Allen Sports Navigator Mobile Phone Software and Bluetooth GPS Device | 
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| Brand: Allen Sports
Category: Sports
List Price: $349.99
Buy New: $175.00
You Save: $174.99 (50%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 153322
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 7 x 2.4
Model: GPS-710
UPC: 076527710005
EAN: 0076527710005
ASIN: B000WS204Y
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Mobile WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for use with several models of cell phones | | • | Offers turn-by-turn directions, including visual guidance and voice commands | | • | Continually updates mapping and point-of-interest (POI) data via mobile network | | • | Power Search database with 20-million-plus POIs; includes AC and car chargers | | • | Intuitive menu system; universal phone/PDA holder with mounting hardware |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy turn-by-turn driving directions--including visual guidance and voice commands--through your existing mobile phone with the Allen Sports Navigator mobile GPS receiver. In addition to offering all the benefits of an expensive standalone navigation system, the unit continually updates your mapping and point of interest (POI) data over your mobile network (so it's always up to date), and tracks anywhere in the world using Google Earth. The map coverage includes street-level maps of the U.S. and Canada, with additional maps available for purchase. The Power Search database, meanwhile, offers more than 20 million POIs, all available in a single search that includes the Yellow Pages, White Pages, Wcities, and Tele Atlas. Thanks to the intuitive menu system, you can quickly and conveniently look up business or residential addresses and navigate your way there. Best of all, every one of these features is available through a device that you already carry wherever you go--your mobile phone. The Allen Sports Navigator bundle comes with a WAAS-enabled, SiRF III Bluetooth GPS Receiver, an AC and car charger, a universal phone/PDA holder with mounting hardware for cars and bicycles, and a software package. Key Features: - 2D and 3D Maps
- Map coverage includes street level maps of USA and Canada
- Map and Point of Interest (POI) data is delivered over your mobile network, so it's always up to date
- Nightmode for low light conditions
- Power Search database offers over 20 Million POI's.
- Product includes lifetime license on Navigator software, so there are no recurring fees
This Sports Navigator GPS Device includes street-level maps of the U.S. and Canada. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Wouldn't work with my phone October 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product seemed like a great thing to integrate with my phone. However, once I got it, I found out that it only worked with certain phones and mine wasn't one of them. Therefore, I cannot really provide a review of the functionality but just a note of caution to check compatibility before purchasing.
 Relatively easy to set up and worked pretty well August 10, 2008
I used this with my 8100 Blackberry Pearl. Happily, I didn't have to load any software as I'm not sure the small sized disc would have worked in my mac. It was not hard to set up (even) without reading the directions. It connects with Bluetooth and then turn on the GPS in Blackberry maps. It would then find my current location and give a purple line to follow if it was giving me directions. It did freeze up my phone a few times, but it would work again if I restarted it. It didn't ask me for a lic. number, which of course, I had. Since I have an iPhone with GPS now, I probably will only use this from time to time.
 It's Just the GPS in my soul July 2, 2008
First, a confession: I discovered after receiving the Wayfinder (which is apparently the full name of the system) that I couldn't use it on my phone so I shared it with a friend who could. This report, therefore, is hearsay to a certain extent. First the pluses: The system apparently worked on all the trips kaid out for it (about 1/2 a dozen prior to my debriefing) and, if it didn't always give the shortest route possible, at least it got you to your destination with a mnimum of fuss and bother. Moreover, since the system is linked to your phone, and not your vehicle, it can comfortably go where you go, be it on foot, public transportation, etc. Another plus is the absence of a large, obvious GPS monitor screen which recent reports indicate can be an all-too-obvious lure to those of a less moral bent than you or I. Which leads to the minuses: The lack of a criminal lure, also means the lack of a large enough screen to comfortably see the route which, showing on the phone screen, can require holding it in one hand while steering with the other, and with much greater distraction for the driver. It is much easier, and safer, to have a "partner" passenger (a role I played on two occasions) who can direct you. In short, although this might not have been its original major purpose, I think the system would be ideal for city folk who may do a lot of walking, biking, or public transport. Those of us who live in areas where automobiles are not only the main, but often only, transportation available, might want to stick to the large systems.
 Some odd nits but otherwise not bad June 28, 2008
I've been playing with my Navigator for a couple of days now, and other than some odd issues, it's not a bad little product.
I am using the Navigator with a Verizon XV6800 Pocket PC phone. I downloaded the software pretty easily off the web (I have a Mac and my phone just does not communicate well with my Mac so I was nervous that I would have to load it using the CD. I did really like that they put a 14 day temporary key on the envelope so you could try it without breaking the seal on the disk (if you do that you can't return it).
I had a little trouble getting it set up properly, and my one continuing issue is that the voice prompts aren't working. It says the first syllable and then gets cut off, so all we hear is "Tur" instead of Turn ahead. (It did work once, for about 10 minutes. I haven't yet been able to figure out what is presenting it from playing the full sound.
I will say, this is no comparison for my husband's TomTom, which has a much easier time finding categories of locations, but so far, everything I've entered in (the name of an ice cream stand I knew instead of the generic "ice cream") it did find it. And it does give estimated time of arrival and show me how fast I'm driving.
I give this a solid 4 stars, and if I figure out the sound thing, I'll update my review.
It looks fantastic June 26, 2008
This product is sharp-looking and its color maps are easy-to-read and a pleasure to look at. I wasn't able to use this with my actual cell phone because (I realized after getting it) that I don't have Bluetooth capability. That said, someone who does have that capability now has it and I believe will be in love with it. I hope this helps people decide on whether to get one of these!
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