Navman My Escape IV

Below par devise – Lifetime Maps, do not exist although this was a hot selling point. My my escape spent more time being repaired than I used it for . Eventually it was replaced but has the same lack of power issues, Support are happy for me to now pay $110.00 for them to look at it, Is this something that should have happened when it was under warranty at NO cost to me! GARMIN or TOMTOM here I come. Show details

Very good GPS device – I bought this GPS to use for my motor home, and I have been using it for 2 years now. It is a 6" screen and is easy to see. It is easy to use. Update the map is also easy via connect it to a PC and run NavDesk software 7.5. The software is Ok, and it works on all Windows platforms (ie. Windows 8, 10). It has a lot of features such as driver… Read more

fatigue alerts, merging lane alerts, speed warnings and even fuel search shortcuts. The most I like is its free live traffic updates and free lifetime monthly map updates for the most current driving information, such as red light and speed cameras updates. It is also built in large vehicle assist when you have to drive a large motorhome, tow a caravan. It has so much features that you may never used (eg. offline track). Calculate route is very fast (10 times faster) compares to my GPS in Mercedes GLC 250d. The map detail is accurate but is not perfect (same as Tomtom and Garmin that I have found). Don't rely on the battery as it last for less than 15 minutes (well, you don't use the battery anyway as it is plug in the cigarette lighter all the time when I drive).In summary, I am happy with it for what it can do for a good price (compare it to Tomtom and Garmin).

My escape...OK just – very slow, freezes when connected to the computer and the voice command dose not work at all, its not even close. Lot of money for such a product in this day and age. thinking about taking it back for a refund but I need it and the maps are working. Screen is dull in direct sun light but ok only just. My biggest problem is I have been back to the… Read more

suppler so many times I have burnt a tank of petrol and I think the staff might be sick of me by now, althogh they have been very good at JB HI FI.

terrible product for big $$ – maps inaccurate, princes hyway around Wollongong, Sussex st Sydney. Screen visibility is the worst of any electronic device I have ever used. Device does not fit into holder properly and vibrates/rattles. Bought to use with heavy vehicle and camera input but too frustrating as intersection zoom function looses positioning and cant see screen. … Read more

These should all be recalled and taken off the market before someone has an accident.

Will go in the bin as too late to return. tried to give it a go with adjusting settings etc but no good.

If only I could see the screen – I had one for 1 day then replaced it for another but I'm sure that this one is going back as well. The screen almost impossible to see even in overcast conditions. Going to try an anti glare screen protector on the new one. I drove across Adelaide and back and it shut down 2 times even thou the plug still had the light showing that there was… Read more

power.

Going down the Expressway the unit was showing my speed was 95kph in a 100kph zone BUT it was also saying I was speeding . . .

A country zoned road was showing speed limit as 60 kph for about 3 km and it has always been 100kph.

I had 1 instruction to turn right but the nearest street was about 200 meters away.

Safety Cameras . . . missed a few and they have been there for years ...

The volume is very quiet, have to close the windows and turn the radio off.

I do like some of the directions when you can hear them ... eg.. . after Kentucky Fried Chicken turn right onto Dyson road.

Maps are pretty good from what I've seen.. . no GPS is perfect

Updating the unit is very easy.

Installation is easy despite the size.

Buy something else – I just bought one of these to replace a pain in the behind My450LMT. I should have known better as it seems from reviews that it has been years since Navman produced a good car GPS. My primary criteria was it had to support AV in for my reverse camera and it is one of the few left that does. Well, got it from the shop put it in the car straight… Read more

away and was immediately disappointed in the screen brightness and yes I checked the settings. It's lucky if it is half as bright as the MY450LMT so was quite hard to see on the dash. When I backed into my drive in the middle of the day the only thing I could make out on the camera where the guide lines in the camera. My driveway and garage was impossible to see where the My450LMT had no trouble in the same conditions. It was a mix of dim screen and sun on the screen probably washing it out completely. So I owned it for 2 hours and then promptly returned it for a refund as either faulty or "Not fit for purpose". Not sure which but either way, it was the very first one that large well known chain store had sold and it went back. The sales rep took it out in the sun to verify what I was saying and he also saw the image which looked ok indoors virtually disappear in sunlight. I also was totally unable to get it to connect with the Navdesk software on my 2 computers so there goes any chance of map upgrades as well. Not a good start at all. Shame on you Navman, thats 2 rubbish GPS's in a row now. Time to try another brand.

Are the Maps accurate and is the signal strength good ?, who cares if you can't see it in sunlight or update the maps.

On reading the instructions I also noted something disturbing, it said to unplug it from the car before starting the engine to avoid damaging voltage spikes. Thats one hell of a good way for them to void every warranty claim any one ever makes.