Delphi NAV300 GPS - Design
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Design
The design of the NAV300 screams simplicity, because it has minimal buttons and controls on the body. Most of the controls are accessed via the touch-screen LCD. The body itself is an attractive silver finish with black accents. There is a menu button on the left side of the face of the device, and a Bluetooth button just below it. On the opposite side of the face, you will find the zoom in and zoom out buttons. The sides of the device are where you will find the volume control as well as the power button. Other than that, all the controls are enabled through the touch-screen menu system with either a finger or the included stylus.
The NAV300 has various input jacks along the sides of the device. On the left side of the device you will find the 3 mm headphone jack and an external MIC input, which is used for voice commands. On the opposite side of the device, you will encounter the TMC-RDS traffic input as well as the DC input jack. The rear of the device sports the built-in speakers as well as the flip-up antenna. I don't like flip-up antennas in portable GPS units only because it is a hassle to have to flip it up each time you use the device. This antenna isn't too bad, though, because it is small and not intrusive. On the bottom of this device, you will find the SD card slot used for loading maps, videos, music, and pictures.
The NAV300 is basically the same size as other portable GPS units. This device is a bit thinner than most GPS systems, but it is also a bit longer than most. The overall dimensions of the NAV300 are 5.3 x 3.2 x 1 inches.
This device is relatively lightweight when compared to other portable GPS units, weighing in at about 6.7 ounces. It is portable enough to easily use in multiple cars, and it will even be useful while on foot.
The front of the device has a good-sized LCD touch-screen. This screen measures 3.5 inches, which is about the same as comparable GPS systems. Delphi put a nice anti-glare coating on the screen, which will also help give the screen a longer life. Delphi has included a stylus to use on the touch-screen, but interestingly enough, they did not include a stylus holder in the design of the NAV300. I would recommend a little bit of Velcro to create your own stylus holder, otherwise it is very easy to lose.
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