High-quality navigation systems are not too common these days. The new version of the Shturmann Link 300 is able not only to perfectly indicate the path to the driver, but also to please with additional interactive service capabilities. The navigator really shows his own skills without any problems.
The device provides a secure Internet connection, allows you to send and receive SMS messages, and also supports popular social networks. All these features helped him move forward in the ranking of the best and surpass some of the famous manufacturers.
Program Installation Instructions
When installing the program in the Shturmann Link 300 device, the manual will be an excellent assistant. Actions must be performed exclusively in this sequence:
- First, turn off the device and remove the memory card.
- Then we open the card reader program and look at the contents.
- We copy all the data present on the card to another storage source, and format it.
- The downloaded archive contains the contents of one directory (Copy content to SD card). You need to copy it to the card.
- Now you can insert the map into the device and start the navigation system itself.
- A window immediately appears, click the "Register" button. Then the programs pop up on the screen, and with them - the text input field into which the registration key is entered (can be obtained when registering the program).
- Click the "Next" button and wait for the files to load.
- In order for the action to be carried out automatically, you need to go to "Menu - Settings Panel - GPS - Settings". Next, click the "Connect" button. Installation completed.
In such a simple way, you can run a navigation program that will serve the owner for a long time and reliably.
Design
In appearance, the GPS navigator Shturmann Link 300 is quite simple. The case has a rectangular shape, painted in gray. It is distinguished by smooth corners, as well as a black frame on the display for greater reliability. The device itself is made of plastic, resembling a lacquered material in appearance. All connectors are dustproofed with rubber plugs.
The weight of the device is only 280 grams, dimensions - 125 x 80 x 19 millimeters, and a diagonal of 4.3 inches. The viewing angle is sufficient for such devices, and horizontal viewing is especially prominent. The image on the screen is clearly visible even on a sunny day. This navigator is easy to put in your pocket.
Software
The operating system of this device is Windows CE 5.0. When buying anywhere, the user will be offered three options for the navigation system: Autosatellite, Citigid or Navitel. You can choose absolutely any, since they all work perfectly.
A huge plus is that the menu icons are large. This makes it easy to hit the desired button, because in a car this function is quite important.
A navigator called Shturmann Link 300 does not connect to the computer, mainly due to firmware. To do this, you just need to update the old version, and then there will be no problems.
In addition to navigation features, additions should be noted:
- Ability to play audio files.
- There is a gallery for storing and viewing photos.
- Reading e-books is provided.
- Calls, as well as SMS alerts, can either be received on the device or sent from it.
Equipment
Complete with each navigator Shturmann Link 300 there is always a stylus for more convenient use, a disk with the necessary software, brief but clear instructions for novice users. In addition to this, there are a pair of covers, a SIM card, a memory card, a cable for connecting to a personal computer, a mount and a charger specifically for the car.
Screen
The Shturmann Link 300 GPS has a smart TFT display with a wide format resolution and an excellent 4.3-inch diagonal. The screen itself is matte, which looks pretty nice.
Offline work
The Shturmann Link 300 has a 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery. One charge allows the device to work for 4 hours. It should be noted that this is a navigator specifically for the car, and there you can charge it at any time. Therefore, a relatively small capacity will not be a problem.
Mount
Especially for the car in the kit there is a special mount, consisting of a car holder and a bracket with a vacuum suction cup. The Shturmann Link 300 holder is made of a unique plastic, which is also translucent, which provides an improved appearance to the device. It looks really beautiful and spectacular. White color does not betray itself when mounted on the side window, unlike black.
Performance
The Atlas III platform has a 372 MHz processor, as well as 128 MB of internal memory. Shturmann Link 300 is on a par with similar models, because its processor is a bit weak. Going through the menu is carried out without any problems, but when zooming in on the city map, some braking and the like can occur. Drawing the full volume of the card takes about 2-3 seconds. When moving around the map, sometimes exactly the same brakes are noticeable.
Navigation program
The kernel of the operating system on which the device is based plays a special role, since people most often pay attention to it when acquiring it. Of course, the main part of the whole system is nothing more than a navigation program. When buying a person has the right to independently choose from the three proposed systems, finding out about them all the facts of interest to him. You can change the navigation version at any time, because all this is easily and simply carried out manually by the user.
The design of each program is unique; they were developed at Lebedev Studio. The device contains detailed maps of many cities of the Russian Federation (Moscow and the region, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Omsk and so on). The map of each city and region passed separate testing, no errors and shortcomings were noticed.
Appearance suits users. This is one of the few cases when everything is done in moderation and taste. The application allows you to independently configure the type of the desired route, select the screen brightness level and volume, as well as determine the desired display points on the map and their type.
There are some problems in navigation programs, for example, functions are still not quite enough for extensive use. There are no scaling settings and binding to some traces.
Search for specific objects can be easily done using the convenient menu. The card itself can be displayed in both day and night modes. This option is switched in the settings, and automatically the action is performed at the set time. There are two types of display here: three-and two-dimensional.
Customer reviews
The model of the universal navigator Shturmann Link 300 receives, as a rule, positive reviews. Many buyers are really happy to purchase such a wonderful device, which has many additional features and carries out its main work perfectly.
Among the shortcomings, users note rare braking on the card, as well as the deep location of the slots for the memory card and SIM card. But there were really many positive aspects:
- A large number of additional applications interested buyers, because now you can spend your own time with interest, standing in traffic jams.
- The voice is pleasant for perception, accurately indicates all the turns on the route.
- Sun glare is completely absent.
- The carrying case looks beautiful and is quite convenient to use. The screen does not scratch, and the device does not fall out.
- The price is quite acceptable for such a set of add-ons.
- The compact size for modern motorists is really important.
- Clear instructions, unnecessary questions on the use and connection does not arise.
These are the interesting advantages highlighted by most users. Many buyers insistently recommend purchasing this particular model, as the price / quality ratio is more than happy. The horizontal viewing angles are maximum, and the vertical ones are mediocre. The brightness is constantly kept at an average level, it is enough in any weather. In order to lower or increase the brightness, you will have to carry out all these actions only through the menu, there are no other ways (for example, with one touch).
Management is carried out using a pen (included), and just with your fingers. In addition, the interface is designed to control precisely with your fingers.