If the tiny screen on TomTom's minimal-but-adequate One navigators has you careening into other lanes as you squint to see your next turn, the XL line of navigators represent...

Large screen ; flat-folding windshield mount ; good build quality, attractive materials ; advanced lane guidance ; functional text-to-speech ; quick operation

Software needs a facelift ; accidental detachment from mount ; rerouting can be too slow

When it comes to budget GPS systems, TomTom has the formula nailed. The company's One line of navigators have consistently earned high marks for value in years past, delivering...

Flat-folding windshield mount ; good build quality ; advanced lane guidance ; functional text-to-speech ; quick operation

Software needs a facelift ; accidental detachment from mount ; rerouting can be too slow

A blend of useful features and a clean interface make this unit one of the best values in GPS.

Free lifetime traffic; solid mount; quality Bluetooth speakerphone; intuitive interface; quick to find location; quality text-to-speech

Garmin not forthcoming about built-in ads; POI searches can be slow; somewhat bland styling

The GO 730 offers a less expensive, but still capable alternative to its big brother the GO 930.

Price; accurate travel time estimates; painless Bluetooth setup; quality mount; included dock and PC software; superior build quality

Weak voice input; interface could use a visual update; tricky FM transmitter; not-always-brilliant routing

It's hard to beat the GO 930 when comparing features for the dollar, but it comes with its flaws.

Accurate travel time estimates; painless Bluetooth setup; quality mount; included dock and PC software; superior build quality

Weak voice input; interface could use a visual update; tricky FM transmitter; not-always-brilliant routing

The Shotgun remains a worthy driving aid and accomplishes the ultimate mission: Getting you where you need to go.

Directions work well; gas station prices; portable

No added Internet features; mounting bracket only works once; light on extras

The Navigon 8200T shows everything in beautiful 3D and looks as svelte as an Aston Martin.

Beautiful 3D maps; solid mount; premium feeling case; attractive interface

Expensive; poor Bluetooth speakerphone quality; unintuitive POI entry

Navigon's 7200T GPS system has a pretty face and proves that beauty can sometimes only be skin deep.

Attractive interface and styling; robust POI database; accurate GPS performance

Nonfunctional Bluetooth; unintuitive destination entry; poor speaker performance

The Nextar I4-BC GPS has a lot to offer, but falls way short on actual execution. Some things are too good to be true.

Affordable price; accurate GPS; functional backup camera; lots of accessories

Poor media player; cheap internal speakers; confusing interface; hard to mount; poor layout

With one-touch access to entertainment, navigation, and Bluetooth technology, Kenwood's DNX8120 is the ultimate all in one. A highly advanced in-dash system, the DNX8120 offers guidance...