$370 - $500 Car GPS (Navigation)

The Bottom Line: By itself, the Garmin Nuvi 1690 is merely a solidly performing GPS device, but it earns its keep through the free nuLink service, giving users easy access to up-to-the-minute data for safety, convenience, and entertainment.

Specs: Hiking, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.2 oz

The Bottom Line: Though the Navigon 7200T doesn't have cleanest user interface, the portable GPS offers plenty of advanced navigation features and accurate directions.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, Voice command recognition, 6.5 oz

The Bottom Line: The two-way connectivity of the Dash Express portable navigation system offers powerful search and traffic capabilities to drivers and increases the value of GPS to the next level, but the system needs some refinements before we're willing to invest in it.

Specs: Automotive, Audible signal(s), 0.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Navigon 5100 offers drivers a number of useful navigation tools beyond basic driving directions; we just wish it had a larger screen and a slightly lower price tag.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, 6.3 oz

The Bottom Line: The Magellan CrossoverGPS is a versatile GPS, offering navigation help to drivers, boaters, and walkers, but it's tripped up by sluggish performance.

Specs: 20 channel, Hiking, Marine, Automotive, Navigation instructions, 8.5 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

The Bottom Line: The versatile and ultraportable Garmin Quest delivers accurate street-level directions whether you're driving or walking.

Specs: 12 channel, Automotive, Motorcycle, Warnings, Navigation instructions, 5.5 oz

Specs: 30 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 0.3 lbs

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Built-in clock, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Upgradable firmware, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, DivX, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Video CD

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, IPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 60 Watts x 5, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW