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Top 5 GPS Devices

With its big, bright screen and excellent navigation tools, TomTom's XXL 540 S lands atop our chart.

Edited by Liane Cassavoy

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1. TomTom XXL 540S

Dimensions: 5.3 by 3.5 by .9 inches; Weight: 7.0 ounces; Screen size: 5.0 inches; Screen resolution: 480 by 272; Text to Speech: Yes; Traffic: Requires accessory and monthly subscription; Bluetooth: No

Bottom Line: The XXL 540S provides TomTom's usual impressive navigation features, and adds a roomy 5-inch screen.

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2. Garmin Nuvi 1690

Dimensions: 4.9 by 3.1 by 0.8 inches; Weight: 6.2 ounces; Screen size: 4.3 inches; Screen resolution: 480 by 272; Text to Speech: Yes; Traffic: Included with connected services; Bluetooth: Yes

Bottom Line: Garmin's first connected GPS device is a good start, but it has room for improvement.

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3. Magellan RoadMate 1700

Dimensions: 7.5 by 4.2 by 0.6 inches; Weight: 10.5 ounces; Screen size: 7.0 inches; Screen resolution: 800 by 400; Text to Speech: Yes; Traffic: No; Bluetooth: No

Bottom Line: If your vehicle can accommodate a GPS device with an enormous 7-inch screen, the RoadMate will prove to be a worthwhile travel companion.

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4. TomTom Go 740 Live

Dimensions: 5.0 by 3.4 by 0.9 inches; Weight: 7.9 ounces; Screen size: 4.3 inches; Screen resolution: 480 by 272; Text to Speech: Yes; Traffic: Included with connected services; Bluetooth: Yes

Bottom Line: The addition of connected services should make TomTom's excellent devices even better, but some deliver uneven results.

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5. Garmin Nuvi 265T

Dimensions: 3.8 by 2.8 by 0.8 inches; Weight: 5.2 ounces; Screen size: 3.5 inches; Screen resolution: 320 by 240; Text to Speech: Yes; Traffic: Lifetime service included; Bluetooth: Yes

Bottom Line: This midrange GPS device packs in the features, but its 3.5-inch screen feels small.

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