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I have researched five different brands of GPS devices. Here I will give you a comprehensive list of each device and what each one has to offer. I have listed them in countdown order with #1 being the the best device available.
#5: Pioneer AVIC-F500BT
This is a good basic GPS Device.
- 5.8" display screen.
- United States Map
- Mobile Media player: CDs, DVD-RW, CD-R/RW discs, iPod and USB ports
- SD slot for pictures
- Voice recognition capability.
- Bluetooth(TM) Technology for hands-free calling
- MSN direct updates
- Point of Interest creator using Google(TM) Maps.
- Back-up camera compatible.
#4: Sony Nav-U(TM) Portable Satellite Navigation System, model NV-U94T
Easy to use system from Sony
- 4.8" touch screen display.
- Maps of the Unites States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
- 3D Junction guide
- Bluetooth(TM) Technology for hands-free calling.
- Position Plus(TM) - uses multiple sensors for continuous navigation.
- RDS-TMC traffic messaging channel
- Text-to-Speech technology-spoken road names
- Photo Viewer uses a Memory Stick Duo(TM) card.
#3: TomTom GO 930T
This GPS Device is one of the top-of-the line pieces of technology. Easy to use and very customizable unit.
- 4.3" touch screen display and a 5hr battery.
- Maps of United States, Canada and Europe, with free upgrades
- IQ routes technology - routes based on real speed averages
- Advance lane guidance - easily navigate difficult junctions.
- Text-to-Speech technology-spoken road names
- TomTom traffic subscription or optional traffic receiver.
- TomTom Map Share(TM) Technology-update, personalize, share your maps
- Enhanced positioning Technology
- Bluetooth(TM) Technology for hands-free calling.
- FM transmitter
- personal navigation routes
- Current location technology
- Weather reports
#2: Garmin Nu(R)775T
Garmin is one of the top names in GPS devices, this one is very good.
- 4.3" touch screen display.
- Garmin Lock(TM) anti theft.
- Lane Assist
- Turn-by-turn directions
- City Navigator(tm) NT street maps-North America and Europe.
- 6 million points of interest preloaded
- Digital elevation maps and 3-D views.
- Hot Fix(tm) satellite prediction
- A2DP Bluetooth(TM) Technology for hands-free calling.
- One touch dialing for contacts
- Emergency "Where am I?" locater
- Route planning - save up to 10 routes
#1: Magellen Roadmate 1412
This is the best GPS device available on the market currently
- 4.3" touch screen display.
- 6 million points of interests
- SD memory slot
- Text-to-speech technology.
- Smart detour(tm) - Bird's Eye 3D view
- Auto night view(tm)
- customizable routes
- Save up to 20 destinations
- Centrality Atlas(tm) II
All the above devices are portable, and can be used outside of the vehicle on foot. These devices range in price from $150 to $700.
