Delphi NAV300

maps, usability, design, performance

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Offers text to speech. Optional subscription-free traffic function. Multisegment routing. Zagat Survey listings.

Can't search POIs near destination or near specific address. Bluetooth phone interface doesn't sync your phone's contact list or call history. Separate traffic receiver and antenna.

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The Delphi NAV300 GPS device adds integrated Bluetooth for hands-free calling and text-to-speech functionality. The compact device also has multimedia features, and Delphi's optional traffic kit includes a lifetime subscription to Clear Channel's...

The Bluetooth integration is limited, due to a small number of compatible cell phones, and route recalculations weren't accurate. You can't use the music and navigation features at the same time.

Though the Delphi NAV300 GPS navigator may look appealing with its affordable price tag and integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, real-world tests show some pretty ugly results.

Multifunctional

Flismy car mount on 430 classic

Quick startup and intuitive interface ; Good accuracy and on the road performance ; Great visual indication of turns and upcoming exits ; Text to speech was loud and clear ; Built in Bluetooth Hands-Free kit ; ZAGAT makes finding a good place to eat...

Fluffy useless features like movie and MP3 player ; Number and letters could be larger to facilitate easier data entry ; A bag or case would be nice to protect it when exploring on foot

The NAV300 came with a huge list of features, and although the majority of them were useful, I found a few that weren’t.  First off, the inclusion of the MP3/Movie player I thought was rather silly, particularly because you can’t use this function...

My girlfriend and I get in the car. She mounts the NAV300 on the windshield, flips up the antenna and adjusts it easily. It takes about two minutes to find the satellite (consistently). When she starts the GPS the screen loads up. It's a sunny day and...