Our recommended car GPS systems:

Good...

One

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The Tomtom One contains the basics with a few thrills:

• SiRF Star III receiver
• TeleAtlas Maps
• Bluetooth Capable
• Traffic Capable

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The Tomtom One has unbelievable benefits for such a low price. If you are budget-minded, the "One" is the GPS for you.
See more information on the Tomtom One

Better...

X3B

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The Nextar X3B is a step up and ideal for travelling:

• SiRF Star III receiver
• NAVTEQ Maps
• MP3 player
• Bluetooth capable
• Text-to-speech
• Replace your phone book with 1.6 million points of interest

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The Nextar X3B delivers stellar performance comparable to the best-selling Garmin nüvi 350. It's a lesser-known brand, but the quality is the same for $70 less. This GPS will give you the most features for the best price.
See more information on the Nextar X3B

Best...

nüvi 680

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The Garmin nüvi 680 is the best around:

• SiRF Star III receiver
• NAVTEQ Maps
• MP3 and Audio book player
• Bluetooth capable with FM transmitter
• Text-to-speech capability
• Check gas prices, traffic, movie times and more with MSN Direct
• Widescreen 4.3" display

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The Garmin nüvi 680 is the top of the line component with dynamic content from MSN. If you want nothing less than the best, this is the one for you.
See more information on the Garmin nüvi 680

The right Car GPS Systems at the right price

What to look for in an automotive GPS

• SiRF Star III antenna
  We strongly recommend a SiRF Star III antenna. SiRF is a new technology that will give you a more accurate location and will receive a signal in even the most obscure locations. SIRF is probably the biggest advancement in GPS technology in the last 5 years.
• Bluetooth and MP3 Player.
  A GPS system with Bluetooth capability is able to communicate with all bluetooth compatible devices, including cell phones. With bluetooth and an FM transmitter, you can use the GPS system as your hands-free speakerphone so you can keep your mind on the road and off the phone. With an integrated MP3 player, you can play all of your favorite tunes through your radio.
• Text to speech or voice prompts.
  We strongly recommend getting a car GPS system with text-to-speech capabilities. The difference: when coming upon a turn, the GPS system with text-to-speech will announce "Turn left in 1 mile on Main street" whereas voice prompts will say "turn left in 1 mile". Text-to-speech eliminates confusion on turns and avoids the hazard of having to glance at the system during the turn.
• Traffic receiver
  GPS systems with traffic receivers have the ability to receive real-time traffic updates give you the option of avoiding them. It will alert you to everything from construction to accidents. All services require a very small monthly subscription fee (usually around $5) and most include a free year with the unit. See the list of supported cities.
• Teleatlas vs. Navteq maps
  For most applications, both Teleatlas and Navteq maps are equal. In North America, Navteq has a slight advantage over Teleatlas when it comes to routing and updated street information (closed roads, street address, etc.), but in Europe Teleatlas has the advantage. Most of the time there is no difference between the two.