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Garmin GPSMAP 4008
$2,026.66 $1,899.00
GARMIN GPSMAP 4008 PRELOADED WORLDWIDE SATELLITE IMAGERY |
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Garmin GPSMAP 4012
$2,559.99 $2,399.00
GARMIN GPSMAP 4012 PRELOADED WORLDWIDE SATELLITE IMAGERY |
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Garmin GPSMAP 5008
$3,314.27 $2,899.00
GARMIN GPSMAP 5008 PRELOADED W/ WORLDWIDE SATELLITE IMAGERY |
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Garmin GPSMAP 5012
$3,885.70 $3,399.00
GARMIN GPSMAP 5012 PRELOADED W/ WORLDWIDE SATELLITE IMAGERY |
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Garmin nuvi 1200
$190.00 $175.00
"GARMIN NUVI 1200 3.5"" ULTRA THIN LOWER 48 STATES" |
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Garmin nuvi 1250
$215.00 $160.00
"GARMIN NUVI 1250 3.5"" ULTRA THIN FULL COVERAGE AMERICA" |
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Garmin nuvi 1260T
$255.00 $220.00
"GARMIN NUVI 1260T 3.5"" ULTRA THIN TRAFFIC BLUETOOTH" |
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Garmin nuvi 205
$175.00
"GARMIN NUVI 205 3.5"" PRELOADED W/ LOWER 48 & PR, MSN READY" |
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Garmin nuvi 205w
$195.00 $170.00
GARMIN NUVI 205W WIDE SCREEN GPS NAVIGATOR W/ LOWER 48 MAPS |
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Garmin nuvi 255w
$220.00 $205.00
GARMIN NUVI 255W WIDE SCREEN GPS NAVIGATOR W/ NAVIGATOR NT |
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Garmin nuvi 265T
$220.00 $185.00
GARMIN NUVI 265T 3.5 PRELOADED NORTH AMERICA BT FM TRAFFIC |
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Garmin nuvi 265WT
$275.00 $245.00
"GARMIN NUVI 265WT 4.3"" SCREEN BLUETOOTH AND LIFETIME TRAFFIC" |
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Garmin nuvi 275T
$270.00 $220.00
GARMIN NUVI 275T 3.5 PRELOADED NORTH AMERICA EUROPE BT FM TRA |
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Garmin nuvi 500
$300.00 $310.00
GARMIN NUVI 500 CITY NAVIGATOR LOWER 48 HI & PR + TOPO |
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Garmin nuvi 550
$299.99 $295.00
GARMIN NUVI 550 CITY NAVIGATOR NORTH AMERICA CANADA & PR |
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Garmin nuvi 755T
$475.00 $255.00
"GARMIN NUVI 755T 4.3"" NAVTEQ TRAFFIC 3-D BUILDING LANE ASSI" |
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Garmin nuvi 775T
$500.00 $475.00
"GARMIN NUVI 775T 4.3"" BT LANE ASSIST NA AND EUROPE PRELOADED" |
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Garmin nuvi 785T
$450.00 $440.00
"GARMIN NUVI 785T 4.3"" BT LANE ASSIST MSN DIRECT US EUROPE" |
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Trying to make your way through the streets of your city can be challenging enough with all of the road construction and traffic jams that have become a part of our modern transportation system. Throw in the idea of traveling to a new city, and you have your work cut out trying to make it from your hotel to the nearest gas station. In recent times, the remedy for this navigating trauma has been the introduction of a variety of GPS systems that help you map or navigate your way through any location in the country. But with so many now available to choose from, how does one compare GPS navigation systems without becoming completely overwhelmed?
As you compare GPS navigation systems, you’ll notice there may be subtle differences between them based on brand, model, and price range. Of course, different companies are going to compete with each other to try to put out the best brands and models in each price category. And you can also expect for companies to have their models compete with each other based on price so that you can eventually be coerced into the more expensive models. However, the more reliable companies have done a pretty good job of keeping an appropriate balance between prices and features so that you can feel that you get the right number of features for the price you’re paying.
Now is the hard part. It’s time to compare GPS navigation systems so that you can choose the one you want to take home with you. There are many ways to begin your comparison process, but here are a few suggested ways to get started:
Look for Online Reviews – You can find a lot of great reputable information from online sources. However, anyone can create a website for as little as five dollars and a few HMTL skills. This means, anyone can put up true or false information about any topic. So be sure that your source is semi-reputable, and visit a variety of sources for consistency.
Visit in Person – Of course, you want to visit several devices in person before purchasing. Why? Because it is especially important that you know what you’re getting with navigation devices –you rely on the size of the screen, functionality, and many other hands-on features for operation. So when you decide to compare GPS navigation systems, be sure to visit an electronics store in your area to see which one you like – then you can purchase it online at a discount.
Now that I’ve given you suggestions on how you can compare GPS navigation systems effectively, here are a handful that have great reputations on the market. This doesn’t mean these are the ones for you. Instead, just look at them as starter devices to help you compare.
TomTom GO 700 – This company has a pretty good reputation for handing out quality devices; and in particular, the GO 700 is known as a great one in its price category of about $300. For this price, you get Assisted Satellite Navigation, maps of both the US and Canada, traffic and weather updates, and Bluetooth capabilities. However, the best part for many is that it’s portable, which means you can switch cars if necessary.
Garmin Nuvi 350 – Unlike the TomTom product that sits at a lower price, the Nuvi 350 is closer to a four-digit price, but Garmin has one of the best reputations in the industry for accuracy, so they make you pay for their quality. With this device, you get a traveler’s reference, spoken directions, touchscreen controls, an SD memory card slot, a digital entertainment system, real-time traffic and weather updates, and automatic reroutes – a lot of features!
Magellan RoadMate 2000 – This device is the cheapest on the list, costing around $200, but you get a good amount for the price, including an easy-to-read touchscreen, great 2D and 3D maps, easy-to-understand instructions, and automatic reroutes in the even of a traffic jam. If you like simple and inexpensive, this is the way to go.
To properly compare GPS navagation systems is to truly know who you are. If you like a lot of gadgets in your everyday life then you’ll want a system with gadgets. If you like simple, go with a simple (and probably inexpensive) system. If you feel overwhelmed when you compare GPS navigation systems, slow down and return to this article. I guarantee in a short amount of time, you’ll have the perfect device for you in your hands.
