Navman has been producing standalone navigation devices for a while now, and I have to admit to
having a soft spot for the company. There – I’ve said it.
The latest in the line is the Navman iCN 700 series. It comes in two versions: the iCN 720 that I’m reviewing here, which includes maps of the UK and Ireland. The iCN 750 includes maps for Western Europe and will set you back £499 (inc VAT). In all other respects the two devices are the same.
The iCN 720 brings the latest craze in navigation - widescreen – to the iCN series. The extra screen width is useful as it (obviously) allows more information to be displayed, but the knock on effect is that the hardware is both larger and more cumbersome to carry around than I’d like. You can carry some smaller navigation devices around for walking, but I suspect the sheer bulk of the Navman iCN 700 series puts that out of the question…..
Verdict
Like I said at the very start of this review, I have a soft spot for Navman. Certainly the iCN 720 performed well on test with the exception of finding streets as noted above, and the side buttons and wide screen display work together to make a very user friendly system. I wish Navman had chosen a different car mount, though, and I do struggle to see the point of NavPix. TrustedReviews - Navman iCN 720 Sat Nav