ViaMichelin Navigation X-930: complete navigation from ViaMichelin

ViaMichelin Navigation X-930: complete navigation from ViaMichelin

The ViaMichelin Navigation X-930 offers all the qualities of a portable GPS navigation system in one small package weighing 134 grams. Light, compact and portable, this stylish device is easy to install and use. The X930 has an integrated GPS receiver that features the newer SiRF Star III technology. The easy to read map page gives you clear information of where you are on the screen and also a choice of 2D or 3D imagery and further options to customize the information.

Here are some specifications taken from ViaMichelin

Advanced navigation software:
1. Easy-to-use: its touch screen, simple menus and easy access buttons provide instant access to key navigation functions
2. Postcode search for everywhere in Europe
3. History: saves your last ten destinations
4. Bypass: redirect your route to avoid roadworks and traffic jams
5. Speed Warner: alerts you when you exceed speed limits
6. Map language: change the language displayed on your maps
7. SD Manager: a PC application which enables you to reformat and restore the pre-loaded maps onto your SD card if it has been damaged
8. POI Manager: a PC application which allows you to import additional POIs onto your ViaMichelin Navigation X-930

Specifications:
Size and weight: 121 x 71 x 19 mm 134 grams
Screen: Anti-glare 3.5” QGVA LCD (320x240)
Processor: Intel 312 MHz
RAM: 32 MB RAM / 32 MB ROM
Operating system: Windows CE.net 4.2
GPS: Integrated GPS receiver (SiRF Star III technology)

ViaMichelin Navigation X-930 product range:
France: 512 MB Germany: 256 MB
Germany/Switzerland/Austria: 512 MB
Austria/Switzerland: 128 MB
Benelux: 128 MB
Spain/Portugal: 256 MB
Italy: 256 MB
Poland/Czech Republic: 128 MB
Scandinavia: 256 MB
United Kingdom/Ireland: 256 MB

ViaMichelin Navigation X-930 Europe version:
Covering 18 countries: a selection of European country maps on a 1 GB SD card and a DVD including all the European maps

This device costs about $299 and comes with maps for all 50 states and Canada. Already popular in Europe, the X-930 is ViaMichelin’s first G.P.S. device to reach the United States.

It does look like a promising navigational device however the maps don’t looks very satisfactory. There are also some complain regarding its mapping capabilities and the voice direction proving to be confusing at times. It might be better for you to see if you can test it in a demo before buying one of these.