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In-car GPS devices with integrated Bluetooth

Bonnie Cha
Bonnie Cha, Senior Associate Editor
Updated June 25, 2008
You'd think driving from point A to point B would be a pretty simple task, but you can hit some roadblocks along the way. You get lost, people are calling to see where you are--all of which can be frustrating and distracting. Fortunately, there are driving aids that can help the situation. These six in-car GPS devices not only give you text- and voice-guided driving directions, but they also have integrated Bluetooth so you can pair them with your Bluetooth-enabled phone to make hands-free calls. Granted, it'd be safer if you just didn't talk on your phone in the car at all, but at least this way, you can keep your hands on the wheel. Read our reviews to see if one is right for you.

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Product name Garmin Nuvi 660
Garmin Nuvi 660  
Magellan Maestro 4250
Magellan Maestro 4250  
Asus R700t
Asus R700t  
TomTom GO 930 GPS
TomTom GO 930 GPS  
Mio C520 Navigation Receiver
Mio C520 Navigation Receiver  
Sony NV-U83T
Sony NV-U83T  







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Review summary If you can afford the hefty price tag, the Garmin Nuvi 660 is a solid-performing and versatile GPS device that offers all the navigation basics, tools for the world traveler, Bluetooth, and more. Despite some minor shortcomings, the Magellan Maestro 4250 is a solid and accurate mid-level portable navigation system with a helpful voice-command feature. For the company's first stab at the GPS market, the Asus R700t is an impressive debut, offering some great navigation features. However, we'd like to see the addition of text-to-speech functionality and smoother performance before completely committing to it. If you're looking for a high-end in-car GPS with the latest features, the TomTom GO 930 delivers with accurate directions and new navigation tools like advanced lane guidance and voice address entry. The sleek Mio C520 is a good-value GPS device, packing in advanced navigation features, a large screen, and other extras for an affordable price. However, you can get a better user experience and smoother performance from competing systems. The Sony NV-U83T is a seemingly attractive in-car GPS with a large display and useful navigation features, but it shows its ugly side with poor directions and subpar performance.







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Weight 6.7 oz 6.9 oz 7.1 oz 7.8 oz 6.7 oz 8.8 oz







Destination Automotive Automotive Automotive Automotive Automotive Automotive







Included GPS accessories USB cable , Carrying case , Vehicle mount , AC power adapter , Car power adapter USB cable , Carrying case , Car power adapter , Automotive windshield mount USB cable , Car holder , Car power adapter Remote control , Docking station , Mounting bracket , Car power adapter USB cable , Carrying case , Charging cradle , AC power adapter , Car power adapter , Windshield holder USB cable , TMC antenna , Vehicle mount , AC power adapter , Car power adapter







Included GPS software MapSource City Navigator North America NT NAVTEQ ON BOARD Info unavailable TomTom HOME MioMap v3.3 Drivers & Utilities







Data memory type SD Memory Card SD Memory Card MicroSD SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Memory Stick Duo







Antenna Built-in Built-in Built-in Built-in Built-in Built-in







Audible assistance Navigation instructions Navigation instructions , Voice command recognition Navigation instructions Navigation instructions , Voice command recognition Warnings , Navigation instructions Navigation instructions , Street name announcement







SBAS WAAS Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable WAAS Info unavailable







Update rate 1/second Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable







Maps included North America USA , Canada , Puerto Rico Info unavailable USA , Canada , Europe Canada , USA USA , Canada , Puerto Rico







Navigation waypoints 500 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable







GPS PC connection USB Hi-Speed USB USB Bluetooth USB Hi-Speed USB







System features Garmin Lock , Built-in speaker , Built-in microphone , Built-in FM modulator , 2D / 3D map perspective , Hands-free calling via Bluetooth , Optional external GPS antenna connection Preinstalled POIs , 2D / 3D map perspective , Built-in AAA Travel Information , Hands-free calling via Bluetooth Built-in speaker , Preinstalled POIs , Built-in microphone , Text-to-Speech (TTS) , 2D / 3D map perspective , Built-in FM transmitter , Hands-free calling via Bluetooth , Optional external GPS antenna connection Built-in speaker , Built-in microphone , IQ Routes technology , 2D / 3D map perspective , Built-in FM transmitter , TomTom Map Share technology , Hands-free calling via Bluetooth , TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready Calculator , Built-in speaker , Built-in microphone , Speed limit warning , Hands-free calling via Bluetooth , Optional external GPS antenna connection Built-in speaker , Preinstalled POIs , Built-in microphone , Text-to-Speech (TTS) , 2D / 3D map perspective , Internal angular rate sensor , Hands-free calling via Bluetooth , TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready







Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable 1 year warranty Info unavailable 1 year warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable







GPS functions / services Info unavailable Distance , ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) Info unavailable ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) , Distance , Speed Info unavailable Info unavailable







Design features Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Calculator , Calendar , Clock , Photo viewer , Built-in speaker , Touchscreen Info unavailable Touch screen , USB port , Cradle connector







GPS receiver Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 20 channel Info unavailable







Product name Garmin Nuvi 660   Magellan Maestro 4250   Asus R700t   TomTom GO 930 GPS   Mio C520 Navigation Receiver   Sony NV-U83T  







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