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Becker sat-nav

Sat-nav gets you out of a jam

You'll stay out of snarl-ups with Traffic Assist 7927 – that’s the claim from Becker. But how does the sat-nav fare when it hits the streets? We tried it out.

Sat-nav

05th January 2008

Well, the unit is certainly easy to use, with detailed maps that can be viewed in either 2 or 3D. It provides real-time traffic information via the Traffic Message Channel module, and then displays jams and gives options on how to beat them.

The device steered us clear of four troublespots on an M4 test route, and we arrived at our destination quicker than if we had stuck to the motorway.

It has safety in mind, too. Included in the price is a 12-month subscription to the NAVIGON Radar-Info speed camera database, which features more than 14,500 permanently installed sites in 14 European countries.

As well as navigation, the new Becker has an integrated video and MP3 player, plus JPEG picture viewer. Music can be played through the two internal speakers, and these delivered a better sound than most rivals.
The Becker works well, but its main problem is the 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen. Although it’s sharp and clear, many rival makers would have opted for a wider screen.

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Extra Info

Becker Traffic Assist 7927
Price: From £249
Rating: ****
Buy from: 0871 871 9747, www.beckerstore.com
Problems? Screen is quite small compared with rivals – and it’s pricey.
So why buy? Effective way of avoiding traffic snarl-ups.
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