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I am afraid of updating the maps before a backup is done. I will be sure to stay away from all Navigon products and programs in the future and I will be sure to post this information on any reviews that I can. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Valued NAVIGON CustomerThank you for your inquiry. I am worried that the update will corrupt or damage my only (original) SD card.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Valued NAVIGON CustomerHas someone of your friends Vista on his computer. I waited about a half an hour and nothing changed. That was the end of our communication.Judge for yourself.
In order to create an backup of your original sd card, please do these steps:* insert the original sd card in your device * plug the device to your computer and turn on the device * open the workplace and open the "removable disk" * mark all files and folders (CTRL & A) and copy this (CTRL & C) * create a folder "NAVIGON" on your desktop or in "My Documents" * paste all files and folders in the created folder "NAVIGON" (CTRL & V) * turn off your device and plugin the new sd card * turn on your device, klick right on "removable disk" and klick "reformat" * reformat your new sd card in FAT32 * go in your created folder "NAVIGON" * mark all files and folders (CTRL & A) and copy this (CTRL & C) * go to your reformated "removable disk" and paste all data (CTRL & V) * now you can open NAVIGON Fresh and install the new map updates on your new sd card ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have tried this on both my desktop (windows 7) and my laptop (windows XP) and I get the same result on both, the copy locks up about a 1/3 of the way thru the USA 48 Contiguous Map file.Is there any way of getting another SD card from you for the 2100 max. That is terrible customer service. After having trouble backing up my Sd card for my 2100 Max so that I could update my maps, I decided to contact Navigon support and the following is our correspondence: I am having trouble backing up my sd card in the fresh program. If I can't backup how do I download the operating system onto a new sd card to use as a backup.
BEWARE.Feel free to use this correspondence on any other reviews. I will NEVER deal with this company again. It sends me to a download manager screen that has not been updated for a couple of years and I am worried that it will not be compatible with Windows 7. I finally decided to update the map.
I get to 30% backup and it will not move from there. If map update corrupts my only sd card can I get a replacement. Maybe it works with Vista.Accessories, map material and content are not available in North America through NAVIGON.Unfortunately we don't have information concerning the availability of these products at other major retail shops. I understand that they are trying to break into the Iphone market with map software.
I purchased the 2100 max in Jan 2009 it has worked ok. I have the 2100max and am running windows 7 with a DSL line. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So what you are telling me is that if my original SD card with the 2100max operating system and map program gets damaged or corrupted I might as well throw the 2100max device in the TRASH CAN because you cannot replace the SD card.
Its screen and features are more than adequate for my needs. But I don't recommend it when in rural areas.
Once you have purchased Navigon, you are on-your-own. When I first bought the unit, I could get technical help over the phone.
It also doesn't work at all in Hawaii. I don't know about the other vendors, but if you think you will ever need help with the product, don't expect any.
I bought this the 2100 max just about a year ago. When I am in the city, it always gets me where I want to go.
Now, I cannot even get them to answer emails.
Works like a dream. I did my Map update Q3 just yesterday and week before. But my first one I bought at $176 from Amazon, years before.Only complain is 4.3 inch is too small for me. I ordered the same model on the same day online. But this 2100 max is only $109 (I paid on last Black Friday). Map update works just fine.
I read one review who cannot update new map. (Imagine I am in love with my GPS). it is $350 ~ $450. I wish it would like 5" screen size. I have used and compared TomTom, Germin and many others with this Navigon 2100 Max GPS Navigation - 4.3 but this GPS is on the Top of the Food Chain. I had this GPS for last one year until stolen from my vehicle on last 27th Nov (Black Friday).
Any true 3D GPS (most people confuse a 2D as 3D GPS) usually cost a lot like Germin Nuvi or the New Model of Tom Tom just arrived. The bigger the GPS the easier to view at crowded road.P.S.
Used unit twice,then screen froze up.E mailed Navigon support.They were supposed to get back to me within 48 hours.It has been 7 days and never heard from them.Tried to call them.impossible ,long waits many messages.Couldn't reach anyone.Mailed unit back to Tiger Direct and they gave full refund including shipping.Wouldn't consider Navigon again.Buying a Garmin instead.
I really like the touch screen and the features but it takes awhile for the gps to pick up signal. I usually have to start driving before it will pick up signal and let me know where to go.
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