ViaMichelin ships X-970 portable GPS navigator

Original post: click here

Subscribe to these comments

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Neutral

Tony @ Oct 7th 2007 11:02AM

I've been waiting for one of their more advanced units (e.g.: X970T) to come to the US, especially if they are compatible with both US and european maps. The transatlantic functionality is a big deal for me because I travel to europe and I value the Michelin red and Green Guides. (Those maps and guides can consume a lot of my baggage weight allowance.) The 930 did not have transatlantic capability.

In addition to the v7 operating system now available in europe, I note a couple of additional differences: 1) the TMC antennae is not included in the US X970, but will be available as an accessory ; 2) the warrantee is 1 year not the usual 2 that they have in europe; and 3) the "ViaMichelin Advantage" program does not appear to be included.

I am cautiously optimistic about this unit, but would like to read some "on the road" reviews and get more detailed info from US ViaMichelin. They have shared only very basic info so far, at least compared to the european ViaMichelin site's info on the X970T. I will be especially interested to know how this X970 (no "T") unit integrates internationally with ViaMichelin's services and mapping

Add your comments

New Users

Name

E-mail

Current Users

E-mail:

Password

Remember Me

E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment

replying to thread #8020358

Add your comments:

Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.

To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.

Please note that gratuitous links to your site are viewed as spam and may result in removed comments. And yes, comments are moderated.