Navigon keeps PNDs fresh with downloadable data packs

As if a partnership with Rand McNally wasn't enough, Navigon's giving prospective buyers even more reason to hand over a pinch of their savings. Starting this Spring, Navigon GPS owners will be able to download several new content decks for their devices, including Red Light Camera data, a North American expansion pack, a European map, 3D landmarks and extended POIs. All of the new material will be hosted on the company's Fresh platform, and pricing ranges from $19.99 for each Rand McNally guide to $129.99 for European maps on North American PNDs. Hit up the read link for specifics on each.

[Matthew @ Jan 8th 2009 9:05AM]

Read link missing?

Very interested in this topic...picked up the brand new Navigon 8100T late last year. The 3-D landmarks were included on the European 8110 http://www.navigon8110.com/uk/index_flash.php (nicely done website!), so it is nice to see I can add them to the USA 8100T. European version includes more features than the USA version for a similar price, but it has been out for over 10 months.

Matt

[Javeed @ Jan 8th 2009 10:42PM]

How do you like your 8100T so far? I was almost going to buy a Navigon (because of the bang/buck ratio) but ended up looking at a Garmin nuvi and finally looked at my wallet and decided to keep the money.

[Doug @ Jan 8th 2009 9:46AM]

Where is this fabled read link?

[StephenD @ Jan 8th 2009 10:17AM]

Yes - it's just a shame you can't switch the b*stard things off - the battery is flat every time I go to use it!

[john @ Jan 8th 2009 10:48AM]

Hold down the sleep button for a few seconds and it'll turn off. At least my 2100 works that way.

[StephenD @ Jan 8th 2009 1:16PM]

I thought so too, but this leaves internal circuits active that continue to track satellites etc. for a fast power-up. I contacted Navigon about this, and they confirmed my 2110max cannot be fully switched off:

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thank you for contacting Navigon Support Team .
Unfortunately , the 2110max can not be switched off completely.

Yours sincerely
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When the warranty runs out, I'll be installing my own power switch!

[JimScar @ Jan 8th 2009 11:55AM]

I believe you hold the sleep/power button down for either 8 or 10 seconds (can't remember which) to completely turn off.

Options >> Settings >> Basic Settings >> Menu Animations OFF (page 4 of 7 on my 7100)

This will solve some of the lag issues reviewers complain about on most Navigon models.