The simplest way around an unknown town,
till now, was to simply roll down the window and ask the nearest
auto-rickshaw driver for directions. However, if you have a GPS
navigator in your car, finding the destination can be a much more
sophisticated activity. And you won’t always have an auto-rickshaw next
to you!
Look & Feel
Among all the MapMyIndia devices we tested for the GPS comparison test, the Zx250 has the most premium feel to it. And no surprises here, since it is the most expensive one in the entire family. The dual colour tone on the front bezel – black and grey, matches well. The metallic grey carries through on to the back of the device as well. The business end of the ports is on the left hand side, in driving terms – on the far side from the driver – power cable, microSD slot, Mini USB port and the AV-in port. Good thing, since the driver shouldn’t be fiddling with stuff when on the road anyway! On the top and the bottom spine are grooves for the windshield mount to slot in.
Among all the MapMyIndia devices we tested for the GPS comparison test, the Zx250 has the most premium feel to it. And no surprises here, since it is the most expensive one in the entire family. The dual colour tone on the front bezel – black and grey, matches well. The metallic grey carries through on to the back of the device as well. The business end of the ports is on the left hand side, in driving terms – on the far side from the driver – power cable, microSD slot, Mini USB port and the AV-in port. Good thing, since the driver shouldn’t be fiddling with stuff when on the road anyway! On the top and the bottom spine are grooves for the windshield mount to slot in.
Speaking of which, the mount is quite
solid and seems well built. There are essentially two elbows – one at
the joint with the base, and one where the device clamp meets this part
of the arm. The first one with the ability to loosen to tighten, near
the base, is for height setting, while the second one is for tilt angle
and direction. The device clamp part can be removed from the joint as
well, in case it needs replacement. When everything is completely
tightened, the Zx250 sits snugly and doesn’t move around even on a very
bumpy road. However, over a period of time, you will need to tighten the
height management arm, since that dial tends to become slightly loose
with all the jerks that the mount absorbs.
With multiple movable parts, you can be
sure that the Zx250 can be placed perfectly where you want it. The only
thing is, we miss the rubberized feel on the device that some of the
other siblings have. But then again, we are just nitpicking!
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Features & Performance
While most of the mid-range and high-end GPS (usually suffixed with “Premium”) devices from MapMyIndia have 3D Maps, this one takes a step further. Aura maps bring on board a much more detailed landscape, with elevation changes clearly marked. For example, flyovers will be clearly distinguished from the road that is going beside it, but at a lower height. Certain buildings and landmarks are clearly in 3D.
While most of the mid-range and high-end GPS (usually suffixed with “Premium”) devices from MapMyIndia have 3D Maps, this one takes a step further. Aura maps bring on board a much more detailed landscape, with elevation changes clearly marked. For example, flyovers will be clearly distinguished from the road that is going beside it, but at a lower height. Certain buildings and landmarks are clearly in 3D.
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