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If you don't have the greatest sense of direction or you just don't like carrying around and using paper maps then equipping yourself with a GPS receiver might be a good solution for your navigation needs.

These days there are many GPS receiver manufacturers and GPS devices can be easily purchased from pretty much every electronics or hardware store out there. The issue is however that with such a large selection it is sometimes hard to make the right choice.

To make your GPS selection a bit easier this article will examine the pros and cons of a device made by one of the most popular GPS manufacturers. The company is called Garmin and the GPS receiver we will be examining is the Garmin Nuvi 265 wt.

The Garmin Nuvi 265 wt is considered to be an entry level GPS system but with so many features many believe that its introduction has set the bar pretty high for the competition. The Garmin Nuvi 265 wt satellite navigation system is easy to use, reliable and it is the least expensive auto GPS. Generally the Garmin Nuvi 200 is user friendly and highly functional.

It features a 3.5 inch touch screen display wich is standard size. What differentiates the Nuvi 265 wt from other same size GPS systems is the fact that the screen is much brighter and is visible from a wider angle. It has an anti-glare color LCD touch screen which presents a clear picture in your choice of 3D or "birds eye" overhead view and the anti-glare makes it readable in sunlight conditions.

The third GPS device is from Magellan. This device is another GPS for the car or truck. The Magellan Maestro 4040 is one of the few wide-screen GPS unites made by Magellan and it is offered at an approachable price. The wide screen is considered a plus because the drive can take a quick glimpse at the screen and see the map clearly.

The Magellan Maestro 4040 features an updated and sleeker design and interface with a spacious 4.3-inch touch screen. In addition, the Maestro 4040 has integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, while it adds real-time traffic alerts and voice commands.

Another affordable GPS unit is the HP iPAQ 310. This device is ideal for the advanced GPS user because it contains several advance features. The HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion is a sleek portable navigation system with a great wide screen, text-to-speech functionality, and Bluetooth.

It also displays 3D building renderings and has multimedia capabilities. One of the negative aspects of the iPaq 310 is that it doesn't always recalculate route recalculations correctly.

Finding the right GPS device for your needs is not an easy task. There literally dozens of GPS manufacturers that have hundreds of models. It is advised that you do the proper research and then shop around for the best price.