![]() ![]() Sub-categories within the different packages make selection easier – for example, the “Points of interest package: leisure activities” contains “Museums” or “cinemas” as sub-sections. The optional categories are: “Points of interest package: health”, “Points of interest package: food and drink”, “Points of interest package: shopping”, “Points of interest package: leisure activities” and “Points of interest package: park and ride”. The “Points of interest package: all in one” offers the full collection of 2.2 million POIs, but users can also choose a package that only includes a certain category of POI. Users have the choice between six different packages. “With our new range of POIs, we are releasing this array of these personal POIs for our navigation devices for the first time.” “Recommendations provided by users for other users are the best kind of recommendation,” says Jörn Watzke, executive vice-president of Product Line Management at NAVIGON. Repeat entries and unverifiable entries were excluded. NAVIGON has processed this data, transforming it into a valuable resource. The new packages of POIs are based on data from OpenStreetMap, an Internet platform where every user can enter his own POIs. Six new packages will provide owners of NAVIGON devices with useful points of interest in up to 44 countries across Europe. London, 9th May 2011 – A total of approximately 2.2 million extra points of interest (POIs) are available now for car drivers to download onto their devices. The extra destinations can be downloaded easily onto devices via NAVIGON Fresh. Now users can find a nearby pharmacy, museum or parking space even faster. With six different packages, car drivers get up to 2.2 million POIs throughout the whole of Europe. New POI packages from NAVIGON: site-specific information in 44 countries ![]() A special bonus for registered Navigon 70 series owners is that these POIs can be downloaded for free until June 30th. There are 6 POI sets available priced at £4.00 each or all 6 for £8.00 and are available as downloads from Navigon Fresh. Despite obtaining the data through OpenStreetMap Navigon have provided some editorial control over the POIs removing duplicates and 'unverifiable' entries (whatever those are). Sourced from OpenStreetMap these are community generated data as opposed to the normal mapping company sourced data. Navigon announced today that they are selling POI add-on packages to their SatNavs. Navigon Add 22 Million POIs To SatNav Devices ![]()
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