Features

Weight: 220g. Dimensions: 85 X 118 X 24mm. Screen size: 4.3" widescreen. Cradle. 2D and 3D view options. USB cradle. Bluetooth hands free. FM transmitter. Installed maps: UK, Ireland, Eastern and Western Europe. Map updates available to download from £39.95Speed camera alerts installed. Subscription costs £19.95 / year

Comments

This slimline model is lightweight to carry around in pocket or handbag and more importantly very easy to programme. Plenty of clear information is given on the navigation screen including showing you which lane you should take for motorway exits and junctions. There is a clear countdown to the next turning and plenty of options to customise your view and audio commands. The arrival time given is accurate and voice commands very clear. The calculated route can be viewed and easily changed if necessary.

Stockist: 0845 161 0009 www.tomtom.com

GHI Test Report - Nov 08

Features

Weight:148g.Dimensions: 78 x 92 x 25mm. Screen size 3.5". Integral windscreen mount. 2D and 3D view options. USB cable. Installed maps: UK and Ireland. Map updates available to download from £29.95Speed camera alerts installed. Sunscription costs £19.95 a year.

Comments

A tiny, pocket sized model which has an integral screen mount which folds flat against the body of the satnav for easy storage. Of course with its small dimensions you compromise on screen size, but it still manages to pack in lots of useful information including distance to next turning, any upcoming speed cameras and the speed you should be travelling at plus your current speed and its is still easy to view all this at a glance. Ideal for a first time satnav user.

Stockist: www.tomtom.com

GHI Test Report - Nov 08

Features

Weight: 219.4g Dimensions: 86 X 120 X 25mm. Screen size: 4.3" widescreen. Cradle. 2D and 3D view options. USB cradle. Bluetooth. Installed maps: UK, Ireland and Western Europe Map updates available to download from £39.95. Speed camera alerts installed. Subscription costs £16.60 / year. Traffic updates using FM antenna costs £49.95. Traffic update subscription costs £29.95

Comments

Slim and compact for carrying easily. Easy to programme with lots of categories under points of interest but not many restaurants other than fast food. Voice recognition works well. Plenty of useful information on screen as your drive and speed camera beep is clear. Road numbers are not spoken which can be misleading, but plenty of notice given for turnings. Easy to change the selected route for another preference when programming. Quick to re-route once off track.

Stockist: 0845 161 0009 www.tomtom.com

GHI Test Report - Aug 08

Features

Weight: 275g. Dimensions: 85 x 130 x 30mm. Screen size: 5" widescreen. 4 hour battery life. Cradle and dashboard attachment. 2D and 3D view options. USB cable. Bluetooth. Installed maps: UK, Ireland, Eastern and Western Europe. Map updates available to download from £69 some not available until the end of 2008Speed camera subscription is free to subscribers to Club Strada.  Traffic avoidance subscription not available yet.

Comments

The clear main map zooms into a junction when nearing it. Once way streets are shown with an arrow. The touch screen is a little slow to respond but it is easy to program. Windscreen cradle is hard to attach and bulky to carry. Road numbers are given at roundabouts. Re-routes quickly when a wrong turning is taken. It took a few minutes in a built up area to find the GPS signal at the start of the journey.

Stockist: www.panasonic.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Aug 08

Features

Weight: 198g. Dimensions: 80 x 140 x 20mm. Screen size: 4.3" widescreen. 5 hour battery life. Cradle attachment. USB cable. Bluetooth.Installed maps: UK,Ireland and Western Europe. Map updates available to download from £69. Speed camera free trail for 1 year then subscription costs £34.95 / yearTraffic avoidance costs one off payment of £49

Comments

The folding windscreen cradle makes it easy to pocket and this is the only model with a carry case supplied. A camera is included which is useful in an accident but is a bit of a gimmick and the control for it is easily confused with the on / off control for the unit. Slightly confusing terminology - it says to continue right when it should be straight on. Road toll messages flash up which have to be turned off by tapping the screen. Tried to take a major one way street the wrong way. Small control to return to search options instead of tapping the screen.

Stockist: 0844 800 0912 www.navman.com

GHI Test Report - Aug 08