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TomTom Go 950

Top of the range it may be, but features-wise it's a mixed bag — props for the excellent windshield mount, boo for the deleted FM transmitter and MP3 playback, and missing traffic capability. Indeed, with its collection of Australia, NZ, European and North American maps, it's best for frequent flyers.

GPS deals for Christmas

It's Christmas and the season for giving, whether it be to loved ones or oneself. We check out what deals GPS makers are willing to make to separate us from our cash.

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Reviews

TomTom One 140

Same, same but slightly better than before. Quicker responses and lane guidance justify slight premium over fourth-gen One.
TomTom XL 340

Bedecked in black and furnished with IQ Routes, a new faster, snazzier interface and lane guidance, the XL 340 is identical to the One 140 except, you guessed it, it has a wider 4.3-inch screen.
TomTom Go 730

Lane guidance is great and the over-hyped IQ Routes was pretty good, but the best news is that, one year on, the Go 720's faults (price, buggy features) are no more.

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Features

Best portable GPS navigators

All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.
Best GPS features of 2008

With the fat man about to descend down the chimney and spread Kevin07's love everywhere, it's time to choose the best features in the world of GPS from 2008.

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DIYs and How-to

Top GPS features

So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?

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Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.