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The Best Portable GPS System

A review of the top 3 portable GPS systems on the market

Do you want to know which is the best portable GPS system? You've come to the right place!

I spent the time and did all the resesarch for you. After reading customer reviews all over the internet I picked the Garmin Nuvi 660 as the definite best portable GPS system. For those with a lower budget - the Tom Tom One is the right portable GPS system for you. Priced at only $179, it was picked as a 'Best Buy' by Consumer Reports.

Please click on the picture of each GPS system to view more information about the product. All products are linked to Amazon.com who are known for their competitive prices and reliability.

#1: Garmin Nuvi 660

The best portable GPS system is the Garmin Nuvi 660 It is the most fully featured yet small GPS available today. We chose it for the following reasons:

  • small and lightweight
  • 4.3” screen
  • easy to use
  • excellent point-of-interest database integrated with phone capabilities
  • bluetooth speakerphone interface
  • integrated FM traffic receiver
  • fast routing time
  • audible street name announcement , navigation instructions , and warnings
  • large range of voice languages
  • highest rated by Comsumer Reports
  • recipient of the Editor's choice award of PC magazine and GPS magazine

The Garmin Nuvi 660 comes with an MP3 player, an Audible book player, a JPEG picture viewer with a slide-show function, a world clock, currency and measurement converters, and a calculator.

It includes the following accessories: USB cable , Carrying case , Automotive windshield mount , AC power adapter, and Car power adapter.

It is definitely a winner!

#2: Garmin Nuvi 350

Selected for Editor's Choice in PC magazine and ranked second by Consumer Reports I chose the Garmin Nuvi 350 as the second best portable gps system. It has the following features:
  • small and lightweight
  • easy to use
  • 3.5” screen
  • fast routing time
  • good battery life
  • fast routing time
  • audible navigation instructions
  • highest rated by Comsumer Reports
  • recipient of the Editor's choice award of PC magazine and GPS magazine

It includes a car adapter.

# 3: Tom Tom one

The Tom Tom One combines good performance and portability. It is not loaded with features - but has a good price. I selected it as the third best portable gps system.

  • small and lightweight
  • 3.4” screen size
  • portable
  • Bluetooth traffic receiver (limited mostly to T-Mobile and Cingular phones
  • weather capable
  • includes an internal battery
  • lockout safety mode
  • very customizable
  • good range of voice languages



So remember, the best portable gps system is the Garmin Nuvi 600. Next comes the Garmin Nuvi 350. And last, but not least - the Tom Tom One is the best portable GPS system for a lower budget.

Enjoy your navigating,

Sara