Magellan Maestro 4250, 3250 GPS: REVIEW
July 5, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 2 Comments
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Magellan is a long-standing leader in GPS, especially famous for its award-winning RoadMate series and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system. Though not as dominant as it was several years ago, Magellan continues to produce quality GPS units for the field and the car. Demonstrating their ongoing commitment to innovation, Magellan has rounded out their popular Maestro line with the 3250 and wide-screen 4250, which were among the first aftermarket vehicle GPS systems with voice recognition capability to reach the consumer. Drawing from Magellan’s lengthy track record in the business and building upon the proven Maestro platform, CNET says, "Maestro 4250 is a solid mid-level portable navigation system." We agree.
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TomTom ONE 130, 130S: REVIEW
July 2, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 2 Comments
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TomTom’s popular entry-level ONE 3rd Edition is updated with the ONE 130 and 130S, which vividly illustrate TomTom’s ongoing innovative spirit and clever approach to design of their highly-customizable GPS devices. Fortunately, TomTom hasn’t sacrificed any of the strong foundation of the ONE series, nor its solid reliability and appeal to first-time buyers. A leading consumer magazine states,"The TomTom One 130 and 130S are good choices for consumers seeking an entry-level device. They deliver the core features that matter most in navigators…[and] improve on the well-rated previous generation" and About.com calls it a " very competent navigator at a budget price."
Garmin eTrex Legend Handheld GPS: REVIEW
June 19, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 1 Comment
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We first reviewed the Garmin eTrex Legend GPS in 2005 and were delighted to see that this classic workhorse is now available in an economic bundle that includes a PC cable, car power adapter, and Garmin MapSource U.S. Topo Map CD-ROM. Though it lacks some of the features we’ve come to expect in newer handhelds, such as a color screen or next-generation GPS chipset, the eTrex Legend remains a capable and proven workhorse in the Garmin family, and a beloved one at that (we still use ours), still used by many for a wide range of outdoor activities, including geocaching, despite its lack of any special geocaching features.
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Garmin nuvi 350: REVIEW
June 18, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 3 Comments
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Garmin’s StreetPilot c-Series introduced us to a welcome marriage of strong technical features with unprecedented ease of use. Just a few months later, with the nüvi 350, Garmin has taken its blending of form and function to a new level, offering an elegant yet essential travel tool to the traveler. Already receiving accolades in Europe (“It’s just brilliant,” says Global Positioning Systems in the U.K.) where its release has preceded that in North America, the slim 5-ounce nüvi 350 is sure to find its niche among frequent travelers who may find themselves finding their way through heavy traffic in Chicago on Tuesday and navigating the narrow sidewalks of Rome on Wednesday, with access to a spoken Italian Language Guide to boot (along with 8 other languages) along your stroll.
Garmin nuvi 200, 250, 260, 270: REVIEW
June 18, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 4 Comments
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Garmin’s nuvi series, introduced with the 300 series, began as began as a high-end unit targeting the business traveler and "gotta have it" gadgeteer. Its widespread appeal, even at a premium price, is a testament to the nuvi line’s ease of use, full functionality, and reassuring capability.With the 200 series, Garmin puts nuvi excellence in the hands of the rest of us.
Tom Tom ONE 3rd Edition - REVIEW
June 17, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 4 Comments
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Entry-level never looked so good in the vehicle GPS market. TomTom significantly improved upon its already solid-performing and crowd-pleasing ONE (2nd Edition), yet has priced the new TomTom ONE 3rd Edition only slightly higher than its predecessor. The 3rd Edition is well-worth the modest price increase. Like its predecessor, the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition is ultra-portable, easy to use, and sports a bright easy-to-read touch screen. As with the 2nd Edition, the ONE 3rd Edition includes an SD memory card with detailed maps of the United States and Canada. Maps for additional countries are also available for purchase.
Garmin StreetPilot c330 Vehicle GPS: REVIEW
June 17, 2008 by Rated4Stars · 1 Comment
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Garmin has an answer to Magellan’s highly rated RoadMate 700 and its name is the StreetPilot c330, which immediately got the attention of no less than Time Magazine (Gadget of the Week), Forbes Magazine, and CNET. Owners rave that at last there’s a GPS that works right out of the box. It’s small, portable, completely touch-screen controlled, and takes simplicity to a new level for Garmin, which has always held a stellar reputation for producing powerful GPS units.
TomTom ONE (2nd Edition), XL, XL-S: REVIEW
October 7, 2007 by Rated4Stars · 1 Comment
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Slowly but surely, TomTom has been bringing to the United States the same sort of consumer enthusiasm it has achieved in Europe. Though it hasn’t yet toppled market champion Garmin, TomTom’s offerings are hitting attractive price points and offering more and more of the features consumers are seeking in an easy-to-use, stylish unit. The TomTom ONE (2nd edition) is a no-frills, entry-level unit whose competitive pricing and ease of use has made it one of our best sellers. Reviews have been solidly above the four-star level among editorial reviews and owner reviews alike. CNET calls it “…perfect for first-time buyers or drivers who just need a simple solution for getting from point A to point B.”
Garmin eTrex Venture HC: REVIEW
September 4, 2007 by Rated4Stars · Leave a Comment
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Garmin’s eTrex series continues to be among the most popular and top-rated handheld GPS units available. The eTrex Venture HC is among the best values in entry-level handheld GPS units today, bringing color mapping, next-generation GPS chipset, rugged waterproof casing,long battery life, and built-in geocaching features. What does entry-level mean? A limited amount of memory for maps transferred from your computer (no card slot), no electronic compass or altimeter. But judging from the satisfaction of its owners, these limitations have not kept this from becoming one of the top-selling and top-rated handheld units.
Top-Selling & Top-Rated: Handheld GPS Units
June 1, 2007 by Rated4Stars · Leave a Comment
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