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Preloaded maps of the entire US and Canada 4" full-color touch screen 3 million points of interest Built-in MP3 player and MP4 movie player Lithium-ion battery lasts up to 4 hours Includes vehicle mounting bracket, vehicle power cable, A/C power cable and USB cable Click here for InVion Quick Start Guide Advanced technology and easy to use menus make this InVion GPS an excelent value.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.7 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
52% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Primary use:
Business(4), Personal(21)
Pros:
Acquires satellites quickly(6), Compact(16), Easy menus(7), Easy to read(15), Easy to set up(11)
Cons:
Acquires satellites slowly(5), Complicated controls(3), Difficult menus(3), Flimsy mounting(6), Inaccurate(9)
Best Uses:
Auto(5), Faster routes(7), Finding specific address(12), Planning trips(5)
Describe Yourself:
Bad with directions(5), Gearhead(4), Professional(4), Traveler(10)
 
Don't buy this one
By JS from South Carolina on 2/3/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Flimsy Mounting, Inaccurate, Malfunctions often, Missing cities, Missing streets, Using a stylis
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I drive a lot in my work and must rely on this technology. My car moves faster than the unit acquires the signal, which means I am often beyond a turn before the unit tells me I should turn. Having to use a stylis rather than finger touch is annoying. Many streets I need to go to are not recognized by the unit, and some cities. I have had the unit 11 months and it has now crashed completely. There is no way to update the system so that it recognizes new streets. You would be better off to spend a little more and get a better unit.

 
Nice Unit
By GALAServeVerified Purchaser from Norwich, CT on 1/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sturdy mounting bracket
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Have found this unit to be very user friendly easy to learn and operate. Also like the fact that it will play MP3's and 4's while still giving you directions

 
Good Performance and Reasonable price
By Dr. Magn8Verified Purchaser from Hampton Falls, NH on 1/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Accurate Directions, Accurate Route Recalc, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Realtime road navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Remarkably precise in real time- which really helps one prepare for complicated turn sequences and give real piece-of-mind in new locales. Works well in Cambridge and Boston where roads are poor, signage is even poorer and drivers are... Suction mount was useless- I adapted a beanbag type mount instead. I like the SD card map distribution, which allows nice customization on a PC, but have twice had the unit not launch, requiring an SD card reload of the program. 8gig SD cards, coupled with mp3 & mpeg4 functionality, is great!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
BUYER BEWARE
By jpVerified Reviewer from Norwood,NJ on 1/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Retired, Short distance driver
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I purchased unit about 8 months ago. I"ve sent back for repair 3 times at my expense at about $10.00 per time.(invion requires ins and return request). I've asked for a new unit since they have had the unit more than me(average time for past repair 4 to 6 weeks) and it seems they cannot repair the unit properly.

 
Nice for the price!
By Get-R-DoneVerified Reviewer from Lousville, KY on 1/13/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product for the price... works just as well as my co-workers $300-400 Garmins and TomToms. Uses the same technology with the exception of updates.... updates only come out once a year in November.

 
Don't buy this product
By the traveler from Westfield, NJ on 12/27/2007
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Easy To Read
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Complicated Controls, Difficult Menus, Flimsy Mounting, Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Slow to start up. Told us us to go the wrong way on the highway more than once. Does not reconfigure alternate route quickly. Always tries to put one on a highway even if it is a much longer route. Once had me go more than 50 miles out of the way when a more direct route was available, even on a highway. Don't buy this product!!

 
Suction cup mounting not working
By johnnieVerified Reviewer from New York, NY on 12/26/2007
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Cons:
Bulky, Flimsy Mounting
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

this unit is pretty bulky; the mounting bracket is defective. [...]

 
great GPS for the money
By itshotrodrubyVerified Reviewer from St. Louis, Missouri on 12/25/2007
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Secure Mounting, Simple Controls
Cons:
Poor instruction manual
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Did the research, this seemed to have better features than comparable price units, and it does!
Clear screen, intuitive design.

It needs a good charge before attempting to use and load info the first time. It didnt want to save anything until charged, but loads and saves fast now. We're impressed ! It has better features than we expected.

 
POI use not good
By Tech Master from Grapevine, TX on 12/21/2007
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy To Read
Cons:
Difficult Menus, Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

If searching a POI without using specific address it shows POI's that are further away at the top of the list and then close and then far again. Tried this with different catagories and had similar results. I tried gas stations and it didn't show the one a block away that has been there for 20 years. I took back and got a Garmin Nuvi200. It performs perfectly.

 
Dangerously unreliable
By JayVerified Reviewer from Edison, New Jersey on 11/28/2007
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Flimsy Mounting, Inaccurate, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros:
1) Locates Gas stations when you badly need them!!
2) Precise Geo-matching, accurate to a foot!!!
3) Nice for simple routes or when you missed your planned route or local roads with several turns.

Cons:
1) Unreliable, hangs when you really need it.
2) Crashes in complicated routes or hangs.
3) At times just points your location accurately, forgetting to route.
4) Always falls down from mount, SD cards pops out occasionally

It slowly gets signal, but once gets signal, it is accurate to a foot. It clearly knows which lane of the road you are in, not just the road. Though it locates with surgical precision the software hangs or routes you wrongly.

I use it only when I am lost or need to find neaerst Gas station. That works perfectly (and luckily ) then. In my Las Vegas trip it drove me crazy, asked me to turn in sand roads to hell. I understood it became crazy and drove to hotel by guessing the route. Once I turned inside the hotel area it announced 'You have reached your desitnation' :-)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
So far well behaving GPS!
By FeroVerified Reviewer from PA on 11/27/2007
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Lack of significant POI's
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Hardware is awesome! Easy hackable. WinCE+ somewhat strong 400MHz CPU makes it really great item for the money. So far no complications. The unit came in with preloaded Destinator6 (on SD/CD) which is the desired software update everybody spoke about before. Screen is bright, battery lasts, interface decent. I guess that's all you need... A good toy for techno geeks!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I am buying a second one for my daughter
By TomVerified Reviewer from Brooksville, Florida on 11/21/2007
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Secure Mounting
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Original software is a problem, once updated with the new software it is very good. I am buying a second one for my daughter. Battery lasts about 4 hours

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
After 4 try's it's out
By BobVerified Reviewer from Birmingham,AL on 10/29/2007
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Compact
Cons:
Complicated Controls, Difficult To Read, Inaccurate, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I got this product in May and could not use it until August since the software crashed. I [...] had the software updated three times. It crached repeatedly during use. It is an awful product. When it worked, it was good. But that was seldom. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very good hardware, bad software
By DaHuaGouVerified Reviewer from Houston, TX on 10/19/2007
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Secure Mounting
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very good hardware. Bad software. However, you can contact [...] and get the updated software (Destinator) and it runs very well.[...]

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
It worked ever time, worth every penny
By The TravelerVerified Reviewer from Michigan on 9/28/2007
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Secure Mounting, Simple Controls
Cons:
Difficult Menus, Instruction manual B
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

InVion GPS-4V106 Product review It’s worth ever penny and more!After reading GPS product specs [...] I decided to purchase the InVion-4v106. I then read some very negative reviews, but as I read on it seemed those who purchased the 4v106 more recently and with the Destinator mapping software really liked the unit.I purchased the InVion GPS-4V106 with the thought that if I didn’t like it, I would return it within the two week trial period. After purchasing the unit I found the instruction manual less than satisfactory. None of the set-up options I selected stayed, I had to go though the set-up options ever time I booted the unit. I was about to return it when I called the CA customer service office for InVion. I was told the wait time was more than I had time for and called back several hours later. This time I got a service tech on the phone right away. Guess what, all of my problems were my own as I locked the SD card right after I made my purchase so I would not lose the mapping software on the card. That locked out all of the set-up choices that I made. Once I unlocked the SD card all of my problems went a way.The following week I spent three days working in New York’s Adirondack Mountains calling on some of our customers. Have you ever tried finding businesses in small towns spread 50 to 100 miles apart in the middle of nowhere, all two lane roads with no names? I figured it was going to take days to fine these guys. I am so glade I purchased the InVion GPS it took me to every address without one error. I never consulted a map nor asked any one for directions. I typed in the addresses and tapped GO and the unit took me there every time. It saved me hours, maybe days. I will not travel without it.InVion is not perfect they are having some problems with downloads but the unit itself works great. its easy to read and all of the information you need is on the screen infront of you. I was told that the download problems have been fixed.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very Impressive All In One GPS
By GPS useerVerified Reviewer from Long Island NY on 9/8/2007
Pros:
Accurate Maps, Nice Visual Interface, Plays Movies / MP3S /, Reliable
Cons:
not compat w/all SD cards
Best Uses:
City Driving, Highway Driving, POIs
Describe Yourself:
Commuter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

At first it seemed too good to be true: a 4" GPS including a 2 GB SD card, upgradeable / with all accessories / USB interface / case / earphone / which can play MP3s and MP4 video for [$](rebates applied). This unit truly delivers out of the box. The Invion comes with Cosmic Soft mapping software, which is good but has its shortcomings, e.g. no heading direction, no turn by turn listing, and the screen was 1/3 blocked by the info panel. Absolute best thing I did was upgrade to Destinator software which is a free download from SupportUSAplus website. Now I get 3D maps, auto day night switching mode, turn by turn listing, heading info, and SO MUCH MORE. You no longer need to enter what coast you live on, just plug and play. I love this unit; best portable electronic device I ever ordered. Gets you around town in strange places like you lived there forever. Took it on many trips upstate NY; NJ; Connecticut, etc. Only caveat is not all SD cards will work; stick with the OEM card it comes with or other high end card; cheaper PNY / Patriot cards can't handle the write speed needed by the operating system.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Happy camper overall
By Cheryl the directionally challengedVerified Reviewer from Akron, OH on 9/5/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Mostly reliable performan
Cons:
Software needs updated
Best Uses:
Adventure, Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Went online to update the disk, but it was hard and I'm pretty good with computers. It needs an update on the map. However, I used it from Ohio to Orlando, over to Texas, and back here. It was WONDERFUL! Make a wrong turn and it updates your directions. I was pretty happy with it! Yes, it took me the LONG way once, and yes, it didn't recognize a brand new bridge that existed (map wasn't updated), but a great investment for the directionally challenged. Use common sense and be aware there could be an error in directions and you'll be fine. I have a brother and a freind that are buying this model, for they were impressed as well.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
often direct to the wrong way
By CarlVerified Reviewer from Bellevue, WA on 8/20/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Long Battery Life, Simple Controls, Strong Construction
Cons:
Inaccurate
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Challenged
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought Invion 4v1 on May 2007, then drove to Vancouver, BC. It direct me to opposite direction at a couple of addresses. I thought it might be the map in Canada are not accurate. But, last week, I drove to San Fransisco and LA, it did same thing. I've a Garmin 18-USB which need to work with laptop, whenever I was directed to wrong places, I opened Garmin 18-USB and laptop(which is not convenient, and this the reason I bought a Invion), the Garmin can directions. Now, whenever I need Invion 4v1 to guide me, I have to verify it with my Garmin device first, only if there are match, I use Invion :(

There are some other problems like, slow reroute, and Windows CE crush, if you don't follow the its route and it recalculates a couple of times.

In a word, if you don't care of inaccurate, and only care of inexpensive, you can buy it.

I very strongly recommend not to buy this device.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not Impressed
By SUV drivin Republican from Chapel Hill NC left wing nut farm on 8/9/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Cheap
Cons:
Bulky, Can't navigate home, Inaccurate, Oct 2006 mapping-dated, Stylus won't stay in
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Good backup to internet driving directions. Will direct you to the absolute wrong place now and again. Has not offered a map update since 10/06. Freezes occasionally then you must reset it. [...]

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Gotta Love It!
By Nedra from Norwalk, CT on 8/3/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Simple Controls, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Once I figured out how to use it, it was fine. But it took me days of trial and error to get it to speak to me. I have no idea why, but now I love it!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice price, very poor features
By John from Cincinnati on 8/1/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Accurate mapping, Compact
Cons:
Doesn't give current st, Doesn't show North, Missing Features
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Technically Competent
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Bought this to replace a FineDrive 400 which had a bad touch screen. Returned it promptly. It is awful to set addresses. Doesn't show direction headed. Doesn't give name of current street. It's POIs are poor. Only good thing is that its mapping was better than the FineDrive, but maybe updated maps for FineDrive would fix that. Both use Navteq Maps

 
Not bad for the bucks
By Mal on the move.Verified Reviewer from Brooklyn NY on 7/31/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Long Battery Life
Cons:
Complicated Controls, Difficult To Read, Flimsy, Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Buyer beware your going to get what you pay for. I've had this unit for a couple of months. The software seems a little out dated. On a recent trip the unit directed me to turn the wrong way on a one way street. Also on a major highway the unit failed to recognize an exit wich caused me to go a 1/2 hr out of my way.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good Hardware, Junky software
By AlexVerified Reviewer from St. Louis on 7/26/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Long Battery Life
Cons:
Inaccurate
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions

The software came with it is junk. Made me go round and round the destination for several times before it tells you to get to it. Then I change the software to Destination 6.0. EVERYTHING IS FINE since then.
It has great hardwares, fast CPU. can watch MP4 Video, listen to songs, FM radio etc.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
More Bang for your buck
By KiKI from Boston, MA on 7/26/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Adventure, Auto
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional, Tech geek
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an awesome product. Being as though the guy before can't spell i don't trust his opinion. I bought the product 4 months ago and use it daily. The tom tom is much more money and has less functionality try it it is great!!!!!!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
very bad workman ship
By Ron Huang from san francisco ca on 7/21/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
noting good about this
Cons:
loudsy
Best Uses:
loudsy
Describe Yourself:
loudsy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

very bad workman ship the case broke befor i can even use it, me and my friend order the same one [...] we open it up play with it a little the case craked at the same spot don't buy it!!!! me and my friend is geting the TOM TOM this weekend.

 
not recommended
By john from new york on 7/12/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought first unit in june of 07, was on a trip and the gps went dead. [...] I finally received another GPS unit. Well guess what this new unit is worse then the first one , it doesn't work either! Would not buy another one of these.

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