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TomTom XL 340S LIVE | Connected GPS Navigation, Traffic, Fuel, Google Local Search, Weather Updates | Review![]() TomTom’s XL 340S brings the convenience of LIVE services (Internet connection) to a less expensive, mid level features automotive GPS navigator. Highlight features which are missing compared to the popular GO 740 LIVE are Hands Free Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Voice Recognition and TomTom Buddies. Screen size is the same at 4.3 inches however, the XL 340S has a lower resolution QVGA (320×240 pixels) vs WQVGA (480 x 272 px). Magellan RoadMate Range Overview and Comparisons![]() Magellan RoadMate is one of Magellan’s, a leading GPS brand, vehicle navigation ranges. We compare all the models in a giant side-by-side comparison table as well as provide a quick guide pointing out the distinguishing features of each model. Garmin Nuvi 260W Widescreen GPS Navigation with Text to Speech![]() The Garmin nuvi 260W is an extension of the nuvi widescreen models which already includes the Garmin nuvi 200W and Garmin nuvi 250W. It’s specification is identical apart from the addition of text-to-speech capability. Text-to-speech enables a GPS device to read street addresses rather than simply provide turn left or turn right instructions. It’s [...] Garmin Nuvi 2×5 Models | Nuvi 3.5 inch 205, 4.3 inch 205W | Nuvi 3.5 inch 255 and 4.3 inch 255W Auto GPS Navigators with Navigation by Photos Review![]() The Garmin 3.5 inch touch screen 205 and 255 and the 4.3 inch screen 205 W and 255W are what Garmin refer to as their 2×5 model auto GPS navigators. All have improved features over earlier models including improved mapping and routing features, faster satellite acquisition (HotFix), navigation by photos, FM traffic updates and dynamic content from MSN Direct. With these models Gamin has included higher end features in what is an entry level auto GPS series. Garmin Edge 305 and 205 Cycling GPS Enabled Personal Trainer Review![]() Garmin’s Edge 205 and 305 are models in Garmin’s Edge range of GPS enabled personal trainer and cycle computers which integrate GPS technology and basic navigation. The units come with a mount for attaching to a bike stem or handlebars. Garmin have designed them to be suitably rugged and lightweight. Not requiring [...] Garmin Nuvi 780 Car GPS Satellite Navigation Device Review![]() The Garmin Nuvi 780 shares all features of the Garmin Nuvi 680 Auto GPS navigator. Additional features include: Qwerty or ABC keyboard – choose your preferred on-screen keyboard layout Garmin Nuvi 705 series | Garmin Nuvi 755T, 765T, 775T, 785T – Widescreen, Lifetime TMC Traffic and 3-D Buildings![]() Garmin’s 705 series includes four models (Garmin Nuvi 755T, 765T, 775T and 785T) all having a traffic receiver. Features include Lane Assist (helpful lane guidance on junction views), Garmin’s HotFix satellite prediction (faster position determination), auto time zone transitioning, 3D Building views and lastly Garmin Connect Photos enabling photos to be used to visually work out your position. Garmin have highlighted the nüvi 705 series accelerated map-drawing and routing capabilities. Garmin Nuvi 205 / 2X5 Series | nuvi 265T, 265WT and 275T with Hands-free Bluetooth and Lifetime Traffic Alerts Review![]() Garmin advertise the 205 series as their simple-to-use, low-cost personal navigator. Popular premium features are traffic alerts and hands-free calling. Some models come with lifetime traffic alerts rather than an introductory subscription. Best Selling GPS ReviewsPortable VehicleGarmin nuvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator TomTom ONE 125 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech Garmin nuvi 265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 765T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada Garmin nuvi 770 GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 650 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin Nuvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Sony NVU44 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech Portable Vehicle (2)Mio C320 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 755T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator GARMIN Zumo 450 3.5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Magellan RoadMate 1412 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XL 330S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Magellan RoadMate 1212 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator Magellan Maestro 3250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom ONE 130 3.5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 250W Widescreen Travel Assistant Garmin nuvi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XL 330 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator TomTom GO 920 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator Garmin nuvi 880 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nvi 265T 3.5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct Atomic Clock on a Chip | Improving GPS Accuracy and Reliability![]() Improvements which can be achieved by having a GPS receiver with an on-board atomic clock include; less satellites required for an accurate position determination, accelerated GPS satellite re-acquisition, improved vertical accuracy and improved jamming resistance. Best Motorcycle GPS Satellite Navigator![]() TomTom’s Rider 2 GPS Navigator is our choice as a value for money GPS navigator specifically adapted for use on a motorcycle or scooter. It has a good range of features for a reasonable price. Garmin zumo 220 3.5 inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review![]() Garmin’s zumo 220 is a GPS navigator which has been specifically designed to be rugged enough to survive the conditions imposed while mounted to a motorbike or scooter. Other specific features are present to ensure ease of use for a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. The 220 is the most affordable motorbike GPS navigator of the garmin zumo models. Garmin zumo 665 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review![]() Garmin’s zumo 665 has been specifically designed for conditions associated with being mounted on a motorbike or scooter and for the ease of use of a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. Design features specifically for motorcycling include larger, wider spaced menu icons, IPx7 waterproofing and stereo A2DP Bluetooth for delivering navigation instructions and music streaming. The zumo 665 can also be used in the car. Near identical to the zumo 660, the zumo 665 includes a receiver for the XM Radio service. Garmin zumo 660 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review![]() Garmin’s zumo 660 has been specifically designed for conditions associated with being mounted on a motorbike or scooter and for the ease of use of a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. Design features specifically for motorcycling include larger, wider spaced menu icons, IPx7 waterproofing and stereo A2DP Bluetooth for delivering navigation instructions and music streaming. Delorme Earthmate PN-60W Portable GPS Navigator with SPOT Satellite Communicator![]() Delorme Earthmate PN-60W brings together an outdoor enthusiast’s favorite portable GPS navigator with the effective and life saving emergency signaling of the SPOT Satellite Communicator. It brings the power of two satellite networks into one integrated product. If your considering a Delorme Earthmate GPS navigator and will be out of cellphone coverage then this is the obvious safety first choice. SPOT Personal TrackerThe SPOT Personal Tracker is a GPS and satellite communication enabled safety and rescue device. The rugged, handheld unit can notify friends, family or an international rescue coordination center with your precise GPS location and situation at the push of a button. The SPOT Personal Tracker works around the world. DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 Green Handheld GPS![]() DeLorme’s Earthmate PN-30 imbues the solid design and performance the quality of DeLorme’s GPS products for professionals. As the DeLorme PN series outdoors GPS navigators have been used successfully in numerous Arctic and Antarctic expeditions they have a heritage upon which to place trust. The PN-30 is identical to the PN-40 except for the obvious color difference (green vs orange) and the absence of 3-axis electronic compass and sensitive barometric altimeter for more accurate altitude readings. TomTom Rider 2 GPS Navigator for Motorcycles and Scooters Review![]() TomTom’s Rider 2 GPS Navigator is an adaption of TomTom’s GO series for use while riding a scooter or motorbike. Adaptation features include; a ruggedized, waterproof casing, wireless delivery of navigation voice instructions via a Cardo scala-rider wireless headset and modified navigation menus for operation with gloved hands. The Rider 2 comes with a RAM mounting kit for handlebar mounting. You can use the TomTom Rider 2 in your car as well with the purchase of a car mounting kit which includes a speaker which the Rider 2 itself lacks. Your GPS Enabled iPhone Could Save Your LifeUsing an iPhone’s GPS capability (location awareness) to regularly log your location could save your life TomTom iPhone GPS Navigation App Review![]() TomTom’s iPhone GPS Navigation App has a lot functionality but, lacks the accuracy and weak GPS signal acquisition capability of a dedicated GPS navigation device. The GPS receiver chip and antenna in the iPhone are also no match for the hardware contained in TomTom’s Car Kit for iPhone. TomTom GPS Car Kit for iPhone![]() TomTom’s GPS Car Kit for iPhones has, apart from the obvious secure mounting, a number of advantages over just running the TomTom Navigation App on an iPhone including: improved navigation accuracy from a built-in GPS receiver, amplified speaker for clearer directions and a built-in re-charger. Unfortunately, the TomTom Car Kit doesn’t include the [...] Magellan’s RoadMate for iPhone App![]() Magellan’s RoadMate iPhone App is compatible with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS and requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. It requires a reasonably large 2GB of free memory which might be a big ask if you have an 8GB iPhone model. Magellan are advertising different versions of their application based on the pre-loaded [...] Magellan Premium GPS Car Kit Cradle for iPhone and iPod Touch![]() Magellan’s Premium GPS Car Kit Cradle for iPhone 3G/3GS (iPhone OS 3.0 or later) and iPod Touch 2G/3G has some significant advantages over simply running the RoadMate App on an iPhone/iPod touch including: a built-in GPS receiver for improved navigation accuracy, amplified speaker for crystal clear directions, built-in recharger and auxiliary output to connect . Navman MY Series Portable GPS Satellite Navigators![]() The Navman MY range covers and extensive range of features including; text-to-speech for announcing street names, Advanced Lane Guidance, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone use, Live Traffic Updates, Keyword Destination Search, pre-loaded Lonely Planet and Wcities guides, Live Local Searches via Google and TrueLocal.com.au, Live Weather information and an FM Transmitter to connect to your car stereo..
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