Garmin's first connected GPS is a good start, but the Garmin Nuvi 1690 has room for improvement.

If you're a fan of the Garmin navigation experience, the added NuLink connected services will only enhance the experience. As a first version of new technology for Garmin, the Garmin Nuvi 1690 represents a very good effort.

Clarion's MiND combines a GPS navigation system with a fully featured ultramobile PC.

The Clarion MiND as shipped is a pretty good GPS device that gets even better if you can connect it to the internet while driving using a Bluetooth phone and a network that supports tethering. But as a ultramobile PC, the Clarion MiND is just so-so. ...

Garmin's latest flagship GPS unit is the Garmin Nuvi 1390T. It's a slim and compact GPS device that features a number of new features, including an excellent lane guidance function and a built-in traffic antenna.

Simple but effective maps, clear voice instructions, fantastic lane guidance and a speedy GPS receiver make for an excellent navigational experience on the whole. The Garmin Nuvi 1390T may not be as flashy as some competitors, but it more than makes ...

If you're a frequent pond jumper, the Garmin Nuvi 1370T - with maps of Europe and that place across the pond called North America - is a GPS device worth considering.

If you travel frequently between North America and Europe and you often find yourself in unfamiliar areas, the Garmin Nuvi 1370T might be the GPS device for you, if you don't mind some compromises.

The Navigon 4350max is a GPS satnav device that learns from driving habits to plan a route, thanks to MyRoutes technology. The Navigon 4350max also boasts Bluetooth hands-free capabilities, Lane Assistant Pro and 3D landmark views - a premium features ...

Navigon's user interface and map display aren't as appealing as those on some competing GPS units, but the Navigon 4350max remains good value at this price. Features like MyRoutes technology, lane assistance, Reality View Pro and Bluetooth hands-free ...

The TomTom Go 740 Live is the first GPS device from TomTom to have a built-in cellular radio.

The TomTom Go 740 Live lists for £279 inc VAT, and the connected services are £10 per month, though you get three months free when you buy the device. If the traffic services were better, they might be worth that price. As they stand, though, we'd opt ...

The Navman Spirit 500 is a solid and dependable satnav that looks good, works well and is perfectly competent at getting you from A to B via C.

We were impressed with the Navman Spirit 500. It plots and recalculates routes quickly, gave us timely alerts and diversions when congestion or road closures were an issue and showed us which way to go via admirably clear onscreen and verbal ...

The Medion GoPal P5235 stands apart from other consumer satnavs with a huge 5in touchscreen display and the addition of a fingerprint reader to deter thieves.

The Medion GoPal P5235's enormous screen allows for clear, concise maps and a wonderfully intuitive interface. With excellent search options and a handful of time-wasting applications, this somewhat cumbersome device is ideal for road trips abroad. ...

Loaded with features for the serious runner, the Garmin Forerunner 405CX is a premium GPS watch aimed at the enthusiast end of the market.

While the bezel control takes a bit of getting used to, the Forerunner 405CX is packed with features and is the perfect companion for serious runners

Everything you wanted to know about your hard drive and file system (and probably a lot more than you need to know) and more is what you get with TreeSize Professional ($50, 21-day free trial).

TreeSize Professional is probably of most interest to IT types who want to profile PC usage on a box-by-box basis.