What's the difference between this and the Navigation Edition? What's the difference between this and the Navigation Edition?
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Nothing recently. The XM Edition now has free navigation for life as well, so there isn't really much standing in the way between the 2 phones. The ONLY differences is that the NE comes in all silver, and has those extra GPS accessories to hook up to your car window. But that isn't worth $319.99 over $259.99. XM Edition seems like a better buy to me.
1283257
the x model has navigation which i never use and you get charged for using it. you can do without the x model and still have a great phone.
1075828
I have not purchased the other. The description appears the same though. I also saw this version for $29.99 with free shipping.
1283945
This device comes with the maps for the US. There does not appear to be a difference between this package and the Garmin.com bundle. It is winter so I haven't had much opportunity to play with it but it was able to acquire satellites and show me my location on a map. There also appears to be functions to set courses so I would say this qualifies as a navigation/performance package. I hope that helps.
1777439
Does anyone knows the real difference between these two models and which one is better buy? I see the Special Edition has better screen and I know it has better/bigger mouse pad, but what else?
1627768
like others have said difference between the two is only the green backlight, the essential does everything the expert edition does and for the range of $20-$30 cheaper the essential is the better buy
2233004
The navigation I think works really well. But I do believe a Garmin is a little more easier to use. But in all once you know what you're doing with this navigation is is awesome!
1589963
Hello. No, for Navigation you will need Pioneer's add-on Navigation unit. Thank you.
1642170
I really don't know the difference, but what I bought works fine, and I have not had any problems. If ever there is added software, just delete the installation program after you have it running, but keep the disc in case of any failures or having to reinstall.
1946303
I don't know the difference. But if you order this one you had better know how to use it because the direction are very bad. Also the one we gave our grandson did not have a part that was necessary.
1397324
Ithink the only other differences are cosmetic. There is a tray/storage in the -2 model below the console that doesn't look like it's there in the earlier model. Honestly though, I think the main value in the extra cost is the improved console. Based on earlier reviews that liked the unit but criticized the console as small and unresponsive, I thought the extra $100 for the newer version would be worth it. The new console is large, nice & informative, and works great.
836532
the 3DL has adjustable declanation. i would buy the 3DL over anything without adjustable declanation as it makes navigation much easier.
1703992
I'm traveling and on the road. I look and ask my buddies who have both versions. My response may not be fast enough for you.
1491767
no difference in the units. It is a difference in the removable navionics mapping card that comes with the unit. So go to navionics website to learn differences between their map levels.
1654225
It depends on the user. Menus are split and there is no logic to what is where. I still forget where stuff is if I haven't used it recently. I'd say it's worth the trouble because the extra features are not included in simpler machines. I can only guess that some features are an afterthought, but I'm glad they are there.
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I'm not really sure what you're asking by "a difference between this...". I reviewed the sheffield model; I don't know what "this" refers to. I don't work for the company.
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The main difference between Essential and Home, Office, Premium, etc are the connectivity options (e.g. USB2, firewire, etc). For a full breakdown of the options and their differences, see: http://www.wdmybook.com/en/editions/If you mean the difference between 1st and 2nd Essential Editions (smaller, lighter, no on/off switch, auto power on/off, etc), see this excellent review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDNCGQ3WR72U6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI think I'm going to wait to get a 2nd Edition Essential as I've read too many HDD failure stories with the 1st edition which I'm hoping has been corrected with the 2nd edition. The main difference between Essential and Home, Office, Premium, etc are the connectivity options (e.g. USB2, firewire, etc). For a full breakdown of the options and their differences, see: http://www.wdmybook.com/en/editions/If you mean the difference between 1st and 2nd Essential Editions (smaller, lighter, no on/off switch, auto power on/off, etc), see this excellent review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDNCGQ3WR72U6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI think I'm going to wait to get a 2nd Edition... » Read More The main difference between Essential and Home, Office, Premium, etc are the connectivity options (e.g. USB2, firewire, etc). For a full breakdown of the options and their differences, see: http://www.wdmybook.com/en/editions/If you mean the difference between 1st and 2nd Essential Editions (smaller, lighter, no on/off switch, auto power on/off, etc), see this excellent review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDNCGQ3WR72U6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI think I'm going to wait to get a 2nd Edition Essential as I've read too many HDD failure stories with the 1st edition which I'm hoping has been corrected with the 2nd edition. « Show Less