Auto GPS: Reviews

Updated July 2009
 

Best car GPS receiver under $200

Garmin nuvi 265T *Est. $180 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org tests the Garmin nuvi 265WT and dozens of other auto GPS models on nine criteria, including traffic ...

PCMag.com: The Garmin nuvi 265T is an Editors' Choice pick at PCMag.com. Craig Ellison's expert testing covers all of the major aspects of ...

PC World: Liane Cassavoy says the Garmin nuvi 265T is so loaded with features and information that its 3.5-inch screen feels cramped. The ...

Amazon.com: Users award the nuvi 265T an average of four stars (out of five), with more than 60 reviews posted. Written reviews provide a ...

NewEgg.com: The Garmin nuvi 265T is one of the highest-rated GPS units at Newegg.com, earning an average rating of five (out of five) from ...

 

Best GPS navigation device overall

Garmin nuvi 765T *Est. $350 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

GPSMagazine.com: This expert reviewer calls the nuvi 765T "the best all-around nuvi available today," and worth trading up from an earlier model. ...

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org tests the Garmin nuvi 765T alongside dozens of other GPS units, ranking the models from best to worst. Tests ...

GPSLodge.com: The Garmin nuvi 765T is a top "splurge" pick in reviewer Scott Martin's buyer's guide. Martin doesn't test the nuvi 765T, but ...

GPS Tracklog: The Garmin nuvi 765T is a top pick at this GPS enthusiast site. Blogger Rich Owings bases this full review on his road tests of ...

Which? magazine: Which? magazine -- a U.K. publication similar to Consumer Reports -- tests 100 GPS (or sat nav) units, including the European ...

Amazon.com: More than 100 users award the Garmin nuvi 765T an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of five). Reviews include criticism, and some ...

 

Internet-connected auto GPS

TomTom Go 740 Live *Est. $340 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

GPSMagazine.com: After extensive testing, this expert reviewer concludes that the TomTom Go 740 Live has the same ease-of-use problems as previous ...

GPSReview.net: Reviewer Tim Flight highly recommends the TomTom Go 740 Live, even though he notes that it's expensive. He says the live traffic ...

CNET: The TomTom Go 740 Live is an Editors' Choice at CNET, but reviewer Antuan Goodwin says it's not without its flaws: Route ...

PCMag.com: Reviewer Craig Ellison awards the TomTom Go 740 Live a rating of 3.5 (out of five). He's impressed with the added functionality ...

ConsumerReports.org: The TomTom Go 740 Live is one of 83 GPS units included in ConsumerReports.org's most recent test. Editors rate the models on nine ...

Gizmodo: After driving with the TomTom Go 740 Live for a week, reviewer Wilson Rothman writes a point-by-point analysis of why he thinks ...

Amazon.com: Fewer than 20 users had posted reviews for this new model at Amazon.com when we checked, but they were already noting some of the ...

 

Voice-command car GPS

Garmin nuvi 885T *Est. $400 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

GPSMagazine.com: This review tests every feature of the Garmin nuvi 885T, and it includes lots of screen shots and photos of the unit. The expert ...

GPS Tracklog: GPS blogger Rich Owings highly recommends the Garmin nuvi 885T, based on a thorough road test. However, he wishes it didn't omit ...

PCMag.com: The Garmin nuvi 885T is an Editors' Choice here. Tester Craig Ellison concludes that its advanced features are worth the ...

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org subjects the Garmin nuvi 885T to its exhaustive, expert testing. Dozens of GPS units are scored in nine ...

Amazon.com: The Garmin nuvi 885T earns an average rating of four stars (out of five) from about 50 users. Most users are very happy with the ...

 

Auto GPS Runners Up:

TomTom Go 930T *Est. $420

5 picks including: Amazon.com, PocketGPSWorld.com…

TomTom GO 930 *Est. $380

4 picks including: About.com, Amazon.com…

Garmin nuvi 265WT *Est. $220

3 picks including: Amazon.com, PC World…

Garmin nuvi 255W *Est. $175

3 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Garmin nuvi 205W *Est. $160

3 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Garmin nuvi 255 *Est. $165

3 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Garmin nuvi 500 *Est. $255

3 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSMagazine.com…

TeleNav Shotgun *Est. $300

3 picks including: GPSLodge.com, PC World…

Navigon 2200T *Est. $130

3 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Magellan Maestro 4250 *Est. $200

2 picks including: About.com, Amazon.com…

TomTom One 130S *Est. $120

2 picks including: About.com, Amazon.com…

Garmin nuvi 205 *Est. $130

2 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

TomTom GO 730 *Est. $265

2 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Garmin nuvi 755T *Est. $305

2 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Garmin nuvi 5000 *Est. $260

2 picks including: Amazon.com, Laptop Magazine…

Magellan Maestro 4350 *Est. $205

2 picks including: Amazon.com, PC World…

TomTom One 125 *Est. $110

2 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

TomTom One 140S *Est. $160

2 picks including: Amazon.com…

TomTom XL 330S *Est. $180

2 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSLodge.com…

Navigon 7200T *Est. $270

2 picks including: Amazon.com, GPSReview.net…

Nextar I4-BC *Est. $230

2 picks including: About.com, Amazon.com…

     
   
 
 
 
     
 
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Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Garmin nüvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Garmin nüvi 500 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Navigon 2200T 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech and Free Traffic Alerts
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Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
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Garmin nüvi 755/755T 4.3 Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
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Garmin nüvi 5000 5.2-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Magellan Maestro 4350 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth & Integrated Traffic
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TomTom ONE 125 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom ONE 140-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom XL 330-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Navigon 7200T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigation with Bluetooth, Text-to-Speech, and Free Traffic Alerts
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Nextar I4BC 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Back-up Camera
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