In-dash Car GPS (Navigation)

The Bottom Line: The Eclipse AVN726e will cover most users' hands-free calling, navigation, audio, and visual needs in a single installation. It is also an excellent starting point for system builders.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Bluetooth audio streaming, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

The Bottom Line: The Eclipse AVN6620 is a device for those looking to tech out their car with a single device. Its elegant design, wealth of features and expandability, and the fact that it's easy to use make it a strong contender in the all-in-one in-car device market.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

The Bottom Line: With a built-in navigation system and a decent range of media playback options, the Kenwood DNX7100 cannot be faulted for its breadth of features, but the system is let down by its counterintuitive media-selection interface.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, iPod compatible, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, In-dash unit integrated, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, GPS navigation system

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

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

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

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, On-screen menu, iPod compatible, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 60 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, IPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Dual-zone capability, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW

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, Built-in clock, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Upgradable firmware, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system