Best budget GPS devices
- — 16 November, 2010 15:20
Now has never been a better time to buy a GPS navigation device.
Spending less doesn't mean your navigation experience will be an inferior one — aside from giving you turn-by-turn directions, even the cheapest GPS units will allow you to locate points of interest (POIs), save your favourite locations and explore new places. The main differences between a budget GPS unit and a high-end one are generally unnecessary add-ons like Bluetooth hands-free capabilities, live traffic information, MP3 playback and FM transmitters.
We've rounded-up our favourite budget GPS units on the market from Garmin, TomTom, Navman and Navigon.
5 / 7
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TomTom Start 10
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Garmin nuvi 1260
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TomTom ONE 140 IQ Routes Edition
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Garmin nuvi 1250
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Navman EZY30
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Navigon 1400
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Navman MY30
The Navman EZY30 GPS represents decent value for money as an entry-level sat nav, but we recommend opting for a larger-screened device if you can stretch your budget.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 26th July, 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- Navman
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 199.00
- Pros:
- Simple UI, clear map screen, decent value, 3D junction view, lane guidance
- Cons:
- Small display, loss of GPS reception at times when navigating CBD area, touchscreen isn't always responsive
