Navigon 2200T

The Navigon 2200T packs a lot of advanced features into a budget unit, including lane assist, a feature usually found on more expensive models. However, reviews say the 2200T has some problems. Owners complain that it takes a long time to lock onto satellites, has outdated maps and unresponsive customer support. Some reviews say it doesn't navigate as well as a Garmin GPS unit, and several say the Navigon isn't as intuitive to use. However, reviews say the Navigon allows you more control over its interface than other brands; more than 30 settings can warn you when you exceed the speed limit, show 2-D or 3-D view, etc. Critics are impressed that such a cheap GPS unit includes free traffic information for life. However, they're still more likely to recommend Garmin's free-traffic units -- especially since Navigon announced in spring 2009 that it will no longer market GPS units in the U.S.

GPSLodge.com tests all major aspects of the Navigon 2200T in detail. Tests at PCMag.com and Laptop Magazine hit all of the important points, as does a shorter review at PC World. ConsumerReports.org conducts extensive expert tests and ranks dozens of GPS models from best to worst, but only subscribers can read the reports. User reviews at Amazon.com indicate problems that don't show up in professional tests.