As of:
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Best GPS Devices By Type
Top Basic/Entry Level GPS Unit 
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- Basic/Entry Level
The Basic GPS system has all that you need to plan and navigate a route, but does not come with traffic information. With this type of GPS you will be unable to get any type of information on current traffic for the road you are traveling.
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Garmin Nuvi 260W
The Garmin nuvi 260W is our top rated Basic unit. With it's wide screen,
text-to-speech and low price; it's no accident it was also chosen as the top unit
of the leading consumer rating magazine. The Garmin nuvi 260W is an excellent choice
for people seeking no-frills entry level navigaton. Includes maps for US, Canada
and Puerto Rico
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Honorable Mentions: Garmin Nuvi 260, Garmin nuvi 200W
Top Traffic-Optional GPS Unit
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- Traffic Optional
The Traffic Optional GPS system works with an FM band receiver that must be installed between the radio system, and antenna. In order for this to work and give you live updates on current traffic, you will have to subscribe to a traffic service. Once you do this, at a glance of the screen you will get updates on traffic, road construction, and even traffic accidents that may be further up the road. With this information you can choose to reroute your destination in order to avoid being jammed up in traffic.
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TomTom Go 930
The TomTom Go 930 has a wide 4.4-inch LCD screen. Features include Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, MP3 player, iPod interface, photo viewer, and voice-recognition capability. The TomTom Go 930 is a good choice for those that want the option of upgrading to a traffic ready unit after their purchase. The Go 930 includes preloaded maps for the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Europe.
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Honorable Mentions: Garmin Nuvi 255W, TomTom GO 730
Top Traffic-Ready GPS Unit
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- Traffic Ready
The Traffic Ready GPS comes integrated with the traffic receiver, and very often these systems will also come with a free subscription to a traffic service. Depending on what brand you purchase you may get a one-month, or even a 1-year free subscription. When you have either the Traffic Optional or Traffic Ready GPS system, you will get real time traffic information from around the country; incident reports, estimated delay times, alternative routes, and if the feature has been enabled, it will also provide automatic rerouting.
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Garmin nuvi 880
The Garmin Nuvi 880 feature a wide 4.4-inch LCD screen. Features include Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, MP3 player, photo viewer, video games, voice recognition, and a trip computer. It is traffic capable with an included MSN receiver, and with the service, it can also provide weather and gas price information. The Nuvi 880 includes maps for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. When only the best
will do; chose the Garmin nuvi 880.
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Honorable Mentions: Garmin Nuvi 760, Garmin Nuvi 660
