GPS

Updated: 20-05-2012 23:37
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#1
Navigon 92 Premium LIVE
alaScore 100

Navigon 92 Premium LIVE

The Navigon 92 Premium Live justly scores a five-star rating thanks in particular to its...

8 expert reviews | 33 user reviews

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#2
TomTom GO 1005 LIVE Europe
alaScore 99

TomTom GO 1005 LIVE Europe

Fantastic live services and design, but this new 5-inch TomTom isn't without its niggles

34 expert reviews | 608 user reviews

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#3
TomTom GO LIVE 825
alaScore 98

TomTom GO LIVE 825

What the Go Live 825 gives you though is a very good, very easy to use GPS that will get you to...

13 expert reviews | 189 user reviews

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#4
TOM TOM start  20 / 25
alaScore 98

TOM TOM start 20 / 25

TomTom's Start 20 still isn't the most keenly priced sat-nav on the market. But street prices for...

13 expert reviews | 350 user reviews

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#5
TomTom GO LIVE 820
alaScore 97

TomTom GO LIVE 820

Let's assume you've already decided that you want a hardware sat-nav to direct your roads trips...

12 expert reviews | 80 user reviews

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#6
Garmin nuvi 50
alaScore 97

Garmin nuvi 50

If you're looking for a basic GPS unit without any extra bells and whistles, the Garmin nuvi 50...

6 expert reviews | 77 user reviews

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#7
MIO Spirit 687 LIVE TMC
alaScore 96

MIO Spirit 687 LIVE TMC

Mio Spirit 687 vs Mio Spirit V575 TVWe’ve already had a play with the Mio Spirit V575 TV, and we...

13 expert reviews | 46 user reviews

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#8
TomTom Nike+ SportWatch GPS
alaScore 96

TomTom Nike+ SportWatch GPS

The overall design and simplicity of operation make the Nike+ SportWatch GPS worth the outlay

15 expert reviews | 203 user reviews

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#9
Garmin Forerunner 610
alaScore 95

Garmin Forerunner 610

Garmin's Forerunner 610 is pricy but if you're a serious athlete we can definitely see its value...

12 expert reviews | 81 user reviews

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#10
Garmin NUVI 2595LMT
alaScore 95

Garmin NUVI 2595LMT

With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as...

6 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

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#11
TomTom Go Live 1000
alaScore 95

TomTom Go Live 1000

A welcomed refresh to a system we already liked, but as a headline device, the TomTom Go 1000...

41 expert reviews | 635 user reviews

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#12
Edge 800
alaScore 94

Edge 800

Pretty much as good as it gets on the bike satnav front, but you pay a price for the technology

10 expert reviews | 182 user reviews

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#13
Navigon 42 Premium
alaScore 94

Navigon 42 Premium

Simple and effective, the Navigon 42 Premium is very complete. Its new interface is practical and...

3 expert reviews | 29 user reviews

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#14
Garmin NÜVI 3490LMT
alaScore 94

Garmin NÜVI 3490LMT

Hardware sat-nav needs to get with the programme if it’s going to survive. That programme...

7 expert reviews | 65 user reviews

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#15
Mio  Spirit S480
alaScore 93

Mio Spirit S480

Similar to the Spirit 485, the Mio Spirit 480 is easy to use but suffers from excessive slowdowns...

3 expert reviews | 23 user reviews

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#16
GARMIN Nuvi 3790T
alaScore 93

GARMIN Nuvi 3790T

The Garmin nuvi 3790T is one of the few sat-navs we’ve come across that elicits desire before...

50 expert reviews | 722 user reviews

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#17
Garmin Astro 320 Bundle Garmin Astro 320 Bundle with DC 40 Transmitter
alaScore 92

Garmin Astro 320 Bundle Garmin Astro 320 Bundle with DC 40 Transmitter

Another great product from Garmin. I own a n Astro 220 and use it each weekend to track my hounds...

10 user reviews

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#18
Navman 478 Sat Nav
alaScore 92

Navman 478 Sat Nav

Inexpensive but excellent value.

27 user reviews

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#19
Garmin nüvi 5" GPS with Voice Commands, Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
alaScore 92

Garmin nüvi 5" GPS with Voice Commands, Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and...

This Garmin works great! The price I just couldn't pass up! We love that you can use voice...

29 user reviews

#20
Garmin Nuvi 1490T
alaScore 92

Garmin Nuvi 1490T

There's nothing particularly revolutionary about the Garmin 1490T. Aside from the free searching...

40 expert reviews | 3538 user reviews

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#21
TomTom VIA 120 Europe Traffic LIVE
alaScore 92

TomTom VIA 120 Europe Traffic LIVE

Compact and smart, the TomTom Via Live 120 is an excellent navigation device with a lot going for it

16 expert reviews | 479 user reviews

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#22
Garmin Nuvi 2460LT
alaScore 92

Garmin Nuvi 2460LT

An easy to use navigator, but it lacks live services. The ecoRoute feature is only great if you...

11 expert reviews | 459 user reviews

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#23
MIO Spirit 689 UK & ROI
alaScore 91

MIO Spirit 689 UK & ROI

Simple to use works well haven't got lost

45 user reviews

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#24
TomTom  GO LIVE Top Gear edition
alaScore 91

TomTom GO LIVE Top Gear edition

This limited edition will naturally appeal to Top Gear fans, but we'd expect full maps of Europe...

6 expert reviews

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#25
Garmin NÜVI 2495LMT
alaScore 91

Garmin NÜVI 2495LMT

With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as...

5 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

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Buying Guide

Buying Guide - GPS

Use GPS Reviews to Make the Right Decision

In recent years, motorists the world over have learned to rely on their sat-nav systems, and for many of them the prospect of getting from A to B without their trusty machine is an unpleasant one. If you are yet to discover the benefits of them, it may be time to invest in one. Thanks to GPS reviews from alaTest, you can find the ideal model to suit your requirements. There is a great selection of products on the market, each with its own individual features. Some of them may be perfect for your needs, while others could be totally inappropriate. It’s not always a good idea to rely on the descriptions offered by manufacturers; the best option is to use an online source of independent product reviews, and ours is the most informative of all.

Sat-Nav Customer Comments can be vitally Important

Before agreeing to spend your hard-earned money on a new GPS, reviews from existing users at alaTest should be your first port of call. A satellite navigation system is a major purchase, so it pays to do a little homework first. It takes only a few seconds to locate a range of helpful customer comments, so there’s no need to worry about whether you are making the right choice. As well as help with GPS systems, it’s also easy to find camcorder and laptop reviews with alaTest. In a matter of minutes, you can know all you need to know about your prospective purchases, thanks to our excellent site. Whether you choose to buy your products in electrical stores or from online retailers, you can be better informed before you ever sign on any dotted lines.

GPS on alaTest

alaTest.co.uk has collected and analyzed millions of reviews from 2231 sources to help you choose the best GPS from top brands like Garmin, Tom Tom, Magellan Navigation, Navman, Navigon and more.

Buying Guide

Global Positioning System technology was originally developed for use by the military, to help soldiers, sailors, and pilots find their way in unfamiliar terrain quickly and effectively. A GPS device uses 3D positioning information from a network of... Read more