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Magellan RoadMate 1470

The Magellan RoadMate matches the competition's performance and user-friendliness, while providing a larger screen at a lower price.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 10 oz

Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT

The Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT not only brings a robust set of features into the car in a single box, but it also provides a variety of quick and safe ways to access those features.

Specs: Automotive, Audible signal(s)

Garmin Nuvi 765T

The Garmin Nuvi 765T packs a number of useful features into an easy-to-use package and its ad-supported traffic updates are quite useful--plus, the ads themselves are quite unobtrusive.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.5 oz

El Kameleon JVC EXAD KD-AVX77 media player

The JVC KD-AVX77 El Kameleon is a great receiver for system builders, but the touch-screen interface isn't as easy to use as some of the competition's physical control schemes.

Specs: 5.1 channel audio line-out, USB, Composite video/audio input, Composite video/audio output, System components control bus

Garmin Nuvi 760

The Garmin Nuvi 760 delivers beautifully on almost every front, but the portable navigation system hits a speed bump with its sluggish performance.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.7 oz

Garmin Nuvi 260

The Garmin Nuvi 260 offers drivers and travelers a more budget-friendly version of the popular portable navigation devices and includes text-to-speech, but we think the price is still slightly high for what you get.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 5.2 oz

Vizualogic RoadTrip Universal Dual Headrest DVD System

The Vizualogic RoadTrip Universal Dual Headrest DVD System is a simple and inexpensive way to add rear-seat entertainment, with removable headrests, to any vehicle using only basic hand tools.

Garmin Nuvi 255W

As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.1 oz

Pioneer AVIC-U310BT

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT isn't perfect, but it meets most people's needs for navigation, hands-free calling, and digital audio playback at a very affordable price.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Audible signal(s), 3.7 lbs

Garmin Nuvi 205W

As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is still one of the best choices available for users who want speedy performance without breaking the bank.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 5.2 oz

Spotter GPS Navigator, Dale Jr. Edition

Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. will enjoy hearing the Nascar star direct their trips, but after the novelty wears off, the Rightway Spotter, Dale Jr. Edition just doesn't stack up to the competition.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 8 oz

Alpine CDE 102

The Alpine CDE-102 is an excellent OEM replacement stereo, but serious audiophiles and system builders should look further up the product lineup.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, USB, Audio line-out

Mobileye AWS-4000

An interesting and effective technology demonstration for a collision warning system, the AWS-4000 might make sense for large trucks in fleet operation.

Eclipse AVN726E DVD/GPS receiver

The Eclipse AVN726e will cover most users' hands-free calling, navigation, audio, and visual needs in a single installation. It is also an excellent starting point for system builders.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Bluetooth audio streaming, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

Fuel Efficiency Adviser

For serious car geeks with an engineering bent, the Fuel Efficiency Adviser will provide a satisfying array of data, but others will be overwhelmed by the complexity.

Alpine iXA-W404

The Alpine iXA-W404 shows plenty of promise, but we'll wait to see if the touch-screen interface improves with the next generation.

TomTom GO 740 Live

The TomTom GO 740 Live puts a tremendous amount of information at your fingertips and makes it easy to access and process it all from the driver's seat.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, Voice command recognition, 7.9 oz

TomTom XL 340 S

The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 7 oz

TomTom One 140 S portable navigation device

The TomTom One 140 S benefits greatly from feature trickle-down, bringing high-end features to an entry-level model without much price bloat.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.8 oz

Cobra XRS 9960G Digital Radar and Laser Detector

The Cobra XRS 9960G offers a feature set that goes far beyond standard radar detectors. Its detection performance works for most people, but it may come up short for faster drivers.