There are three main types of GPS devices available for consumer and commercial use: GPS Navigation; GPS Tracking; and GPS Location.
GPS Navigation (such as Garmin GPS or Magellan GPS Navigation Systems) is used to help you see where YOU are right now, and to help you get from Point A to Point B. There are numerous devices made for GPS Navigation, from hand-held units, to those that are installed in cars and commercial vehicles, from manufacturers such as: Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, DVS/Synchrome, Harman Kardon, InVion, Mio, Navigon, Pharos, and more. These are basically mapping systems. Each has very limited recording (tracking) capability, and generally do not have the ability to create and upload detailed logs of vehicle travel. Many businesses have already invested in mapping systems to increase productivity by improving route planning, and personal navigation systems are becoming wide-spread. You can also get a GPS receiver that you can use with your portable computer and software mapping system to provide GPS mapping right you’re your personal computer, from makers including: Deluo and Microsoft.
GPS Tracking is used to precisely record a log of all vehicle (or personal) activity and travel over an extended period of time. GPS Tracking is useful in eliminating time-consuming and poor quality vehicle use logs; as well as, increase productivity, and accountability, by maximizing business use of your vehicles, while decreasing or eliminating personal use. They are also great to keep track of where the kids have been. The best units provide second by second tracking for the highest accuracy of position AND speed traveled, while having built-in motion sensors so data is only collected during actual travel allowing for much longer recording.
GPS Location is used to provide Real-Time positioning of a vehicle or the GPS device, so you know where it is right now. These usually provide minimal tracking capability or none at all, and are not a replacement for GPS Tracking. GPS Location is mostly used for fleet vehicles, emergency location positioning, or as an aid in recovery of a vehicle or asset. GPS Location involves "Pinging" the device via satellite or by cell phone, and having it "phone" home with its current position via satellite cellular technology. This means that there is a recurring cost for GPS Location, that does not usually apply to GPS Tracking.
There are 10 top sell GPS Devices of the year 2008:
1. Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS - 4.3" Touch Screen, SD Card Slot, Wide Screen, Maps Included For Continental US/Hawaii/Puerto Rico - Now Just $149.99
Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS
Portable, affordable and wide, nüvi 205W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions and optional MSN® Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It’s packed with millions of destinations and maps for the contiguous U.S. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2×5-series, the 205W is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
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With nüvi 205W’s widescreen display, you’ll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read — from any direction.
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 205W comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the contiguous U.S. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 205W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2×5-series, nüvi 205W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 205W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The 205W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
nüvi 205W: Simple navigation at an affordable price
2. Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS 4.3in/NA/TTS/BT/Voice RB - Now Just $129.99
Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS (Refurbished)
Toss your bulky, torn-up map away and trust the Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS (Refurbished) to lead you to your destination. Don’t fumble through endless pages of tiny illustrations you can barely make out. Now you can view directions through a large 4.3-inch wide-format color touchscreen and easy-to-use interface. Both make your driving experience more enjoyable while making it easy to get you where you need to go. This GPS includes built-in maps of the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, so you can find your way internationally as well. Other features include six million pre-programmed Points of Interest, integrated AAA TourBook® guide information, SayWhere™ text-to-speech, live traffic report capability and more. Plus, make hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth®-enabled phone, that way you can always keep your eyes on the road.
Say a command to access the most used navigation functions with Voice Command and Control. Find the nearest coffee, restaurant, gas and ATM or get an instant route home. You can also ask for your location, the distance to your destination and quickly get details for the nearest roadside assistance and more, all with the sound of your voice. Magellan’s QuickSpell™ feature intelligently searches and checks spelling while entering addresses and POIs, making it easy to find what you’re looking for with just few touches of the screen. Search POIs by name or category, near your position or near any city. The Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS (Refurbished) is sure to exceed your expectations and get you to your next meeting or appointment on time.
3. TomTom One 125 GPS - 3.5" Touch Screen Display, USB, US Maps - Now Just $99.99
TomTom One 125 GPS
Find your way to your destination with a handy companion by your side. Drive with the TomTom One 125 GPS and everything will be under control. Starting with TomTom’s distinctive design, it has a full-sized touchscreen and the power of GPS in a slim, lightweight device. Switch on and go right out of the box. The crystal-clear display, 3D graphics and turn-by-turn spoken instructions help you find your way to any address in the U.S. – all with just a few taps of the screen. Foldable EasyPort™ mount makes it easy to take it with you from car to car.
TomTom also has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share™ technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, and more on your own device. And now, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. Because battery life will last you up to 3 hours, you can make it to your next business meeting and back without worrying about being stuck on the road. But that’s not all. Check out the Daily Fuel Prices Optional Service when you’re running low on gas and you’ll quickly find the lowest priced gas station near you. The TomTom One 125 GPS simply won’t leave you stranded.
4. Garmin Nuvi 265WT GPS - 4.3" Touch Screen, Text To Speech, Bluetooth, North American Maps - Now Just $228.99
Garmin Nuvi 265WT GPS
Get the big picture and big features for a small price with nüvi 265WT. This widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It adds a crisp, widescreen display to the nüvi 265WT and comes with lifetime traffic and hands-free calling to simplify life on the go. Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
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With nüvi 265WT’s widescreen display, you’ll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read — from any direction.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 265WT’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth screen redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 265WT accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 265WT integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 265WT while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.
Avoid Traffic Tie-ups
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 265WT’s integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 265WT sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 265WT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google® Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The 265WT is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
5. Garmin Nuvi 650 - GPS Navigation Device With 4.3-Inch Touchscreen - Now Just $209.99
Garmin Nuvi 650 - GPS Navigation Device With 4.3-Inch Touchscreen Display
Get widescreen navigation at a price that won’t break your budget with nüvi 650. This affordable Personal Travel Assistant comes with many of the popular perks found in the nüvi 660 and features a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touchscreen for easy use.
What It Is & Why You Need It:
- Ultra-affordable complete widescreen GPS Navigation System, with WAAS and Navteq Map support.
- Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road), Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.), and FM traffic compatible.
- All the bells and whistles included: improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback.
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 650 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more.
Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 650 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing locations of safety cameras for parts of Europe.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 650 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, Garmin Lock™ (an anti-theft feature) and much more. It is also traffic-ready (monthly subscription required) and has configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings program allows you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.
Picked the Garmin 650 up in the store brand new for under $300. Saved over $400 off list Price, Was able to update maps for free. gotta like that… Works great so far.Was advised to go with the Garmin GPS, Overall Great Price Great Product! Five Star! Tiger D is my favorite store!
6. Magellan Maestro 3250 GPS 3.5in/TTS/BT/Voice RB - Now Just $89.99
Magellan Maestro 3250 GPS (Refurbished)
The Maestro 3250’s thin and elegant industrial design delivers exceptional vehicle navigation performance, complete with advanced features such as voice command and control and live traffic reports. The new user interface is intuitive and guides drivers to their destination via voice and on-screen prompts.
Use your voice to engage the Maestro 3250. No other manufacturer in the United States or Canada offers voice command and control. Text-to-speech enables users to hear the street name of the next turn. Users can also easily search for restaurants, hotels, airports, gas stations, and more—with telephone numbers and addresses.
Features
- New 3.5" QVGA full-color, anti-glare, touch-screen display
- Newly-designed, intuitive user interface makes the Maestro Series the easiest to use
- New look and function with an ultra-thin, stylish, industrial design
- SiRFstarIII™: fastest GPS position acquisition in the industry
- QuickSpell™: intelligently searches and checks spelling when entering addresses
- SmartDetour™: prompts users to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic
7. Garmin - Nuvi 200 - GPS Navigation With 3.5-Inch LCD Touch Screen (Refurbished) - Now Just $109.99
Garmin - Nuvi 200 - GPS Navigation With 3.5-Inch LCD Touch Screen (Refurbished)
Navigate without breaking your budget with nüvi 200. This affordable entry-level personal travel assistant comes with preloaded maps for the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico or regional coverage in other areas. For even more mapping options, nüvi 250 features preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe, while the transatlantic nüvi 270 includes preloaded maps for both continents. Like all nuvi 200-series members, the 200 features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design — perfect for everyday navigation.
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 200 comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail) or one European region or country. Simply touch the color sunlight-readable screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 200 accepts custom points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, nüvi 200 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 200 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features. nüvi 200: Simple navigation at an affordable price.
8. Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS Navigator - 3.5" Touchscreen, USB 2.0, SD Card Slot, Voice Prompts, Custom POIs, 3-D, City Navigator NT Street Maps Preloaded (Refurbished) - Now Just $89.97
Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS Navigator (Refurbished)
In-car navigation has never been easier—or more affordable. Our StreetPilot "c-series" GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions along the way. Selecting a destination is straightforward and requires only a limited amount of input from the user. Plus, the StreetPilot c320 and StreetPilot c330 allow you to choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional “bird’s eye” overhead view.
For the ultimate out-of-the-box convenience, the StreetPilot c330 comes preprogrammed with highly detailed MapSource City Select street data. The database features nearly six million points of interest—including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. (The c320 comes with a 128 MB SD card and a MapSource City Select CD-ROM for data transfer from a PC via a USB connection.)
As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin’s free POI Loader software. The possibilities are endless — upload safety cameras or school zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs.
The centerpiece of both units is a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display that makes navigation a snap. The StreetPilot c330 features dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.
The new StreetPilot c-series boasts distinctive and sleek styling—the only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability between vehicles.
9. Garmin Nuvi 200W GPS Navigation - 4.3" TFT Touchscreen, Anti-Glare, SD Card Slot (Refurbished) - Now Just $129.99
Garmin Nuvi 200W GPS Navigation (Refurbished)
With its easy-to-use touchscreen, preloaded maps of the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, along with its widescreen display, the affordable nüvi 200W delivers directions on the go, wherever life takes you.. This stylish navigator and travel companion comes with preloaded maps for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or regional coverage in other areas. Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, nüvi 200W is affordably priced and simple to use.
Get the Big Picture
You won’t have to squint to find your way, because with nüvi 200W’s widescreen display, you’ll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, antiglare, landscape, 4.3-inch display with white backlight is easy to read - from any direction. The nüvi’s new design incorporates a high-sensitivity internal GPS antenna that makes it thinner and even easier to mount in a car.
Navigation’s a Snap!
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to use your new GPS. The nüvi 200W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. At startup, you’re presented with Garmin’s intuitive "Where to?" and "View map" welcome screen, allowing for quick searches of addresses or nearly six million points of interest like restaurants, hotels, attractions, gas stations, and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 200W lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, nüvi 200W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 200W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features. Purchase Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions and our SaversGuide for information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize nüvi for your travel needs.
10. Tom Tom One 3rd Edition GPS - 3.5" Touch Screen, North American Maps (Refurbished) - Now Just $89.99
Tom Tom One 3rd Edition GPS (Refurbished)
Enjoy safe, relaxed, and cost-effective driving thanks to the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition. And it works straight out of the box! The TomTom ONE 3rd Edition features a user-friendly 3.5-inch touchscreen, loud & clear spoken directions, and comes with the latest and most complete maps of US & Canada. You’ll get door-to-door accurate navigation anywhere across the continent. Because you can get new maps and free software upgrades through TomTom HOME, you’ll never be out of date. You can even add to, update, and personalize your maps instantly using TomTom Map Share technology. TomTom Map Share is a proprietary map improvement technology unique to TomTom, which enables you to respond in real time to changes in the road network and correct the maps on your TomTom device accordingly. Thanks to the smart user interface, it’s easy to make improvements, such as to mark blocked or unblocked streets, reverse one-way traffic or insert new street names, which will instantly take effect. Roads are continually changing. This feature gives you the option to capture these changes on your TomTom ONE in-between map releases, and keep your data current. These changes allow the community of TomTom Map Share users to always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips. The TomTom ONE 3rd Edition also features a sleek lightweight design that’s so compact you can easily carry it to and from your vehicle.
Comprehensive Trip Guidance Features
The new TomTom ONE 3rd Edition quickly recalculates your route, in case you want to deviate from it or a roadblock occurs. The ‘Find Alternative’ option adds maximum flexibility when you plan your route. Also, current street names can be displayed while traveling.
Extensive Industry Leading Range of Safety Features
Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The new TomTom ONE 3rd Edition comes with uniquely designed safety features so drivers always have direct access to extensive safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive ‘Help Me!’ menu includes information such as the way to the nearest hospital, car maintenance information and first aid instructions. The safety option screen is fully customizable allowing users to set warnings for speed, traffic, restricted zones, schools, and more.
The TomTom One 3rd Edition – all you need in a portable car navigator.
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