Top 10 GPS for January 2011

At the beginning of each month, we take a look back to see which reviews were the most popular with readers of GPS Tracklog. Comments and analysis follow the charts…

Top selling auto GPS

1. Garmin nuvi 1450
2. Garmin nuvi 1490LMT
3. TomTom XXL 540TM
4. Garmin nuvi 1450LMT
5. Garmin nuvi 295W
6. TomTom XXL 550TM
7. Garmin nuvi 3790T
8. Garmin nuvi 1490T
9. Garmin nuvi 1300
10. Garmin nuvi 1350T

Top selling sport / handheld GPS

1. Garmin Oregon 450
2. Garmin GPSMAP 62s
3. Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
4. Garmin eTrex Venture HC
5. Garmin Dakota 20
6. Garmin GPSMAP 62st
7. Garmin GPSMAP 78s
8. Magellan eXplorist GC
9. Magellan eXplorist 710
10. Garmin Dakota 10

Comments and analysis

On the auto side, the top four are the same as last month when we looked at actual sales, though there was jostling within their ranks. Units with lifetime maps continue to demonstrate their popularity.

As for handhelds, things are a bit more interesting. First of all, the top two units outranked the top car units in terms of page views. I can’t recall that ever happening before; I guess folks’ thoughts are turning to spring! Also notable was the DeLorme PN-60W + SPOT dropping out, as well as the Geomate.jr. This is also the first time I can recall a list without a Forerunner. Then there is the big jump of the Garmin 62s, advancing five places to the number two spot. Finally, we see two Magellan eXplorists on the list now, despite the fact that my 710 review has barely been posted for a week.