Best GPS for the Money 2012

This GPS comes with a ton of feature that will make any gadget-lover drool. The 4.3" touchscreen is anti-glare and adjusts according to ambient light conditions to make visibility a breeze no matter where you are. This model is a wide-screen, so it's easy to see where you are and where you're going.

It's easy to program "best routes" into this GPS so it remembers your preferred way of getting to your destination. Certain places, such as restaurants, are automatically indicated on the display. This feature-packed Garmin GPS comes with City Navigator North America NT, and it is Bluetooth compatible.

Just when you think the nuvi can't get any better, you realize that this GPS comes with "lane assist," a feature that lets you know what lane you should be in to avoid missing your next turn. It also warns you about tricky intersections. You can even record your own voice to read directions out to you on the Garmin nuvi. All of these features make the nuvi the best Garmin GPS of 2012.

This version of the nuvi is a little easier on the wallet, so of course it comes with fewer features. It still features a sensitive GPS receiver and a 4.3" wide screen. This unit weighs about two and a half pounds, meaning it isn't so heavy as to prevent portability. Still, it is designed for use in the car. Directions can be displayed turn by turn, or spoken aloud so you don't have to take your eyes off the road while driving.

This device is easy to use straight out of the box, because it has an intuitive interface. The nuvi 3490LMT comes with a lithium-ion battery that is fully rechargeable.

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• Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

This GPS is perfect for runners who just prefer to get lost on a run, exploring new scenery before heading back. It's also packed with runner-friendly features. It straps onto the wrist like a watch, unlike it's predecessors this GPS watch is small and compact.

The Forerunner keeps track of speed, distance, pace, and heart rate. It's waterproof, for sports enthusiasts who don't skip a workout because of a little rain, and its high-resolution display is customizable so you see the data you want at a glance, and aren't distracted by information you don't need. This gadget also comes with software so you can transfer your workout data and keep track of your training.

This handheld unit is a hunter and fisher's dream. With the ability to save up to 20 different routes with up to 500 different points of interest on each, you'll never forget where that perfect bend in the stream or location for a deer stand was. Standard features like automatic route recalculation and alert tones, as well as listed areas of interest such as restaurants, are of course included.

This device is completely portable, and has a feature that tells you the best times to hunt and fish in your area. Lightweight and completely portable, this GPS is perfect for hikers and campers as well. A 4MB memory card is all part of the package.

Garmin make GPS units for every need, so be sure to evaluate what you want in a GPS before buying. And don't forget to do your shopping online; you can easily save over one hundred dollars on some models.