TeleType 710060 WorldNav Truck Routing 7 Inch Portable GPS Unit
- Large 7-Inch Touch Screen Portable GPS
- Truck Restriction Routing insures you travel on permitted roads only
- Pays for itself - Avoid costly tickets, avoid tolls, navigate unfamiliar territory efficiently, saving time and gas
- Hazmat routing - offers 10 levels of Hazmat routing
- 12+ million Points of Interest pre-loaded including truck stops and weigh stations
TeleType introduced the first portable GPS for truckers understanding the need to support commercial drivers. This large 7-Inch touch screen GPS is great for professional truck drivers, bus drivers, and RV’ers. Insures that routes will follow roads that are suitable for truck travel, and the commercial driver can rely on the routing as it takes into account commercial truck restrictions such as bridge heights and clearances, load limits, and commercial restrictions. Typical truck configuration would be 13’6” height, 80,000 lb weight, and 53’ length. Easily change the specifications to suit your truck including oversized and overweight vehicles. Hands free navigation instructions can be heard through your radio (with appropriate jack). Includes trucker friendly points of interest such as rest areas, truck stops, weigh stations, restaurants, hotels, and more. English, Spanish, and French text to speech instructions pronounces street names and exit numbers. TeleType 710060 WorldNav Truck Routing 7 Inch Portable GPS Unit
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Posted by Rhodos
on Sep 9 2010. Filed under Technology.
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There are a couple of things that I wish were different about this device. First of all, during the day, it’s really hard to view the screen because of glare from the sun. The manufacturer recommended purchasing something from Best Buy or wherever that would go around it like a “visor”. Also, it doesn’t give much notice before you have to take an exit. I was already on an exit one time when the automated voice told me to take the exit. This could have been from the reason below.
The first time I used it, it worked fine. The second time I used it, it kept stalling in the “route directions” mode. I called the manufacturer and they are sending me another SD card (the card that has all of the currect mapping info. that you insert into the GPS). They said that they had gotten a bad “batch” of the cards and that the new ones should work fine. Keep this in mind if you get one that has problems. Also, keep ALL of the warranty/manual, etc. paperwork in case you need to return it. You can’t return it wouthout those.
Rating: 3 / 5
I am a truck driver who bought the teletype 710060 gps.The features I like are the big screen and the ability to program the size trailer you have,53 or 48 foot,12.6 or 13.6 and the weight.Last week I was making multi stop deliveries in Philly and I truely depended on it for directions.It found all stops that had good addresses,but it lead me throu some develepments that I barley could make turns and had signs for no trucks over 4 tons. I had a 48 footer but programed a 53`.The biggest drawback of the 710060 is the voice.I turned the volume all the way up,tried both male and female voices,tried running it throu the fm radio,shut the jakes and still could not understand the garbbeled sound.very very poor audio.The next drawback is there is no battery back up,if you hit the cig liter by mistake you lose everything you programed in and must pull over and retype all information again.The external antenna is a joke,very flimsey hook up.I was in the Scranton area on the Gov. Bob Casey Hwy (about 6-7 years old)and the unit had no clue where it was,needs more recent maps.I don’t trust it 100% but its all that I found for trucks.
Rating: 3 / 5
I used to have a lap top navigation system in my truck. I think having all in one unit is a lot simpler. No booting time. WorldNav start right away as I start my truck. Routing comes up slower slightly then on the laptop but I understand why. The unit has most if not all restricted roads and low bridges.
Here is what I think
Advantages of the system
1. Easy to set up. System comes with all the maps for Truck Driving and for Car navigation
2. From the manual I can see that it is very easy to update. They send you a new SD card and you send the old one back
3. Screen is large
4. Rear view camera ready
5 FM transmitter to my radio in the truck
6. No need for external antenna although there is a jack for one
Cons
1. Screen has to be kept away from the sunlight or you will not see well
2. Warranty is only 1 year although I see that they offer extended warranty for 3 but you have to pay for it
3. Updates after 90 days are not free
I gave the unit 5 stars because although it can be improved they unit is the only one now on the market that offers truck routing and RV routing for such a low price.
Rating: 5 / 5
We purchased this unit for my husband who is a a cross-country truck driver. While it works well on short trips, on more complex routes there are significant delays when there is a need to re-route, particularly in cities where there are multiple turns and street changes. It often takes the unit 10-15 min. to provide a new route. Not good when you’re lost in New York City! Also, the voice commands are difficult to understand and even at max, the volume is frequently not loud enough to hear inside a noisy big rig. We bought the unit because of the truck routing software but are so disappointed with the other features that feature has become much less important.
Rating: 2 / 5
I got the system about 1 week ago and took it on the trip with me. This is the first GPS portable unit that was specifically designed for truck drivers.
I looked forward to get it and I am very glad I ordered one. This unit routes me taking into account restrictions that otherwise I would be running into. It did not put me even once in its route on Parkway or any restricted road. Finally I do not have to worry about low bridges. It took me as little as couple of min to set up the unit. I am not very computer literate but setting this system is very easy. I put it on my windshield with suction cup and let it rest on the dash then I put the power into cigarette lighter adapter. Once you hit I agree you select the size of your truck and hazmat that you carry. I think it is well thought system. I recommended my boss at the distribution center. I am planning to add to the unit rear view camera. There is a jack AV for it. Hope it is as easy as setting up the routing. Unit also have spanish voice in addition to enlish. I can change languages and hear turns and names of the streets with right pronounciation. Not Bad!!
Rating: 5 / 5