12 best car gps navigators

It continues the rating of the best inexpensive Digma AllDrive 505 GPS navigators. This navigator with a five-inch display is not so convenient when working on the move - the virtual “controls” of the CityGid shell are not enough on such a scale. Therefore, to set the calculation of the route is standing still, and to go by voice prompts. Fortunately, this model is looking for satellites fast enough and copes well with the route - let inside 128 megabytes of RAM and the processor at 800 megahertz completely ridiculous by today's standards, but do not forget that the navigator works on Windows CE without needing torsion in the head "of the Dalvik virtual machine, as the android devices do, and applications like these computing resources are enough for the eyes. You can verify this by simply turning on the gadget - it takes only a few seconds to load. And the built-in 950 mAh battery is able to stretch out to full charge for up to an hour - the result, navigators on Android with such battery capacity are inaccessible in principle.

The build quality of the navigator is good - the body is light, but durable, without serious flaws. Coverage - "soft-touch".Due to the low mass of the navigator, you can safely mount on the suction cup, without fear that it will fall off on each mound.

What does he lack? Perhaps it would be nice to add a slot for a SIM card or a Wi-Fi module so that the navigator can be updated “over the air”. And finally, to abandon the miniUSB cable - in the age of widespread use of microUSB, this is simply inconvenient.

According to the hardware, this navigator is absolutely traditional - everything is the same, for example, you can find it in Digma AllDrive 505, and Windows CE also serves as the operating system. However, Navitel is noticeably harder that when mounted on a suction cup, “not to eat”. This could be justified if the battery were more powerful here, but its capacity is still the same 950 mAh.

That is, the choice question is determined only by the preferences in the navigation software - Navitel is used here (thanks, Captain Obvious!), Whose interface is quite conveniently entered in a five-inch touchscreen display. The speed of this shell on the 800-megahertz Mstar MSB2531A processor is not bad, there are no “hang-ups” when laying the route. The MediaTek MSR2112 chip is responsible for receiving the signal of GPS satellites and processing the data - its capabilities are quite good for a budget navigator, and there are no problems with reception quality under normal conditions.

It's nice that there is a fabric case in the kit - you can take such navigators along for a walk, in which case it will not be superfluous. Especially given the weak display, which without a cover is easy to scratch and shuffle with pockets.

Despite the fact that the promotion of the Artway brand in the automotive gadget market is proceeding with confident steps, not all of the models are successful. In general, the NV-800 looks decent among competitors in the budget segment: 800 MHz ARM Cortex, Navitel shell, 5-inch screen, but this is no surprise to anyone now. The claims are primarily to the screen - its resolution is only 472x272, which is not so convenient on 4.3 ”screens. In addition, working with it will only get a stylus - and in the car, you know, this is inconvenient.

However, in the ranking of the best this navigator was not in vain. Among its merits, we note a quick search for satellites - having saved on the screen, the creators did not regret putting a high-quality antenna. By the standards of the budget segment is quite good and the battery - 950 mAh, although often more expensive models have a smaller capacity.

It is not surprising that the leader of the domestic market of navigation software produces the corresponding devices under its brand. The company does not have its own production base and places orders with partners from China, reserving the development and technical control of the finished product. One of the most affordable new products from Navitel received a robust plastic case and a 4.3-inch screen. Despite this modest diagonal, the navigator is quite informative, and thanks to a simple and intuitive interface it is very easy to use.Of the main advantages of the new model, it is worth mentioning the increased accuracy of positioning, the almost instantaneous calculation of the route of movement and the short preparation time for work. The disadvantage of this electronic navigator is a resistive display with relatively low viewing angles and the lack of support for online services.

A typical representative of the budget category of car navigators without special advantages, but without significant shortcomings. The rejection of this relatively recent brand is a controversial method of attracting the attention of potential buyers and custom reviews of the latest models. At the same time, the stuffing and the latest version of Navitel software run by other manufacturers allow these devices to confidently perform their basic duties. The younger model of the ruler received a screen with a diagonal of 4.3 inches and, given the rather modest resolution of 480x272 pixels, this is more of a virtue that masks the matrix grain well. The traditional operating system for inexpensive navigators, Windows CE 6.0 and standard “hardware” make up quite a productive tandem, so there are no complaints about the speed of the device either.

Immediately remove the navigator a little rating points for the shape of the case - the navigator turned off in the window looks solid, but after switching it on it turns out that the working area of ​​the screen is not as large as it may seem.A 7-inch display with a resolution of 800x480 is used here: it seems to be quite good, but at this resolution one has to make virtual interface buttons unnecessarily cluttering up the card itself.

"Thinks" navigator on Android 4.4.2, and the "thinker" - quad MTK8127, introduced in 2014. So it’s hardly worth counting on high speed performance, especially when the system is already thoroughly overloaded with garbage. The built-in battery is lithium-polymer, 1500 mAh, but autonomy here doesn’t really inspire: oh, Windows CE ...

On the other hand, the choice of software options for Android is now much more than under the “window”. Already "out of the box" in the navigator are programs from Yandex, 2GIS, inevitable Google Maps and the demo version of ProCity. If you want - put some Navitel or free OsmAnd. With the support of Wi-Fi, downloading and updating applications is very convenient.

There is also a “yummy” in the form of an AV input. You can buy a more expensive package bundle, in which the rear-view camera is immediately turned on (look for Dunobil Photon 7.0 Parking Monitor in the catalogs), or you can choose a camera to your liking and connect cheaper equipment to the navigator yourself.

Traditionally, this “android navigator” is made on the basis of an average tablet - for example, there are two cameras here, but both are “viewable” (2 and 0.3 megapixel without autofocus, soap and low sensitivity). Keep silent about the fact that the navigator, they are fundamentally and are not needed, especially the front. But the presence of a full-fledged GSM-module with 3G support will not be superfluous on the road: for example, by installing the appropriate software, you can quickly update the databases of fixed radars and cameras.

The processor installed inside is a quad-core MTK8321, operating at a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz. Far from the pinnacle of modern technology, but on the other hand, it doesn’t eat too much current. Screen size - 7 inches, resolution 1024x600. Android version is quite “fresh” - 6.0 (Marshmallow). The IPS-screen is bright and contrast, well readable in the light and at angles, while the battery "eats" moderately. Taking into account the fact that the capacity of the built-in lithium-ionic is already 2800 mAh, you can count on reasonable autonomy (in real conditions - about one and a half hours of continuous navigation with the screen on).

Assembled tablet (sorry - navigator) is good, although access to the SIM card and flash drive by clicking off a narrow body strip from the camera does not inspire confidence - there is a risk of breaking the latches if you overdo it with effort. We also note the absence of an oleophobic coating - the screen is covered with fingerprints instantly.

Another new Navitel, capable of working not only with GPS satellites, but also in the GLONASS system. The navigator leaves a dual impression. On the one hand, the filling of the device provides him with a decent speed in the calculation of the route of movement, and in the process of preparing for work. “Hot start” occurs literally within a couple of seconds, and for “warm” it takes less than half a minute. On the other hand, the resistive screen is not even yesterday. It does not allow zooming with a pinch or rotating the map with two fingers, not to mention the characteristic features of this technology.As for the software part - navigation software from Navitel is considered to be one of the best for Russia, and if anyone is not satisfied with the capabilities of the WinCE 6.0 operating system, there are several Android models in the manufacturer’s product range.

Although it’s hard to deny the quality and convenience of Garmin’s navigators, the company’s marketers still have to stick with the markings: it would seem that Drive 61 should be more sophisticated than Drive 60, but in fact it’s a version of the popular Drive 51 with an enlarged screen size: fast To understand the line of digital notation is problematic.

However, we turn to the characteristics. Garmin has finally got rid of the wide frame of the screen - although the navigator is far from the trendy “frameless” design, it looks fresher and more modern than the previous models. The quality of assembly and materials is traditionally at the level, so your inner hamster will be definitely pleased with the purchase.

Responsiveness of the interface, download speed and satellite search unequivocally indicate what Garmin asks for its money. Not without reason the company has become the actual monopolist of the modern market for top car navigators, and it is very difficult to compete with the Kansas craftsmen. Not forgotten and safety: the navigator can fully control the voice, even despite the included radio and road noise, the implementation of voice control from Garmin is recognized as the best among not only navigators, but also car gadgets in general. The only fly in the ointment is that the navigator ideally has not yet learned how to disassemble the Russian numerals, and instead of “fifty six” it is better to say “five six” (however, they say the Poles are even less fortunate).

There is an online download of information about traffic jams - data is downloaded via the Internet of a smartphone connected via Smartphone Link or via RDS, and this is probably the only case where RDS is really informative and relevant (its support is very often just for show).

Here is now responsible for cartography in Russia, which is not very popular, although, for example, the owners of Nokia's “lumi” are well-known (rest in peace, Windows Phone). The shell may seem unnecessarily sketchy, but the work is convenient and accurate.