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March 4, 2008

Navigon's 2100/2120 Max Brings A La Carte Pricing To GPS Features

Want features found on higher-end models but don't want/need all the bells and whistles? Navigon is betting customers will want to pay for only the features they care about, and has announced the new Navigon 2100 and 2120 Max -- two new GPS units that let customers add on features they're willing to pay for.

The 2100 Max is a 4.3" widescreen GPS that will retail for $299, and can be upgraded with a host of add-ons, including Zagat Guide data, lifetime traffic subscription, and up to 12 map updates every three years. The 2120 Max is a Canada-only model that includes Canadian maps and sells for $329. Read on for all the details.

Both the 2100 Max and 2120 Max sport a 4.3" widescreen display, 3D map views, branded POIs, and speed warnings. Additionally, both units will have:

  • DirectHelp: provides instant access to directions and phone numbers of emergency services at the touch of a button. Finds the nearest hospital, police station, tow truck company or pharmacy, and indicates your exact location to help these services locate you.
  • Reality View: provides 3D, photo-realistic virtual reality views of complex interchanges, complete with road geometry and actual road sign text.
  • Text-to-Speech: provides specific, clearly spoken driving directions and actual street names in a variety of languages.
  • Lane Assistant: provides simple to view lane guidance to assist drivers in making the correct upcoming maneuver.
  • Automatic Speed Warnings: indicates posted speed limit and notifies driver with visual and verbal warnings when driver is speeding.
  • Route Planning: allows users to plot a route with multiple waypoints

Additionally, the 2100 Max and 2120 Max can be upgraded with the following add-ons:

  • FreshMaps: Up to 12 quarterly map updates over three years; works on all NAVIGON GPS devices and sells for MSRP $79.99
  • Lifetime Traffic: Real-time traffic updates, including traffic flow, incidents and alternate routes for the lifetime of the product. Optional accessory with MSRP of $99.99
  • ZAGAT Survey Ratings and Reviews: ZAGAT listings for U.S. hotels, resorts and spas, restaurants, golf courses, as well as attractions and nightlife in 70+ U.S. cities help users make informed destination choices. Optional accessory with MSRP of $39.99

No word yet if the sluggishness that dogged the Navigon 7100 and 2100 is fixed in the new models, but I plan to review the 2100 Max as soon as Navigon releases it.

Posted by Fletch on March 4, 2008 | Comments (25)