Test Ratings for GPS TomTom and Garmin

This is the season to test GPS devices, and ratings on several new units have just posted from Garmin and TomTom. This group includes the latest and best flagship models from the sales leaders, as well as retests of recent TomTom devices that have received noteworthy updates to its software. TomTom Go 2405 TM Now about the TomTom XL 350, XL 350T, XXL 550, and XXL 550T. As is that possible recall from previous tests, they weren't impressive at each of the. In fact, they initially scored unusually low for TomTom devices due a good over-simplification of the menu, making common functions difficult to access and eliminating some frequently used routing options and other controls typically located on higher-scoring TomTom devices, such as multi-destination routing and directions list. Shortly after the ratings posted, TomTom announced a software update was made that you can buy. Owners are able to use TomTom Home (free download) to install mprove the operating pc. TomTom advises that updated devices have been on retail shelves since mid-October 2010. These devices have improved. Updates towards the route summary screen, change route feature, brightness settings option, display preferences option, and updated volume control menu are especially welcomed. One thing not changed, of course, is how the displays wash outside in bright sunlight. Overall, this range of items provides many of the common features that drivers want in affordable packages, having said that they rank just midpack. The story is a little different for the TomTom Go 2405TM and Go 2505TM. These are the slickest navigators that TomTom has. Large, clear displays with glass capacitive touchscreen wrapped in the slender car impress before even and also road. Best of all, utilizes a new click-and-lock magnetic mount permits the device to be removed with one hand. It is about the simplest mount out there today to use and it holds on better this frustrating folding circle-clip on recent TomToms. These new Go navigators have voice recognition for hands-free control and Bluetooth connectivity that invites hands-free calling. Traditional TomTom features such as spoken street names, reality view, lane guidance, and Help Me! are included. In TomTom parlance, the 'TM' in the product names denotes lifetime traffic and map the latest. The real-time traffic data supplements historic traffic data permit informed route planning, then continuous routing to adjust for changing conditions. The included maps cover the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with quarterly updates available. The devices are preloaded with seven million points of interest, spread across 60 categories. In an entertaining strategy to rush these newcomers to market for the break season, the go 2405TM and Go 2505TM are initially only accessible on the internet. Brick-and-mortar sales will start early batch that we get. Garmin Nuvi 3700 Series As for the Garmin Nuvi 3700 series, it features a sleek, iPhone-inspired design using a metal bezel, glass capacitive display, portrait or landscape display modes, and touch-screen shortcuts. Unit itself is slender gambling 9 millimeters thick, making it very pocket-friendly for a widescreen piece. Like the available Magellan and TomTom mounts for the iPhone, the Nuvi 3700 mount the second speaker to improve sound. According for the experts, the Nuvi 3750, Nuvi 3760T, and Nuvi 3790T have core features built on established Garmin offerings, with reality view, lane assist, 'Where am I?', posted speed limit indicator, pedestrian mode, and ecoRoute to supply the most fuel-efficient method. The premium Nuvi 3790T boasts voice recognition, lifetime traffic, and three-dimensional buildings. This is an impressive product range, with simple controls, ultra-crisp display, and modern packaging. These new devices are remarkable but beware, they will take a bite outside of your budget. Whether shopping for yourself, or for a gift, this holiday season, you'll definitely want to check the ratings and has. There are many GPS navigators available, with any number of bargains. The dynamic GPS Selector enables online subscribers to sort and filter our ratings of over 100 devices in the factors that matter most to create custom lists of the best-suited models, or purchase dive to the review our GPS Team's recommendations by category.