Clarion MAP790 multimedia unit
Price: £279
A stereo, mobile phone hands-free kit and sat-nav all in one – that’s the latest system from multimedia giant Clarion.
The MAP790 is the size of any other navigation unit, and clamps to your dash with the supplied suction cup, similar to a portable system. There’s also a 4.3-inch touchscreen – but it provides much more than just navigation.
Built-in Bluetooth connectivity lets you make calls on the move safely and legally.
Plus, as you’d expect from Clarion, music playback is a key feature. You can relay tunes from your phone wirelessly via Bluetooth, or plug a music filled card into the SD card slot – this supports up to 8GB of memory.
There’s also a mini-USB input, so you can connect your iPod, too. On top of all this, route-finding is easy.
The Clarion has maps for 44 countries, displayed in clear 360-degree 3D.
You see the contours of your route, and the comprehensive points of interest stand out well.
A lane indicator feature and spoken street names are included, as is detailed camera and speed limit info, plus a built-in RDS-TMC tuner to get traffic alerts.
* Contact: 01793 870400, www.clarion.co.uk
* Maker’s claim: “A one-box solution to navigating your way around Europe, complete with music and phone connectivity.”
