Review: NAVIGON turn by turn GPS for iPhone 3G/3GS (North America)

[jqbtube]

Keep your hand out of camera view except when you actually need to touch the screen.

[neo5462]

maybe a bit random but which car do you have? :D

[jebussaves1]

Nice app but there's something about it that I don't like. It's kinda sluggish at times. I use it with a 3gs. I'm going to try TomTom.

[riznumz]

Do you need internet for this to work? just because going abroad data charges will be an arm n leg...so if i have it in airplane mode or data turned off...will this work? thanks

[ajgooner23]

Never set your home address! Just in case lose it with your keys etc

[tampham11411]

when i start my navigation it says GPS reception is currently not sufficient . Navigation starts automatically as soon as GPS reception is Ok again. So what do i need to do now please help me out!!

[zwitterface]

I saw on TomTom you said that you can play music and it will mute it and tell you your turns. Does Navigon do the same? I'm sorry if you mention it in this video. Which is the preferred GPS?

[madmardygan]

Can someone help me.

I bought this and used it today, and it would randomly stop voice announcements. I used it with my ipod.

Is there a setting I need to change to make sure I get voice announcements?

[kabisan1villu]

actually, you can buy an add on for live traffic updates.

[yourpalcliffy]

Are there any free navigations softwares for IPHONE like TOM TOM, navigon, garmin, etc??

[diokdin]

@yourpalcliffy Mapquest 4mobile is free. But it needs your cellphone signal to work and not the GPS signal.

[jbrecording]

Lots of things have changed since this review. There is Google POI search, text-to-speech, I think you should update this so people considering buying this app do not get the wrong idea. Good explanations and information, but 3/5 for out-of-date content. :-)

[ebob69]

Spot on, I totally agree 100% with this review.

[liutang]

great review! however your hand and finger motions were really distracting.

[freeps3hereclickhere]

cool case what is it?

[youngduk]

hey guys whats if i downlaod this app and use this on road~

is nothis to with internet right?

[zhakuzhaku]

why does it moves when we are staying????

[malonlave]

Hi nice review I just bought this for my iPhone 3GS and do like it, but where on the screen does it show once it finds GPS access?

also my version is 1.5.1 is there a newer one out? thanks;)

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

@malonlave If NAVIGON doesn't have a GPS lock, it will go into simulation mode or just wait. Otherwise you'll get a red bar up top if it loses signal mid-trip. If you're not in simulation and you're running, then it has sufficient GPS signal.

[gunny556fly]

this is why i want an iphone! it can do sooo muh

[hatedATbirth]

gps reception is currently not sufficient!!! gps reception is currently not sufficient!!! gps reception is currently not sufficient!!! gps reception is currently not sufficient!!! gps reception is currently not sufficient!!! gps reception is currently not sufficient!!!

[jamestapoz]

Are the maps stored on the iphone?

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

@jamestapoz yes

[walid266]

dude neat iphone case where can i get the same one?

[GoldXpert]

ok so i still dont get how it works? Do you need wifi or 3G?

thanks

[RichardLueB]

Okay what the hell, I turned Forbid Toll Routes on and its still routing through toll routes, help please?

[houston5627]

Great Demo, Thanks Mike

[ForzaaPAOKARA]

You must be connected with a router ??

[XRonaldoNaniX]

does this work for the ipod touch too?

[xavirevax]

yes

[RavenRecordsInc]

iPod touch doesn't have GPS

[pogizack]

it actually has text to speech on 1.2 and up now which is really cool it shows every street names too...

[dinnerandashow]

I tried this on the 3GS.

The GPS often loses signal because the iPhone has a very small antenna.

On 3G the processor is too slow and has audio problems when its multitasking with the music playing, but works fine on the 3GS.

Overall its very close to the dedicated GPS units, but NOT nearly as reliable. Dedicated GPS devices have MUCH more sensitive and faster GPS acquisition.

So don't throw out your dedicated GPS just yet. The iPhone has a long way to go before it can replace it.

[NetFu]

@dinnerandashow I don't agree -- I've been using in-car GPS systems in my Toyotas for the last 7 years and have found them to be head and shoulders above any other car or handheld (Magellen/Garmin) systems. I've been using AT&T Navigator daily for work for 9 months and it's been generally equal to what I'm used to, except multi-destination trips. Just bought Navigon because it seems fully better than anything else. I don't know why anyone buys a dedicated GPS any more with cheap iPhones.

[dinnerandashow]

@NetFu

Cheap iphones? They are $500, unless one is starting a new contract and its stll expensive.

Signal reception is NO where near the ability of a dedicated GPS.

Perhaps you live somewhere where the sky is clear and the land is flat.

[crazymix305]

hey good review.ay wat case are you using in this video

[cubanrma]

Nice review !! One question, what case do u have??

[2MakeTheDifference]

He has the same one I have, it's called speck.

Hope it helps.

[settleac]

@cubanrma its a case made by speck. They are called "candyshell" as a series. There are several difference colors.

[CursedOne27]

Your phones about to die!

[taz211lama]

hello hello big problem..i recently got this app and now its being so useless everytime i put in an add it takes forever or sometimes doesnt even come up...all it says is gps cannot be found at this time and will connect when it does...today i drove half an hour and still no signal...by the way i have tmobile and do not have data networking...this stinks where do i complain since it cost me that much

[dsahgkg]

does this require the use of data?

[sfjlytube]

No, Just your iphone GPS

[sameersayhiii]

garmin is best in all of them tom tom and navigon its suck

[soarin]

You have remarkable grammar!

[theoeki10]

Does it need internet connection to tell you where you are?

[SLRRoadster]

i dont think u need internet

[jerryx2000]

nope

[sfjlytube]

No, Just your GPS in your iPhone. You can't get any signal from under ground. It has to be open space ( On the street )

[BaadshaahG]

my gps not working in ths app pl help

[sfjlytube]

You have to be on the street. You may need to reboot your iphone.

[threadedcac9]

If you cant hear the volume. Buy a double sided headphone cord 3.5mm. One end of the cord goes into the iphone the other into your cars auxillary port(if you have one) and problem solved. Adjust the volume as necessary.

[triguer1]

I downloaded the update 1.1.0, and has text to speech for the name of the freeways only, and it seems a little big more robust application, I can't wait for the next update release that will have full text to speech, I gave this app a bad review at the beginning, but now that i have used a few times I'd give it a 4 stars

[frediecougar]

need a review on the sound volume while playing ipod or online radio app to all of your gps apps review.

[Aunk123]

Good review the most balanced and practical review I have seen. I subscribed, I want to see t-s too and a TRIP PREVIEW 2x,4x speed etc. So I have some Idea where I am going. I have Navigon because their 3D graphic (hart of the sys) is the best. They can add the other stuff.

If you start out with a so-so or poor Gengine then what ever you add later U are still behind the 8 ball. I thinkj Mva should keep the price low add T-S & preview and they will lead the Iphone nav mkt into the future.

[zenminimalist]

I like everything about this app but I have two from seeing this video:

1. The streets names are illegible

2. It doesn't seem to be able to customize the colors

[macbookpro57]

i cant figure out which one to buy between this one and tomtom, does anyone have any suggestions

[TinManl]

Thanks

[dontwalkhand]

Most GPS apps are designed to be used in a car mount, not in your lap!

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Yeah, I ain't most people! ;)

[TinManl]

I was wondering if someone could tell me what's the meaning of Lane Assistant Pro means this would really help. I google it and only coming up with other GPS 's thanks for the help. Great Video

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

As I understand it, lane assist essentially helps you be in the right lane for an upcoming turn. So, if your exit is on the left, it will alert you to be in the left lane a ways down the road. Thx

[jst4tim]

Great review. Not sure I am ready to buy a GPS app just yet wating to see what happens with updates and other options and fees some will have.

[manolo0791]

I like that case. Where did you get it ?

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

That's the Speck Candyshell. I'm posting a review of it on Wednesday, and it will be a giveaway. So check back!

[thesavage042]

great video..what camera do u use? that is extremely clear.

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Thanks. I use a spiffy HVX200. It's a good one.

[drockflorida]

A little pricey for me to buy this app when I have a stand alone GPS. Great Review!

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

I think this is going to be a really big factor whenever the TomTom comes out. If you toss in the window mount, I suspect you'll be able to buy a retail TomTom, probably with a bigger screen. You can free up your phone too. Thanks.

[yuprulesing]

You know what is funny, Navigon just released a free update TODAY that adds:

- Muting of music (if playing) while it speaks

- POI calling (finally)

- Offline Route Planning (plan ahead)

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Yeah, I noted that in the video description, and there's a news article describing the update. I don't think any of the changes, however, really affect the review.

[yuprulesing]

The "offline" route planning function you might like that you found lacking in the current version might be cool. You can plan ahead now.

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Yeah, I'm going it check it out tonight. The issue though that I had is I couldn't easily get an overview of the route, not so much for planning ahead. (like I do that anyway!). So, if I'm going down the freeway, I might want to know my next turn 50 miles down the road so I can just turn it off or just in case I lose GPS. I just like to know my next turn no matter how far away I am.

[fozzybear702]

That is mostly cool but the monthly fee kills me. I like g-map very much.

[yuprulesing]

There is no monthly fee for this, in fact it's on sale till August 30th 2009 for $69 instead of $99.

[fozzybear702]

My bad, I thought that was the ATT product...

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Yeah, this isn't a subscription. I'm looking at G-Map right now for review.

[MyTech4U]

Nice review. I would love to get a GPS app for my phone if they were not so darn expensive.

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Yeah, these maps are pricey. That's why we review them! Thanks for watching.