As time goes on, GPS features that used to be "high end" move into lower-end models, and the 2000S, the bottom of Navigon's barrel, includes some features not previously available in a $200 model, but it also lacks some basic features.

The lightweight 2000S has a thin, lightweight design that fits easily in the pocket. The vehicle mount is sturdy and nicely adjustable, although the GPS unit doesn't attach easily compared to other mounts we've used.

The unit includes all the basics you'd expect from a vehicle GPS, including text-to-speech (of the two included voices, only one can do text-to-speech) and optional speeding warnings. Address entry is very intuitive and more efficient than some others, and while the text auto-complete works well, I wish it kept a history of recently used cities, since it keeps suggesting cities on the other side of the state instead of the most recent city I entered/visited.

The unit contains a healthy list of point's of interest (POI's), although we found some errors, like the wrong name for our kids' school, although we found the maps to be up-to-date with rare exceptions, more accurate than average. As a little bonus, some POI's use the company brand logo (Burger King, KFC, Phillips 66, etc.) as the icon onscreen. (I'd bet these are sponsored, since only certain chains display logos) instead of a generic icon. Oddly enough, we found some Burger Kings (for example) were listed, while others weren't.

Other nice features include saved favorites, including adding your current position, an intuitive route planner (although if you want to edit the route, you may have trouble finding the button--a few less steps would be nice), "Lane Assistant Pro" which shows you which lane to use when a highway splits or you need an exit, and "Reality View Pro," which shows speed limit signs and exit signs.

Aside from the drawbacks mentioned above, we found a few others. The automatic day/night mode doesn't switch to night mode early enough--Navigon needs to realize that it gets dark before the sun has set completely and add about 15 minutes to the night mode. We also found that the unit takes a long time finding the signal, frequently 2-5 minutes even in rural areas with no overhead interference.

A micro-SD slot and USB port for updates rounds out the overall package.

The 2000S overall offers a pretty decent low end device overall. The menus take some getting used to and could use a simplicity overhaul, and I recommend reading the manual (only available online) to figure out all the menus and features, but once on the road, the 2000S gives a great interface that won't break the bank.