Best GPS Devices - Portable Form Factor, USA Maps, Built-in Antenna

GPS Devices Form Factor: Portable USA Maps Antenna: Built-in

3 150 to 200 $ 3 200 to 250 $

5 Garmin 4 Magellan 4 Tomtom

12 0 to 6 Hours

3 4.4 in. x 2.5 in.

13 Portable 5 Mountable

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Garmin nuvi 54LM
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Includes maps of the entire US and Canda
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Magellan SmartGPS
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Bluetooth hands-free calling rounds out a strong feature set

Least expensive GPS device with a glass capacitive WVGA touch screen
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TomTom START 45TM
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TomTom XL 350
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'The interface may be sluggish at times and the traffic feature relies on FM broadcast signals so it is touch and go.'

'The XL 350-TM provides TomTom's usual impressive navigation features, with an industry standard 4.3-inch screen. '

'hands-free calling capability'

'The TomTom XL 350 TM is a new GPS unit that offers free real-time traffic updates and free lifetime map updates. '
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Garmin nuvi 2350
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Enhanced routing logic thanks to nuRoute technology with trafficTrends and myTrends

Accurate routing

Comes with lifetime traffic and map updates
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Tomtom XXL 540
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'Our XXL's EasyPort was prone to popping off while adjusting.'

'TomTom's trademark mount can be tricky to tighten, but it helps keep the unit simple and compact despite its large display.'

'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.'

'Generous database of 7 million POIs. '
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Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM
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Features lifetime traffic data and lifetime map updates
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Magellan RoadMate 9055
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Features lifetime traffic data and lifetime map updates

A huge 7-inch screen

Boot-up time is short

Sturdy construction & design
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Garmin Nuvi 2450
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Comparatively large screen for a Garmin unit in this price range

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Advanced detour functionality allows you exclude roads on the fly

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Large screen
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Garmin Nuvi 2460
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Lane assist is accurate and very helpful

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Well-designed voice command functionality

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