Best 5 GPS Navigation Systems 2010-2011 Review

Never get lost again! No matter where you go, no matter what time of the day, get to your destination in record time…thanks to the top GPS navigation devices out there. If you are wondering which brand to switch, which GPS’s give you the best bang for your buck, check out this brief list below of the top 5 GPS navigation devices of 2010!

Be awed with these works of technology!

#1: Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin's nüvi 260W – this GPS navigation device is the perfect combination of thin profile, affordable and jaw dropping price point, as well as other Garmin's nüvi features like real street names, laser accurate directions, wide screen that allows you to see CLEARLY where you are and where you need to go, and those are just to name a few!

What does the manufacturer think of this model? Here’s what: "The nüvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style."

Just like with Garmin nüvi GPS devices, you get the reliability that they became famous for, a fast satellite lock of an ultra sensitive and integrated receiver, slim, pocket sized, and gorgeous from the ground up. Also, the NAVTEQ maps allows you to search by name for well over 6 million…I repeat that’s over 6 million points of interest such as malls, restaurants, convenience stores, hospitals, and more. And you get accurate directions and information with just a few pushes of a button.

#2: Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Garmin's nüvi 265WT – this model brags a huge improvement over the 200 series of predecessors. What is this improvement I’m talking about? Get this: the Garmin's nüvi 265WT adds FREE real time traffic updates from Navteq…and you get those updates for LIFE! This is made even sweeter by the fact that it can easily connect to your cell phone thanks to Bluetooth.

And, by the way, we’re just getting started!

More significant improvements over earlier Garmin GPS devices – It comes with predictive technology which gives you faster satellite lock, a screen which is redesigned from top to bottom and gives you better information, terrain maps, as well as an exciting new photo navigation picture.

Along with that, it also provides you with COMPLETE maps for North America. Also, the very handy feature – Text To Speech, gives you turn by turn directions with the real names of streets. Talk about being laser accurate!

The 265WT provides complete maps for North America and the handy Text-to-Speech feature, so you get turn-by-turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way", rather than merely "turn left in 50 feet").

- Showcases a bright and vibrantly colored 4.3-inch diagonal color touch screen that is 480 x 272 pixels, and like an icing on top of the cake, it has WQVGA TFT display with white backlight.
- It’s powerful and it’s compact. Its ultra thin design makes it easy to fit in your pocket.
- Beefed up and preloaded with City Navigator North America NT.

#3: TomTom XXL 540S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

I have seen GPS devices that have 3, 3.5, or even 4 inch widescreen devices. BUT this is all floored by TomTom XXL 540S. You see, this is a complete navigation device that boasts an XXL widescreen – 5 whopping inches!

All you have to do is switch it on and it’s ready to serve you right out of the box. Turn by turn instructions (which are spoken), includes street names, gives you accurate directions to any address in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and comes preloaded with 7 whopping million points of interest – what more can you ask for?!

Features at a glance:
- This TomTom GPS navigation comes with a 5 inch, full colored, TFT LCD widescreen touch display.
- Loaded with maps of U.S, Canada, and Mexico – it’s all in TomTom Map Share, Advanced Lane Guidance, as well as 7 million points of interests.
- The IQ Routes Technology, on the other hand, gives you the fastest route each time you use it by checking and using the actual average speeds of your travel on your route to calculate your trip.
- Thanks to the TomTom Map Share technology, you can modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device…and you get to do that without breaking a sweat!
- Has the award winning Fold and Go EasyPort mount. It folds flat against the device, which makes transporting it a piece of cake.

#4: TomTom XXL 540TM 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)

TomTom XXL 540TM – with this GPS device from TomTom that showcases a widescreen of 5.0 inches, it’s REALLY easy to get street smart. That’s especially true when you consider that it comes with Lifetime Traffic as well as Map Updates.

You can easily outsmart heavy traffic and keep delays at a minimum with the traffic updates. Based on the incoming traffic events, the TomTom XXL 540 will suggest alternate routes if the current one will slow you down. Also, with the Lifetime Map Updates, you are guaranteed that you will be driving with the latest and most accurate maps.

You see, approximately 15 percent of road networks change every year. It’s crucial to be updated all the time and stay on top. And with TomTom XXL 540 TM, you will always stay on top!

- Beefed up with the latest maps of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Comes with well over 7 million points of interests in over 60 different destination categories. Whether you are looking for ATMs, shopping malls, restaurants to dine in, hotels to check in, and more, you can count on the points of interests to keep you current.
- The IQ Routes Technology saves you time, fuel, and money – it calculates the fastest route possible based on time of the day. Keep the delays at minimum with this feature.
- On the other hand, the Advanced Lane Guidance, well…gives you advanced lane guidance! It tells you EXACTLY which lane you should use. With the TomTom XXL 540 TM, you will be confident of the road you are taking.

#5: Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

The Garmin nüvi 255W – another outstanding GPS device from Garmin! This showcases predictive technology that gives faster satellite lock, a screen that has been redesigned and beefed up with more information, laser accurate terrain maps, as well as the new photo navigation feature.

The Garmin nüvi 255W adds complete maps for North America…making sure that no matter where you go, you won’t get lost. Along with that, the Text To Speech gives you turn by turn directions and you don’t have to read! All you have to do is listen to the Garmin nüvi 255W give out instructions.

- Comes with its guns blazing and showcases a 4.3 inch auto navigation widescreen display.
- Protected with an Anti Theft Feature…making sure that it stays safe with you.
- Thanks to the HotFix, the Garmin nüvi 255W can easily calculate your position faster and helps get to your destination quicker.
- Turn by Turn directions? No problem! You can get from the Garmin nüvi 255W without pushing any buttons. As it turns out, all it takes are voice prompts and it will get the job done for you.
- 100 percent compatible with the optional (BUT useful) Enhanced MSN Direct Content.
- Comes with other niceties you will LOVE: JPEG picture viewer, World Travel Clock, a Currency Converter, Calculator, and those are just to name a few!