- The world’s only car navigation system that lets you navigate to pictures that you can create yourself
- You can download NavPix or share your own in the NavPix Library
- Fuel and Park buttons to help you quickly find somewhere to park or fill up
- The rechargeable Li-ion battery lasts up to 4-5 hours depending on use
- Dimensions: 4.65 x 3.19 x .89 inches (W x H x D) ; Weight: 7 ounces
Product Description
If you’re ready for the latest in GPS technology, the Navman 40i is for you. Packaged in a smooth and functional exterior, the N40i’s build quality is second to none. Newly updated, exceptionally user-friendly software means the N40i is simple to use and gives you quick access to all its impressive functions. The N40i incorporates NavPix technology, the world’s only car navigation system that lets you navigate to real photographs. Its built-in camera lets you sh… More >>
Navman N40i NavPix GPS Navigator
April 25th, 2010 at 07:31
Can’t really rate the product, since it never worked, but I must applaud Amazon.com for the ease of the return.
Rating: 5 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 08:58
***Update – This Problem is even recognized by the manufacturer
I was impressed at the NavPix technology on reading the description so wanted to give this unit a try even though there is not much review around. When I got the unit everything looked fine and it got the GPS Fix in about 2-3 minutes and even properly located my house. Then tried few POIs and other setting and even drove to an address and it did what it should. Just when I thought this is good buy, problems started.
The next day it just won’t Turn On using the Power Switch. Had to every time Switch off the battery and turn on the battery, then it will go through all the initial set up taking 10-20 minutes to Load the maps, get the GPS Fix etc etc. Immediately I asked for a replacement and it came and that Unit was even WORSE, it won’t Turn ON AT ALL, even using the Battery Switch. I don’t know if it is something with me alone or it happens in most of the units. Customer support won’t even answer the phone!I had to return the second unit and get the Money Back!! Planning to with the Nuvi.
I would suggest not to plan on purchasing one and steer way clear of this. But have to agree it was good when it worked, but that is something which did not happen for me all the time!
Rating: 1 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 09:21
I’ve now tried the icn550, replaced by the icn530, and now the n40i. They’re all physically similar, with slightly different buttons. Big new hardware feature on the N40 is “navpix” (1.3 mpixel camera to associate a picture with the current GPS fix). Personally, I could not care less about that. What’s amazing to me is that the map data around my house got WORSE this year (it’s got the 2006 maps). Also, I find the user interface even less intuitive than its predecessor the icn-530. I can say at least that it gets a GPS fix pretty quickly. I had to reach for something nice to say. Go with Lowrance or Garmin or something.
Rating: 2 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 09:34
I like this unit. For the Navman N40i, this is a good unit it adquires a gps signal within seconds from a cold start, it grabs a satellite faster than my Mio 520 or my Garmin 350, or Navigon, and quickly in a heavily treed areas. I can not believe how quick it adquires for a older unit. The maps are old and so for there are no up dates yet. Once I got use to the menus I found them to be the better of other units. I like how when you find a POI it gives you the option to save, go or view. And recent or favorites when you select one you got full information about the POI (total mailing address with phone No# and longitude and latitude, but you can not search longitude and latitude. And option to save go or view for recent.
Pros -You can pan in 3D or 2D, you can not with a lot of other units (Garmin Navigon), and from 3D to 2D it keeps you in the same direction you are going. If you drive through a tunnel while navigating and lose the signal it goes to the turn directions list. I find it to have one of the easiest and well thought menus. I like the exterior buttons (parking and gas). NavPix is a good feature that works very well, and it works in the holder and can be used in case of a car accident and marks exact location. Can be set to shut off in specified time when not in motion and it will turn on when car is started. Well constructed. Has a remote control that I purchased $32.00 and worth the buy. I paid $155.00 for the N40i total. Screen works well in full sun because it is set back. Tells you what side of the road POI is on. In and out of holder easily.
Good amount of POIs. POI with city search one of the best to me. I did need to read the owners manual. Good battery life.
Cons -Slow rerouting, speaker could be louder. Needs newer maps. Should tell you to turn sooner at times not all times.
I do recommend but because of the cons I give 3 ½ stars.
Rating: 3 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 09:43
I recieved this as a gift and have been using it for the past 2 weeks. I have an Honda Odyssey with Nav built in, so perhaps I’m expecting more than I should from this little system, or perhaps I would want more for $300+.
Pros: provides accurate directions, re-calculates pretty quick after missing a turn, screen can be easily seen in bright light (notice I didn’t say read), automatically zooms out when you reach higher speeds, has some neat features like MPH, ETA, portable, battery lasts a few hours, the unit is easy to use/setup, attains GPS within 1 minute (from power on, not power cycle – there is 1 on|off for the unit and another on|off to disconnect the battery entirely. Complete reboot takes 3-4 minutes)
Cons: Screen is too small for fat fingers, street names/driections take too long to focus on|find b/c they are small, street names can clutter screen so it can be hard to read|see upcoming turns, camera is only 1.3M – so don’t count on getting any quality pictures other than the 1″ on the screen, volume is low – don’t plan on listening to directions and having the window down, radio on or kids in the back (it does have an audio out jack), the software that comes with the unit is worthless unless you need to add a map to the system which are already pre-loaded on the unit. It would be nice if you could edit addresses or setup POI via a map software and download it to the unit.
The camera on the system didn’t work when i first used it for some reason. Just a black picture on the LCD. I had to power cycle it (cut off the battery via separate on|off switch) to get it to work (perhaps b/c it says ‘windows ce core’ on the back
There has to be something better out there for 300. On a side note, the built in Nav on the Honda/Acura line ups are awesome. Well worth the extra $ IMO.
Rating: 3 / 5