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Cobra NAV ONE 4500 Portable Navigation System

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Expert Review

Cobra NAV ONE 4500 Portable Navigation System

Date Published: 8/6/08

Cobra's NAV ONE 4500 is a highly portable navigation system, so you can effortlessly move it from car to car. You can even take it with you on a trip, avoiding those premium fees charged by rental car companies. But the portability is just one way the NAV ONE 4500 stands out from many other navigation systems.

In about 100 major metropolitan areas in the United States, the NAV ONE 4500 can receive real-time traffic information to let you know if construction or an accident is blocking your programmed route, and the system can even reroute you around such an obstacle. Keep in mind that this service requires a paid subscription. The NAV ONE 4500 can also relay the average speed of traffic on the roads ahead, so you can determine traffic congestion before deciding to take a particular route.

The NAV ONE 4500 has a 5-inch touchscreen display, and turn-by-turn voice navigation makes getting to your destination easy. The included map database covers the United States and Canada, and it features seven million points of interest. There are even 3-D views of intersections, which can really come in handy in certain situations.

The NAV ONE 4500 package includes a power adapter and a windshield suction-cup mount for easy installation. With its traffic updates and expansive map library, the Cobra NAV ONE 4500 should be an essential part of any driver's inventory, for use around town or around the continent.

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1 year, limited



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