TomTom GO 740 Live
The GO 740 Live features TomTom's Live connected service, which--for a monthly fee--gives users access to real-time traffic updates, fuel prices, and Google POI search. Bluetooth hands-free calling and a voice recognition system allow users to keep their hands on the wheel while navigating.
Price:$299.00 - $399.99 (check prices)
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Garmin Nuvi 1690
The Garmin Nuvi 1690 offers free ad-supported traffic updates for two years through the Garmin nuLink data service. This unit also accesses Google POI search, White Pages search, fuel prices, weather forecasts, local events and movie times, and a service called Ciao Friend Finder through its EDGE data connection.
Price:$394.41 - $499.99 (check prices)
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TomTom XL 340 S
The TomTom XL line has benefited greatly from feature trickle down. As a result, the XL 340 S has gained text-to-speech directions that read street names aloud, TomTom's IQ Routes (which calculates routes based on historical speed data), and MapShare, a user-generated map update system.
Price:$129.95 - $279.95 (check prices)
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Magellan RoadMate 1470
The Magellan RoadMate 1470 may find itself with a short list of bells and whistles, but its core functions are where it really shines. This unit can put four routing options at a user's fingertips in the time that most units take to choose one.
Price:$144.99 - $249.99 (check prices)
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Garmin Nuvi 205W
It doesn't get much simpler or much cheaper than the Garmin Nuvi 205 when it comes to portable GPS navigation devices. However, the 205W ups the ante with a large 4.3-inch wide screen for better visibility for only a few bucks more.
Price:$100.98 - $179.99 (check prices)
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Antuan Goodwin