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		<title>Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS navigator with traffic might easily be Garmin&#8217;s best deal in their lower priced models. Right now the Garmin 265WT is selling for about $150 at Amazon. (That&#8217;s about the cheapest I&#8217;ve found it.) What&#8217;s so cool about the nuvi 265 WT is all of the features [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-365" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/garmin-nvi-265w265wt-43inch-widescreen-bluetooth-portable-gps-navigator-traffic-review/garmin-nuvi-265w-1/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-365" title="Garmin nuvi 265W 265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/garmin-nuvi-265w-1-300x188.jpg" alt="Garmin nuvi 265W 265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic" width="300" height="188" /></a>The Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS navigator with traffic might easily be Garmin&#8217;s best deal in their lower priced models. Right now the Garmin 265WT is selling for about $150 at Amazon. (That&#8217;s about the cheapest I&#8217;ve found it.) What&#8217;s so cool about the nuvi 265 WT is all of the features you get for the price.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin nuvi 265WT Features</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJ9QK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJ9QK" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS  navigator with traffic</a>, of course, has the 4.3-inch widescreen. If you&#8217;ve never owned a GPS before, and if you&#8217;re thinking about getting one of the smaller screen sizes, be aware that the 4.3-inch screen gives you a whopping 60% more viewing area! When you&#8217;re in unfamiliar territory and you&#8217;re looking for a road sign and glancing at your GPS at the same time, that extra 60% can be really meaningful.</p>
<p>In addition to the screen size, the nuvi 265 WT also has Bluetooth™ connectivity, so you can use it in conjunction with your cell phone. Another feature I really like is the fact that the Garmin 265 WT comes with a lifetime subscription to traffic updates from Navteq. You might have noticed that the Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS  navigator with traffic has a &#8220;T&#8221; after it&#8217;s name. That means that the normally optional traffic receiver comes with the device. There&#8217;s nothing else to buy.</p>
<p>Of course, you get the super slim design that all of Garmin&#8217;s 2X5 series has. You can take the GPS from your dashboard and slip it into your pocket or purse. It&#8217;s rechargeable battery makes it really convenient for pedestrian use.</p>
<p>When you get your Garmin nuvi 265 WT, it will come pre-loaded with Garmin&#8217;s City Navigator NT maps for all of North America, lifetime traffic subscription, FM traffic receiver with power cables, a suction cup mount, USB cable, and a dashboard disk.</p>
<p>Here are the technical specs:</p>
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<h3>Product Features</h3>
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<li>Bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen; 480 x 272  pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight</li>
<li>Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket</li>
<li>Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT</li>
<li>Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free  calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones</li>
<li>NOTE: Model number on the box is 265WT because the traffic  receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is  265W as the &#8220;T&#8221; in 265WT refers to the additional component</li>
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<h3>Technical Details</h3>
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<li><strong>Condition:</strong> New</li>
<li><strong>Type:</strong> Automotive</li>
<li><strong>Waypoints:</strong> 1000</li>
<li><strong>Display:</strong> Color</li>
<li><strong>Display:</strong> TFT</li>
<li><strong>Display:</strong> Backlight</li>
<li><strong>Screen Size:</strong> 4.3&#8243;</li>
<li><strong>Touch Screen:</strong> Yes</li>
<li><strong>Voice:</strong> Yes</li>
<li><strong>Battery Type:</strong> Rechargeable  lithium-ion</li>
<li><strong>Battery Life:</strong> 4 hours</li>
<li><strong>Special  Features:</strong> Bluetooth</li>
<li><strong>Special Features:</strong> Traffic Ready</li>
<li><strong>Special  Features:</strong> Spoken Street Names</li>
<li><strong>Maps Included:</strong> United  States</li>
<li><strong>Maps Included:</strong> Canada</li>
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<p>I also found this great YouTube Video, courtesy of <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/" target="_blank">DigitalTrends</a>, about the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJ9QK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJ9QK" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS  navigator with traffic</a>. Take a look at it for more information, and also to get an idea of the size of the unit.</p>
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<div>For more information, check out Amazon&#8217;s full description of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJ9QK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJ9QK" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS  navigator with traffic</a>, today!</div>
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		<title>Garmin vs TomTom</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Garmin vs TomTom? It&#8217;s frankly a place many of us get to when we&#8217;re deciding which GPS to buy. You like TomTom&#8217;s features for the price, but you&#8217;re sort of blown away by Garmin&#8217;s great product line. You can decide which Garmin or which TomTom to get later. For now, to solve the conundrum of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-368" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/garmin-tomtom-buyers-guide/tom-tom-one-2/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-368" title="tom-tom-one-2" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tom-tom-one-2-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Garmin vs TomTom? It&#8217;s frankly a place many of us get to when we&#8217;re deciding which GPS to buy. You like TomTom&#8217;s features for the price, but you&#8217;re sort of blown away by Garmin&#8217;s great product line. You can decide which Garmin or which TomTom to get later. For now, to solve the conundrum of Garmin vs TomTom, let&#8217;s get an overview of each company&#8217;s product line. If you want more specifics, you can click on the links and be taken to product pages that have specific information for each model I talk about.</p>
<p>Ready to solve the Garmin vs TomTom issue?</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: Garmin&#8217;s Product Line</strong></p>
<p>Garmin used to have two lines of products, the StreetPilot and the newer nuvis. The StreetPilots are discontinued by the company, although you can still pick up a few new ones from online retailers like Amazon. I&#8217;m going to just focus on the nuvi line, because these will be the ones that Garmin supports in the future.</p>
<p>To understand the nuvi line, you basically have to understand Garmin&#8217;s numbering system. By that I mean, for the purposes of our Garmin vs TomTom article, we&#8217;re just going to talk about the actual numbered product line, instead of particular units. I&#8217;ll throw in my two cents about a few individual products, as I just said.</p>
<p>To begin with the Garmin nuvi line is broken up into their 2X5 series, 5oo series, 7X5 series, 1200&#8242;s, 1300&#8242;s, 1400&#8242;s, and their newest (coolest) series, the 3700. Also, currently Garmin is offering one unit in their 800 series, called the 855, and one in the 1600 series called the 1690.</p>
<p>Basically, you get more features and also have to pay more money the higher the series number. Although with the also newer 1200&#8242;s and 1300&#8242;s that&#8217;s not totally the case. So, let&#8217;s break down each series so you can start to compare Garmin vs TomTom.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: 2X5 series</strong></p>
<p>The 2X5 series currently takes us from the entry level model, the nuvi 205 to the more sophisticated 275T, and the newest, ultra-cool nuvi 295. The nuvi 205, for instance, is just a basic GPS, 3.5-inch screen navigator with maps of the lower 48 United States. There&#8217;s actually a 205 and a 205W. The W means widescreen, or in the case of GPS&#8217;s a 4.3-inch screen. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015F0A8G?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0015F0A8G" target="_blank">Get more information on the 205, here</a>.</p>
<p>As you go up in number, the features increase. Most of the 2X5 series is the smaller, 3.5-inch screen. But, without spending a ton of money, you can get Bluetooth™ for hands free calling, text to speech (which means your GPS will actually tell you street names), and real time, FM traffic via either a subscription or with some few models, it comes complete with the price of the unit. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJ9P6?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJ9P6" target="_blank">nuvi 265</a> is an example of a model that comes with lifetime traffic.</p>
<p>One of my favorite GPS&#8217;s in the 2X5 series is the newer <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DZ14EU?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003DZ14EU" target="_blank">Garmin nuvi 295W Wi-Fi GPS navigator</a>. Built much like a cell phone and with loads of new technology, the 295W is a way cool GPS that you definitely need to put on your short list.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: 500 series</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve heard of Geo-caching and the general craze about off road GPS&#8217;ing (if that&#8217;s a word). It&#8217;s kind of a pain in the neck to have too many GPS&#8217;s floating about, one for traveling, one for off road. The 500 series is Garmin&#8217;s attempt to solve this problem. Currently, there are two nuvis in the 500 series, both support topographic maps in addition to road maps. Is this as good as the kind of GPS you would take backpacking? Probably not. But for the weekend trekker wanna be, a nuvi 500 might easily be the ticket. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CSZSDI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001CSZSDI" target="_blank">You can find out more about the nuvi 500, here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: 7X5 series</strong></p>
<p>Okay, we&#8217;re back to &#8220;normal&#8221; GPS&#8217;s with the 7X5 series. Basically what the 7X5&#8242;s add over the 2X5&#8242;s is lots of newer, advanced features. Not only that, but they&#8217;re all widescreens. 4.3-inches on the diagonal. That&#8217;s a whopping 60% more viewing area over a 3.5-inch screen.</p>
<p>Among all the other features, the 7X5&#8242;s can do two things, which I really like. You get what&#8217;s called lane assist, which means the device will tell you actually which lane to get in when you&#8217;re going through interchanges and intersections of larger roads. That&#8217;s really worth it for longer trips. Also, your nuvi 7X5 can speak through your car&#8217;s stereo system. You don&#8217;t have to just hear it through it&#8217;s own speaker. Personally, I like that a lot. I think that makes the instructions easier to hear. Of course it has text to speech, or the ability to tell you which street to turn on by name. Some of the 7X5&#8242;s have Bluetooth. Some have lifetime traffic subscriptions, and come with the optional traffic receiver (the device that receives the traffic signal from the air waves).</p>
<p>Another great feature is the 3D building view. You can also access Panoramio and get user generated pictures of various places on your viewing screen. Is that absolutely necessary? No! Heck, you can go back to road maps! But frankly, it&#8217;s really cool. It&#8217;s a feature that I really like.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fss%5Fi%5F1%5F6%26field-keywords%3Dnuvi%2520775t%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics%26sprefix%3Dnuvi%25207&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">Find out more about the nuvi 7X5 series, here. </a></p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: 1200 1300 series</strong></p>
<p>The next big grouping is the 1200 and 1300 series. I&#8217;m doing these in one section, because they&#8217;re basically the same, except the 1200&#8242;s have the 3.5-inch screens and the 1300&#8242;s have the widescreens.</p>
<p>The 1200 and 1300 series is a fairly new series, introduced only a year or so ago. This is Garmin&#8217;s attempt to upgrade their entry level models with new features. Instead of just putting all these new features into the 2X5 series, they just came up with a whole new look. For instance, the nuvi 1200 sells for about as much as the nuvi 205. But the 1200 has a few newer features. It&#8217;s got Garmin&#8217;s new pedestrian oriented map capability (you have to buy and download the city you want), and it&#8217;s got ecoRoute™, which is the ability to give you the most fuel efficient route. The case is redesigned. It&#8217;s basically thinner. Also, you get the user generated photo option I spoke about earlier.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dnuvi%25201200%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank"> For more information about the 12oo&#8217;s check this out!</a></p>
<p>The 1300 series is the same as the 1200&#8242;s, but with the 4.3-inch widescreen.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dnuvi%25201300%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">You can find out more about the 1300&#8242;s, here.</a></p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: 1400 series</strong></p>
<p>If you like the features you get with the 1200 and 1300 series, but like the widescreen you get with the 1300&#8242;s, then the 1400 series might easily be for you. The big key to the 1400&#8242;s is that they have a really wide, 5-inch screen. The 1450 has some really great features like pedestrian maps and ecoRoute. The 1490 adds lifetime FM traffic and Bluetooth™. To find out more about the 1400 series, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dnuvi%25201450%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">check out this page, here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: 3700 series</strong></p>
<p>Finally, we&#8217;ve arrived at Garmin&#8217;s top of the line, most technologically advanced GPS&#8217;s ever! The 3700&#8242;s!</p>
<p>You can find out more about the three models in the 3700 line, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dnuvi%25203700%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>For a quick run down, let&#8217;s just say the following. The 3700&#8242;s come in a new ultra-sleek, ultra-thin design. They sport Garmin&#8217;s nuRoute technology, which means basically that some degree of artificial intelligence has been added to them. For instance, any of the three can keep track of your most frequently taken daily routes. They can figure out where you&#8217;re probably going and automatically route you around any traffic issues. This would be perfect for someone with a longish commute, for instance. All three have glass instead of plastic display covers. This will make your device more easily readable and also will make it last longer. (Harder to scratch.) They come with a variety of other features like Bluetooth™, pedestrian navigation options, lifetime FM traffic, and neat features like &#8220;Where am I?&#8221;, or the capability of locating you quickly and also locating the nearest emergency services.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EYVHHO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003EYVHHO" target="_blank">For prices and more information about the 3700&#8242;s, just click here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: Conclusion about Garmin</strong></p>
<p>Okay, we&#8217;re half way there. That&#8217;s a good basic run down of Garmin&#8217;s product line for after-market car GPS navigators. Now, let&#8217;s take a look at what TomTom has to offer, then we&#8217;ll do a little comparison to round out this Garmin vs TomTom buyer&#8217;s guide.</p>
<p>Garmin vs TomTom: TomTom&#8217;s Product Lines</p>
<p>Just like Garmin, TomTom has several overlapping product lines. I know it&#8217;s all very confusing, but just as I did with Garmin, I&#8217;m going to try to sort this out for you with TomTom.</p>
<p>To begin with, let me say that I&#8217;m writing this from a United States point of view. TomTom is a European company, and they have many models that focus on European countries. If you&#8217;re buying a GPS for European use, you might want to go with TomTom over Garmin, just for that reason. Right now, this website is focused on the US marketplace. (Later, I&#8217;ll expand it for other countries including links to Amazon and my other retailers in other countries.) So, just bear in mind that I&#8217;m talking from a US point of view. Okay, having said that&#8230;</p>
<p>For the US market, we see basically five models in TomTom&#8217;s car GPS line, the ONE, the EASE, the GO, the XL, and the XXL. Let&#8217;s take these in order.</p>
<p>Garmin vs TomTom: The TomTom ONE and the TomTom EASE</p>
<p>There are three ONE&#8217;s currently for sale in the US (at least through Amazon, which is my main retailer that I link to), the ONE 130, ONE 140, and the ONE 3rd Edition. All three of these are the smaller, 3.5-inch screens. The ONE&#8217;s would correspond roughly to Garmin&#8217;s 2X5 line. They&#8217;re somewhat older models; they do all the basic stuff, even with a few neat features like saying street names; and they&#8217;re priced somewhat less than $200. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dtomtom%2520One%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">You can find out more about the TomTom ONE&#8217;s, here</a>.</p>
<p>As opposed to the ONE&#8217;s, which are slightly older models, recently TomTom introduced the EASE. The EASE is a completely remodeled entry-level GPS navigator. It doesn&#8217;t have tons of features, but it&#8217;s got great maps, and what I really like a really simplified user interface. If you were buying a basic navigator for your mother or your technologically disinterested significant other, the EASE might be an excellent choice. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034XRE6S?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0034XRE6S&quot;" target="_blank">You can find out more about the TomTom EASE, here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: The TomTom GO</strong></p>
<p>Two of my favorite TomTom GO&#8217;s are the 630 and the 730. Both have lots of features, like Bluetooth™.  The GO series as a whole is a little newer and slightly more expensive than the ONE&#8217;s. The main difference between the 630 and the 730 is the 730 has FM transmission capability. In other words, you can hear it through your car&#8217;s stereo system. That costs about $50 more, but again, it&#8217;s a feature that I personally like.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dtomtom%2520go%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">To learn more about the GO line, check this page out</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: XL and XXL&#8217;s</strong></p>
<p>The XL&#8217;s and the XXL&#8217;s represent TomTom&#8217;s newest lines. The main difference between the XL and the XXL is the screen size. The XL&#8217;s have the &#8220;normal&#8221; widescreen. It&#8217;s 4.3-inches on the diagonal, while the XXL&#8217;s have an even larger 5-inch screen. Other than that one (albeit big) difference, both these lines come with all the bells and whistles you would expect in a GPS that costs between $100 and $200, Bluetooth™, TomTom&#8217;s IQ Routes technology, which actually uses average speeds on certain routes to calculate the route and times, MapShare technology, which lets you modify the maps in your device for various road conditions, and turn by turn voice instructions.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dtomtom%2520xxl%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">Click here to find out more about TomTom&#8217;s XL and XXL models. </a></p>
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<p><strong>Garmin vs TomTom: Which Should You Buy?</strong></p>
<p>I guess this is what you&#8217;ve been waiting for. Me telling you which to buy. Unfortunately, I can&#8217;t do that. What I can do, however, is summarize what you&#8217;ve just read.</p>
<p>The way I see it, as far as Garmin vs TomTom, the GPS market place is divided into two sections&#8211;your average, everyday, workaday GPS, and the much more technologically advanced GPS&#8217;s with tons of new, cool features.</p>
<p>As far as the upper end of price and innovation, Garmin has it all over TomTom! Watching this over the past few years has been like watching a horse race. For a while TomTom was gaining ground, but now, Garmin is streaking ahead with innovative products like the 295W and the 3700 line. If you want the coolest, most technologically advanced GPS on the market, that&#8217;s Garmin. No questions about it.</p>
<p>At the lower end of the spectrum, however, it&#8217;s not so cut and dried. What a lot of users like about TomTom over Garmin is the fact that TomTom&#8217;s interface is a little easier to use. Now, that&#8217;s just anecdotal. There&#8217;s no way to measure this. But I read a lot of forums and comments on sites like Amazon about various devices and ease of use is certainly an issue. Of course, it doesn&#8217;t take that long to learn Garmin&#8217;s interface, so after a few weeks that might not be an issue, either.</p>
<p>You won&#8217;t go wrong buying either one. But frankly, right now, I think Garmin has TomTom beat.</p>
<p>One more thing: this is all my opinion. I don&#8217;t receive money from either Garmin or TomTom to write reviews. I do receive money when you click through one of my links and buy a product through Amazon. But that&#8217;s a third party and doesn&#8217;t sway my opinion. You can read more about this on my Privacy Policy page at the top, if you&#8217;re interested. Just know that I&#8217;m giving you my opinion. Think of me like a trusted friend. I&#8217;ll just tell you what I think. You buy what you want.</p>
<p>I hope this Garmin vs TomTom review has helped you. If so, leave a comment. If I&#8217;ve left anything out, or you would like to know more about something, likewise let me know.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post is sort of a continuation of my post about the problems found with the Garmin 465T, which is Garmin’s newest model designed just for truckers. Another Garmin model designed for truckers, busses, and other larger vehicles is the Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-inch portable GPS navigator. The StreetPilot 7200 has a huge, 7-inch screen. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H84LRK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003H84LRK"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-273" title="Garmin Streetpilot 7200 7-inch GPS Receiver" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Garmin-Streetpilot-7200-7-inch-GPS-Receiver-150x150.jpg" alt="Garmin Streetpilot 7200 7-inch GPS Receiver" width="150" height="150" /></a>This post is sort of a continuation of my post about the problems found with the Garmin 465T, which is Garmin’s newest model designed just for truckers. Another Garmin model designed for truckers, busses, and other larger vehicles is the Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-inch portable GPS navigator. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H84LRK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003H84LRK" target="_blank">StreetPilot 7200</a> has a huge, 7-inch screen. This is measured on the diagonal. That’s a 60% increase in screen size from the normal 4.3-inch widescreen that comes with vehicle GPS devices.</p>
<p>The StreetPilot 7200 has more going for it than just size, however. It’s got tons of great features, many of which will appeal to people who spend a lot of time behind the wheel of a vehicle.</p>
<p>For instance, in addition to the excellent maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and the over 6 million points of interest (gas stations, atms, and other places you might need on the road), the StreetPilot 7200 has XM satellite reception capability. You’ll need to get an optional antenna for this, but with the antenna, you’ll be able to get not only XM satellite broadcasts (without advertisements, of course), but also XM traffic and weather. I’m sure you can see how this would benefit the professional driver.<br />
Other features that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H84LRK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003H84LRK" target="_blank">StreetPilot 7200</a> has, which I sometimes discount on the car devices, are things like audio books. I don’t know about you, but when I’m driving long distances, it’s nice to listen to a good book. The StreetPilot 7200 automatically adjusts the volume of the book when it needs to give you driving directions.</p>
<p>The Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-inch portable GPS navigator is not inexpensive. You’re paying a lot for the big screen. If you’re a professional, or even a retiree crusing the country in your RV, it might easily be worth the money.</p>
<p>To learn more about the Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-inch portable GPS navigator, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H84LRK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003H84LRK" target="_blank">check out Amazon, today</a>!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for the best Garmin GPS 2010? Well, the year’s close to half way over and the jury’s still out, but there are some solid contenders for first place. In this post, I’m going to talk about the best Garmin GPS 2010, but in price ranges. It’s not really fair to compare a $300 model [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- 		@page { margin: 0.79in } 		P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } 		A:link { so-language: zxx } --><a rel="attachment wp-att-400" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/whats-garmin-gps-2010/nuvi_3790t_sale/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-400" title="garmin nuvi 3790t" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nuvi_3790t_sale-150x150.jpg" alt="garmin" width="150" height="150" /></a>Looking for the best Garmin GPS 2010? Well, the year’s close to half way over and the jury’s still out, but there are some solid contenders for first place. In this post, I’m going to talk about the best Garmin GPS 2010, but in price ranges. It’s not really fair to compare a $300 model to a $100 model. Also, I want you to keep in mind Garmin’s new 3700 series, which is going to blow the roof off of the GPS marketplace. So, without further adieu, let’s get to it.</p>
<p><strong>Best Garmin GPS 2010: Entry-Level Models</strong></p>
<p>Right now, the top seller at Amazon is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dgps%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 260w</a>. The nüvi 260w has the wide, 4.3-inch, screen with either a 3D or 2D view. It’s also got text-to-speech, which means that it actually tells you the names of the streets you’re to turn on. It comes preloaded with maps of the U.S. , Canada, and Puerto Rico, along with over 6 million points of interest. A point of interest, or POI, is the location of hotels, gas stations, and other useful landmarks. Right now, you can at the Garmin nüvi 260w for slightly more than $100 at Amazon.</p>
<p><strong>Best Garmin GPS 2010: Mid-Priced Models</strong></p>
<p>The top selling mid-priced model from Garmin right now is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dgps%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 765</a>. Like the 260w, the 765 is a widescreen model. It’s screen is 4.3-inches on the diagonal. Again, like the 260w, the nüvi 765 comes pre-loaded with maps of North America including Puerto Rico. Unlike the 260w, you get Bluetooth capability, so you can use your GPS device for hands-free calling. (I don’t think this will necessarily get you around any laws about using cell phones and driving, so be careful, here.) The maps come with lane assist, which tells you which lane to get in when you pass through busy intersections. And, you get real time traffic information for the lifetime of the device. All of this is going to set you back slightly more than $200.</p>
<p><strong>Best Garmin GPS 2010: High-End Models</strong></p>
<p>This is going to sound really weird, but the best Garmin GPS 2010 high-end models haven’t even been released to the market yet. Of course, I’m talking about the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dgps%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">nüvi 3700 series</a>. I’ve written pre-reviews of each of these products already on this blog. You can access them here, here, and here.  Suffice it to say that the 3700 series has tons of great features, and if you want to spring for the state of the art, you should certainly consider one of these. Prices are currently from $300 to $450.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 10:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the Garmin nüvi 3760T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator and its sisters, the nuvi 3750 and 3790, Garmin is really leaving the competition in the dust. There are so many features that this particular GPS device has, it&#8217;s hard to know where to start talking about it. Possibly one of my favorite features is the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-391" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/garmin-nvi-3760t-43inch-portable-gps-navigator/garmin-nuvi-3760/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-391" title="Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/garmin-nuvi-3760-150x150.jpg" alt="Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator" width="150" height="150" /></a>With the Garmin nüvi 3760T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator and its sisters, the nuvi 3750 and 3790, Garmin is really leaving the competition in the dust. There are so many features that this particular GPS device has, it&#8217;s hard to know where to start talking about it.</p>
<p>Possibly one of my favorite features is the fact that you can orient the nuvi 3760T either horizontally or vertically. The horizontal orientation works just like a &#8220;normal&#8221; GPS. The vertical orientation makes your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EYVG0C?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003EYVG0C" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 3760T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</a> look and feel more like an iPhone, as opposed to a GPS device. Maybe this is what Garmin actually had in mind when they designed this feature. But the vertical orientation will make the 3760T really easy to use when walking. (And, you get pedestrian maps to some cities, so that&#8217;s a real plus.)</p>
<p>Another &#8220;way cool&#8221; feature of the Garmin nüvi 3760T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is what Garmin calls trafficTrends and myTraffic. With trafficTrends, your device will actually begin to &#8220;learn&#8221; from the daily traffic flows on the routes you normally take, so it can route you around things, like normal Friday rush hour. MyTrends works by having the device keep track of your normal, everyday routes, so the device can learn where you go and what you do. It can more easily suggest alternative routes to speed up your day.</p>
<p>Finally, another thing I just love about the nuvi 3760T is you get a lifetime subscription to real time traffic. That comes with the price of the unit. You don&#8217;t have to pay extra.</p>
<p>Certainly, there&#8217;s more, like the ultra-sleek design, that&#8217;s going to make the whole 3700 series really hard for the competition to contend with. You can learn more about the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EYVG0C?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003EYVG0C" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 3760T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator, here</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking that the age of stand alone GPS devices has past, and that we all might as well download apps to our iPods? That might be the future of GPS technology, but quite frankly, Garmin doesn&#8217;t believe this. As a matter of fact, they&#8217;re coming out with a whole new line of stand alone GPS [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-394" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/garmin-nvi-3750-43inch-portable-gps-navigator/garmin-nuvi-3750/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-394" title="Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Garmin-nuvi-3750-300x237.jpg" alt="Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator" width="300" height="237" /></a>Thinking that the age of stand alone GPS devices has past, and that we all might as well download apps to our iPods? That might be the future of GPS technology, but quite frankly, Garmin doesn&#8217;t believe this. As a matter of fact, they&#8217;re coming out with a whole new line of stand alone GPS devices, the 3700 line. Here you see the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EYVHHO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003EYVHHO" target="_blank"><strong>Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</strong></a>. With it&#8217;s ultra-slim design and state of the art user interface and GPS technology, Garmin has once again set the standard for all others to follow.</p>
<p>Did I say &#8220;ultra-slime&#8221;? The Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is only 9mm across. That&#8217;s less than a pencil! Not only is the outside really cool looking, but the technology that runs the Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is cutting edge. For instance, take Garmin&#8217;s new trafficTrends and myTrends. These both form a new, advanced personal routing capability&#8230;without subscription. Your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EYVHHO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003EYVHHO" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</a> just does it. No hassle for you.</p>
<p>Of course, you get everything else that Garmin GPS devices are known for. It even has lane-assist and a city traffic feature that&#8217;s great for pedestrians.</p>
<p>Ready to learn more about the Garmin nüvi 3750 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EYVHHO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003EYVHHO" target="_blank">You can find out more, here, at Amazon, today</a>!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 22:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want a Garmin GPS system, but really would like a larger screen, then the Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator could easily be the right choice for you. Personally, I really like larger screens. Although, you do need to think about the following&#8211;windshield size. The car I drive has a fairly large [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-397" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/garmin-nvi-1450-5inch-portable-gps-navigator/attachment/1450/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-397" title="Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/1450-150x150.jpg" alt="Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator" width="150" height="150" /></a>If you want a Garmin GPS system, but really would like a larger screen, then the <strong>Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</strong> could easily be the right choice for you. Personally, I really like larger screens. Although, you do need to think about the following&#8211;windshield size. The car I drive has a fairly large windshield (Honda Civic), so I don&#8217;t mind a larger GPS screen on my dashboard. I still have plenty of windshield to see the road through. That&#8217;s the only problem I can see with the even larger screen. Other than that, larger screens are easier, and probably safer too! Having said that, let&#8217;s look at the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL8H1Y?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002RL8H1Y" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</a> and see what some of it&#8217;s other features are.</p>
<p>Of course, there&#8217;s the larger screen. What GPS manufacturers generally call a larger screen is 4.3-inches on the diagonal. The Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator has a five inch screen. Does that make a difference? To me it does.</p>
<p>Other features are: voice prompted turn by turn directions, multi-point routing, pedestrian routing, and what Garmin calls ecorouting, which gives you the most fuel efficient routes. You can get traffic alerts, or MSN direct on the  <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL8H1Y?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002RL8H1Y" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</a>. </strong></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a list of technical specs to help you out.</p>
<div>
<h3>Product Features</h3>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Large 5-inch touchscreen GPS with a brilliant and bold  color display</li>
<li>Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted,  turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination</li>
<li>Multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view,  pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient  route</li>
<li>Compatible with lifetime traffic alerts or MSN Direct  (receiver purchase required for either option)</li>
<li>Includes preloaded City Navigaor NT for North America,  vehicle power cable, vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, dashboard  disc, and quick start manual</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Technical Details</h3>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Brand Name</strong>: Garmin</li>
<li><strong>Model</strong>: 010-00810-20</li>
<li><strong>Connectivity Technology</strong>: USB</li>
<li><strong>Display Size</strong>: 00005.00 inches</li>
<li><strong>Battery Average Life</strong>: 3 Hours</li>
<li><strong>Map Type</strong>: North America, Europe</li>
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<p>Check out Amazon&#8217;s low price for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL8H1Y?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002RL8H1Y" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator</a>, today!</p>
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		<title>Garmin GPS 2010 Round Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Garmin GPS 2010 Round Up will help you decide which Garmin GPS to buy in 2010. You see, since last year, Garmin has really solidified their market share in the United States, leaving TomTom and Magellan pretty much in the dust. Read this article to find out more about the best Garmin GPS 2010 products, today! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-404" href="http://bestgpsdirect.com/garmin-gps-2010/garmin-nuvi500-device/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-404" title="garmin-nuvi500-device" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/garmin-nuvi500-device-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>This Garmin GPS 2010 Round Up will help you decide which Garmin GPS to buy in 2010. You see, since last year, Garmin has really solidified their market share in the United States, leaving TomTom and Magellan pretty much in the dust. I&#8217;m not saying I don&#8217;t like TomTom and Magellan. I do. I like them both. They both have excellent products. And, there are sometimes some compelling reasons to buy a TomTom or a Magellan over a Garmin. But it&#8217;s getting harder and harder to decide to buy either of these over a Garmin.</p>
<p>Having said that, for this Garmin GPS 2010 Round Up, let me show you a few of my favorite Garmins.</p>
<p><strong>Garmin GPS 2010: Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJER4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJER4"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-177" title="garmin nuvi 765 bluetooth gps navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/garmin-nuvi-765-bluetooth-gps-navigator-150x150.jpg" alt="garmin nuvi 765 bluetooth gps navigator" hspace="20" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>The Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with  Traffic is one of my favorite GPS devices made by anyone. It&#8217;s got the wide screen, Bluetooth, and also comes with multi-point routing and FM transmission. I really like the FM transmission part. This lets you hear the devices spoken output through your car&#8217;s stereo system. Although most Garmin nuvi&#8217;s have a fair speaker, it&#8217;s a lot easier to hear through your car&#8217;s system, especially in difficult traffic when you&#8217;re in unfamiliar territory. All in all the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJER4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJER4" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with  Traffic</a> is a great deal, and right now, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELJER4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJER4" target="_blank">Amazon has a great price on it</a>! Did I mention it has real time traffic! Yet another bonus. For the features and the price, this is one of my all around favorite units.</p>
<hr /><strong>Garmin GPS 2010: Garmin nüvi  260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011ULQNI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0011ULQNI"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-61" title="Garmin nuvi 260w 4.3-inch widescreen portable gps navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Garmin-nuvi-260w-4.3-inch-widescreen-portable-gps-navigator-150x150.jpg" alt="Garmin nuvi 260w 4.3-inch widescreen portable gps navigator" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong>The Garmin nüvi  260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is another one of my favorite GPS devices, and another top seller. It&#8217;s easy to see why. Right now, the price on the Garmin nüvi  260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is pretty incredible. With the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011ULQNI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0011ULQNI" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi  260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator</a> you get text to speech, millions of pre-programmed points of interest, and also it comes with maps of the continental US, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, along with Canada. For the money, the Garmin nüvi  260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is undoubtedly one of the best deals on the market. Want to find out more about the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011ULQNI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0011ULQNI" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi  260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator</a>, today! Just <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011ULQNI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0011ULQNI" target="_blank">click here</a>!</p>
<hr /><strong>Garmin GPS 2010: Garmin nüvi 285W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS  Navigator</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DN928S?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002DN928S"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-67" title="Garmin nuvi 285w 4.3 inch widescreen bluetooth portable gps navigator with traffic" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Garmin-nuvi-285w-4.3-inch-widescreen-bluetooth-portable-gps-navigator-with-traffic1-150x150.jpg" alt="Garmin nuvi 285w 4.3 inch widescreen bluetooth portable gps navigator with traffic" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Garmin nüvi  285W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS  Navigator is another &#8220;favorite&#8221; Garmin GPS devices. What&#8217;s so great about the Garmin nüvi  285W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS  Navigator is you can get text to speech on a device that only costs a little more than $100. Text to speech means the device will actually tell you the name of the street you&#8217;re to turn on, instead of just saying &#8220;Turn here.&#8221; I&#8217;m sure you can see how useful this is, especially in heavy traffic or when your in unfamiliar territory. Not only that, but the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DN928S?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002DN928S" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi  285W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS  Navigator</a> also has Bluetooth capability. This lets you use your cell phone through the device for hands-free calling. Another great benefit. I&#8217;m sure you will be impressed with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DN928S?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002DN928S" target="_blank">current price at Amazon</a>! Check the price, today!</p>
<hr /><strong>Garmin GPS 2010: </strong><strong>Garmin nüvi 1350/1350T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UO0RKS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001UO0RKS"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-181" title="Garmin nüvi 1350 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Garmin-nüvi-1350-4.3-Inch-Widescreen-Portable-GPS-Navigator-with-Traffic-150x150.jpg" alt="Garmin nüvi 1350 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic" width="150" height="150" /></a>Although it&#8217;s not quite the bestseller as the three above, I&#8217;ve got to mention at least one of Garmin&#8217;s 1300 series. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UO0RKS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001UO0RK">Garmin nüvi 1350/1350T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator  with Traffic</a> has all the bells and whistles you would expect, the wide screen and also text to speech (where it tells you the name of the street you&#8217;re to turn on), but it&#8217;s also got some neat new software. I&#8217;m talking about Garmin&#8217;s optional cityXplorer. When I say &#8220;optional&#8221; I mean you have to buy the maps for each city separately, but they&#8217;re not expensive. What cityXplorer does is give you pedestrian friendly maps you can follow, if you&#8217;re visiting a pedestrian friendly city. Very cool for a vacation! The Garmin nüvi 1350/1350T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic also has Lane Assist. This is a really neat feature, where your device helps you select the proper lane in unfamiliar intersections. Great stuff if you&#8217;re on an urban expressway during rush hour! What the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UO0RKS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001UO0RK" target="_blank">Garmin nüvi 1350/1350T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic</a> lacks, however, is FM transmission, which I really like and also multi-point routing. Multi-point routing is useless if you&#8217;re just headed off to one destination, but if you have a number of stops, then it&#8217;s excellent to have. You can find out more about the Garmin nüvi 1350/1350T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UO0RKS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001UO0RK" target="_blank">here, at Amazon</a>, today!</p>
<hr /><strong>Garmin GPS 2010: Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>Surely, there are other Garmin GPS devices which deserve mention in this article. But I think this small selection at least gives you a feel for what&#8217;s on the market. What&#8217;s so cool about Garmin is how they&#8217;ve lowered prices recently, yet continued to make some excellent and needed technological improvements to their line. I&#8217;ve got to admit, it&#8217;s hard to beat Garmin nowadays.</p>
<p>If you want to know more about all of Garmin&#8217;s products, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dgarmin%2520nuvi%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Garmin nüvi 1200 3.5-inch portable GPS navigator is not for everyone. I’m not saying it’s a bad device. It’s not. Garmin’s put a lot into this, and for the current price at Amazon (around $100), it’s well worth it. But you’re just not going to get the bells and whistles you might expect. Read this article about the Garmin nüvi 1200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator, today! ]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0O7QW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001U0O7QW"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-161" title="garmin nuvi 1200 portable gps navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/garmin-nuvi-1200-portable-gps-navigator-150x150.jpg" alt="garmin nuvi 1200 portable gps navigator" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Garmin nüvi 1200 3.5-inch portable GPS navigator is not for everyone. I’m not saying it’s a bad device. It’s not. Garmin’s put a lot into this, and for the current price at Amazon (around $100), it’s well worth it. But you’re just not going to get the bells and whistles you might expect. It does have text-to-speech, which means it tells you what streets to turn on, but it doesn’t have voice recognition, or multi-point routing. It also has a pedestrian oriented city maps feature. But this is optional, in that it costs you more. Right now that costs about $10 per city and not all cities are supported.  If you’re expecting more from your GPS, you’ll need to see Garmin’s 700 or 800 series.</p>
<p>All in all, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0O7QW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001U0O7QW">Garmin nüvi 1200 3.5-inch portable GPS navigator</a> is a nice, entry level device. But, as I said, it’s not for everyone. (Just being honest!)</p>
<p><strong>Product Features and Technical Details</strong></p>
<p><strong>Product Features </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock; sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket</li>
<li>Pre-loaded with City Navigator 48 States NT maps, including millions of name-searchable points of interest</li>
<li>Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps; ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel</li>
<li>Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems</li>
<li>Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names (text-to-speech)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Technical Details </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Faceplate Color:</strong> Silver</li>
<li><strong>Dimensions:</strong> 3.7 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D)</li>
<li><strong>Weight:</strong> 4 ounces</li>
<li><strong>Battery:</strong> Built-in lithium-ion battery</li>
<li><strong>Battery Life:</strong> Up to four hours, depending on usage</li>
<li><strong>Connectivity:</strong> USB</li>
<li><strong>Display:</strong> 3.5-inch touchscreen QVGA TFT display with white backlight</li>
<li><strong>Display Resolution:</strong> 320 x 242</li>
<li><strong>Additional Storage:</strong> microSD card slot</li>
</ul>
<p>To learn more about the Garmin nüvi 1200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0O7QW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001U0O7QW">check out its price at Amazon</a>, today!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite GSP navigators from Garmin is the nüvi 885/885T. What doesn’t this GPS system have? Not much! For starters, it’s got voice activation and assistance with the proper lane to get into when you’re on a wide street or busy intersection. To learn more about the Garmin nüvi 885/885T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition, read this article, today! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N2MUD4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001N2MUD4"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-157" title="garmin nuvi 885 widescreen bluetooth portable gps navigator" src="http://bestgpsdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/garmin-nuvi-885-widescreen-bluetooth-portable-gps-navigator-150x150.jpg" alt="garmin nuvi 885 widescreen bluetooth portable gps navigator" hspace="10" width="150" height="150" /></a>One of my favorite GSP navigators from Garmin is the nüvi 885/885T. What doesn’t this GPS system have? Not much! For starters, it’s got voice activation and assistance with the proper lane to get into when you’re on a wide street or busy intersection. Of course, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N2MUD4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bestgpsdirectcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001N2MUD4">Garmin nüvi 885/885T 4.3-inch widescreen Bluetooth portable GPS navigator</a> has plenty of other bells and whistles, too. It’s also got voice recognition, plenty of maps, hands-free calling with Bluetooth and FM transmission (you can route it through your car stereo system). The nüvi 885T comes with maps of the continental United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. </span></span></span></p>
<p><a name="technical_details"></a> <span style="color: #cc6600;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Product Features and Technical Details</strong></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sleek, 	ultra-slim design fits in a pocket; High-sensitivity GPS receiver 	for fast satellite lock </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pre-loaded 	with City Navigator NT maps for North America, including more than 6 	million points of interest </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Speech 	recognition allow you to speak menu options and keep your eyes on 	the road; Bluetooth-ready for hands-free use of compatible phones </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Features 	text to speech for spoken directions with real street names, MP3 	player, photo viewer, multi-destination routing, &#8220;Where am I?&#8221; 	and &#8220;Where&#8217;s my car?&#8221; </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NOTE: 	Model number on the box is 885T because the traffic receiver is 	included; however, the model number on the device itself is 885 as 	the &#8220;T&#8221; in 885T refers to the additional component </span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Technical Details </strong></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Brand 	Name:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Garmin </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Model:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 010-00577-30 </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Receiver 	Description:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 12 channel </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Connectivity:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> USB; standard headphone and microphone jacks </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Display:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 4.3&#8243; touchscreen WQVGA TFT display with white backlight </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Native 	Resolution:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 480&#215;272 </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Battery:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Rechargeable lithium-ion battery </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Battery 	Average Life:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 4 Hours </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>MP3 	player:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Y </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Unit 	dimensions:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 4.9&#8243;W x 3.1&#8243;H x 0.7&#8243;D </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Weight:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 6.2 oz </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Additional 	Storage:</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> microSD card slot</span></span></span></li>
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