Comments on: NAVMAN M300

By: Juan Sanchez

Juan Sanchez — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:01:49 +0000

We used the M300 at a windsurfing race, sponsored by Navman. Out of 10 units, 6 failed the same day because they took water inside. The battery seal is so bad! I called the company and they told me that it is not waterproof… made for windsurfing but not even water resistant?
I was able to convince them to give me a replacement, one replacement. I have used the unit for running 3 times and the display already failed. It does not display the large numbers, so forget about getting your top speed, etc.
It is the worst product that I have even seen…

By: David Bliss

David Bliss — Sun, 13 May 2007 21:22:50 +0000

I purchased a Navman M300, have used it twice and the unit has failed to work because it has taken on water. I am sure it is off warranty but I’m hoping I can find a place to have it repaired/refurbished so that it will work again. I found its operationj satisfactory but not its advertised water-resistance.

By: alex

alex — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 10:20:52 +0000

Hi,
It is Alex again! Seems like I can not stop!
Garmin Foretrex 201 is a much better unit, but, again but, not 100% for windsurfing
Why:
1 – it is only splash proof (M300 is better in this department);
2 – it is not strong (mechanically) enough, my mate was wearing it on the arm, hit the mast and cracked the board inside (M300 is better in this department too).
3 – it has got pins like an ordinary watch fitted in the plastic body – and the plastic breaks. I saw blokes wrapping pieces of bicycle inner tyre around for better security.
Verdict: great ton, but not for windsurfing.
If somebody can only make a cross between M300 Navman (body and display) and Garmin Foretrex 201 (braind and downloads) with added stopwatch vibration… please let me know.