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Massive 7" display. *

The navigation on the 1700 is decent but not perfect. *

I was able to successfully pair the GPS with an Apple iPhone and place/receive phone calls. This chipset is extremely sensitive and able to maintain solid signal reception even when driving in challenging situations, such as dense urban environments (behind tall buildings), bridges, and canyons. Signal acquisition time is fast, and signal tracking was very reliable. *

The bottom line:
Despite some minor shortcomings, the Magellan Maestro 4250 is a solid and accurate mid-level portable navigation system with a helpful voice-command feature.

The split-screen ("TrueView") is very useful for understanding an upcoming turn, and the Maestro 4250 is one of the few GPS units to support multi-destination routing with route optimization (the ability to sort a list of addresses by distance). I was able to successfully pair the GPS with an Apple iPhone and place/receive phone calls. The FM traffic receiver is built-in to the 12v power adapter, and the GPS includes 3 months of free service. Bluetooth compatibility was poor. This chipset is extremely sensitive and able to maintain solid signal reception even when driving in challenging situations, such as dense urban environments (behind tall buildings), bridges, and canyons. I was unable to correctly pair a Blackberry 8700 or an Apple iPhone. The antenna is integrated into the power cable, but it provides a very poor signal if you just let it dangle. *

The SiRFstarIII™ GPS receiver and built-in high-sensitivity antenna provide the fastest position acquisition in the industry for reliable navigation. The Magellan Maestro 4250 delivers the best navigation experience possible by featuring a new intuitive user interface that guides drivers to their destination via voice and on-screen prompts. *

The split-screen ("TrueView") is very useful for understanding an upcoming turn, and the Maestro 4250 is one of the few GPS units to support multi-destination routing with route optimization (the ability to sort a list of addresses by distance). Bluetooth compatibility was poor on the 4250, and I was unable to correctly pair a Blackberry 8700 or an Apple iPhone. The ultra-bright 4.3-inch display is easy to read, even in bright sunlight, and the system is easy to use. *

We're delighted to offer this experience across all Magellan 2009 auto navigation models," said Mike Wagner, senior director of product marketing for Magellan. *

The screen is very intuitive, having only four icons: Settings, Go To, View Map, and Local Options. *

A now-standard 4.3in touchscreen is easy to see, even in direct sunlight, and the interface is intuitive - more so, given that you can limit what menu options are shown onscreen. *

The bottom line: The TomTom XXL 540 S improves on the TomTom XL line by keeping the features we love while improving screen visibility; but the bigger size comes with compromised portability.

TomTom's XXL 540 GPS unit takes the XL 340 and adds an extra-large display, but the navigation experience is similar. Unless you're hell bent on getting a GPS with a big screen, we think most users will be better off saving some money and opting for the XL 340 instead.

Overall the routing on the Garmin Nuvi 205W/255W is very good and I have no complaints at all in this area; recalculations are quick when you miss a turn, voice commands are good, and the overall intelligence of the routing is well done. *

Overall the routing on the Garmin Nuvi 205/255 is very good and I have no complaints at all in this area; recalculations are quick when you miss a turn, voice commands are good, and the overall intelligence of the routing is well done. *

The nuvi 255 and 255W will be available in versions that include comprehensive coverage of North America, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. *

The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. *

The bottom line: As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.