Car GPS Selection Tool

Pre-Loaded Maps For Lower 48 States

Detailed Street Maps for the lower 48 United States, that are included to all GPS systems, produced for US customers. Units with Loaded Maps of Lower 48 States won't only provide you with the information about streets and avenues of the certain town or city, but will also lead you to the destination place considering the road signs and speed limitations for the chosen route.Lower 48 States

Pre-Loaded Maps For Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico

Loaded Maps for Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico like any other pre-loaded maps contain a detailed network of street maps for mentioned regions. Usually those come as an option for more advanced GPS Systems, but if your unit does not have them, simply download that maps from the web. With Loaded Maps for Canada, AK, HI and PR you can drive north of the border without worry of getting lost.Canada, AK, HI, PR

Pre-Loaded Maps For Europe

Europe loaded maps are like US and Canada ones. Usually those come as an option for more advanced GPS Systems, but if your unit does not have them, simply download that maps from the web. Pre-Loaded Maps For Europe will lead you through the unknown countries, making your drives easy and safe.Europe Maps

Pre-Loaded Maps For Mexico

Mexico loaded maps are like US and Canada ones. Usually those come as an option for more advanced GPS Systems, but if your unit does not have them, simply download that maps from the web. Pre-Loaded Maps For Mexico will lead you through the unknown country, making your drives easy and safe.Mexico Maps

AAA TourBook

AAA TourBook brings information into Magellan in-car GPS, including multiple categories on restaurants, hotels, attractions, events, auto repair facilities, campgrounds, and AAA roadside assistance facilities. Most listings in AAA TourBook include AAA diamond rating, short facility description and detailed overview of all features, a certain restaurant or hotel offers. AAA TourBook adds significant value to the Magellan GPS systems.AAA TourBook

OneTouch

Magellan is trying to push their GPS systems by focusing on their user interface which is now called "OneTouch". The OneTouch favorite drop-down menu offers personalized search icons to find favorite places. Simply personalize the OneTouch menu to bookmark the points of interest and searches you want easy access to — restaurants, banks, gas stations, ATMs, and so many more. Say you love a certain cafe or restaurant chain. Simply save that search to a OneTouch bookmark, and easily find your favorite cafe or restaurant anywhere you travel!OneTouch

EcoRoute

EcoRoute is free software included with a software update for your compatible nuvi® that helps you find more fuel efficient routes and helps you track your fuel usage. It helps drivers conserve money and fuel. EcoRoute lets drivers view detailed fuel usage information, download mileage logs, and adds a new "Less Fuel" routing preference option. EcoRoute's Fuel Report tracks fuel usage over time, and Mileage Report monitors mileage and fuel usage on a per-trip basis.ecoRoute

Turn-by-Turn

Turn-by-Turn Navigation is a unique, and easy-to-use navigation service. This new system provides automated voice-guided driving directions to subscribers while "on the go" in their vehicle. Turn-by-Turn Navigation allows you to stay focused on the road and it also provides peace of mind, knowing that you will be guided at each turn toward your final destination. The system works with Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite location and mapping technology.Turn-by-Turn

Live Services

Live Services is a suite of real-time location feeds by TomTom to give drivers the information they need, to improve their daily drive. And it is beamed directly to the GOx40 LIVE device over the air. Live Services takes the stress out of commutes for users, saving them time, costs and money every day. For instance, users can make a potential saving on fuel prices, they save time on drives and know exactly when they will arrive at their destination.Live Services

Map Share

TomTom's unique Map Share technology enhances your navigation experience, letting you make instant corrections to your map directly on your TomTom device. The best part is that TomTom MapShare™ works with TomTom HOME to bring the user community together. Plus, TomTom map specialists are always working to verify all user changes to ensure that the updates users are reporting are accurate and correct.Map Share

IQ Routes

This new improved technology calculates routes based on the real average speeds measured on roads every day compared to speed limits. IQ Routes gives users the knowledge that local drivers enjoy, wherever they go, so that they have the fastest and most economical routes and accurate ETAs. It will always provide users with the smartest route hour-by-hour, day-by-day, saving them time, money and fuel.IQ Routes

3D Maps

3d Maps are detailed plans of city streets but with more advanced approach. All building and road objects are shown not like squares and dots but like precise 3d models that will help you to orient yourself more effectively, transforming your trip into a video game. Most GPS navigation systems already have what they call 3D maps, however those maps are not really 3D at all. They just take the 2D data and set a viewing angle.3D Maps

Lane guide (assist)

Lane assist will provide drivers will the advance information about lane diversions at road intersections ahead. Navigation will become easier when the driver is armed with such valuable information. Changing the lanes and maneuvering to extreme right or left as required becomes effortless and safe. Lane assist facility offers clear and specific instructions or directions, along with illustrations.Lane Guide

Voice Command (Recognition)

Voice Command is an ability for drivers to control their GPS units by means of their voice, without taking their hands of the wheel. By removing the need to use buttons, dials and switches, drivers can completely operate their GPS systems using spoken commands. Full menu voice activation means that your GPS device recognizes navigation instructions, points of interest, destinations and multimedia commands.Voice Commands

Text-to-speech

Text-to-speech takes voice prompts to the next level. Instead of saying something generic like "In 500 feet, turn right" it can be more specific and will say "In 500 feet, turn right on High Street". Text to Speech can be less than helpful is in cases where you can’t find a street sign, the sign is missing, or when it is dark out. If the GPS says "turn right in 500 feet" then you will know it is the street about 500 feet in front of you. However if the GPS says "turn right on Elm Street" and you can't find the street signs– that instruction won't be as useful as one that tells you the distance.Text-To-Speech

FM Transmitter

Many GPS devices include the ability to play MP3 music files from the GPS. The problem is that the speaker quality in most GPS devices isn’t really designed for high volume playback. An FM transmitter can get over this problem by acting as a tiny FM radio station where you broadcast your music from the GPS to your car stereo. In addition to MP3 music files, calls connected to a Bluetooth phone can be routed to the car stereo as well as voice directions.FM transmitter

MP3 Player

GPS systems with MP3 Player can store and playback your favorite audio tracks. Music accompaniment is a pleasant add-on that will help you to derive pleasure from listening to the music during long trips. Insert more sound into your drives and you will feel the difference. Audio tracks may be downloaded directly from the web or from your computer, stored into separate folders and form different track lists.MP3 Player

Bluetooth

Bluetooth hands free calling is a feature offered on my upper-level auto GPS devices. It is a feature which allows two devices to communicate with each other wirelessly over a short distance. In GPS devices the connection takes place between your GPS and your mobile phone. Your GPS device works like a Bluetooth headset. This can be handy if your phone is in your pocket or purse, and offers a safer way to take the call.Bluetooth

USB

Sometimes you might want to connect your GPS to your computer to add new features or to install updates. For those purposes USB port suites best. Be aware that the navigational part of your GPS will not be functional at this time so your computer can make the necessary changes. Once you've made desired updates and changes, disconnect your GPS unit and it will work properly (sometimes reset is required).USB