With so many companies adding GPS systems to their product lines it’s hard to know which companies specialize in navigation systems, and which ones are the copycats. No need to worry, we’ve done the research for you. Here’s a list of major, reputable GPS system manufacturers.
Garmin is the largest consumer GPS manufacturer, and is one of the major players in the market, producing systems for vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, cell phones, handhelds for hiking, golf, running, and cycling, and models for aviation and marine sports. The Garmin Nuvi is one of the most highly purchased and highly rated GPS systems on the market.
TomTom is the second largest GPS manufacturer in the U.S., and is the leading manufacturer of GPS systems in Europe. Like Garmin, they produce both portable navigation devices and software for PDAs and mobile phones. Their devices are known for having more advanced features than their competitor’s. Not interested in purchasing a device? TomTom has an iPhone application, where, for $99.99, you can download the software directly to your phone and utilize the same benefits of their portable navigation devices. Starting at just above $100, the TomTom One is one of the most popular, highly rated, basic GPS models on the market.
Magellan, the third largest GPS manufacturer in the U.S., is know for it’s navigation extras and large display screens. They also produce aftermarket, in-car navigation systems and were the first to offer new services, like voice command capabilities. The Magellan Maestro 4370 is one of their most popular models because of its one-click access to your favorite destinations, text-to-speech, and integrated Bluetooth capabilities.
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