GPS Steals and Deals - 10/13

So, the GPS is #5 on the Holiday Gift Wish List - always #1 on the list around here at the GPSLodge. Not surprised that the GPS got on the list, as so many people are figuring out how easy life can be with a GPS guiding the travels. We'll continue to review GPS units as fast as we can coming into the holiday shopping craze to give you a read on what's worth buying and what's not. Stop by our full list of hands on full GPS reviews - we've used them all, and walk through the good and the bad.

Standard Screen Units

The Nuvi 250 is ~ $300 this week ($301), while the Nuvi 200 is $235.- down again this week. See my Hands on Review of the Nuvi 200/250 for an idea of how well this will perform. Maps are the only difference: Nuvi 200: Continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail), Nuvi 250: All of North America (no Mexico).

TomTom ONE 2nd ed. - $224. I would recommend skipping it and spending the extra few bucks on the TomTom ONE 3rd Ed. (The 3rd ed. has optional traffic alert inputs; 2nd ed does not. You get upgraded functionality without going through the steps to upgrade the unit via your computer. Saves an hour's worth of computer work. If you want to upgrade yourself, see my post on Upgrading your TomTom ONE.

The Mio C220 is selling around $167 through Amazon sellers. Read my Review of the Mio C220. However, at this point, I would recommend the Mio C230 instead. Same price, and you get Text to Speech capability for $189.

The #1 selling GPS is the Garmin Nuvi 350 still at about $366. I believe that the Nuvi 350 is the best value out there – great capabilities at a very good price. More info on the Nuvi 350.

Garmin Nuvi 360 adds Bluetooth to the Nuvi 350 capabilities and is now $430. See my Review of the Nuvi 360

Widescreen GPS Units

The Widescreen Garmin Nuvi 200W ($327) and 250W ($374 - Down $20 last week). Costco has the Nuvi 250W for $299 valid through 10/28 - thanks Bill for sending in. I recently posted my review of the Nuvi200W/250W.

The Nuvi 650 offers the widescreen and no Bluetooth or traffic for $444.

Garmin Nuvi 660 - Price around $543 (Down $48 last two weeks) at Amazon. See my Hands on Review of the Nuvi 660

The Nuvi 680 is selling at Amazon - $652 (Down $48 this week) - see my Hands on Review of the Nuvi 680. Also at BJs Club for $649 - $50 Coupon Ends 10/17; Thanks for sending in Ted!

Garmin Nuvi 670 - Need to travel to Europe and navigate when you get there? Garmin Nuvi 670 comes pre-loaded with both US and Euro maps. It's the very capable Nuvi 660 base unit with the extra maps pre-loaded.

The new TomTom ONE XL is back to $349. Costco has this for $299 - Add to cart to see price - thanks Bill for sending in. Read my Review of the TomTom ONE XL.

The Mio C520 - Now $314. Low Priced Widescreen navigation with Text to Speech. See my review of the Mio C520.

The Magellan Maestro 4000 is selling around $262, widescreen with AAA POI content - No Text to Speech.

Going to Europe?
Get Pre-loaded GPS Units with North American AND Euro Maps.

Consider the Nuvi 370 which has Text to Speech

The More Economical Nuvi 270, or

The Widescreen Garmin Nuvi 670. (Confused? Compare the Nuvi line here)

Check out my recent post for more on European Mapping GPS options.

GPS Rebates this Week:

Garmin is moving out some GPSMap 60 models - $50 rebate on the GPSMap 60Cx and GPSMap 60CSx. I think that for the extra money, get the 60 CSx! See my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMap 60 CSx - Offer Ends 12/31/07.

Garmin Forerunner 305 - $50 rebate and

Edge 305 - $75 Rebate when you sign up for the Powerbar Nutrition Edge Newsletter Offer ends 11/30/07.

Garmin has a $30 rebate on their Garmin Topo U.S. 2008 MapSource DVD - Price is about $50 online. Rebate good through 12/31/07 for upgrade only. Rebate form here (pdf)

October 13, 2007

GPS Steals and Deals - 10/13