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The Garmin Nuvi 255w hits the sweet spot of functionality and price for many users. Combining affordability with features typically reserved for more advanced products such as Text-To-Speech and a widescreen. Want to take it even further? The Nuvi 255w is also compatible with optional live traffic reporting.A common complaint is the slightly underpowered speaker, however as long as you are not trying to listen to loud music and the GPS simultaneously, it shouldnt impact most users. With over six million Points of Interest your destination should be easily within reach.

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Want (almost) all of the functions of a top of the line GPS at a middle of the road price? The Garmin Nuvi 265WT might be your dream GPS. Perhaps the biggest reason to consider the 265WT is the included lifetime traffic reporting system. While supported by occasional advertisements, the ads are fairly infrequent and unobtrusive.You will also find a widescreen display, Text-to-Speech, and Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling. About the only advanced feature not included is multi-destination routing-- but if you can live without that, this is a great GPS and a fantastic value when considering the lifetime traffic subscription.

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How often do you find yourself wondering which lane you should be in? Lane Assistance is one of the new features found on the Nuvi 765T which will provide the answer to that question on some major intersections-- just dont expect it everywhere. Another new feature is 3D representations of some buildings in the largest cities. Something fun to have, but typically not a huge asset to navigation.Still, the Nuvi 765T packs many upper-end navigation features such as route optimization, Text-to-Speech for street names, life traffic reporting, and Bluetooth hands free calling. Some people however might find the slightly older Nuvi 760 a better bargain.

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Likely to be the least expensive TomTom model with a widescreen display and Text-to-Speech, the ONE XL-S still has many features that are only available on more top of the line models from other companies. For example this TomTom supports multi-destination routing so you can create one single route with multiple stops in the trip. The XL series is also compatible with optional traffic services which feed live traffic updates to the GPS.One of the few drawbacks to this model is that the processor speed isnt quite as good as other models. Routing and rerouting if you miss a turn are still fast, but some address searches, POI searches, and menu functions seem a little more sluggish than other models. This shouldnt delay you more than a few seconds however and the TomTom ONE XL-S offers one of the best values for GPS devices featuring a widescreen display.

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Lane assist - Bluetooth - MSN Direct - Spoken street names - FM transmitter - HotFix - 4.3 High-resolution - Alarm clock - Anti-theft

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Looking good on paper, the Garmin Nuvi 755T is an almost fully loaded GPS with a widescreen, multi-destination routing, FM Transmitter, an included traffic receiver and lifetime traffic subscription, and can even optimize the order of a long list of stops. You dont get Bluetooth like that found on the Nuvi 765T, but most people can live without that feature.However under the hood the 755T feels a bit underpowered and often doesnt give you quite enough warning of turns ahead. The older Nuvi 750 or the similarly equipped Nuvi 265WT might be a better option.

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Considered by many to be a diamond in the rough, the XL 330s from TomTom is a perfect start for people who dont know exactly how they might use their GPS. While still fairly easy to operate, the TomTom XL330s includes many top-end features such as multi-destination routing, Text-to-Speech, and a widescreen display.With a tremendously loud speaker, this TomTom is a good match for people who dont want to part with louder music or have a noisy vehicle. The EasyPort (tm) mount makes this GPS easy to carry or transport between vehicles.

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Despite being superseded by the Nuvi 785, the 780 is still a top performing GPS that can now be found at bargain prices. When compared with the legendary Nuvi 760, the only difference is that the 780 includes MSN Direct services for live traffic reporting and data services like weather.But here is a tip, you can sometimes find the Nuvi 760 and the GDB 50 traffic receiver as separate purchases for less than the cost of the 780. The Nuvi 760 plus the GDB 50 receiver will be identical to the 780.

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Confused about all of the options when it comes to GPS? Just want a GPS that gets you from point A to B with no fuss? The Garmin Nuvi 250 might be your next best friend. No MP3 player, no live traffic reporting, no multi-segment routing, notext-to-speech (but it does have voice prompts), no widescreen. But that is part of the appeal of this ultra simple to operate GPS.The Nuvi 250 does one thing, and does it very well-- gets you to your destination with little fuss or distraction. But dont let the simplicity fool you. This basic Nuvi includes six million Points of Interest, has a longer battery life than competitive models, and Garmins interface is known for ease of use. If you wont be traveling outside of the contiguous US States, consider the Nuvi 200 to save even more. And if youre looking for a few more features, check out the TomTom 130. But if your looking for a quality GPS without the fluff, find your way to the Nuvi 250.

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The Nuvi 360 is no longer in production so there is a danger that if you purchase the GPS now, it could come with an older map. This model also comes with an older flip up style antenna which is slightly less convenient. It still remains a very popular model however, and if you are not concerned with updated roads, the Nuvi 360 could be a great bargain.This Nuvi will speak street names in addition to standard voice prompts (text-to-speech). The mount is still one of the best designs in the industry where the power cord plugs into the mount which makes connecting and disconnecting the GPS to the mount easier. Bluetooth hands free calling also became available on this early Nuvi.

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4.3 in. Screen

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Lane assist - 6 Million points of interest - Spoken street names - FM transmitter - HotFix - 4.3 in. High-resolution Screen - Alarm clock - Anti-theft

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If youre looking for a GPS to get you around North America, but also give you a hand on your next trip to Europe, the Nuvi 270 is probably one of the better picks. While you can add European maps to many other GPS models, it is often less expensive to purchase them pre-installed on a device like the 270.A few other features make the 270 a great travel companion. A pedestrian mode allows you to create routes on roads you couldnt make in a car... like walking the wrong way on a one way street. Also a hold switch on the top of the GPS will prevent accidental touch screen input while the GPS is running in your pocket or purse. The Nuvi 270 is the best value out there for GPS devices with factory loaded North America and European maps.

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It can be hard to match the bang for your buck you get with the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition. Even on this entry level model you get TomToms MapShare feature-- one of the biggest innovations in GPS technologies recently. Find an error on the map? Correct or report it though MapShare and download changes from other users. Thinking you might want to connect a live traffic reporting receiver someday? An optional accessory is available to add live traffic information.The small size and small cost might make you think about carrying this GPS along while walking in a city-- but be careful as the battery life isnt quite as good as other models in this class and there is no hold switch to prevent accidental touch screen input, both features found on the similar Garmin Nuvi 200. Still, with MapShare, a Help Me! menu, and maps of the USA Canada, the ONE 3rd Edition is a great pick for a first auto GPS.

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Powerful performance in a simple package. Perhaps the primary reason to pick the ONE 130s is the EasyPort mount. Currently unique to TomTom, this mount style makes it easy to take the GPS with you when you leave the car-- mount included, and slip it into your pocket or purse. No other GPS + mount combination will fold into such as small size... no more excuses to leave the GPS in the car.But dont let these conveniences fool you into thinking this GPS is a slouch. While it doesnt have as good of battery life as other devices in this class, the TomTom ONE 130s will speak street names in addition to directions, can be connected to an optional traffic receiver, and allows users to make and share map corrections with other TomTom users. If the innovative mount doesnt appeal to you, consider the Garmin Nuvi 260. Or if your eyes would be happier with a widescreen, look at the TomTom XL 330s. Otherwise, the 130s will be a solid companion for your next trip.

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5.2 in - Preloaded maps - FM transmitter

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Sometimes simple is better, and for that there is the Garmin Nuvi 205w. The Nuvi 205w does include voice prompts, but does not include the coveted Text-to-Speech feature to speak street names. The Nuvi 205w is also the Nuvi that comes with a widescreen and is easiest on the wallet.Despite the small price, the Nuvi 205w can be connected to live traffic systems with an optional traffic receiver. If you need maps of Canada, consider the Nuvi 255w instead as the 205w sold in the USA contains only maps of the contiguous United States.

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With the RoadMate 1200, Magellan wants you to know that thin is in. This is one of the thinnest GPS devices on the market today, and even comes with a small price tag. However Magellan does skimp in one area, Points of Interest. While other competitive devices like the Garmin Nuvi 200 series come with over 6 million POIs, this RoadMate has just over one million. So dont expect it to know every restaurant or ATM in town.This is a no-frills bare bones GPS without too many features. But that could be what you are looking for. Road warriors and connoisseurs of consumer electronics might want to look a little further up the product line.

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Sometimes simple is better, and for that there is the Garmin Nuvi 205. The Nuvi 205 does include voice prompts, but does not include the coveted Text-to-Speech feature to speak street names. While it does not have a widescreen, the smaller size makes it easier to slip into a pocket or purse.Despite the small package and price, the Nuvi 205 can be connected to live traffic systems with an optional traffic receiver. If you need maps of Canada, consider the Nuvi 255 instead as the 205 sold in the USA contains only maps of the contiguous United States.

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3.5 in. PND with Traffic and Euro Maps preloaded with maps for the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and most of Europe, plus 6 million points of interest - Built-in Bluetooth - Text-to-speech voice prompts - Subscription-free traffic updates with included FM-TM