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alaScore 76

106 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 106 reviews of Navman ICN 520. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Opinions about the size and screen are generally positive. The price and performance also get good feedback. The route planning and durability get critical reviews. The memory and reliability get mixed comments.

usability, performance, price, screen, size

durability, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Navman ICN 520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Navman ICN 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Navman ICN 520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. There are some mixed opinions about the performance, whereas there are some critical views about the maps and memory.

usability, memory, maps

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Navman ICN 520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Navman ICN 520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and maps are generally positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the route planning and reliability.

usability, performance, price, maps, design

reliability, route planning

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Nigel Freitas (goodgearguide.com.au)

Navman iCN 520

 

Small, wide range of GPS features, ability to import user-defined points of interest

Slow satellite acquisition time, no red light/speed camera alerts

A solid and portable GPS navigator.

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Nigel Freitas (goodgearguide.com.au)

Navman iCN520

 

Portability is the biggest advantage of the Navman iCN520, which offers a comprehensive set of the navigation features in a compact frame. The drawbac...

Small, wide range of GPS features, ability to import user-defined points of interest

Slow satellite acquisition time, no red light/speed camera alerts

A solid and portable GPS navigator.

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Navman iCN 520

 

The Navman iCN 520 scores higly for ease of use and the power of its features, but falls down on getting an initial GPS fix on your location.

Detailed maps ; Easy to carry or install ; Touchscreen or button interface ; Good for use outside the car

Poor initial GPS fix ; Some map data is out of date ; Touchscreen interface is tricky in some places

In-car GPS is perhaps the most obvious use of a GPS in the Australian context, but the iCN520 scores additional points from us as it is actually light and portable enough to be used as a handheld GPS if you're interested in such things as geocaching;...

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Excellent entry level navigation

 

For the price, this Navman ICN-520 sat nav system is fantastic!!! Yes, there are one or two niggles but so far it literally has be...

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Flawed

 

This Navman ICN-520 is a great sat nav - easy to use and lends itself to being used outside of a car (more useful than you think)....

May, 2006
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Great when it works!

 

Was excited about getting the Navman ICN-520 as I liked the widescreen and flat panel design better than the TomTom (this was befo...

May, 2006
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

After a hickup start !

 

Initially my heart sunk to my toes when the Navman ICN-520 sat nav system seemed not to gather GPS info. However, RTM (read the ma...

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Reflections on Navman after a few weeks

 

Whilst the Navman ICN-520 sat nav looks great, there are too many niggles; after a few weeks I look at mates with other systems an...

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Navman ICN 520

 

maps are years out of date with no update available

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Navman ICN 520

 

Accurate

Will only set when fully charged

Nov, 2005
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