Side-by-side comparison of Navigation GPS

GPS units are useful anywhere you go, whether you are traveling by land, sea or air. You'll always know where you are and how to get where you're going with navigation GPS.

Navigational GPS receivers can make you the king of the road, but only if they give you accurate information. Make sure that your GPS unit has the features and settings you need before buying.

Navigational GPS devices usually come with mounting hardware that allows you to attach it to your dashboard. Methods range from suction cups and adhesives all the way to bean bags. You should also consider screen size because you want it to be large enough to see from your dashboard. Most GPS devices now come with large, well-lit displays and have simple menus. You also want to pay attention to battery life and weight since these are significant factors relating to the kinds of recreation you enjoy.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate recreational GPS receivers:

Screen Size/Resolution – The navigational GPS units are usually kept on the dashboard of your car so you want the screen to be big enough to see easily from the driver’s seat.
Built-in Memory – The best GPS devices will have enough memory to hold many waypoints and Point of Interest records.
Battery Life – A good GPS receiver must be able to operate for long periods of time to accommodate any kind of trip.
Traffic Services – Many GPS units can also receive real-time updates about traffic, accidents and construction areas that may affect your travel.

In this page, you’ll find articleps related to navigational GPS units, side–by–side comparison to help you make an informed decision on which one is right for your needs.

Model Garmin Nuvi 880	Model Garmin Nuvi 765T	Model Garmin Nuvi 760	Model Garmin Nuvi 780	Model TomTom GO 730
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Price $665.95	Price $394.41	Price $209.99	Price $228.97	Price $262.31
View Specifications	View Specifications	View Specifications	View Specifications	View Specifications
Rating ★★★★★	Rating ★★★★☆	Rating ★★★★☆	Rating ★★★★☆	Rating ★★★☆☆
Display Screen Size 4.3 in	Display Screen Size 5 in	Display Screen Size 4.3 in	Display Screen Size 4.3 in	Display Screen Size 4.3 in
Battery Life 4 hour(s)	Battery Life 5 hour(s)	Battery Life 5 hour(s)	Battery Life 5 hour(s)	Battery Life 5 hour(s)
MSN Direct	MSN Direct	MSN Direct	MSN Direct	MSN Direct
Programmable Routes 10	Programmable Routes 10	Programmable Routes 10	Programmable Routes 10	Programmable Routes /
Screen Resolution 480 x 272	Screen Resolution 480 x 272	Screen Resolution 480 x 272	Screen Resolution 480 x 272	Screen Resolution 480 x 272
Traffic Services	Traffic Services	Traffic Services	Traffic Services	Traffic Services
Voice Recognition	Voice Recognition	Voice Recognition	Voice Recognition	Voice Recognition
Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Color Display	Color Display	Color Display	Color Display	Color Display
Media Player	Media Player	Media Player	Media Player	Media Player
Removable Memory	Removable Memory	Removable Memory	Removable Memory	Removable Memory
Accuracy 3 - 5 m	Accuracy 10m	Accuracy /	Accuracy 3 - 5 m	Accuracy /
Navigation Waypoints 500	Navigation Waypoints 1000	Navigation Waypoints 500	Navigation Waypoints 500	Navigation Waypoints /
Buy it	Buy it	Buy it	Buy it	Buy it