Almost every motorist, no matter if he is going on vacation in his car or goes on a business trip to another city, sooner or later is faced with the need to purchase a car navigator. How to choose a model that meets certain characteristics, and what should you pay special attention to? After all, the modern market is simply a huge selection of car navigators from a wide variety of manufacturers.
So, the goal is defined - you need a high-quality and functional car navigator. How to choose a device that will be the perfect assistant?
Initially, you need to determine the
size of the screen: a too small screen will not allow you to quickly read the necessary information, and too large can create some inconvenience for the driver. At the moment, car navigators with a screen diagonal of 4.3 to 5 inches are in greatest demand. Such a screen does not distract the driver’s attention and allows you to quickly read the necessary information along the route, even while the car is moving.
The second important aspect is the auto-navigation program built into the device. Of course, for more accurate and correct information about the selected route, it is better to have a device with several navigation systems. But all models of domestic manufacturers support only one system. As additional functions, it is possible to view photos, read e-books, and games. And only Chinese manufacturers of car navigators combine several navigation systems in their models.
Currently, the most basic programs that are used in almost all navigators are: "TomTom", "Igo", "Navitel", "Autosputnik". Programs such as CityGid and ProGorod are also gaining more and more popularity.
For residents of megacities, traffic jams are the most urgent problem. Autonavigators with traffic jams will help to solve this problem. How to choose the most functional option? At first glance, everything is simple: the device receives information, displays it on a map, and builds a route to avoid traffic jams. You do not need to bother once again choosing a road without traffic jams, an auto navigator will do this for you. How to choose the most optimal device that supports traffic information and paves the way, more economical in time and kilometers?
Navigators that support traffic information are divided into several types: some receive information using GPRS receivers, others - using an RDS antenna (over the air). To date, only Garmin navigators support traffic jam information over the air. In the rest
Cases for receiving data require built-in GPRS receivers. As a rule, the manufacturer in the annotation to the product indicates additional information about whether or not this navigator model is capable of supporting the function of receiving traffic data. A few more words about Garmin navigators. This brand of domestic production is very well established in the market. Fans traveling on the road will find a good database of regional maps in the navigators.
In any case, it is advisable to test the car navigator upon purchase. Friends or acquaintances who already use these devices can also tell you how to choose the best one. Which car navigator to choose is up to you. But it must be remembered that no, even the most functional navigator can replace a driver’s wheel, because only he makes the final decision!