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NOVUS Piccolo
GPS Camera Warning System
The Novus Piccolo is a real gem. It is the smallest GPS warning device I have seen and is quite simply packed with features and £59.99 is represents true value and even stared on FIFTH Gear and came third against two units, meny times the cost of the Piccolo
The finish and build quality of the NOVUS Piccolo is great. It is simple to use all you do is plug it in and set the volume and mode and you are away.
In the box you get the NOVUS Piccolo , with all of its data pre-installed, so it's ready to use, USB power lead, magnetic mount, USB update cable and an instruction guide.
The NOVUS Piccolo uses a high sensitivity Sirf Star III GPS Engine to give you maximum signal. The sensitivity was good enough to get a signal in our office.
On the unit there are the following.. Mode selection switch (for Camera mode or Normal mode and Download mode), Volume control, LED Warning lights, Data port
The LED's are clear and easy to see day or night. Voice alerts are clear and have little distortion at full volume.
In use its simple, in the Normal mode you will get all the warnings, cameras and safety warnings along with a voice announcement for the time on the hour and fatigue warning after 2 hours driving, suggesting you take a rest.
In the Camera mode you wont get any reduce speed warnings in possible mobile camera sites.
The warnings start with a voice announcement indicating the type of site you are approaching, then the speed limit for that site and then the distance to the site. In most cases the warning will happen at least 500 yards away. The speed limit will flash the LED's and use the LED's to count down. If you are still over the speed limit the Piccolo will make another voice announcement asking you to reduce speed. Once the site is passed you get an all clear chime.
You can add and delete sites as you wish.
Sites covered.
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Updating the unit is simple using the provided USB cable. First time users need to download the update installer then once that has been installed on your PC, return to their website and download the updates. They offer free lifetime updates.
This unit also has a two year warranty and that shows real confidence in their product.
Can we recommend it, YES, we can.
For £59.99 the NOVUS Piccolo is a real bargain.
Using the Novus Piccolo is a pleasure to use, it is well finished
and is a great no fuss GPS warning system.
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