There has never been a better time to buy a GPS Navigator device. Prices are coming down and the time to purchase your first (or second) navigator device is now. This article will review some of the best Portable navigator devices on the market today.
The TomTom One 130S has a retail price of around $249. TomTom One has an innovative map share feature, which allows you to update the maps yourself, as well as downloads updates yourself regularly. The TomTom 130S has a clever mounting feature which allows you to get in and out of the car quickly and easily. It has a small 3.5 inch screen display and 3 million POI database.
Magellan Roadmate 1200 has a retail price of around $199. The Magellan 1200 features a convenient split screen view for those difficult turns. The Magellan comes with a clear and attractive map, with large easy to read and understand icons. The trip planning function allows you to plan multiple destinations. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of the others, and only 1.3 million POIs, the Roadmate 1200 will get you where you want to go with out any fuss.
Mio Moov 310 has a retail price of around $249. You get 1 year of free traffic service, a large 4.3 inch display, excellent street name pronunciation, and fast start up time with a well organized collection of maps. This dandy little GPS device is best on the open road, as it gets a bit confused and choppy around skyscrapers. Not suggested for city navigation.
Navigon 2100 Max retails for $299. Has an excellent 4.3 inch screen, which is very helpful for negotiating difficult turns and intersections. The Navignon 2100 can unlock Zagat review ratings and offers a lifetime traffic option. The direct help displays offers the nearest towing facility, police station, hospital and pharmacy. The drawback is the difficulty to get in and out of the car and the small icons to tap. Easy to use, but not the best.
V7 Nav740 has a retail price of $299. What more can you ask for...A large 4.3 inch screen, bright colorful maps, and an 11 million POI database. You get strong navigation, great street pronunciation, traffic updates and a built in media player. The V7 Nav 740 portable device is loaded with features you will find in more expensive models.
Now is the time to buy a portable GPS device as prices continue to come down and the features get better and better.