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Best car GPS receiver under $200
Pros: Free traffic information for life, speaks street names, fast routing, mapping and satellite lock, more intuitive than older Garmin nuvis.
Cons: Free traffic alerts aren't available everywhere, onscreen advertising, fewer advanced features than pricier models, not widescreen.
753759082444
QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
3.5
Built-in
Zero
Internal, download, microSD card, DVD
Touch screen
1,000
6 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interest
Voice prompts, speaks street names
No
No
Yes
MSN Direct compatible, FM Traffic (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
4 hours
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Internal solid state
Windows 2000 or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
microSD
Portable
Europe or North America: U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico) and Canada
USB
320 x 240
Speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, photo navigation, world travel clock, currency/unit converter, calculator, picture viewer, Garmin Lock
Eco-route, trip timer, trip distance, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route
0.8
2.9
3
5.2
1 year
0100057610
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Best GPS navigation device overall
Pros: Free traffic alerts for the life of the unit, more advanced features than budget Garmins, extras such as an MP3 player, fast map refresh rate and smooth scrolling, excellent …
Cons: Underpowered FM transmitter, speaker too quiet for Bluetooth calls.
753759077716
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
4.3
Built-in
10
Internal, download, SD card, DVD
Touch screen
1,000
6 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interest
Voice prompts, speaks street names
Yes
Yes
Yes
MSN Direct compatible, FM Traffic (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
3 hours
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Internal solid state
Windows 2000 or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
SD
Portable
Europe or North America: U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico) and Canada
USB
480 x 272
3-D building view, speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, Garmin Locate, photo navigation, world travel clock, currency/unit converter, calculator, picture viewer, MP3/audiobook player, FM transmitter, Garmin Lock
Eco-route, trip timer, trip distance, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route
0.8
3
4.8
6.48
1 year
0100071520
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Internet-connected auto GPS
Pros: Google search offers unlimited addresses, real-time traffic info from other drivers, plenty of advanced features.
Cons: Online services cost $10 a month, traffic info limited to major freeways, myriad data sources slow routing, not as easy to use as a Garmin, can't be controlled entirely by voice, …
636926023948
WQVGA color antiglare
4.3
Built-in
N/A
Internal, download, instant updates by subscription
Touch screen, voice command
N/A
5 million preloaded; unlimited POIs through Google search
Voice prompts, speaks street names
Yes
N/A
Yes
TomTom Live traffic updates (3 months free, $10 per month thereafter)
3 hours
Rechargeable lithium-polymer
Internal solid state
Windows 2000 or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
microSD
Portable
U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam) and Canada
USB
480 x 272
Fuel prices, Google search, Bluetooth wireless remote (optional), speed limit warning, Help Me! emergency menu, photo viewer
IQ Routes, fast/short route
0.9
3.4
5
7.9
1 year
1CF705200
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Voice-command car GPS
Pros: Can be entirely voice controlled, excellent navigation, easy to use.
Cons: Expensive, lacks some features from the nuvi 7x5 series, traffic alerts cost extra.
689466113860
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
4.3
N/A
10
Internal, download, microSD card, DVD
Touch screen, voice command
500
6 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interest
Voice prompts, speaks street names
Yes
Yes
Yes
MSN Direct (receiver and 3 months service included), FM Traffic compatible
4 hours
Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Internal solid state
Windows 2000 or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
microSD
Portable
U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico) and Canada
USB, Bluetooth
480 x 272
Remote control, speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, Garmin Locate, world travel clock, currency/unit converter, calculator, picture viewer, MP3/audiobook player, FM transmitter, Garmin Lock
Eco-route, trip timer, trip distance, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route
0.7
3.1
4.9
6
1 year
0100057730