Best GPS Receivers
GPS Receivers from Reputable Brands
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The latest and greatest GPS tech
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TomTom GO 730 |
Garmin nüvi 880 |
from $179.95
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from $699.99
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| The TomTom Go 730 has a 4.3-inch widescreen display (though no touchscreen like the Magellan model above). The Go 730 has Bluetooth connectivity, meaning if you have a Bluetooth-enabled device like a cell phone, you can link them up and use the GPS receiver as a hands-free car kit while you drive. The Go 730 also has a built-in FM transmitter, allowing you to hear the vocalized driving directions over your car speakers through the radio. | The Garmin nüvi 880 is a top-of-the-line GPS receiver, with lots of interesting features that justify its rather large price tag. Perhaps the most vital aspect of the 880's feature set is the voice recognition technology, which allows you to focus on the road and execute hands free verbal commands to adjust the receiver's settings. It's a nice little safety feature that lets you concentrate on your driving. If you're up for a little distraction, however, the 880 also has a built-in MP3 player and photo viewer, as well. |
GPS Receivers We Considered But Didn't Pick
Magellan RoadMate 1412
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from $119.99
What Does This Grade Mean: A-
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
