http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/ Engadget Comments for Ask Engadget: Best GPS devices on the market? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2006/07/navteq_vs_teleatlas_which_one.php]]>Aug 9th 2007 9:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/It is really easy to use. And works well!

Both versions are on Amazon.Com. The 3000t is $345, and the 3050t is $485.00

I find the reatlime traffic subscription concept both stupid, and usleless. They do not have the whole US covered for the traffic transmitions. So you could pay for realtime trafic data, and not get the data. The data is transmitted via RF, so it is not imbedded in any starlight signal.]]>Aug 9th 2007 8:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Portable-Vehicle-Navigation-System/dp/B000H866BM]]>Aug 9th 2007 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.brothersontech.com/product/tomtom-one-xl

If you want to pay a bit more for fewer routing options, a few silly frills, but IMO easier to use navigation to address or POI, you might like a Garmin nuvi of some type. You can see how its interface compares to the TomTom at http://www.brothersontech.com/blog/nathan/garmin-tomtom-interface-comparison

For my thoughts on the various units I looked at see http://www.brothersontech.com/blog/nathan/gps-shopping

I ended up with the TomTom ONE XL. Just seemed like more bang for the buck and I prefer all the info it provides on the navigation screen. I've also been using TomTom PDA software for awhile so I might be a bit biased.

Hope that helps!]]>Aug 9th 2007 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/The next HOT thing on the market will be the HTC Polaris which is a Windows Mobile 6 device with a 3.5″ VGA screen, quad-band, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g and GPS + 3 mp camera with auto focus. It is roumerd to be released this October.
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All the manufacturers have really refined their devices in the past two years so you almost can't go wrong with their current top models.

I will say this...make sure you get one that announces the street names along with voice guided directions. HUGE help and well worth the extra money!]]>Aug 9th 2007 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 21st 2007 2:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 10th 2007 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Dec 1st 2007 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.vodafonebetavine.com/web/SunsetGPSLogger/]]>Aug 9th 2007 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 10th 2007 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
-and if you aren't already aware, it's firmware is upgradeable to make it pretty much the same as the newer models, which is something they don't advertise.]]>Aug 9th 2007 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
It really is a joy to use something so technically complex that is so user friendly.]]>Aug 9th 2007 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Thanks]]>Sep 28th 2007 2:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 7:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 10th 2007 8:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
I want:
-Audible street names
-Auto rerouting
-Maps that cover ALL roads in the US
-Updateable maps

Money is no object.]]>Aug 9th 2007 6:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
I settled on the Nuvi 660 after trying all of the top-end Garmin and TomTom units last fall.]]>Aug 9th 2007 6:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 10th 2007 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
Peace!
]]>Aug 9th 2007 6:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 10:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 11:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
I was wondering if there was any way to use that as a GPS rather than buying a separate GPS and would it be:

Cost effective.
Just as good?

Any input is welcome.]]>Aug 9th 2007 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 8:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 10th 2007 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 13th 2007 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/]]>Aug 10th 2007 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 6:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 7:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 9th 2007 9:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/Aug 12th 2007 11:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
Apparently the opposite is true in Europe.

Garmin uses Navtec map data whereas TomTom uses TeleAtlas map data. TeleAtlas evidently does better with European maps where Navteq does better with U.S. maps.]]>Aug 9th 2007 6:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/ask-engadget-best-gps-devices-on-the-market/
Here are my must haves for a unit:
1) Color screen - Do not under estimate how much faster it is to read a color screen. You really want to be able to keep your eyese on the road.
2) Voice prompting - More of the eyes on the road thing
3) XM radio - The traffic updates can be a life saver if you are in one of the areas that supports it.
4) Remote control - So your passenger can update it while it sits in front of you. This is surprisingly handy.

My current car system is the StreetPilot 2730. Already discontinuted, but anything in the vein is great.]]>Aug 9th 2007 7:03PM