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In-car GPS devices with integrated Bluetooth
Bonnie Cha,
Senior Associate Editor
April 6, 2009
You'd think driving from point A to point B would be a pretty simple task, but you can hit some roadblocks along the way. You get lost, people are calling to see where you are--all of which can be frustrating and distracting. Fortunately, there are driving aids that can help the situation. These six in-car GPS devices not only give you text- and voice-guided driving directions, but they also have integrated Bluetooth so you can pair them with your Bluetooth-enabled phone to make hands-free calls. Granted, it'd be safer if you just didn't talk on your phone in the car at all, but at least this way, you can keep your hands on the wheel. Read our reviews to see if one is right for you.
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| Price | $406.08 to $499.95 | $129.00 to $298.76 | $369.95 | $499.99 | $340.00 to $349.99 | $195.00 to $449.95 |
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| The Bottom Line | 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. | Despite some minor shortcomings, the Magellan Maestro 4250 is a solid and accurate mid-level portable navigation system with a helpful voice-command feature. | For the company's first stab at the GPS market, the Asus R700t is an impressive debut, offering some great navigation features. However, we'd like to see the addition of text-to-speech functionality and smoother performance before completely committing to it. | If you're looking for a high-end in-car GPS with the latest features, the TomTom GO 930 delivers with accurate directions and new navigation tools like advanced lane guidance and voice address entry. | The sleek Mio C520 is a good-value GPS device, packing in advanced navigation features, a large screen, and other extras for an affordable price. However, you can get a better user experience and smoother performance from competing systems. | The Sony NV-U83T is a seemingly attractive in-car GPS with a large display and useful navigation features, but it shows its ugly side with poor directions and subpar performance. |
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| Included GPS accessories | USB cable Carrying case Vehicle mount AC power adapter Car power adapter | USB cable Carrying case Car power adapter Automotive windshield mount | USB cable Car holder Car power adapter | Remote control Docking station Mounting bracket Car power adapter | USB cable Carrying case Charging cradle AC power adapter Car power adapter Windshield holder | USB cable TMC antenna Vehicle mount AC power adapter Car power adapter |
| Audible assistance | Navigation instructions | Navigation instructions Voice command recognition | Navigation instructions | Navigation instructions Voice command recognition | Warnings Navigation instructions | Navigation instructions Street name announcement |
| GPS PC connection | USB | Hi-Speed USB | USB | Bluetooth | USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Antenna | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Weight | 6.7 oz | 6.9 oz | 7.1 oz | 7.8 oz | 6.7 oz | 8.8 oz |
| System features | Garmin Lock Built-in speaker Built-in microphone Built-in FM modulator 2D / 3D map perspective Hands-free calling via Bluetooth Optional external GPS antenna connection | Preinstalled POIs 2D / 3D map perspective Built-in AAA Travel Information Hands-free calling via Bluetooth | Built-in speaker Preinstalled POIs Built-in microphone Text-to-Speech (TTS) 2D / 3D map perspective Built-in FM transmitter Hands-free calling via Bluetooth Optional external GPS antenna connection | Built-in speaker Built-in microphone IQ Routes technology 2D / 3D map perspective Built-in FM transmitter TomTom Map Share technology Hands-free calling via Bluetooth TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready | Calculator Built-in speaker Built-in microphone Speed limit warning Hands-free calling via Bluetooth Optional external GPS antenna connection | Built-in speaker Preinstalled POIs Built-in microphone Text-to-Speech (TTS) 2D / 3D map perspective Internal angular rate sensor Hands-free calling via Bluetooth TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready |
| Destination | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive |
| Included GPS software | MapSource City Navigator North America NT | NAVTEQ ON BOARD | Info unavailable | TomTom HOME | MioMap v3.3 | Drivers & Utilities |
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