Route 66 GPS: Chicago 9000 Review
Route 66 announced a new line of very attractive GPS navigation systems back in September for the European market. The line is essentially based on a single chassis and moves you up from regional coverage, to Pan-Euro coverage while also adding the TMC traffic receiver to the higher end models as you climb the line. The design of the unit is very appealing, and is thin, thin, thin. Who wants bulky anyway?
Well a nice review has hit the internet and taken a look at this Euro-only GPS that is curiously names Chicago? (Will they call it the Monacao when they launch it in the US?) The folks at YourNav have teamed up with a reader to write about this strong looking market entry from Route 66. They are reportedly using a widescreen that is similar to the Nuvi 660; big and bright. I like it already.
The unit ships with an installed database of speed cameras that is fairly extensive but as these things change, you’ll want to keep the database updated. More important in Europe than in the US for now. Anyway, it sounds like Route 66 has a winner, as YourNav give it a thumbs up for its great screen, easy to understand directions and the included TMC traffic capability. I like the screen shots and the flexibility to put the data across the bottom of the screen or move it to the side of the big W-I-D-E screen.
We'll have to keep an eye on Route 66. If things go well in Europe, look for a North American lauch too.
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Posted by Scott Martin at January 14, 2007 11:35 PM
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