Must have GPS systems of 2011 for your car

Nuvi 2450LM is one of many better quality GPS systems from leading GPS technology firm Garmin. This dashboard GPS device is up with free map updates for life. The console features a 5-inch WQVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. Nuvi 2450LM offers a multi-point route planner and many other features. It is having a slate design with silver border and matte black covering. The GPS system sports microSD cards and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The gadget is capable to store up to 1,000 destinations and 100 routes. It is available for a price in between $194.88 and $249.99.

It is a low-cost GPS system from TomTom in tie-up with Garmin Nuvi 205W. TomTom One 140-S features a 3.5-inch touchscreen with many advanced features and capabilities. The GPS navigator contains maps and seven million POIs of countries like the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. The device has text-to-speech conversion, lane assist and multi-segment routing features. But unfortunately, TomTom Once 140-S misses an SD card slot for map expansion. It doesn’t also have a Bluetooth phone interface and for live traffic updates, you need to buy separate receiver. TomTom One 140-S is available for just $79.96.

Magellan’s Maestro 4700 is a high-end GPS system with a large 4.5-inch screen and slimmer size. The device is capable to serve you up with accurate and clear directions. Maestro 4700’s display is a responsive touchscreen. The device’s celebrated “Find You Car” feature will help your locate the car in a congested parking lot. But analysts have pointed out inconsistent voice recognition and sluggishness in locking location as major deficiencies of the device. You can buy the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS system for a price between $149.95 and $166.49.

Nuvi 855T is another superior GPS navigator from Garmin. The gadget is featured for its voice command capabilities. You can take control over the device with voice commands. It can avail you updates on traffic through MSN Direct. Moreover, the device is preloaded with 6 million points of attraction in cities of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. The GPS navigator can support MP3 files and Audible.com audiobooks. You can grab Garmin Nuvi 855T from eBay for $129.99, while Amazon sells it for $169.00.

Garmin Nuvi 3790T is one of the lightest and slimmest portable GPS systems ever. With 4.8-inch width and 2.9-inch height, the Garmin GPS device is looking fantastic. Voice Command, Bluetooth and free traffic data make the device smart. But its glossy screen creates glare when it meets with the direct sunlight. One another shortfall of the device is that you can’t access data placing it in your hand. The 4.3-inch GPS navigator comes with a hefty price of about $350.