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Garmin Nuvi 1690

By itself, the Garmin Nuvi 1690 is merely a solidly performing GPS device, but it earns its keep through the free nuLink service, giving users easy access to up-to-the-minute data for safety, convenience, and entertainment.

Specs: Hiking, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.2 oz

Apisphere Geomate.jr

The Geomate.jr sits in a class of its own as a child-friendly and easy-to-use handheld, geocaching device.

Specs: Hiking, 3.2 oz

GlobalSat BT-359 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

The GlobalSat BT-359 Bluetooth GPS Receiver helps turn your BlackBerry Curve into a navigation device.

Specs: 20 channel, Personal

Trimble GPS Pack

If you're an avid geocacher or outdoor enthusiast, the Trimble GPS Pack offers a nice and helpful mobile GPS solution for your Sprint Nextel cell phone.

Specs: Personal

Magellan CrossoverGPS

The Magellan CrossoverGPS is a versatile GPS, offering navigation help to drivers, boaters, and walkers, but it's tripped up by sluggish performance.

Specs: 20 channel, Hiking, Marine, Automotive, Navigation instructions, 8.5 oz

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N100

Poor performance mars the otherwise nicely designed and navigation and multimedia-filled Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N100.

Specs: Hiking, Navigation instructions, 3.9 oz

Mio 136 (GPS only)

We like the idea of a portable GPS system that can play MP3 tunes, but the Mio 136's performance falls short.

Specs: Automotive, Personal, Verbal signal(s), 5.6 oz

Cobra GPS 100

The Cobra GPS 100's attractive price tag doesn't make up for its lackluster performance.

Specs: 18 channel, Hiking, 5.3 oz

Cobra GPS 500

While not as expensive as similar handheld units, the Cobra GPS 500 suffers from a weak receiver and a few design flaws.

Specs: 18 channel, Hiking

Magellan Meridian Platinum

Magellan's Meridian Platinum is a great choice if you're looking for a standalone GPS device that doesn't skimp on features.

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 8 oz

Garmin RINO 120

Spend the extra money for the RINO 120; it's all you'll ever need in a navigation/communication device.

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 8.3 oz

Garmin GPS V

The GPS V's turn-by-turn driving directions and ease of use makes this device an ideal travel companion.

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, Marine, Automotive, 9 oz

Garmin eTrex Vista

Although the eTrex Vista and its add-on programs may be a bit pricey, you will not find a more feature-packed GPS device in a smaller package.

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 5.3 oz

Magellan MAP-330M (Marine)

You will be hard-pressed to find a more powerful, more lightweight GPS unit for the price.

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 7 oz

Garmin eTrex Summit

A solid tracking device for hiking that would benefit from built-in maps.

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 5.3 oz

Mapopolis Bluetooth GPS for Palm, North American Edition - GPS receiver

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, Navigation instructions

Garmin RINO 130 - GPS receiver / two-way radio

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 8.3 oz

Garmin Foretrex 101 - GPS receiver

Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 2.6 oz

Magellan eXplorist 300 - GPS receiver

Specs: 14 channel, Hiking, 3.9 oz

ionKids system Junior Family Kit - Splashproof

Specs: Personal