All Car GPS (Navigation)

The Bottom Line: Sporting a sleeker design and interface, the affordable Magellan Maestro series offers drivers an accurate in-car GPS device with useful trip information, thanks to its partnership with AAA.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Voice command recognition, 8.5 oz

The Bottom Line: The impressively equipped Pioneer Avic-D3 offers an array of advanced navigation and media playback functions, but the system's poor hardware design limits its usability.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, iPod compatible, DVD player, LCD display, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW

The Bottom Line: Though the Dual NavAtlas XNAV3550 could get you from point A to point B, you can get a simpler system and better value with other in-car GPS devices on the market.

Specs: 12 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions

The Bottom Line: In addition to accurate driving directions, the high-end Garmin StreetPilot c580 provides a number of useful tools to the driver, such as real-time traffic data and local gas prices, thanks to the integration of MSN Direct services.

Specs: Automotive, Warnings, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 9 oz

The Bottom Line: The Mio C310x offers some new enhancements over its predecessor to make the portable GPS device easier to use.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, 6 oz

The Bottom Line: Aside from some usability niggles resulting from its compact size, the JVC KD-NX5000 offers about as many car tech features per square foot as you can get.

Specs: 15 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions

The Bottom Line: Though the multimedia features are poorly integrated and some interface issues remain, the Averatec Voya 320 is an accurate navigator and an excellent value for those looking for a basic and affordable GPS unit.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, 5.9 oz

The Bottom Line: The Garmin StreetPilot c530 offers all the navigation basics for a fairly reasonable price.

Specs: Automotive, Warnings, Navigation instructions, 9.5 oz

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.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 6.7 oz

The Bottom Line: The Rand McNally GPS Navigator is a nice portable navigation system for those who love road tripping, but its maps and interface could use refinement.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, 9 oz