The December issue of Consumer Reports has new ratings for GPS units, including many newer models they haven’t reviewed before. 49 models were tested; the top 14 are listed in the magazine.
The voice command Garmin nuvi 880 was the top-rated unit. The following models were rated Best Buys:
- Garmin nuvi 200 – Garmin’s entry level nuvi
- Garmin nuvi 200W – A wide-screen version of the nuvi 200
- Garmin nuvi 255 – A newer model, with more features
- Garmin nuvi 255W – A wide-screen version of the nuvi 255
- TomTom ONE 130 – TomTom’s entry level model
is one of the second-generation nuvi 2×5 series models; I dubbed the first generation the “
represents Garmin’s foray into the “crossover” GPS market, aiming for a device that functions well whether used for driving, hiking, cycling or boating.
is Magellan’s new entry-level 4.3″ navigator. As a low-end unit, it only has 
is a 3.5″ touch-screen navigator designed to appeal to trans-Atlantic travelers, with pre-loaded maps of the U.S., Canada and Europe. It is one of the second-generation nuvi 2×5 series models; I dubbed the first generation the “
is a fairly basic 4.3" navigator. It includes pre-loaded maps of the entire U.S., except Alaska. But as a low-end unit, it has only 
is one of the second-generation models in the nuvi 2×5 series, which I dubbed the “
differs from the other units in the new 7x5T series in that it doesn’t offer lifetime traffic. Instead, it comes with a three month trial subscription to 
is a member of the high-end nuvi 7×5 series, a second-generation nuvi 700 line that adds lane assist, 3-D buildings and lifetime NAVTEQ traffic to an already significant feature set. The 755T has a 4.3″ wide touch-screen, pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada, and text-to-speech, so you”ll hear “drive one-half mile, then turn left on Oak Street,” instead of just “drive one-half mile, then turn left.” 