Five Best Car GPS Systems
Today's mobile devices integrate talented and a lot of times, free navigation apps, but not everyone wants to use a phone or a huge tablet for driving directions. With goodies like free traffic reporting, lifetime map updates, and local search becoming commonplace, today's GPS devices can do a lot more than they ever have, and they've never been more affordable. If you're searching for the right GPS, the list below includes the best devices we've chosen.
Garmin Nüvi 2597LMT
nüvi 2597LMT keeps your driving map onscreen at all times and additional information appears alongside. For details, simply ask or touch the screen. As you drive your route, Up Ahead constantly informs you of nearby services, including restaurants, fuel stations, hospitals and stores. nüvi 2597LMT displays speed limit, current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street. nüvi 2597LMT also shows school zone warnings.
Features -
- Easy-to-use, dual orientation, touchscreen interface;The traffic feature does not require a subscription. There are no additional fees for this
- Garmin Real Directions with Garmin Real Voice guide using recognizable buildings and landmarks
- PhotoReal and Bird's Eye junction views offer detailed images of junctions along your route, to ease the stress of merging on or off a roadway
- Up Ahead displays nearby services info including restaurants, stores, hospitals and fuel alongside your map and updates as you drive your route
- Smartphone Link is a free mobile app that connects your nüvi with your iPhone® or Android(TM) smartphone. When paired, your nüvi can use your phone's existing data plan to share information - such as where you parked, POIs and your destination.
TomTom START 45M
TomTom created the first digital maps for drivers. TomTom device will receive free updated maps, for the life of your device. So you'll know where there are new roads, or road changes — on an ongoing basis. TomTom’s Roadside Assistance connects you to a specialist—wherever or whenever you need one. you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times.
Features -
- 4.3-Inch Touchscreen
- Lifetime Maps in US and Canada - Outsmart road changes
- Fuel Prices - Find the lowest gas by location and price
- TomTom Roadside Assistance - Reliable roadside assistance you can trust 24/7
- Advanced Lane Guidance - highlights the correct lane
It's an all-in-one unit. Meaning it fits in a single din car updating it to the latest technology like the new cars for a head unit. It has bluetooth, GPS, about 5 different colours to match your car lighting. The screen is viewable in the daytime and night time without a problem. The screen responds well to the touch and USB stick works fine. The GPS is sensitive to the satellites. It seems to work well even under the dash and above the metal crossmember.
Features -
- fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- remote control
- maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, plus millions of points of interest
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
Magellan RoadMate 9212T-LM
The new RoadMate 9212T-LM is top-in-class navigator. The extra-large 7" high-resolution touchscreen makes viewing easier while driving. You also get premium features such as Free Lifetime Map Updates, Free Lifetime Traffic Alerts. Also, the 9212T-LM is compatible with the award-winning Magellan Wireless Back-up Camera for added safety while backing out of your driveway and ease of parallel parking. (camera sold separately). PhantomALERT upgrades are available for an extra cost which include alerts for: dangerous curves, blackspots (high accident areas), school zones, and dangerous intersections. Best Parking is a great feature that makes parking in the city much easier.
Features -
- 7" High definition Touch Screen Display: Extra-large, vibrant, display with day and night views for easy visibility. Perfect for all cars, RVs, SUVs and trucks"
- Free Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates: Receive real-time traffic updates sent directly to your GPS unit which help avoid traffic jams and other delays. Free Lifetime Map updates allow you to download the latest maps for the life of your Magellan RoadMate navigator
- Landmark Guidance: Receive directions using 9 categories of landmarks as your guide, making it a more intuitive way to navigate
- Traffic Camera Alerts by PhantomALERT: Receive audible and visual warnings of red light and speed cameras along your route, provided by PhantomALERT
The VIA 1605 M is perfect for anyone who wants intuitive navigation on a BIG 6" screen. It also comes with Free Lifetime Map Updates, so your maps change when the roads do. Every device in this series includes our TomTom Maps with IQ Routes and Map Share technology. These devices keep you up-to-date with dynamic road changes on a daily basis. Choose from over 7 million Points of Interest in over 60 categories, and find the nearest restaurants, hotels, shops and more—wherever you go.
Features -
- Premium Maps of the United States, Canada and Mexico
- 6-inch touchscreen
- Free Lifetime Map Updates
- Advanced Lane Guidance - Highlights the correct lane
- IQ Routes: Guaranteeing the fastest routes and most accurate travel times
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