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GPS for road and trail

Bonnie Cha
Bonnie Cha, Senior Associate Editor
Updated June 08, 2007
A GPS device can be a great co-pilot in the car, providing turn-by-turn directions and information on points of interest along the way, but wouldn't it be nice if you could take this navigation aid with you as you explore your new destination on foot? Well, you can with these versatile systems. A PDA/GPS combo, such as the Pharos Traveler GPS 525, can not only keep you on course, it'll also help you stay on top of your appointments and tasks. For globetrotters, the Garmin Nuvi 660 can be your tour guide and translator with its maps and foreign language dictionaries, while the HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion comes with the WorldMate travel app and TomTom mapping software. Alternatively, there are ultraportable in-car GPS units, such as the Garmin Quest 2, that slip easily from your car into your hand. The Quest even allows you to download maps of national parks and waterways so that you can use it for hikes and boating trips. Even better, the versatile Magellan CrossoverGPS comes with all this functionality right out of the box. Finally, the pocket-size Mio H610 is perfect when trying to pick your way through the urban jungle. Read our reviews to see if one is right for you.

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Product name Mio DigiWalker H610
Mio DigiWalker H610  
HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion
HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion  
Garmin Nuvi 660
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Pharos Traveler GPS 525  
Magellan CrossoverGPS
Magellan CrossoverGPS  
Garmin Quest 2
Garmin Quest 2  







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Review summary Though not ideal for the car, the ultraportable Mio H610 is an accurate navigator and a decent multimedia player for use on foot. The HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion delivers a sleek all-in-one navigation, productivity, and entertainment device to mobile professionals; we just wish it had better battery life. If you can afford the hefty price tag, the Garmin Nuvi 660 is a solid-performing and versatile GPS device that offers all the navigation basics, tools for the world traveler, Bluetooth, and more. Maps and personal data go hand in hand with the Pharos Traveler GPS 525, a PDA that effectively combines organization with navigation to not only find where you are but also point you where to go. The Magellan CrossoverGPS is a versatile GPS, offering navigation help to drivers, boaters, and walkers, but it's tripped up by sluggish performance. Those looking for a dedicated GPS device in the car and on foot will find the Garmin Quest 2 delivers in portability and performance.







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Product name Mio DigiWalker H610   HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion   Garmin Nuvi 660   Pharos Traveler GPS 525   Magellan CrossoverGPS   Garmin Quest 2  







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