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The Bottom Line: With an improved display and the addition of text-to-speech functionality, the Mio DigiWalker C230 is a solid and affordable entry-level portable navigation system for GPS newbies.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 5.1 oz

The Bottom Line: The Navigon 5100 offers drivers a number of useful navigation tools beyond basic driving directions; we just wish it had a larger screen and a slightly lower price tag.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, 6.3 oz

The Bottom Line: The TomTom GO 720 delivers with sleek looks, good performance, and a full set of features that includes a map-sharing function for the most up-to-date maps and a helpful safety tool.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 7.8 oz

The Bottom Line: Though the Delphi NAV300 GPS navigator may look appealing with its affordable price tag and integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, real-world tests show some pretty ugly results.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, Voice command recognition, 7.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The TomTom One XL offers ease of use, accurate directions, and a spacious touch screen, but you can get more for your money from other portable navigation systems.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 7.3 oz

The Bottom Line: Style and ease of use mark this basic portable navigation and multimedia device, but the Harman Kardon Guide + Play GPS-500 doesn't offer the same smooth performance and efficiency of competing products.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Warnings, Navigation instructions, 6.7 oz

The Bottom Line: The LG Portable Navigator LN740 is a good first effort from the company. Yet considering its low-resolution screen and lack of Bluetooth, you could definitely get more for your money with competing systems.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a decent in-dash GPS navigation system that can support digital audio and video, then the Kenwood DDX8019 could be the product for you. If GPS navigation isn't your first priority, however, there are more user-friendly media players on the market.

The Bottom Line: Though the setup is a bit messy, the Garmin Mobile 20 is a nice alternative for smart phone owners who need navigation help but don't want to buy a standalone GPS device.

Specs: 12 channel, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 2.2 oz