Published on 04/28/2006
Acer is a relative newcomer in the in-car GPS unit market when compared to TomTom and Garmin, and this shows up in the Acer d150 Portable Navigator. Its large in-car cradle looks out of place in any dashboard and the quality of workmanship is found wanting. Although it fares poorly aesthetically, directional information was presented clearly, with the comprehensive POI database more than equal to the tasks thrown at it. When it comes to reliability software-wise, the d150 performs admirably. If only it could be complemented with a better presentation and more features to justify the relatively high price tag of £299.00. At a lower price, you can get stylish models with more features than the d150 from TomTom and Garmin.