Three GPS Devices- Garmin DeLorme and Magellan

As far as GPS systems go there is no shortage of options for the consumer. Ever since GPS technology became accessible to the public, GPS device manufacturers have done very well in improving the technology and features with every new release.

This article will present a review of three GPS devices. The devices that will be reviewed in this article are manufactured by Garmin, DeLorme and Magellan.

The first GPS device to be presented and reviewed in this article is the Garmin 4.3 nuvi 265 wt GPS. The Garmin 4.3 nuvi 265 wt GPS has a loads of internal memory and depending on the deal you find you could also get an SD card to fill in the slot memory if needed.

Because it is very portable you can take it with you wherever you go. Even if you are walking or hiking the Garmin 4.3 nuvi 265 wt GPS GPS system will come in handy. It's completely portable so you can carry it right along with you. The device also has a lithium ion battery which it will last 4 hours without being recharged.

Overall the Garmin 4.3 nuvi 265 wt GPS is an affordable GPS receiver. In order to find the receiver as well as every other receiver at a good price it is advised to browse through GPS marketplaces online.

The second device is by DeLorme and is the PN-40. The company is not as well known for their auto gps devices. They make devices ideal for outdoor activities. DeLorme devices have a fairly solid design on general the DeLorme PN-40 has large enough for gloved fingers, although some of the buttons might be a tiny bit small for ski gloves.

The sides and back have a rubberized coating which makes it feel very rugged, and indeed though a year of use with the PN-20 the device is extremely durable.
In general DeLorme devices are made to withstand drops and other kinds of abuse that might result from outdoor use. For instance on the PN-40 the battery compartment is locked in by a pair of small screws which can be tightened or loosened by hand thanks to the rings on the screw head.

The biggest point of debate with the PN-40 will undoubtedly be the screen. In most ways the screen is fantastic. It is extremely readable in direct sunlight, and when light is low you can turn on the backlight. I wish it had a tiny bit more contrast, or if the contrast was adjustable.

The third GPS device is from Magellan. This device is another GPS for the automobile. The Magellan Maestro 4040 is a wide-screen GPS which makes checking the map very easy. The Magellan Maestro series of in-car GPS devices features an updated and sleeker design and interface with a spacious 4.3-inch touch screen.

All Magellan models offer useful information on points of interest from the American Automobile Association. In addition, the Maestro 4040 has integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, while the Maestro 4050 adds real-time traffic alerts and voice commands. One of the problems with the Maestro 4040 is that it takes a bit longer to recalculate routes. Overall however, it is a great piece of equipment at an affordable price.

As you can see there are many different types of GPS devices on the market. The best thing you need to do is to research every manufacturer and decide which device is best for you.

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