Getting around, part 2: we navigate the globe to evaluate what works best!

摘要

Did we in fact navigate the globe to find out which of these navigation systems are; worth their price tags? Of course not, although sometimes it felt that way We only had maps for the U S orSquthern California in any case But driving around Los Angeles-which, if you've ever tried even touring part of the city/county, is substantial and road wearying-with its myriad freeways and confusing streets, gave us a good sense of how well the different units worked Our criteria remained the same naturally: we looked at unit ergonomics, rerouting speed, features, etc., just as we did in the first part of the comparison in the November 2004 issue, which you can go back to for reference. As we had in-dash, as well as portable, navigation units, we did have something else to consider from the consumer's point of view. You may be giving up certain things with the Magellan or Navman, but portability is definitely a welcome option.