GPS or Global Positioning Systems have considerably gained popularity over the past few years. When it first came out, a GPS for sale was considered to be a form of luxury. Now, it is considered to be an extremely useful equipment that have been more affordable for the people. What makes GPS units extremely popular is the fact that they are able to give informed and detailed travel decisions to the driver.
As mentioned earlier, GPS for sale these days are becoming very common and the market have greatly widened from when they were first launched. With so many models and features to choose from, choosing a GPS unit can be stressful. Though there really are a lot of units that have very promising features, still below are 10 of the most popular and latest models of GPS units in the market today.
First on the list is the Garmin nuvi1390T. This unit is packed with a lot features which is why it received PCMag.com's Editor's Choice Award for the year 2010. Among its best features are the enhanced user interface, improved graphics, ultra-slim design, public transit mode, and the text-to-speech feature which can all be viewed in a 4.3" widescreen. The ecoRoute and the public transit mode are the two most helpful and useful features that this model boasts of. The ecoRoute will suggest to the driver some routes which can help to save fuel while the public transit mode will guide the driver in navigating through buses, metro, tramway, and other suburban rail system.
The next model is the Garmin nuvi 1350T. This unit has almost the same feature as the 1390T: ecoRoute, public transit mode, better user interface, text-to-speech features and the like. What this feature has that the 1390T does not have is the FM traffic receiver that has been integrated into the unit. It also has free traffic updates that consumers can take advantage of for a lifetime. With these traffic updates, you get up-to-the-minute reports of traffic delays or road construction that may be present on the route you are taking.
Third unit on the list is the Garmin nuvi265WT. This model also provides consumers free live traffic updates like the 1350T. But what sets this unit apart from others is the predictive technology feature. This feature provides you with a faster satellite lock and more detailed information on terrain maps. This model also comes with a new photo navigation style making it even more appealing to the eyes.
The next unit is the ultra slim unit called the Garmin nuvi1300. Though the previous models have been known to be ultra slim, this particular unit is 25% thinner than all of the previously stated models. The features are still one and the same mainly including the ecoRoute, public transit mode, better user interface, text-to-speech mode and the like. Aside from the slimmer look, this model also comes with navigation capabilities for pedestrian that can be enalbel by CityXplorer maps. This unit is also packed with the City Navigator 48 states NT.
The fifth unit is best for music lovers who are always travelling. The Garmin nuvi755T has added cool features dedicated for music lovers. This feature allows you to transfer any MP3 music or favorite audiobooks right to your car radio. It. also has a media player and an FM transmitter to transmit audio. Aside from this added feature, this model pretty much has the same features as the rest of the Garmin models.
The sixth position goes to Garmin nuvi3790T which is a great addition to the Garmin 3700 series. Its design is greatly influenced from Apple devices. It main features are the multi-touch capacity display, nuRoute technology, 3D view of buildings and terrains, voice-activated navigation, lane assist together with junction view, and a hands-free calling compatibility mode. This model also provides free traffic updates and alerts concerning the route you are taking.
The next model is the Garmin nuvi255W. This particular model is one step ahead of other models, which are part of the 200 series, because of its added features. The top-of-the-line features that have been added are FM traffic updates and the MSN Direct content. You can also take advantage of features such as the predictive technology, photo navigation, as well as the redesigned screen that you would get from some of the models above. The nuvi255W was specifically designed to be portable thus it has an ultra slim design allowing it to fit perfectly into your pocket and the batteries can last for about 4 hours.
The number eight position belongs to one of the two models on this list that are not from Garmin, and it is the TomTom XXL 540TM GPS model. It features a wider screen which measures about 5" for better navigation. It also provides free traffic updates to better guide you on which route you should take. The great thing about this model is that it has a feature that recalculates your travel time and will suggest a route that can get you to your destination faster.
Second to the last on the list is another one from Garmin, the Garmin nuvi855. The nivi855 not only acts as a GPS navigator, but it can also be your personal travel buddy as it features voice activated navigation as well as junction view lane assist. The pre-loaded map data can provide you on location of important establishments and points of interest which includes hotels, gas stations, restaurants, malls and the like. it also has a speech recognition capability that allows you to manage the unit without having to take your hands of the wheel.
Finally, last on the list is the Magellan RoadMate 5045. This particular model is preferably for large vehicles such as RVs, SUVs, and other trucks. It has a wide 5 inch screen for better visualization and navigation. It also includes features such as free traffic updates, lane assist, highway exit POI, OneTouch favorites, and a built in TourBook. It has also been preloaded with NAVTEQ maps of countries such as USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Among the hundreds gps for sale in the market today, it can really be a tough job to choose the best. However, the most important thing to consider when looking at gps for sale in shops is the features itself. Choose the set of features which you know will be useful for you in your travels.
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