Typical price: £280
What is it: Widescreen sat-nav device with a 'Fuzzy' search engine
What we think: Great low cost widescreen sat-nav solution with powerful search engine
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 October 2007
Tags: Route 66, Route 66 Chicago 8000, Qwerty, database, maps
We like:
Fuzzy search function; fast satellite acquisition time; safety cameras; widescreen display; POI; maps
We don't like:
No TMC; no Qwerty keyboard; no route simulation; no Bluetooth; basic voice commands
CNET UK judgement:
The mid-range Route 66 Chicago 8000 model, with its fancy-free design, contains full European maps and a superb 'Fuzzy' search engine to locate destinations faster. The lack of TMC option may be a problem for the purists but you can buy this as an optional extra or go for one of the other Chicago models in the series
Full review:
The Route 66 Chicago 8000 is the third product in the series and offers European mapping, a safety camera database and a rather useful 'Fuzzy' search engine. Continue Reading...
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