Motorists today are treated to a large number of high-tech features that makes their daily tasks of driving a better experience. For those traveling to an unknown location, navigation devices coupled to the GPS is a valuable tool. There are many aftermarket products like these and Consumer Reports recently reviewed the navigation systems to see which gives the best value for money for consumers. Consumer Reports recently reported that they have tested eighteen units of navigation equipment on a total of TT Manufacturers eleven. The devices were tested for their ease of use of orientation information, route options and portability, according to a report theautochannel.com. Of the eighteen units, fourteen vehicles have been given "high note" by Consumer Reports. Three of these aircraft were given "good" ratings. A rose above the rest and received an "Excellent" rating by Consumer Reports.
The best of the devices is the Garmin Nuvi 660 which costs about $ 700. This is the latest version of the Garmin Nuvi 350 which was the top rated GPS navigation device in Consumer Reports reviews the last year. At the other end of the spectrum, the three devices the lowest-rated include the Rand McNally GPS Navigator, which costs about $ 350. Consumer Reports is the result of comprehensive reviews and evaluations of GPS navigation systems on eighteen issuance in October. A video of how Consumer Reports review the devices can be found on the site of Consumer Reports.
An examination of the various devices discovered that if you are looking for a good navigation system, he or she should not spend more money compared to buying, for example, a radiator Acura Integra. The Magellan RoadMate 2000 costs only $ 250 and received good marks from Consumer Reports, enough to be considered as a CR Best Buy. This device is a basic navigation tool - it provides motorists with basic information such as names of streets. Good choice for consumers who just need to get from point A to point B without fanfare unknown about machines that could also play music and connect to their mobile phone.
But for those who want more technologically advanced devices that offer additional features such as text to voice function, Bluetooth connectivity, and doubles as an MP3 player, then they should expect to pay more.
Other characteristics of high-tech navigation systems provide traffic reports including real-time. This feature may be available if a subscription feature, which means that consumers will not only pay for the device but also to pay extra for real-time traffic reporting service.
Jeff Bartlett, deputy editor of ConsumerReports.org car, said that even with all appliances as "good" or better grades, there are devices that stands out among others. "While all the devices tested here have earned at least a" good "rating, some are still better than others." Bartlett also said that the devices are not perfect. "First and foremost, it is important to understand consumers, none of these devices are perfect, and that nothing can replace local knowledge," concluded Bartlett.