November 08, 2006

Consumer Reports best GPS gift

Streetpilot_i5_1 Consumer Reports' December issue has the Garmin StreetPilot i5 listed as one of their best gifts in the $101 to $350 category. We previously covered Consumer Reports ratings of GPS receivers, where the i5 was listed as a best buy. Amazon currently has the i5 priced at $325.99. For that you get a color (non-touch) screen and pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada.

We think the i5 is a fine unit, but you can get a touch-screen interface by stepping up to the Garmin StreetPilot c330. The current Amazon price on the c330 is $371.99, which is a heck of a deal considering that the original retail price was $964.99.

Check out our auto GPS buyers guide  for recommendations to fit every budget.

Nov 8, 2006 8:52:35 PM | Garmin, Hardware

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