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★★☆☆☆

written by on 22/01/2011


The only restaurants this lists are McDonalds though it does list petrol and cash points. My main complaint about this is that it is very difficult to update. I downloaded the necessary software to plug the sat nav into my computer by trying to find which map you want took me an hour because there are so many derivations of the product. I finally found (I think) what I needed and ordered. However when the disc came there was only a small receipt with an address but no telephone number from whence it came. I tried downloading on my lap top but having put in the key nothing happened. I tried on my PC and it just came up with an error message to quote. The only phone number on the site is and 0871 number and states "charges may apply" but doesn't state what those charges might be. DONT BUY A NAVMAN unless you want something bloody complicated.

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Written on: 14/06/2011

This review is spot on. I am trying to update my S80 at the moment having paid for the update I can't get the system to accept the product key and it is impossible to get someone to talk to. If you think you will need customer service support at any time don't buy a Navman.

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“Had this unit for over a year. Brillant. However,...”

★★★☆☆

written by maryg203 on 15/06/2010

Had this unit for over a year. Brillant. However, difficult to contact Navman. I recently updated the cameras - that went ok. But I also updated and paid for the maps - this has not updated my system, have tried to contact Navman - but to no joy.

Unit is good.

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“Had S80 for 15 months, travelled uk frequently and...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 09/05/2010

Had S80 for 15 months, travelled uk frequently and always found it to be reliable and trustworthy. However the power button has just collapsed into unit when I last switched it on and is now unusable! Not good value.

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“I'm not quite sure why some reviewers say that this...”

★★★★★

written by on 30/11/2009

I'm not quite sure why some reviewers say that this unit is awful. I think it's excellent, although it can take a while to learn how to use properly, as it has a lot of functionality. If you're willing to read the manual properly you'll have no problems. The only critisism I'd have is the NavDesk, which could be a little more 'User Friendly', but all in all, a superb SatNav, especially when it's on offer at half price!! A nice wide screen too!

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“I've been using the S80 for a year now, we have...”

★★★★★

written by on 20/10/2009

I've been using the S80 for a year now, we have integrated SatNav in our other car and I'm starting to feel that the separate unit is a much better option.
The routefinding and routes generated have been excellent and I've learned some really good short-cuts that I would never have taken.

The TMC is pretty good although you are at the mercy of local FM services. The bluetooth/phone integration works well although you obviously need a separate microphone - which isn;t a problem

I've travelled around 75,000 miles with this device and am extremely satisfied.

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“Navman S80 is a good unit, not easy to get the hang...”

★★★★☆

written by on 26/07/2009

Navman S80 is a good unit, not easy to get the hang of. I used it in Italy and had no problems with it. I would have been in trouble without it. Clear instructions and accurate maps. Overall I am pleased with this unit. I thing this was quite good value for money.

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“horrible dont get this Navman S80...”

☆☆☆☆☆

written by on 23/06/2009

horrible dont get this Navman S80 awfull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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“I have read all your reviews and thought i would just...”

★★★★☆

written by on 05/06/2009

I have read all your reviews and thought i would just have to write some thing.

I have had my Navman S80 unit for over 5 months now, never has it gone wrong once.
yes it takes you down some very weird country lanes but thats because you do not set it right, work that out first then write a review.
the traffic undates are a fanstastic idea, 4 hours on the M25 or 25 mins home, your choice.
some times it will freeze turn it off and on again like your pc and it works again, (what like this is the only one to do this)
Speed camera OMG what a brilliant invention sod the satnav part its worth it for this, saved me a few times i can tell you!

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“ Navman S80 Menu easy to navigate. Liked the large...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 28/05/2009

Navman S80 Menu easy to navigate. Liked the large screen.

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“Feature wise Navman S80 is very good but it seems that...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 04/05/2009

Feature wise Navman S80 is very good but it seems that they don't work for long without freezing. I'm on my third S80.

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“The Navman S80 ooks good easy to use good value when i...”

★★★★☆

written by mikescamp53 on 02/05/2009

The Navman S80 ooks good easy to use good value when i bought from halfords just after xmas in the sales

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“Overall I Thinks Its Quite Good For A First Sat Nav....”

★★★★☆

written by on 19/12/2008

Overall I Thinks Its Quite Good For A First Sat Nav. Easy To Use, Clear Instruction, Good Features Ie Bluetooth, POIs etc. However I Don't Think Its Worth The Price, I've Seen Better Ones For Less!

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“I have had the Navman S30 for quite a while and have...”

★★★★★

written by jimgeorgiou on 11/09/2008

I have had the Navman S30 for quite a while and have just purchased the Navman S80 (1/2 price) as I am currently in Europe - Sep 2008 - I'm from Australia). I have no complaints about either model and find them very easy to use. I have also had no trouble with the routing. I cannot comment on the bluetooth/mobile phone connectivity as I haven't as yet set it up but I expect it will be as simple to setup as the other features were. Looks good and works well with easy to following voice instructions.

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“The Navman S80 sat nav looks nice. A widescreen...”

☆☆☆☆☆

written by on 07/09/2008

The Navman S80 sat nav looks nice. A widescreen device. But when it comes down to it, it is a pretty useless device because you simply cannot trust it will give a half decent route.

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“The Navman S80 is a nice looking widescreen device...”

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written by on 07/09/2008

The Navman S80 is a nice looking widescreen device with touch screen capability. Does not reflect sunlight so can be used in bright light. Difficult to use in that nothing is intuitutive, it is difficult to get it to avoid a blocked road, (I still haven't worked out how to do this).
A rather untrustworthy device because its routes can be erratic. You will always need a map with you if this thing goes nuts which is too often. Get a tomtom, they work.

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“The Navman S80 is my first venture away from the...”

★★★★★

written by Fordaz on 13/06/2008

The Navman S80 is my first venture away from the SatNav giants TomTom, and I'm not disappointed at all. By far the most useful feature of the S80 is it's built-in TMC receiver which operates through Classic FM giving real-time traffic updates to your system. The system can then advise you of the traffic situation on your route, the speed of the traffic ahead, the time taken to clear the traffic and when available, what's causing the disruption. It will even reroute you automatically around any major traffic events if you set it to do so. Having used this system for the past week or so, I am incredibly impressed with it. The system has on one occasion rerouted me around a 40-minute traffic jam on the A1 in around 10 minutes, cutting half an hour off my journey. Traffic Information is provided free of charge for life with the S80, ulike systems which use TrafficMaster/RAC traffic information which require a subscription. The S80 also comes with built-in Bluetooth hands free and is incredibly easy to pair and use with almost any mobile phone which supports it (I even managed to get it to work with my iPhone, which was impressive). The S80 can download your phone's contacts and text messages onto it's internal memory, allowing you to dial directly and read texts from the 4.3 inch widescreen without using your phone at all. Another cool feature of the S80 is the mileage reporter, which calculates how far you've travelled on each route, your average speed and the time spent idling, you can upload this data to your PC or Mac using the NavDesk software provided and let it calculate your fuel costs for each journey (a useful feature for business drivers claiming expenses). The S80 comes with all the usual SatNav features like POI (points of interest) which lists over 500,000 businesses, petrol stations, ATMs, car parks, Airports, Railway stations and a whole host of others. It also has a very innovative feature called "NavPix", which allows you to browse a selection of photographs, and will navigate you to that place to see for yourself (you can download more NavPix from the NavDesk application on your PC, or even create your own). In the POI interface, the S80 also lists every Speed Camera and Red Light camera in the UK (at the time the map was updated) and will alert you to their presence up to 1,000 yards in advance. You can download new speed camera locations using NavDesk for a subscription of around £30 a year. All-in-all a very useful piece of kit, and at £139.99 exclusively from Halfords, it is cheaper than even some of the most basic competitor products.

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My S80 will only work when attached to the lead. Why is this?

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