TomTom GO 930 vs. Garmin Nuvi 880

• The Contenders
• Design
• User interface/navigation
• Features
• Route guidance
• Performance
• The winner is...

Round 1: Sexiness

Hot or not?

Garmin Nuvi 880

Design and looks count for a lot when you're shopping for any consumer electronics, including GPS units, so here's where we examine the look, size, feel, and sex appeal of the devices. Our individual judges' ratings are based on a 0-to-5-point scale, which results in a final score of 0 to 15 per round.

Player	Wayne	Antuan	Bonnie	Total
TomTom GO 930 GPS	3 Your typical GPS unit, the 930 is mostly screen. The included mounting clamp is subpar, and I would prefer an external volume knob instead of having to dig through menus.	3 The TomTom is an attractive unit, but its glossy finish is a fingerprint and grease magnet. The suction cup was difficult to mount and remove from the glass and even more difficult to attach with one hand.	5 Although the TomTom GO 930 is slightly thicker than the Nuvi 880, I like its overall look and feel better. The curved edges and all-black casing are attractive. Plus, I like the soft-touch finish and the GO 930 has a solid construction.	11
Garmin Nuvi 880	4 I give the Nuvi 880 a better score for its mounting clamp, but it also lacks an external volume knob. Both units have a solid feel.	5 I like the Garmin's satin finish, gunmetal color, and slim pocketability. The suction cup for windshield mounting is beefy and integrates the power cable for easy one-handed attachment and detachment.	4 The Garmin Nuvi 880 is a slick portable navigation device, to be sure. The slimness is nice and makes it easy to take on trips. Plus, the bright, 4.3-inch screen makes maps easy to read. My only worry is the plastic casing, which seems less durable than the GO 930.	13

Winner: Garmin Nuvi 880