Typical price: £250
What is it: Widescreen sat-nav with voice recognition and a fingerprint reader
What we think: This sat-nav offers a wealth of features at a respectable price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 February 2008
Tags: Medion Electronics, Medion GoPal P4425, travel, setup, memory card
We like:
Voice recognition; split-screen view; lane assistant; FM/TMC receiver; fingerprint reader
We don't like:
Initial software performance; text-to-speech; GPS signal strength; active cradle ports
CNET UK judgement:
The Medion GoPal P4425 certainly brings something new to the table with its fingerprint reader and while its software takes some time to get going and its GPS signal strength could be better, it does provide a wealth of additional features for your hard-earned cash, including western European mapping, text-to-speech, a safety camera database and an FM/TMC receiver
Full review:
With sat-nav theft on the rise -- criminals are stealing both the device and more worryingly, gaining access to the owner's home address -- Medion have stepped up to the plate by introducing a fingerprint scanner to lock out unlawful entry. We took the £250 Medion GoPal P4425 for a test drive to see if its sat-nav performance was as good as its security promises. Continue Reading...
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