GPS Options: Magellan 3250, Garmin nuvi 350 and TomTom One XL S

When it comes to finding the perfect GPS device for you, today you have more options than ever before but what device should you buy? Lets take a look at three great sat-navs, each good for different reasons. In the photo above you can see the Magellan Maestro 3250, this device is great for people who want good points of interest options.

The Magellan 3250 features a massive 6 million points of interest; it accepts voice commands and provides voice directions. For real-time traffic information the device has a traffic receiver built in, you’re also able to access AAA TourBook information. The 3250 will cost you around $400.

If text-to-speech is your thing, then you will want a unit that that announces both distance and street names, the Garmin nuvi 350 does this and a lot more. This device also has a receiver for traffic information and can display two and three-dimensional maps. Expect to pay around $350 for the nuvi 350.

One of the biggest brands in the GPS world is TomTom and they are known for balance of simplicity and features. The TomTom One XL S gives you great screen clarity thanks to its large 4.3-inch touch screen, it also features a real-time traffic service and for those that love to share, you can share your maps with other people. The XL S will cost around $350.

It does not matter if you’re on a budget or have plenty of money to spend, always shop around to get the best deal.