Best GPSs

  • 8.3 9

    Garmin Nuvi 265WT

    08 Jan 2009 10:49 AM

    With its relatively elegant traffic antenna and simple-to-use interface, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT makes a good case for itself.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 4.3 inch, Bluetooth , Yes , Yes

  • 8.3 3

    TomTom One 140

    07 Jul 2009 5:04 PM

    Same, same but slightly better than before. Quicker responses and lane guidance justify slight premium over fourth-gen One.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 3.5 inch, No , Yes

  • 8.3

    Uniden Trax 5000

    13 Nov 2009 4:02 PM

    The Trax 5000 is not without its faults but its size and legibility make a compelling case.

    Specs: 5 inch

  • 8.2 10

    Garmin Nuvi 1390

    06 Nov 2009 3:40 PM

    It mightn't offer the bigger bang for buck, but the 1390 is a solid and dependable choice. We particularly like its comprehensive lane guidance and easy-to-use interface.

    Specs: 4.3 inch, Bluetooth , Yes , Yes

  • 8.0 7.5

    Navman MY50T

    14 Aug 2009 2:56 PM

    Step up to the MY50T and you'll get a larger than normal 4.7-inch touchscreen, traffic messaging with a lifetime Suna subscription, and Google or TrueLocal searches via a Bluetooth internet connection.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 4.7 inch, Bluetooth , No , Yes

  • 8.0 8.9

    Sygic Mobile Maps for iPhone

    27 Oct 2009 2:35 PM

    With its latest update, Mobile Maps has become our favourite iPhone nav app, but we still have reservations about using the iPhone as a GPS navigator.

  • 8.0

    Mio A430

    02 Oct 2009 3:59 PM

    It may be a frill-free zone, but the Mio A430 offers plenty of screen girth for the money. Pity then that the camera and school zone warnings are nigh on useless.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 4.3 inch, No , Yes

  • 7.8 5.8

    Navman MY30

    09 Sep 2009 10:59 AM

    Good looks, good price, but let down by overzealous school warnings and limited lane guidance.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 3.5 inch, No , Yes

  • 7.8 5.5

    Navigon 4350 max

    24 Aug 2009 9:28 AM

    It looks good, priced right and has an excellent Bluetooth hands-free set-up, but a host of minor niggles prevents the 4350 max from being a star.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 4.3 inch, Yes , Yes

  • 7.7

    Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone

    01 Oct 2009 4:17 PM

    With the addition of text-to-speech and the squishing of a few previous bugs, Navigon's MobileNavigator makes sense for the occasional nav use. We still have some reservations about the whole iPhone nav experience, though.

    Specs: 3.5 inch, Yes

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