GPS Systems > $400 and above GPS Systems > by Maps Included

Advantages: large screen, allows you to attach a backup camera, lots of settings
Disadvantages: maps seem to be old

A great GPS. The large screen is really nice. It calculaters your route based on shortest time or shortest distance. Will automatically recalculate the route if you experience road construction or pit stop. Shows speed limits and ETAs. Will also locate nearby businesses based on category. Will automatically zoom in and out for developed or rural areas. Allows you to set things like whether or not you want to include gravel roads. Lots of other customized ...
...up and which lane you need to be in to make your exit. I've attached a backup camera which has been a great plus. The maps themselves seem to be rather old even though I have downloaded the 2009 maps. I've found major roads that are missing and the house numbers that are wrong. ... Read review

Advantages: Compact, useful for all journeys
Disadvantages: None encountered so far

GARMIN GPSMAP 96 I was chatting with an aviation chum the other day about the pros and cons of the various GPS units out there. Due to parkinsonism I no longer fly and learned at a time when GPS for the private pilot was a mere gleam in its inventors eye! A lot of pilots are very sceptical that newbies are relying far too much on GPS systems for navigation, rather than building on the basics (wizz-wheel, maps etc) so that they encounter difficulty ...
...right as my friend, who is a learner of this new-school, told me that without the basics the use of GPS is like cooking with a microwave without knowing about flavour, i,e,, it can be done but isn't really worthwhile. This GPS unit (see the manufacturers spec for full description of what it can do) is, I am told, extremely easy to use with a very user-friendly interface. It has multiple way-points and comes pre-loaded with the Jeppesen database ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use
Disadvantages: ---

...exposed. The name of Garmin has convinced me, and I believe that in recent times has exceeded its famous + competitor. After a wander among the showcase where they were exposed boaters, and after a careful reading of characteristics, I decided: Garmin Nuvi 200 ... ****** Features: I chose because it was one of the few in which they are loaded not only maps of Italy but across Europe. >>> Display touchscreen size of 2.8x2.1 inches, very clear ...
...good results (the variation increases or decreases of 10%). >>> Installation very simple, in the package is the support windy with easy assembly (2 pieces to fit in) recharges directly by cigar-lighter, and then with a voltage 12V. On the left side you can insert the memory card It works by jpeg viewer. In fact already are loaded by default certain backgrounds that can be viewed as ignition or when things are going in stand-by Lights up with ... Read review

Advantages: waterproof
Disadvantages: none

...This is the base model Garmin that has mapping capabilities so at around 120 dollars it is the cheapest way to get started in whatever your new endeavor is. The casing is blue and black so while walking through the woods it does not make you stand out to the people on the trails. The black grips on the side are perfect, when out on the water fishing, to grip onto so you do not drop this unit. In the event you do slip and drop the unit it comes with ...
...it is waterproof so there are no worries about ruining it in the water..in fact I frequently rinse it off in the nearby rivers. The only thing I would recommend is that you do not purchase the carrying case as it covers the internal antenna blocking signal to the unit. I hope this helps. ... Read review

Advantages: very good sign and maps
Disadvantages: Battery

Although it is loaded with features, the nüvi 370 still allows easy browsing. This unit is ready to go to the right of the box with street maps loaded NT browser for the city of NAVTEQ North America and Europe, and includes strengths of the database of interest (POIs) with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs and more. Touching the screen simply super-bright, sunlight-readable color to enter a destination, and the 370 shots you there with 2D or ...
...announced the name of exits and streets so we never have to take your eyes of the road, and you can concentrate on your drive for saved and your loved one safe. In addition, the 370 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), for example cameras in the areas of the school and security, and lets you set alarms to warn of the proximity of next POIs that require special consideration as your cameras photographic areas and the security of speed. The speech ... Read review