Navman F20 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

by Navman

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ILIINM
• Item model number: AA005819-6E2
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,448 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description With the Navman F20 you get a lot for very little. Loaded with features normally found in other, more expensive car navigators, the F20 packs them all into a neat, pocket-sized compact unit. With simple touch-screen menus and a pre-installed regional map, you'll enjoy voice and visual turn-by-turn directions straight out of the box.

The Navman F20 is a feature-rich GPS unit that does more than just get you where you're going. Take a closer look at this unit.

The F20 summary screen lets you know where you've been and where you're going.

The first thing you'll notice about the F20 is its impressive anti-glare, high-resolution color touch widescreen. However, thanks to its intelligent design, the F20 is still compact and easy to carry. Sleek and robust, the F20 houses a vast array of impressive features that include thorough directional graphics, a Turn-by-Turn voice guided navigation with 3D graphics mode, and a Multi-route option mode, and more. Other design features include a software kit containing Pause Journey--a feature unique to the Navman F20, and with the included Drive-Away platform, you'll be able to use the F20 in multiple vehicles.

In case of an emergency you'll never have to worry about being stranded; just one touch displays your exact location so you can quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services. And there's even a built-in automatic re-routing protocol with the included Back-on-Track feature, a technology that gives line-by-line directions to find your way even if you deviate from the previous directions. When you're ready to park, or when you need to fill up the tank, the F20 sports two convenient "Nearest Parking" and "Nearest Gas Station" buttons that are built right into the front of the unit.

The F20 also comes with a high-impact plastic case that protects against marks and scratches while the built-in battery delivers continuous use for up to 3.5 hours. Easy to transfer between several different vehicles, with simple user interface, this system is ideal for business and personal travel.

What's in the Box
The Navman F20 Navigator comes with a vehicle mounting bracket and a vehicle power adapter.

Product Description

The Navman F20 is the first entry in Navman's new Freedom range of products. This is a very easy to use, entry level navigation device, but its loaded with features usually found on far pricier car navigators. Including the very useful "Nearest parking and gas" buttons, previously only found on Navman's high end navigators. The F20 packs lots of great features into a neat, pocket-sized compact unit. The F20 offers truly affordable 3D navigation and class-leading GPS performance with a SiRFstarIII GPS Receiver. Our Turn-by-Turn voice guided navigation is simple to follow and illustrates your path with great 3D graphics. View your Turn-by-Turn route or a route summary, a 3D moving map or 2D mini map on an anti-glare, high resolution 3.5 inch color touch screen. Our Drive-Away feature works straight out of the box. And there's Back-on-Track, which gets you back to your route in the case of a wrong turn. You can easily transfer the unit from car to car, and there's no PC connection required. Software features also include pre-installed safety camera data, and POI (places of interest) data, with nearest transport-related POI search. Your favorite destinations can be stored for easy address look up. You can pull up multiple routing options, such as the shortest/fastest route, or one that takes you by the nearest POI. You'll even get a free subscription to get live traffic updates through our optional Traffic Pack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great GPS device with the essential features and great performance !, January 2, 2007

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TechGeek (CA USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this unit on Thanksgiving Black Friday. I have used it for over 15 trips. I am totally satisfied with the performance of this GPS. I have tried it on different type roads in southen California, and it works great in all situations. Yes, it is just a entry-level GPS ( but don't get this wrong ), here "entry-level" just means it lacks MP3, Pictures and Bluetooth functions. It has all essentail features with pre-installed the newest US and Canada Map. Re-calculating route is fast and route-picking is wise. The size and shape make this unit extremely portable, you can simply put it in your T-Shirt porket ( this is important since many cars have been broken for stealing the GSP. Don't forget put the sucktion mount away from the sight of thievies also.) Touch screen and anti-glare is useful.

Just like other reviewers here, I expected there is connectivity kit and desktop software in the original package for updating the Map or customizing the POIs. However, the original package doesn't have those in the box. But it is unfair to blame this for such a low price ( I got it at $200). Besides, I think all we only need is a USB cable and SmartST 2006 software in order to achieve the same features of N40i. I have contacted Navman customer service, they told me that the optional connectivity kit will be available at their online store by the end of Jan, 2007.

A neighbor of mine just bought a Garmin StreetPilot c550 for $699 (not include tax yet) a few days ago. We made a comparison test. We installed two units side by side, during the test drive, I found Navman F20 pick the route smarter than Garmin c550. Calculating time are almost same. For voice instruction, c550 will tell you the street name for turns which is a great feature, F20 doesn't tell you the street name you are turning to at local but you still can see the next turning street's name on the screen. F20 will tell you the freeway "exit number" on the freeway instead of the street name(someone will think this is even better but I still prefer sound out the street name like c550 did). While both of units' voice instruction is very clear enough for me, c550 has much high volume voice than F20. The volume of F20 is OK for me but I hope it can be as high as c550. c550 has a better feature than F20, you can find POIs with detailed info, for example, with a few of touches, you can easily find restaurants or hotel around you with their phone number (This is a great feature my friend like the most since he is a salesman). For F20, it is only easy to find Parking and Gas Stations with one button touch. F20 also lacks the features like play musics and store pictures and bluetooth for making hands-free calls. c550 does have those extra features.

Bottom line, as a basic GPS device, it included the latest GPS technology and update Maps, it is accurate and reliable GPS with much cheaper price than other brands like Garmin an Tomtom. If you are looking for a basic GPS unit not a all-in-one unit, then this is the one I highly recommended. And remember, we should only compare two GPS within same price range.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No frills GPS unit that gets the job done., November 29, 2006

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Seyak (NoVA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Navman F20 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

I got this GPS at Office Depot BF special for $200.00 and I'm more than happy with it so far. It does not play MP3s, JPEGs or wash your car like some other high priced GPS units but it excels in its primary function as a GPS unit. I have tried atleast three other major brands of GPS units but none of them match the user friendliness of this unit.

Pros:

Extremely fast startup time, GPS lock and re routing time.

Routing has been pretty accurate.

Bright 3.5" touch screen.

Very intuitive interface.

Very colorful, pleasant and uncluttered maps and graphics.

Big icons on the touch screen.

Nice shape and build quality.

Internal antenna.

Charges through regular mini USB port.

Hot buttons for frequently used features such as volume, route, menu, parking and gas stations.

Cons:

No TTS, BT or FM transmission. For the price, I don't think its fair to ask for these premium features.

Not too customisable like changing the backgrounds etc.

Volume is a bit low some times.

Only 1.4M POIs.

No software kit as mentioned by the other reviewer.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic GPS System, December 4, 2006

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Sacratomato (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Navman F20 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

I was able to buy the Navman F20 for $199, after rebates. For that price, it is a good basic GPS system. Not a lot of frills or customization options, but in the three weeks I have owned it, it has worked well. It does take a minute or so to acquire a GPS signal, but works well after that. With the touchscreen, it is actually easier and quicker to program addresses than the joystick operated nav system on our Mazda RX-8.

I've already found that the battery will last over 3 hours of continuous use. I plan to buy the memory cards for Europe and see if I can use the Navman to navigate on foot around Rome and London. Walking on foot in my neighborhood, the Navman worked well. Has anyone used a portable GPS to get around Rome or London? Any advice?

The only problem with using a portable GPS system in a car is where to mount it; windshield mounting puts it too far away and in the glare of the sun. I finally put it on the speedometer! That puts it in your line of sight and at the right focus range. I drive at the speed of other cars anyway.