GPS & Navigation Systems Review and Comparisons - Which Is Best?

As you carry out searches for a satellite system that suits you and your needs, you will be presented with an age old problem and that is, what are the main differences between the sat Nav systems that cost under $100 and those that cost closer to $300, well in the first instance, you may get lucky and come across a really good deal on the Satellite Navigation system that you have been recommended by a friend maybe, and find that is on offer like the TomTom system in the image, which is coming in at a 54% reduction on its list price, down at $91.47.

So what are your key points to look out for

All TomTom systems come with a host of features, as standard, no matter what model you go for.

1. Plug and Go --- works right out of the box

2. Pre-loaded points of interest --- easily find gas stations, restuarants and hotels, plus many more.

3. Help Me! Emergency menu --- helps you find the location of the local emergency services, such as police, fire and hospitals.

4. Fuel Price Search --- Locates the cheapest gas station fuel prices for you.

5. Traffic Ready

Hi, when you purchase a Satellite Navigation system, it will arrive with a couple of thing like a charging cable, if it is bluetooth enable you will receive the neccesary cables to enable wuick and easy connection to your home PC, for carrying out tasks like uploading new and revised maps for other areas, that you may want to travel in.

However there are some very dinky additions you can make with your purchase that may or maynot interest you.

What I want to discuss here is the top end premium sat Nav systems and what they will give you over the cheaper versions, although remember that, it will all depend what it is you are looking for, from your purchase.

The Navigon 8100T

* Extra-wide 4.8 inch Touchscreen
* Panorama View 3D
* Free Real-Time Traffic Updates for Life
* Voice Destination Entry
* Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling

Free Real-Time Traffic Updates for Life
Navigon gives you free real-time traffic updates for the life of your device--no subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information ahead. The Navigon 8100T alerts you of traffic troubles and provides alternate routes for more than 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Whether the jam is caused by congestion, accidents or construction, the red-yellow color-coding with incident icons makes it easy to tell exactly what's going on, where it is and with one click, the best way to get around it.

Voice Destination Entry
With the Navigon 8100T, you can focus on the road ahead without having to manually type in an address again. Simply speak the city, street and number and the 8100T will input each one field by field. In case you need additional guidance, Navigon's simple to use iconic menus will lead the way.

Panorama View 3D
Navigon brings a new dimension to the navigation experience with Panorama View 3D. With this feature, the road ahead is displayed with surrounding landscapes and rolling digital elevations. Get your bearings with detailed geographic guidance so you know what lies ahead on your route. Enjoy a new dimension in navigation.

Reality View Pro
Never miss your exit again. The next generation of Reality View provides more coverage in more places. Reality View Pro displays photo-realistic 3D views with actual road signs and lane guidance for virtually every highway interchange and exit you will encounter.

Lane Assistant Pro
With the newest generation of Lane Assistant you'll never question which lane you should be driving in again. Lane Assistant Pro provides clear visual lane guidance complete with lane maps and arrows that indicate exactly which lane will keep you on course.

Bluetooth Hands-Free with Contacts
The 8100T features Bluetooth technology that turns your device into a hands-free speakerphone, so you can hold on to your conversations while keeping both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Plus, the touch screen allows you to access your phone contacts and with one simple touch place a call. As an added feature, you can import your Microsoft Outlook contacts to your 8100T with Navigon Sync.

Advanced Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance
Keep your eyes on the road and let Navigon's advanced text-to-speech technology audibly guide you turn by turn with actual street names. Providing you more than simple turn-by-turn directions, the 8100T gives you additional guidance with full street names. Advanced phonetic technology ensures street names are pronounced clearly and correctly.

Exit Guide
With Navigon's Exit Guide, you won't have to guess what points of interest are in the next exit or the next ten exits. This feature lets you scroll through each upcoming exit by number and search for the right restaurant, gas station, hotel, rest area, auto repair shop or store.

ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews
In addition to millions of POIs, the Navigon 8100T puts ZAGAT ratings and reviews for over 27,000 locations in 110 cities across the U.S. and Canada, at your fingertips. So whether you're looking for the best restaurant, hotel, golf course, nightclub, or attraction--you'll always know the perfect place to wine, dine, stay and play.

Fast and Friendly Software
Powered by Navigon's next generation software, the 8100T is fast and easy to use. You'll be able to enter your destination and generate a route in less than half the time. The Smart Speller feature anticipates and predicts the street you're searching for, requiring fewer screen "clicks" than any other portable GPS device to get you on your way. Smarter and more intuitive POI searches via our widescreen tabbed interface make looking for a special destination easy.

I know that the best way to navigate around any town or city is by usung a satellite navigation system that is fixwd in your car or mode of transport, but with the advent of mobile phone sat nav systems which is all too prominant now, it just doesn't get any easier than this.

Particularly if your mobile has the ability to download applications, it even makes it easy to navigate whilst on foot, maybe to your favourite restaurant or landmark if you are visiting a new town, such as the Blackberry Bold 9700 Smartphone, for only $0.01, this will not only let you download a sat nav system direct to you, but for limited time only, you can turn your mobile into a Kindle book reader device