Blaupunkt TravelPilot Lucca 3.5 Edition Review
A unique product in as much as its circular in shape rather than the traditional square design. You get solid navigational performance coupled with European maps, a security pin function and a TMC aerial supplied in the box as standard.
Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 71/100. Comparing these reviews to 61187 other Global Positioning Systems (GPS) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore.
With its circular design, the Blaupunkt TravelPilot Lucca 3.5 Edition is said to harmonise with the round components of the Mini, Audi TT, Fiat 500 and Citroen cars. However, once the initial gawping sessions have passed, the Lucca will offer you European maps alongside a handy TMC option for around ￡230.
The Blaupunkt Lucca 3.5 Edition’s most appealing feature is the unique circular design, which is relatively small in comparison to what the product images portray. The 89mm (3.5-inch) screen is housed in the centre, with volume controls and a cool blue neon light at the front that doubles for the main on/off switch.
Blaupunkt have certainly caught our attention with their circular design, but we feel that you are paying primarily for its looks rather than its features. While performance was pretty good, its destination input screen could be more fluid. Still, though the lack of Bluetooth may put the purists off, the included TMC option makes up for this.
All the standard route simulations and planners are there for pre-navigation, but its destination input screen was a bit cramped and its operation a touch long winded for our liking. The annoying beep noise that accompanies each button press will also be deactivated quickly.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: GPS Maps
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