folding paper maps have become a thing of the past with Clarion's HDD Navigation System. Click to enlarge.

An installation friendly GPS antenna provides added flexibility and safety.

The NAX980HD can be used with either the MAX685BT or VRX785BT to realize a fully integrated Audio, Video and Navigation system from a single interface.

Using the USB port, you can you can add customized wallpaper backgrounds downloaded from www.clarion.com. Click to enlarge.

Superior accuracy and a large map database will quickly guide you to your destination

• Compatible with MAX685BT or VRX785BT
• Touch Screen Operation
• Audible Voice Commands in 3 Different Languages (English / French / Spanish)
• 40GB Built-in High Speed Hard Disc Drive
• Built-in Gyro Sensor
• Quick access to Short Cut menu
• Comprehensive 10M Points of Interest Database
• Automatic Route Recalculation
• Turn by Turn Voice Prompts
• Front Panel USB Port

High Speed Hard Drive
Clarion's 40 GB High Speed mobile Hard Drive is pre-loaded with highly detailed maps of the contiguous US and Canada, including more than 10 million points of interest. So, wherever you want to go, our HDD navigation system can get you there hassle-free.

Seamless Operation
By using a high sensitivity 12-channel GPS receiver, an on-board gyroscope and connecting to the vehicle's speed sense circuit, the NAX980HD to functions just like a factory installed navigation system. It knows where you are, which way you are going, and actually learns your driving habits to get you where you want to go like no other system.

Graphics Processing
As a leader in the field of H.M.I., Clarion has integrated a dedicated Graphic Processing Unit into the NAX980HD to create high-resolution full motion 3D and 2D menus as well as map displays. By using this technology, Clarion offers menus with large, intuitive touch screen icons for ease of operation with minimal driver distraction.

Touch Screen Control
The NAX980HD can be used with either the MAX685BT or VRX785BT to realize a fully integrated Audio, Video and Navigation system from a single interface. A simple touch of the screen is all that's required to get you started.

USB Ready
The NAX980HD features a USB port on its front panel. By using this USB port, you can you can add customized wallpaper backgrounds downloaded from www.clarion.com. You can even back up all of your user data to a USB memory device. At Clarion, we think of everything

Uniquely customizeable--Fine-tune the way you use the NAX980HD. Click to enlarge.

Large on-screen touch controls along with a user configurable interface, make getting the information you need simple and safe. Click to enlarge.

Store up to 16 destinations as 3D icons in "My List"
"My List" features a new style of 3D menu display. It consists of two menu rings-Frequent and Favorite destinations. Frequent destinations are created from each route that is entered, and will store the 25 latest destinations as icons based on what the destination was, such as restaurant, hotel, etc. You can recall these destinations from the 3D menu rings on the touch screen display. Simply touch the icon to begin navigation to the chosen destination. You can drag and drop Frequent destinations into your Favorites file for permanent storage in your address book.

Uniquely Customizable
Fine-tune the way you use the NAX980HD. Turn on the Intersection Zoom for detailed information on your next turn or highway exit. Select the Turn List from the Setup Menu to display the next three maneuvers and the distance to each one. The NAX980HD is the ultimate tool to get you where you want to go.

Easy to Use
Using the NAX980HD is easier than ever. Large on-screen touch controls along with a user configurable interface, make getting the information you need simple and safe.

See Things Your Way
Choose a 2D standard map view or a 3D "out the window" view to make seeing where you want to go easy. Split screen viewing is available with either two 2D maps with different scales, or a 2D/3D screen. It's in the details, and Clarion has them covered.

Location, Location, Location
With a mapping database by Navteq, the NAX980HD can provide over 10 million points of interest. Whether you're looking for a place to eat, or the location of that important meeting, Clarion has you covered.

What's in the Box
Clarion NAX980HD, GPS Antenna, Manual

Product Description

Clarion has long been a world leader in navigation technology, supplying systems for some of the most prestigious auto manufacturers in the world. By using an internal Central Processor and Graphics Processor independent from the Multimedia source unit, along with a high speed 40 GB Hard Disc Drive, the NAX980HD offers fast and accurate route calculation. Folding paper maps have become a thing of the past with Clarion¿s HDD Navigation System. Compatible with MAX685BT or VRX785BT as well as prior NAX compatible units Touch Screen Operation Audible Voice Commands in 3 Different Languages (English / French / Spanish) 40GB Built-in High Speed Hard Disc Drive Built-in Gyro Sensor Quick access to Short Cut menu Comprehensive 10M Points of Interest Database Automatic Route Recalculation Turn by Turn Voice Prompts Front Panel USB Port

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally insufficient!, November 23, 2011

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Regy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clarion NAX980HD Hard Disk Drive Navigation System with November 2007 Mapping Database (Electronics)

I bought this unit about 2 years ago. Honestly as a GPS it worked fantastic. Booted up fast and was ready to navigate pretty much as soon as I turned on my car. The reason for the 1 star vote is because of the clarion company itself. There is no way to get in contact with a customer service rep. Calling the number on their website only allows you to find authorized retailers who know nothing of how to troubleshoot the product.

The unit still works fine, but then I moved to Hawaii. I paid over $600 for this thing and there's no Hawaii maps? There's not even a way to import them! If you live in Hawaii or Alaska or are planning on moving there someday keep in mind this unit will be USELESS to you. If you live in mainland US or Canada this item would be good, but it's too bad there's no updates to the GPS. Even before my move the unit was unaware of certain streets. OH, and the unit doesn't do traffic either.

Just FYI, I know the unit was made in 2007, and updated in 2008. but even during that time simple garmin and tom tom gps units were able to do traffic and the such.

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this. Navigation updates not available, May 18, 2010

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D. A. Katz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clarion NAX980HD Hard Disk Drive Navigation System with November 2007 Mapping Database (Electronics)

This might operate as a nice unit, but Clarion has not offered an update of the navigation software since 2008. A certified letter to the company president was totally ignored. Buy from another company that guarantees yearly updates.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Navigation for the price, December 22, 2008

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L. Cardenas (Los Anegels, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clarion NAX980HD Hard Disk Drive Navigation System with November 2007 Mapping Database (Electronics)

I love this navi. It works great. It calculates rooutes fast and it automatically recalculate on its own. A must have if u have a compatible clarion tv.