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Navman S30 3D Satellite Navigation Unit With UK & Ireland Mapping | 
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| Brand: Navman
Category: CE
Buy New: £73.35
New (7) from £73.35
Rating:  36 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 29.8
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.5 x 3
MPN: S30
Model: S30
EAN: 4712511701647
ASIN: B000UX728A
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description
Navman S30 (UK & Ireland) - More Stylish. More Affordable. Even for an entry-level sat-nav, the S30 ticks all the main boxes. The slim, stylish S30 works straight out of the box and is simply a joy to use. Hidden inside its slender frame is a host of features including comprehensive maps of your country, Safety Camera alerts, and an intelligent Day/Night display. The S30 is perfect for anyone who wants intelligent, powerful navigation at an affordable price. FeaturesThe Navman S30. Stylish yet affordable navigation, with:Stylish intelligent designPre-installed Safety Camera Data ? Free trialSafe, easy to use menuUp-to-date maps with Navman?s iUpDataCrisp clear map display on 3.5 inch touch screenIntelligent Day/Night display In the Box: Navman S30 (UK & Ireland) Car mount & bracket 12V in-car power charger Draw string bag USB Cable Documentation pack (user manual, in-car installation guide, warranty document, GPS FAQ guide, help and support sheet)
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 Good first sat nav November 10, 2007
Mr. G. Warner (Essex, UK)
160 out of 161 found this review helpful
I purely based this purchase on the reviews of previous models from Navman and just hoped that the high standard of reviews would continue in the new range, so far I have been fairly impressed with what I've purchased. I suppose I would consider myself quite good with electronic goods, but I literally had this working within 5 minutes. I entered my work address as a test, it calculated the route and off we went.
The S30 is the entry model and if all you need to use it for is the odd business trip, weekends out or family holidays in UK/Ireland then I would say this will do the job. Sales reps and heavy duty drivers may need to consider one of the more serious models.
Good points
- Easy to use
- Voice loud enough
- Plenty of warning on directions
- Calculates speed and warns you of speed cameras
- Memory card slot
- Excellent value for the money
Bad Points
- The keyboard touch screen is no good if you have large fingers. (I use the end of a pen)
- Some postcodes are incorrect (This maybe a postal service issue to be fair)
- It will take you on the route, which it deems the quickest. (But you can ask it to avoid certain areas i.e. the M25)
- The maps are not 100% up to date (the one way system in my town no longer exists, but the sat nav shows it still being there)
 Navman S30 February 20, 2008
Bagpuss
67 out of 68 found this review helpful
I researched satnavs on the internet and this one came up best in the 'budget' class and the reviews on Amazon were really helpful. So I ordered and it really is very good. I haven't even read the instructions yet, just followed the set up tutorial and I'm ready to go. I like the voiced directions as I find it hard to follow written/visual directions while driving, especially around London, and I like to have someone to argue with!! I'm really pleased with this satnav and I think it's great for social use (rather than business) and very very easy to use.
Jenny Deakin-Berry May 28, 2008
The flower seller (Cheshire, UK)
67 out of 67 found this review helpful
I was never really that bothered about satnavs, I know a few people who have them but it was never at the top of my agenda. Anyway one day after a bit of a nightmare journey trying to get from one place of interest to another (that actually wasn't that far from each other) I decided to get one.
I did loads of research to find which one would be the most suitable for our needs ( days out, hols in the UK, etc)and because we didn't have a massive budget to work with I didn't want to get one that basically was no good.
I came across the Navman S30 after a google search and Amazon came up as the cheapest price with free delivery too.
After reading all the other reviews it sounded pretty good.
Well I have had it a few weeks now and I am so glad I invested in it. For the price and an entry level satnav it is absolutely fantastic. Does exactly what it says it does, I had it working within minutes and its great to look at too!!
Tested it out on a journey to Liverpool to find a DIY store and it took us straight there with no hiccups, it even highlighted the speed cameras on the motorway........brilliant.
I can honestly say it is the best piece of equipment I have purchased in a while,especially as we are due to go on a family holiday to a part of the UK we have never been to before.
I have already programmed in the postcode of the holiday park and all the places of interest we would like to go to, so it will be totally hassle free.
I would definately recommend this model.
better than factory-fitted sat-nav installed in company car December 30, 2007
sm (Wirral)
63 out of 64 found this review helpful
I have a Company car which i chose because it has sat-nav installed in the factory.With a large colourtouch screen,i thought i'd be fine covering my 40k miles a year.However,i was wrong.I couldn't put in a full post-code,there was no warning of safety cameras and it wasn't up-to-date with road alterations.I borrowed the Navman and it was so much better.Easy to understand voice commands,clear screen,able to input full post-codes and showing the latest road changes,it saved me so much time and stress,i had to purchase one.If you need a value-for-money sat-nav system,look no further,it's a god-send to everybody who earns a living by driving.
NavMan S30 - Brilliant! December 5, 2007
Mr. P. Blakemore (Midlands, UK)
62 out of 63 found this review helpful
Brilliant! What a good piece of kit this truely is. I have to say that I did actually but the S30 off another retailer who was cheaper at the time though (woops to Amazon!).
The S30 is more than I expected for the just over 100 mark, it's got all the great features one would expect from an entry level sat nav device, and more. For example, instead of reading out "in 1.5 miles take the next exit" when on a motorway it'll read out "in 1.5 miles exit the M6 at junction 12" or whatever, very precise. As other users have said, it gives a good amount of prior time before your next change in direction, and the voice volume IS very clear (in my peugeot 306 1.4 which can get pretty noisy at time...and with the radio on as well let's not forget). You do get a 6 month trial of the Safety Camera (speed camera to humans) software which is very good (except on the M42 where they're trying out Active Trafic Management or ATM where it shouts at you for going over 30), and you can change the amount of warning time you get for the distance from safety cameras, like half a mile or a full mile if you rocketing along quite naughtily.
I actaully can't think of many bad points about this unit. It's small and lightweight and works really well if you're just walking about as well as in a car (I used it in Nottingham City Centre to find my way around just yesterday and it found lots of McDonalds for me!). It does suffer slightly from glare in very bright sunlight, but the voice commands are good enough to fall back on here.
The only bad point that I can point out is that the website support and product registration is a load of balls. I'm a web and graphics designer so I know my way around the internet alright but even after 4 days I still haven't managed to register my S30 and the support team haven't gotten back to me either...oh well. Oh and the supplied software for your PC, "NavDesk" doesn't seem much cop either.
Product: 98% Brilliant
Website & Support: 98% rubbish
All in all, buy one if you want a cheapy. I was initially going to get the Binatone or RAC 200 but they seemed pokey and not as bright as this model. I'd also read quite a few bad reviews about the Binatone being rubbish in the time it takes to calculate a route and not even be able to do so sometimes, and the RAC model looks about rubbish and pales in comparison to the Navman S30.
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