I’ve been looking for a portable GPS for quite awhile now and it seems the NAVIGON 2100 fits the bill. I like its specs and the available features suits me especially the text to speech functionality. It seems slim and easy to use at 3.5″. As a frugal buyer, I also do my research on the net and go on the local electronic shop just so I can look and feel the sturdiness of the product. But, usually, I end up buying on the net as it always seem cheaper. I like that this particular GPS Navigator seems to have a brilliant touchscreen display. It also comes with spoken turn-by-turn directions including street names and other features like Reality View which provides realistic 3D map view of complex intersections. It also comes preloaded with the map of continental US. This is a concern for me as I live in Canada. Another GPS product from Navigon contains a full package of both US and Canadian map so I would assume I can have the Canadian map as an add-on. I may have to pay extra or maybe, they’ll have it included free on Canadian local and net retailers. That’s something I have to check. The NAVIGON 2100 runs on the Microsoft Windows CD Net 5.0 operating system and you’ll need a PC to use additional map data.

Technical Details
- Type: Receiver
- Touch Screen: Yes
- Expansion Slots: SD Card
- Battery Type: 1100 mAh lithium ion battery
- Battery Life: 3.5 hours

About Navigon
German based Navigon is a well-known GPS brand. From their literature, the company seems to be have an impressive resume. Navigon has been a leader of GPS navigation since 1991. NAVIGON created the world’s first dynamic personal GPS product in 1996, launched the industry’s first navigation software for the Pocket PC in 2000, and unveiled the first Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) avoidance feature on mobile navigation product in 2002.

I think its time for me to head to the local Best Buy store and see if I’ll be impressed with the Navigon 2100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator.