The Navigon 7210 is a reasonably priced sat-nav that retains many of its predecessors' key features while adding on a number of its own, such as 3D navigation, direct help options and safety alerts, not to mention improved design. While it's not...

Design; safety features; map detail; voice recognition; TMC Pro

Slow route re-calculations, smart-speller; limited 3D landmarks

The 7210 packs in many features from its predecessor, the top-of-the-range 8110, such as the voice recognition, text-to-speech and traffic updates. But what makes the 7210 unique are its own refinements and design enhancements. While this sat-nav is still...

When you're paying under £100 for a sat-nav system you have to expect some cut corners, but the Binatone Carrera C350BT sticks to the basics and does them well. Quick route calculation, hands-free calls via Bluetooth and customisable points of intere

Bluetooth hands-free calls; fine-tuning destinations; custom POIs and safety cameras; route speed

Unintuitive interface; no free map updates; cheap looking casing; no TMC traffic information; volume control hard to access

The Binatone Carrera C350BT does provide ample navigation to get you from A to B, but it feels more like a budget device compared to some of its competitors, and the interface is not the most intuitive. But perseverance does have its rewards and you will...

The Navigon 2110 Max sat-nav will help you on your way with its updated features. From the Reality View Pro displaying exits on motorway junctions to a more realistic Lane Assitant Pro to help you with varying traffic, it'll ease the pain of navigating co...

Interface; design; anti-glare screen; Smart-Speller; performance; Reality View Pro/Lane Assistant Pro; Navigon Fresh; LogBook

No Bluetooth; subscription required for TMC; no text-to-speech out the box; postcode entry

The updated Navigon 2110 Max sees the introduction of the faster Navigator 7 software, alongside its updated Reality View Pro and Lane Assistant Pro, which will be useful for those who are bamboozled by motorway/major junctions. Its lack of Bluetooth supp...

The TomTom GO 930 Traffic sat-nav is a speedy update to January's 920T. While the two are cosmetically nearly identical, the 930 Traffic has beefed up with some new features, including the much-hyped IQ Routes technology and advanced lane guidance to help...

Voice recognition; text-to-speech; IQ Routes; advanced lane guidance; EPT; Map Share

Pricey; FM/RDS-TMC receiver; car cradle; map detail

With the wrapping still clinging to the underside of the GO 920T, some may feel slightly peeved by the 930 Traffic's arrival. But with the sat-nav world changing rapidly each day, the features are a more natural progression, rather than a stab in the back...

Worried about the security of your sat-nav? Fear no more -- Medion's GoPal P4425 is here. Featuring a fingerprint reader for extra protection against thieves, it also has a simple interface and its excellent lane assistant and route performance will get y...

Voice recognition; split-screen view; lane assistant; FM/TMC receiver; fingerprint reader

Initial software performance; text-to-speech; GPS signal strength; active cradle ports

The Medion GoPal P4425 certainly brings something new to the table with its fingerprint reader and while its software takes some time to get going and its GPS signal strength could be better, it does provide a wealth of additional features for your hard-e...

The TomTom GO 920T re-establishes the company as the top dog for GPS navigation. With a 109mm (4.3-inch) screen, this sat-nav focuses on the navigational experience rather than multimedia gimmicks. You get an excellent text-to-speech interface and traffic...

Voice recognition; text-to-speech; hi-res screen; map corrections; easy to use; safety cameras; QuickGPS utility

Intermittent TMC/FM performance; Bluetooth setup; map detail

The TomTom GO 920T re-establishes the company as the top dog for GPS navigation. Its widescreen format has lost weight from its 910 predecessor and it now focuses on the navigational aides rather than multimedia gimmicks. As a result you have voice recogn...

The Mio P560 is a Windows Mobile handheld with built-in sat-nav with a sizeable screen and a load of memory. The 89mm (3.5-inch) screen is complemented by a generous allocation of 4GB of flash storage. With the addition of an SD card reader, the Mio is su...

4GB of integrated flash memory; SDHC support for high-capacity SD cards; large size may suit those who find smaller devices a little fiddly

No integrated mobile phone; minimal software bundle; average battery life

A Windows Mobile handheld without a built-in phone may seem an anachronism, but the Mio P560's generous storage capacity, SDHC support and GPS receiver are all up-to-date features

The Garmin nuvi 760 sat-nav boasts quality right through to its core. It retains the previous Garmin products' ability to integrate powerful features inside an easy to use interface and provides almost instant routing out of the box. Its excellent feature...

TMC/FM receiver; text-to-speech; hi-res screen; ease of use; Extras menu; maps

Location acquisition time; route re-calculations in 3D mode

The Garmin nuvi 760 is an excellent addition to the nuvi range with its stylish looks, slim profile and powerful features such as a safety camera database, FM/TMC receiver, Bluetooth and text-to-speech option for speaking road names

The circular design of the Blaupunkt TravelPilot Lucca 3.5 Edition is certainly eye catching, but this sat-nav also offers you European maps alongside handy TMC options. The TMC is complete with verbal pre-journey warnings about possible problems, making...

Security pin function; TMC; safety camera database; route performance

Recessed screen; no Bluetooth; input interface; maps; price

A unique product in as much as its circular in shape rather than the traditional square design. You get solid navigational performance coupled with European maps, a security pin function and a TMC aerial supplied in the box as standard. Still, we feel you...

The Route 66 Maxi is a stylish widescreen sat-nav that allows you to start navigating straight out of the box. It boasts hi-res maps and an excellent fuzzy search system, plus a menu that allows you to add more features to the device. With plenty of upgra...

Fuzzy search system with Qwerty keyboard; hi-res maps; interface/design; extras

Too many upgrade options; no Bluetooth as standard; no text-to-speech; no route simulations; send mail/contact function

The Route 66 Maxi is a stylish widescreen sat-nav with hi-res maps and an excellent fuzzy search system set at a bargain price. The 'Extras' menu allows you to add additional functions to your device as and when you need them, but alongside the optional F...