GPS Reviews

GPS devices are enjoying ever increasing consumer demand. The past two years have seen sales increase two-fold. What just a few years ago was a luxury gadget for the technology enthusiast is now an affordable must-have companion. There is one fundamental reason for the popularity of GPS devices - it helps drivers get to unfamiliar places in a hassle-free way. We review most of the latest models.

Looking for the Best GPS ?

There are now hundreds of GPS models in the market. To help narrow your search, we have compiled a list of Top 10 GPS devices that offer superior user ratings, good performance and value for money. As individual needs vary, feel free to use this as a starting point to search for the GPS that caters best to your needs. This list is updated monthly.

Top 10 GPS

December 2011 update :

Garmins continue to top the list and larger models with lifetime map & traffic updates are becoming more popular. The 5" Garmin nuvi 1450LMT takes the top spot. Its ease of use, speed and accuracy garnered many positive user reviews. In 2nd place is the Garmin nuvi 1350LMT. It has almost all the functionalities of the nuvi 1450LMT in a smaller package and offers good value for money. Third on the list is the new Garmin nuvi 2460LMT.

1.  Garmin nuvi 1450LMT - It's easy to see where you're going with the nuvi 1450LMT's large 5-inch screen. Comes with free Lifetime Maps and Traffic, multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view to help you navigate the busy highway interchanges, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route.
   
   List Price: $319.99  Save 56% on nuvi 1450LMT! 
   
   
2. Garmin nuvi 1350LMT - The nuvi 1350LMT features a slim design, enhanced user interface, and free Lifetime Maps and Traffic updates. In addition, it comes with speech to text function, helps to guide you to the proper lane on highways, calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute and also find your way on foot in any city with the new pedestrian navigation options.
   
   List Price: $249.99 Save 50% on nuvi 1350LMT! 
   
   
3.  Garmin nuvi 2460LMT - The 5" widescreen nuvi 2460LMT is extemely user-friendly with its built-in voice activated software. You can easily control it by just talking into it, allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Free lifetime maps and traffic makes this a highly popular choice. A multi-point route planner automatically sorts multiple destinations into an efficient route. Also includes lane assist with junction view, trafficTrends historical traffic, myTrends predictive routing, and ecoRoutes feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route.
   
   List Price: $299.99 Save 20% on nuci 2460LMT 
   
   
4. Garmin nuvi 1490LMT - The 5" large screen nüvi 1490LMT comes with free Lifetime Maps and Traffic and offers multiple-point routing and Lane Assist with junction view to help you manage busy highway interchanges. It announces streets by name, has hands-free calling compatibility and pedestrian navigation options. The ecoRoute feature calculates a more fuel-efficient route. It includes advanced navigation features like Route Planning to take the worry out of traveling.
   
   List Price: $349.99  Save 55% on nuvi 1490LMT 
   
   
5. Garmin nuvi 1390LMT - The nuvi 1390LMT packs a mouth-watering set of features including free Lifetime Maps and Traffic into a slim design. This slim GPS unit also comes with lane assist with junction view, pedestrian navigation options, hands-free calling and ecoRoute to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.
   
   List Price: $299.99 Save 46% on nuvi 1390LMT 
   
   
6. Garmin nuvi 1300LM - The slim nuvi 1300LM has a widescreen display, yet it's slim and light enough to take along on all your travels. This affordable GPS comes with free Lifetime Map updates, announces streets by name, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute.
   
   List Price: $219.99  Save 55% on nuvi 1300LM 
   
   
7. TomTom VIA 1505TM - The VIA 1505TM replaces the XXL 540TM. It is not only a functional and affordable 5-inch GPS with some lifetime features but it is also part of the new VIA series that adds some nifty extras to an already good design. IQ Routes exclusive technology directs you to your destination using the smartest, fastest route possible. Conveniently avoid certain roads during rush hour, streets inundated with traffic light changes and pedestrian traffic so that you always take the fastest way to get anywhere. As soon as an accident or other delay is found on your route, TomTom alerts you and can re-route you to an alternative, faster route.
   
   List Price: $199.95  Save 35% on TomTom VIA 1505TM 
   
   
8. Garmin nüvi 2595LMT - The nüvi 2595LMT has a nice set of features that older Garmin devices lack. It comes with a large 5” touchscreen display and powerful navigation features. It includes FREE lifetime traffic and map updates, voice activation and more. Speed improvements are noticeable when you explore the different menus. Cosmetic changes are more noticeable if you take a closer look at the lane assist with junction feature. Garmin has made decent enhancements to the point that Garmin had to give this feature a different name. Now called the photoReal junction view, lane assists show photorealistic graphics with better emphasis on road signs.
   
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9. Garmin nuvi 3790LMT - Experience uniquely personal navigation from the elegantly slim nüvi 3790LMT. It features a multi-touch glass display, nüRoute technology with trafficTrends and myTrends, voice-activated navigation, 3-D building and terrain view, lane assist with junction view, hands-free calling compatibility and subscription-free traffic alerts.
   
   List Price: $499.99  Save 42% on nuvi 3790LMT 
   
   
10. Garmin nuvi 2360LMT - The voice-activated widescreen nuvi 2360LMT comes with free lifetime traffic and maps for the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It has a dual-orientation screen that displays vertically or horizontally, a 3-axis electronic compass and 3-D building and terrain view. It also includes hands-free calling, lane assist with junction view, trafficTrends historical traffic, myTrends predictive routing, and ecoRoute. Pedestrian capabilities can be enhanced with optional cityXplorer maps for mass transit information.
    
    List Price: $259.99  Save 33% on nuvi 2360LMT