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Unbiased Reviews of the Latest Car GPS
GPS devices have enjoyed tremendous sales growth,
particularly in the automotive market. The past 2 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 for the masses. According to
Yahoo! Tech news' trends and predictions, GPS device
sales are going to sky-rocket going forward. You’ll see GPS
technology incorporated into numerous gadgets such as
smart-phones, cameras and even MP3 players. There is one
fundamental reason for the popularity of GPS devices. It helps
drivers make hassle-free informed travel decisions on the
move.
There are many types of GPS devices - for cars, motorcycles
and even marine crafts. Portable Car GPS units
are by far the most popular in terms of sales volume. To help
narrow your search for a suitable GPS model,
CarGPSreviews.net aims to provide unbiased reviews and
recommendations of the latest car GPS units. We have compiled a
list of the current Top 10 GPS that is updated
on a monthly basis. As individual needs and preferences are
largely subjective, this list is compiled based on actual user
reviews, search popularity and sales. Feel free to use this as
a starting point to search for the GPS device that caters best
to your needs.
Top 10 GPS
February 2010 update
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The user-friendly and full featured Garmin nuvi
780 takes the top spot again garnering positive
reviews and strong sales helped in part by a massive 75% discount at Amazon. The ever
popular nuvi 260W moved up a notch to 2nd
place. Although the list is dominated by Garmin, Magellan's
large 7-inch Roadmate 1700 and 4.7-inch
widescreen Maestro 4700 made it on on the
list for the first time.
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Garmin
nuvi 780 - The Garmin nuvi 780 portable
GPS navigator goes above and beyond what's usually
expected from a GPS offering an innovative design,
easy to use interface, a Qwerty keyboard, and just
about everything you'll need while in your car and
on the go. It comes with a rich array of features
including spoken directions in real street names,
integrated traffic receivers, MP3 player and photo
viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice
prompts, MP3s, audio books directly through your
vehicle's stereo system. Ready to use out of the
box, the nuvi 780 offers a bright 4.3" widescreen
display that is readable even in harsh daylight from
any angle thanks to the integrated white backlight.
The slim, attractive design of the Nuvi makes it
easy to take anywhere. List Price :
$699.99.
Recent user
comment: "I bought this to use for our family
vacations. However the kid in me decided to use it
right away to see how accurate the driving instructions
were. It is right on the money. I highly recommend
downloading the current version as soon as you get it
out of the box. My upgrade lasted 1 1/2 hours and I
have broadband internet. After the upgrade my new
subdivision was clearly shown along with the newest
streets in my city. I also installed the icons and
voices to give us some variety. My kids loved the elf
voice and they loved watching the sleigh and other
animated icons. I love the blue tooth feature being
able to drive hands free. Overall we are very pleased
with our 1st and probably not the last GPS unit. I had
researched for several months and this model is exactly
what I was looking for. My friends and family have
different companies and I really wanted to stick with
the leader and am glad I chose this one." - D.Fry
(Iowa,USA); Amazon
Verified Purchase; Jan 4,
2010
Save $520 on Garmin nuvi
780 
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Garmin nuvi 260W - The nuvi 260W
combines a thin profile and attractive price point with
directions in real street names and a wide screen that
lets you see more of what's around you as you drive.
The nuvi 260W includes the most sought-after navigation
features while eliminating many of the premium add-ons.
The result is a GPS that simply gets you from point A
to point B reliably and efficiently. You also get fast
satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated
receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a
gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you
search by name for more than 6 million points of
interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an
easy, intuitive interface. At $139.99 (39% off) now it
is quite a steal! List Price:
$229.99
Recent user
comment: "The Garmin Nuvi 260W is my second
GPS unit. It announces turn directions with the street
name. I consider this a primary advantage. It is an
aural clue and does not require that you look at the
GPS screen while driving. Just listen and "Greta" will
tell you well in advance what to do at an upcoming
street; no peeking at the GPS screen required - just
safe driving. I thought the use of the "find address
menu" in the software was very simple and logical.
Saving the locations to memory was also
straightforward. The memory bank of local sites is much
more complete than my previous GPS. The screen size is
appropriately large and bright. It is easy to see
during the day in bright sunlight and is not glaring at
night when it jumps automatically to night mode
colors." - Turboman (USA); Amazon
Verified Purchase; Dec 30,
2009
Save 43% on Garmin nuvi
260W
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Garmin
nuvi 265WT - The 4.3" widescreen nüvi
265WT adds free real-time traffic updates from
Navteq designed to receive alerts about traffic
tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead
on your route. Other significant improvements
include a predictive technology that provides faster
satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more
information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo
navigation feature. The 265WT provides complete maps
for North America and the handy Text-to-Speech
feature, so you get turn-by-turn spoken directions
with the real names of streets. This model also
includes useful travel tools like a JPEG picture
viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency
converter, measurement converter, bluetooth
connectivity and calculator. List Price :
$349.99.
Recent user
comment: "This slim little Garmin has a big
screen and is easy to use with lots of features. I took
the little GPS with me on a road trip from Tennessee to
California and it proved to be a great little device
that worked well out of the box with little mental
effort on my part! For long trips it is really nice to
be able to zoom out on your route, get estimated
arrival times, and see the speed limit all in one
place-I can't believe I went this long without getting
a GPS device! Overall, I found that the bluetooth
worked well with my blackberry but it is a bit hard to
hear phone conversations over road noise. The map
coverage was pretty good and turning directions are
given well ahead of time. Also, the recalculation of
routes is very fast. I accessorized with a protective
neoprene case and ordered a universal charging kit and
am ready to travel again!" - Longhornfan (TN,USA);
Amazon Verified Purchase; Jan 7,
2010
Save 51% on Garmin nuvi
265WT
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Garmin nuvi 765T - The nuvi 765T adds a number
of handy routing and communication features to an already
impressive list of specs, including a 4.3-inch widescreen
display, text-to-speech capabilities, media player, and FM
transmitter for transmitting audio - including directions
and MP3 music and audiobooks - from the device to your car
radio. New to the nuvi 765 series lineup is Garmin's HotFix
satellite prediction, Lane Assist, automatic time zone
transitioning, and 3D Building views. List Price:
$499.99
- Garmin
nuvi 255W - Garmin's nüvi 255W improves
upon its 200-series predecessors by adding
top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or
MSN Direct content to an entry-level line. But Garmin is
also introducing some significant improvements with this
new series, like a predictive technology that provides
faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more
information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo
navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for
North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by
turn spoken directions with the real names of streets.
The 255W also offers a wide 4.3-inch screen that
displays 70% more of the road around you. The nüvi 255W
is really slim and fits comfortably in your pocket. A
rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for
navigation by car or foot. It also comes with useful
travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel
clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement
converter and calculator functions. List Price :
$329.99.
- Garmin
nuvi 1350T - The Garmin nuvi 1350T features
a widescreen, ultra-slim design, enhanced user
interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode, and
text-to-speech on all models. It is one of the first
nuvi devices to offer pedestrian navigation capability
enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are
available for select tourist destinations in North
America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly
to the nuvi. It's enhanced user interface features
improved graphics and a new slide control for menu
operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes
to save drivers money and fuel. With integrated FM
traffic receiver and free lifetime traffic updates you
will get alerts about traffic delays and road
construction that lie ahead on your route. List
Price: $399.99
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Garmin nuvi 855 - The nuvi 855 is a GPS
navigator and personal travel assistant featuring
voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction
view. It offers full coverage mapping for the United
States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data
features nearly six million points of interest, including
hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. It
not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken
commands. With its innovative speech recognition, you
safely control the nuvi 855's interface with your voice,
allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. List
Price: $349.99
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Magellan RoadMate 4700 - The premium
Magellan Maestro 4700 boasts the acclaimed and exclusive
OneTouch favorites menu and an ultra-slim 4.7-inch color
touch screen. Preloaded NAVTEQ maps and six million points
of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
make the Maestro 4700 ideal for both business trips and
vacations. Comes with easy-to-use features, such as AAA
TourBook, voice command, highway lane assist, predictive
traffic, and Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free
calling. List Price: $299.99
- TomTom
XXL 540S - The TomTom XXL 540S is a
complete navigation device in an extra large widescreen
that measures 5" diagonally. It's easy to use right out
of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions including
street names will guide you to any address in the US,
Canada and Mexico, including more than 7 million
preloaded points of interest. With TomTom Map Share
technology, you can instantly modify street names,
street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn
restrictions on your own device. Comes with a Fold and
Go EasyPort mount which folds flat against the device
for easy portability. List Price: $299.95
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Magellan RoadMate 1700 - Perfect for
SUVs, trucks and RVs, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 boasts a
generous, ultra-thin 7-inch touch screen ideal for large
vehicles and easy viewing on the road. Premium features
include OneTouch favorites menu, AAA TourBook and Member
Roadside Assistance, QuickSpell with SmartCity search,
highway exit POI, spoken street name guidance and other
useful features. List Price: $299.99

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