Editors' Top Car tech
updated May 3, 2006
 
Wayne Cunningham, senior editor
  The Thomas Guide used to be the apex of car navigation, but GPS and digital mapping technology have combined to make an evolutionary leap. Our top picks for in-car GPS navigation systems help plan your routes and give verbal advice on how to get there. -- Wayne Cunningham, senior editor
 

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Top car GPS navigation systems
Car tech Editors' rating Price Summary
Lowrance iWay 500c Editors' Choice

8.6 out of 10 8.6
Excellent
 
With its big, colorful touch-screen display, its extremely accurate receiver, and its intuitive user interface, the Lowrance iWay 500c takes its rightful place at the head of its class.
Specs: 12 channel , Automotive , Navigation instructions
 

TomTom GO Editors' Choice
Released: 07/01/2004
8.6 out of 10 8.6
Excellent
 
The TomTom GO in-car navigator is one of the coolest portable vehicle GPS systems we've seen to date.
Specs: 12 channel , Automotive , Navigation instructions , 0.68 lbs
 

Cobra NavOne 4500

8.3 out of 10 8.3
Excellent
 
Real-time traffic updates, highly detailed maps, and a beautiful 5-inch color touch screen give the Cobra NavOne 4500 bragging rights as one of the hottest vehicle-navigation systems around.
Specs: Automotive , Navigation instructions , 1.3 lbs
 

Magellan RoadMate 300

7.7 out of 10 7.7
Very good
 
Magellan's RoadMate 300 lacks some of the features found on more expensive vehicle navigation systems, but it's still a solid performer.
Specs: 14 channel , Automotive , Navigation instructions , 9 oz
 

Magellan RoadMate 760
Released: 06/20/2005
7.7 out of 10 7.7
Very good
 
Magellan's RoadMate 760 delivers a slew of new features that make vehicle navigation easier than ever before.
Specs: Automotive , Navigation instructions , 13 oz
 

Garmin StreetPilot 2620

7.7 out of 10 7.7
Very good
 
The Garmin StreetPilot 2620 is a top-notch performer, user-friendly, and ready to use right out of the box.
Specs: 12 channel , Automotive , Navigation instructions , 14.8 oz
 

Garmin StreetPilot 7200
Released: 10/31/2005
7.7 out of 10 7.7
Very good
 
The Garmin StreetPilot 7200 is ideal for drivers who want the latest in portable vehicle navigation, but be prepared to shell out a sizable chunk of money for this multifunction GPS system.
Specs: 12 channel , Automotive , 22.4 oz
 

Garmin StreetPilot i2

7.7 out of 10 7.7
Very good
 
Don't let its diminutive size fool you--the Garmin StreetPilot i series is a powerful, feature-rich GPS system with an extremely user-friendly interface.
Specs: 12 channel , Automotive , 5.3 oz
 

 
 
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