The new Garmin 2200 and 2330 series nuvi navigators, including the Garmin nuvi 2250LT, are aimed at entry-level GPS users and 2010 holiday gift-givers.

Reviewers have given high praise to the Garmin nuvi 255 and 255W portable GPS navigators for their high-end features and low price. The Garmin nuvi 255W is one of the best holiday bargains in GPS for 2009.

GPS giant Garmin has switched to a new subscription-based GPS map updates program. The Garmin nuMaps Lifetime service allows users to download quarterly map and POI updates for the life of their GPS device.

Navigon is a relative newcomer on the portable GPS scene, which is already crowded with dominant players such as Garmin and TomTom. But breakthrough innovations don’t always come from the largest companies. And while Navigon portable GPS navigators have only recently appeared on the consumer market, the company has been designing in-dash navigators and [...]

Garmin updates maps
Since Garmin came out with its latest GPS update package in April there’s been a lot of discussion on the various GPS user forums. Here I’ll try to provide a condensed summary of some of the issues raised, and questions asked and answered, regarding the 2009 Garmin City Navigator North America map [...]

GPS mapping software is constantly being updated. Do you have the latest map updates installed on your GPS device?

Even new devices may need a GPS update
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has taken off in recent years, with new models and features being introduced every month. Portable and dashboard-mounted GPS navigators are now almost standard in many cars and trucks. However a common source of frustration for many drivers who rely on GPS has [...]