The TeleNav Shotgun GPS device brings real time traffic monitoring and Internet access directly onto the Shotgun though it’s Internet connection. Traffic information, gas prices etc are all checked every five minuets, and automatic re-routes planned.
Another advantage to the TeleNav Shotgun’s Internet connection, is that the device can automatically update the maps, rather than having to download them on your PC and upload them to the device via USB.
Key Features
- 4.3 inches Touch Screen LCD
- 480 x 272 Pixel Resolution
- Real Time Traffic Monitoring
- Automatic Reroute
- Audio and Visual Navigation
- 3D Maps
- Internet Connected Search
- Online Pre-Planning
- 12.5L x 8W x 1.9H cm
- 0.27 pounds (124 grams)
Reviews
While an excellent concept, TeleNav’s connected Shotgun GPS device with its built-in cellular radio doesn’t offer as many location-based services as it seemingly could. Live traffic updates are probably the best part of having a cell connection. The Shotgun shows you detailed traffic information, including flow data, along your planned route.
Source: PCPro | Rating:
The $299 TeleNav Shotgun is an interesting effort to provide business travelers with current traffic data, but it falls far short of being a useful driving accessory. We like the Web-based send-to-car feature and the vast POI count compared with other navigators, but the maps look dated.
Source: LaptopMag | Rating:
TeleNav is off to a good start with the Shotgun. While I ran across a decent list of things that needed to be touched up, most of those were relatively small issues that can be addressed through software updates. But for all of the new companies entering the GPS market over the past couple of years, the TeleNav Shotgun is off to the races with a good start.
Source: GPS Review
I can’t find too much to fault with the hardware you get. If Telenav keep to their promises of rolling out regular, significant feature upgrades then they could succeed where Dash struggled.
Source: SlashGear
