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GPS Systems: More Than Just Maps

TomTom's Go 300 leads the pack, but Garmin's StreetPilot c300 is a good deal.

Erik Larkin

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Go 300 GPS Portable Car Navigator PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0

Last Rated: March 27, 2006

1. Tomtom Go 300 GPS Portable Car Navigator

3.5-inch screen, Internal battery, Bluetooth, Price when ranked: $600

Bottom Line: Top-notch industrial design, slick maps, fast lookups, and optional data services justify the price.

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StreetPilot c330 Automotive GPS Navigation System PCW Rating: 80.0PCW Rating: 80.0PCW Rating: 80.0

Last Rated: March 27, 2006

2. Garmin StreetPilot c330 Automotive GPS Navigation System

3.5-inch screen, Internal battery, No extras, Price when ranked: $460

Bottom Line: Simple, easy-to-use interface and reasonable price make for a good value if you don't need extras.

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iWAY 350C Compact Automotive GPS System PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0

Last Rated: March 27, 2006

3. Lowrance iWAY 350C Compact Automotive GPS System

3.5-inch screen, Internal battery, Hard drive, MP3 player, Price when ranked: $500

Bottom Line: Loaded with features not usually found at this price. It falls short, however, for its jiggly mount, complicated interface, and occasional accuracy glitch.

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Magellan RoadMate 360 GPS Navigation System PCW Rating: 73.0PCW Rating: 73.0PCW Rating: 73.0

Last Rated: March 27, 2006

4. Magellan Software Magellan RoadMate 360 GPS Navigation System

3.5-inch screen , No battery, External buttons, Price when ranked: $600

Bottom Line: Hardware buttons add bulk. Lack of a 3D view is a serious drawback, but navigation is capable and search is well designed.

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FineDrive 400 Portable In-Car Navigation System PCW Rating: 70.0PCW Rating: 70.0PCW Rating: 70.0

Last Rated: March 27, 2006

5. Fine Digital FineDrive 400 Portable In-Car Navigation System

4-inch screen, No battery, MP3 player, Price when ranked: $500

Bottom Line: Handsome screen, but the built-in MP3 player doesn't work while the navigation system is running. No internal battery or AC adapter.

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