Compare Auto GPS
Updated October 2011
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Features
UPC
MPN
Display Type
Display Size (diagonal, in inches)
Antenna
Number of Routes
Map Capabilities
User Interface
Waypoints
Points of Interest (POIs)
Audible Features
Lane Assist
Auto Sort Multiple Destinations
Bluetooth
Traffic Compatibility
Battery Life
Battery Type
Built-in Memory
Compatible OS
Expansion Slot Type
Form Factor
Included Software/Maps
Computer Interface
Resolution (pixels)
Special Features
Trip Calculator
Depth (in inches)
Height (in inches)
Width (in inches)
Weight (in ounces)
Warranty
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Budget car GPSPros: free lifetime traffic alerts, pedestrian/public transit navigation, lane assistCons: some owners complain of routing problems, traffic, lane assist only in certain cities, pop-up ads, no Bluetooth, no multi-point routingnot avail.753759095352010-N0782-26WQVGA color TFT with white backlight4.3Built-inN/AInternal, download, microSD card, DVDTouch screen1,0006 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interestVoice prompts, speaks street namesYesNoNoFM Traffic (receiver and lifetime traffic included)4 hoursRechargeable lithium-ionInternal solid stateWindows XP or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or latermicroSDPortableU.S. and CanadaUSB480 by 272Speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, photo navigation, world travel clock, currency/unit converter, calculator, picture viewer, Garmin Lock, Garmin Garage (download custom vehicle icons and voices)EcoRoute, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route0.62.94.85.71 yearGarmin -
Big-screen GPSPros: big 5-inch screen, free lifetime traffic, pedestrian/public transit navigation, multidestination routing, lane assistCons: some owners report routing problems, traffic, lane info only in some citiesnot avail.753759097110010-00782-03WQVGA color TFT with white backlight5Built-in10Internal, download, microSD card, DVDTouch screen1,0006 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interestVoice prompts, speaks street namesYes, with junction viewYesYesFM Traffic (receiver and lifetime traffic included)3 hoursRechargeable lithium-ionInternal solid stateWindows 2000 or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or latermicroSDPortableU.S. and CanadaUSB480 by 272Speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, photo navigation, world travel clock, currency/unit converter, calculator, picture viewer, Garmin LockEcoRoute, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route0.62.94.85.71 yearGarmin
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Best overall GPS learns traffic patternsPros: sleek design, gorgeous multitouch display, learns traffic patterns in your area, free lifetime traffic infoCons: owners aren't as pleased as experts, voice commands get mixed reviews, poor built-in speaker (mount speaker is fine), pop-up ads, expensivenot avail.753759099800100057610Glass, dual-orientation WVGA color TFT with white backlight4.3Built-in100Internal, download, microSD card, DVDMultitouch screen1,0006 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interestVoice prompts, speaks street namesYes (with junction view)YesYesFM Traffic (receiver and lifetime traffic included)4 hoursRechargeable lithium-ionInternal solid stateWindows XP or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or latermicroSDPortableNorth America (U.S., Canada and Mexico)USB800 x 480Voice command, trafficTrends (calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow), myTrends (predicts routes based on user's navigation behavior), 3D building view, Garmin locate, speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, photo navigation, world travel clock, curEcoRoute, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route0.352.94.841 yearGarmin
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Internet-connected GPS devicePros: google search and other Internet services, one year of Internet services included, learns traffic patterns in your area, big 5-inch screen, easy to useCons: some owners complain of routing problems, traffic, lane assist only in certain cities, pop-up ads, expensive753759105228010-00912-00WQVGA color TFT with white backlight5Built-in100Internal, download, microSD card, DVDTouch screen1,0006 million preloaded; accepts custom points of interestVoice prompts, speaks street namesYes (with junction view)YesYesTraffic included with nuLink services3 hoursRechargeable lithium-ionInternal solid stateWindows XP or later, Mac OS X 10.4 or latermicroSDPortableNorth America (U.S., Canada and Mexico)USB480 x 272Garmin nuLink services (Google local search, traffic, gas prices, weather, etc.), trafficTrends (calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow), myTrends (predicts routes based on user's navigation behavior), Garmin locate, speed limit indicator, WhereEcoRoute, avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route0.73.45.58.21 yearGarmin
