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Pharos Drive GPS 250 comparison

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Mio DigiWalker C230
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Mio DigiWalker C230

TomTom One XL
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TomTom One XL

Garmin Nuvi 350
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Garmin Nuvi 350

Price $149.99 to $234.99 $99.95 to $149.99 $149.99 to $349.95 $155.00 to $579.99 $259.00 to $599.99
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Release date November 05, 2007 September 27, 2007 September 12, 2005
The Bottom Line Despite ease of use and text-to-speech functionality, the Pharos Drive GPS 250 falters somewhat in the performance department. With an improved display and the addition of text-to-speech functionality, the Mio DigiWalker C230 is a solid and affordable entry-level portable navigation system for GPS newbies. The TomTom One XL offers ease of use, accurate directions, and a spacious touch screen, but you can get more for your money from other portable navigation systems. No bigger than a deck of cards, the Garmin Nüvi 350 is more than just another voice-guided GPS device, packing in travel tools, entertainment features, and good performance; just be prepared to pay a price. Despite some minor shortcomings, the Magellan Maestro 4250 is a solid and accurate mid-level portable navigation system with a helpful voice-command feature.
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Features
Included GPS accessories USB cable
Automotive windshield mount
Stylus
AC power adapter
Carrying pouch
Car power adapter
Vehicle mount
Car power adapter
USB cable
Car power adapter
Windshield holder
USB cable
Carrying case
Automotive windshield mount
AC power adapter
Car power adapter
USB cable
Carrying case
Automotive windshield mount
Car power adapter
Navigation waypoints Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 500
Info unavailable
Audible assistance Audible signal(s)
Street name announcement
Navigation instructions
Navigation instructions
Street name announcement
Navigation instructions
Warnings
Voice command recognition
Navigation instructions
GPS functions / services Info unavailable Info unavailable Electronic compass
Speed
Distance
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
Distance
GPS PC connection USB
Hi-Speed USB
USB
Bluetooth
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Update rate Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1/second
Info unavailable
SBAS Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable EGNOS
WAAS
Info unavailable
GPS receiver 20 channel
20 channel
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight 7.2 oz
5.1 oz
7.3 oz
5.1 oz
6.9 oz
Antenna Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
System features Built-in speaker
Text-to-Speech (TTS)