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Top 10 GPS Devices

Dedicated personal navigation devices still have their place, in spite of the rise of GPS-enabled cell phones. Use one of these 10 picks to get you from point A to B.

Edited by Melissa J. Perenson and Craig Ellison   

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TomTom XXL 550-TM

The XXL 550-TM provides TomTom's usual impressive navigation features, and adds a roomy 5-inch screen. Included lifetime traffic and lifetime map updates make this the best 5.0" navigator choice.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 21, 2011
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TomTom XL 350-TM

The XL 350-TM provides TomTom's usual impressive navigation features, with an industry standard 4.3-inch screen. Included lifetime traffic and lifetime map updates make this one of the most feature-packed GPS devices available for the price.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 21, 2011
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Prices from $280

TomTom GO 2505-TM

Large screen, full-featured navigation device with pleasing design, and lifetime traffic and map updates.

Full Review - Rated: January 21, 2011
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Garmin Nuvi 3790T

Expensive dedicated GPS device is pleasing to use and has a multitude of features, including a high-resolution multitouch screen.

Full Review - Rated: November 04, 2010
5
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Prices from $91.99

Garmin Nuvi 1350T

An excellent choice for a slim, value-packed 4.3-inch navigator without Bluetooth.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 21, 2011
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Prices from $200

Garmin Nuvi 265WT

The 265WT offers a widescreen display and premium features at a very affordable price.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 21, 2011
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Garmin Nuvi 1690

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

Full Review | Specs - Rated: September 01, 2009
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Prices from $99.99

Magellan RoadMate 1700

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

Full Review | Specs
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Prices from $120

Magellan RoadMate 5045

The RoadMate 5045 offers standard Magellan navigation features in a device with a 5.0-inch screen.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 21, 2011
10
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Prices from $99.99

Garmin Nuvi 1260T

A very capable 3.5-inch navigator with a good Bluetooth phone interface. Larger screen devices with similar feature sets are available at similar or lower prices.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 21, 2011

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