Which is the Best GPS?
The best GPS satisfies
your requirements for the best price. There are many
"bests" depending on what type of GPS you want.
To find
your GPS,
scroll down to select
the type of GPS you want and click the picture or the link.
Before you
proceed, here are some links that might interest you.
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Hot Buy on Amazon
| It appears that
the Amazon hot buy on the
Garmin Nuvi 360
is over. The price has risen to to over $168. It
was selling under $150 a couple of months ago
The widescreen Garmin Nuvi 760 now looks like a
hot buy (best GPS for the money).
For approximately $32 more than the Nuvi 360 you get much
more value.
Garmin discontinued the Nuvi 760, but this GPS is packed
with outstanding features:
- Speaks street names - Don't have to look at display
- Widescreen for easier viewing
- Bluetooth, built-in microphone, and speaker for
hands-free calls with compatible phones
- FM transmitter to hear voice prompts through your car
stereo
- MSN Direct compatible
- Built in FM traffic receiver
- Speed limit indicator
- Garmin Garage
- Where Am I? emergency locator
- MP3 player, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and
currency converters
- Maps for United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and
Canada
- Free Shipping
If you go to Amazon and the price is over $200, you
missed your chance.
Best GPS for the money
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
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GPS Information - what is GPS and how does it work
10
Top Bestselling GPS
Best
Automotive GPS
What to look for to find the
best automotive GPS
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GPS must speak street
names so you do not have to look at the display to read street names.
This is the most important feature to look for in an automotive
GPS.
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The quality of the receiver
- Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.
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Must be small and portable
so it is easy to take with you or remove from the windshield and lock
up to keep the GPS from being stolen.
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Must have an easily
readable display.
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GPS must have these
features for a reasonable price. This will not necessarily be the
lowest priced GPS.
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GPS will be sold by a
reputable merchant that provides free shipping.
Best Handheld GPS
What to look for to find the best
handheld GPS
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The quality of the receiver
- Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.
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Small and lightweight - you
don't want to have to carry another heavy object.
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Bright sunlight readable
display.
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Ease of loading maps - you may
want to load optional maps for more detail in your area of travel.
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Waterproof
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Long battery life
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The best GPS must have these
features for a reasonable price. This will not necessarily be the
lowest priced GPS.
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The best GPS will be sold by a
reputable merchant that provides free shipping.
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Best Handheld GPS
- small, portable units that are carried by the user.
These might be used for hiking, boating, and other personal use. |
Best Bicycle GPS
What to look for to find the best
bicycle GPS
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The quality of the receiver
- Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.
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Sophisticated software to match your training and
competitive requirements
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Cadence and heart rate sensors
(optional)
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Easy to read display
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Small and lightweight
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Waterproof
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GPS must have these features for a reasonable
price. This will not necessarily be the lowest priced GPS.
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GPS will be sold by a reputable merchant that provides free
shipping.
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Best Bicycle GPS
- mounts on the handlebars of a bicycle. Some units have
cadence counters and/or pulse rate monitors |
Best Fitness GPS
What to look for to find the best
fitness GPS
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The quality of the receiver
- Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.
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Sophisticated software to match your training and
competitive requirements
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Heart rate sensor (optional)
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Easy to read display
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Small and lightweight
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Waterproof
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GPS must have these
features for a reasonable price. This will not necessarily be the
lowest priced GPS.
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GPS will be sold by a
reputable merchant that provides free shipping.
Other links of interest
Garmin
Home Page
Magellan Home Page
TomTom
Home Page
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