Garmin
GPS devices that talk back
Your car may not answer when you talk to it, but we've got four GPS devices that will. The latest, cutting-edge GPS devices not only guide you to destinations and show you traffic conditions, but also respond to voice commands. You can fit your car out like the Knight Industries Two Thousand with one of these devices. They'll help you get where you're going, but they won't make your car bulletproof.
BPAV has the Garmin Astro 220 Dog Tracking System for $455, after $187.84 savings.
Dell has the GARMIN Colorado 400t GPS for $429.99, after $120 Instant savings and $50 mail-in rebate.
BPAV has the Garmin Colorado 400i All Trail Handheld GPS for $478.50, after $161.49 savings.
Vann's has the Garmin GPSMAP Series Handheld Mapping GPS Unit for $299.97, after $150 savings, plus free shipping.
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17th Street Photo has the Garmin Colorado 400i - GPS receiver for $389.89, after $50 mail-in rebate.
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Route simulation on GPS: Ask the Editors
Q: 1. Is there any in-car GPS that allows me to review the route from start to finish without driving, once I input destination address in the device? If yes, which portable navigation device (PND) lets me review the route before actually driving? - Wize Chap via e-mail
A: Dear Wize Chap, turns out you have a lot of choices. Most in-car GPS offers route simulation or fly-over simulation (the name varies by manufacturer) that provides a running demo of your route from a bird's-eye view. It's useful in that it gives you an overall idea of what … Read more