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If you own certain Navigon GPSs, you have the ability to add on the ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews feature.  The feature is compatible with GPS models 2100 and 2120.  For less than $40, you can upload over 20,000 reviews onto your navigator in order to help better choose hotels, restaurants, and attractions while driving. 

The reviews come in the traditional ZAGAT format and focus on the country’s top restaurants, golf courses, spas, hotels, and other area attractions.  ZAGAT ratings include a numbered score that rates the attraction’s food, décor, service and cost.  You can search through the ratings by using the provided categories, like best food, best service, best value, etc. ZAGAT ratings include service providers in over 70 cities across the entire country.  This makes it easy to select a place to eat and stay while you’re traveling.  Once you find the ZAGAT recommended attraction, your Navigon GPS will provide directions to that location.

The main drawback of the feature is that you won’t find ratings in smaller towns.  The ZAGAT feature is only really applicable if you’re planning to travel to or through major metropolitan areas.  Overall, the Navigon’s ZAGAT Ratings and Review is a good value if you buy the feature directly from the company. Third party resellers tend to jack the price up and make it not worth your money.  For more information on purchasing the Navigon ZAGAT feature, you can go to the Navigon website.

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