Medion GoPal P4425 review
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
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.
Despite the Medion having a stylus pen and a plethora of external ports and buttons to the side, it is a relatively stylish sat-nav.
These buttons do certainly come in handy. Its fingerprint scanner housed at the top can be used to lock your device from unlawful entry. The ‘P’ button to the side can enable voice activation commands from virtually every menu. Though the latter is not 100 per cent accurate, stick with it — it does get better with practise and prevents you from having to touch the display while driving.
The interface is kept relatively simple throughout. It offers a Qwerty keyboard option for inputting destinations, though you still need to switch between numbers and letters. You can also navigate directly to GPS coordinates or via your imported Outlook contacts.
For security conscious users, the inclusion of the fingerprint reader will be a great addition. However, it does take a while to get used to and at times, the device didn’t recognise our fingerprint. Regardless of the negatives, you still get a lot of additional features in the box to ensure solid navigation at a respectable price.
Specification
* Dimensions (H x W x D): 81 x 124 x 17mm
* Map Provider:NAVTEQ (UK & Ireland + Maps of Western and Eastern Europe)
* Weight:186g
* Colour: Black
* Mfr estimated battery life: N/A
* Memory: 512MB Internal memory, 2GB SD Card
* Display size: 4.3” widescreen display, 320 x 240 pixels, antiglare TFT touch screen
* Audio: Internal speaker, FM car speakers, 3.5 mm headphones
* Safety Camera Updates: ￡10 per year
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 by admin
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