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The Bottom Line: Though the affordable price tag and text-to-speech functionality are nice, the Navigon 2100's sluggish performance and roundabout route recalculations are a turnoff; you can get a better entry-level portable navigation device in the Mio C230.

Specs: Automotive, Audible signal(s), 5.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The Alpine PMD-B200 is a decent portable navigation system, with good Bluetooth integration and traffic services. But the lack of text-to-speech functionality and inefficient route recalculations doesn't make it worth the high price tag.

Specs: 16 channel, Automotive, 8 oz

The Bottom Line: Though the Navigon 7100 offers some handy navigation tools and integrated Bluetooth, the confusing interface and sluggish performance prevents us from giving it higher marks.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Voice command recognition, 6.9 oz

The Bottom Line: As an entry-level GPS device, the Jensen NVX225 offers all the basics at an affordable price tag, but you can get a better user experience and more from the Mio C230 or Garmin Nuvi 200.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions

The Bottom Line: With an improved display and the addition of text-to-speech functionality, the Mio DigiWalker C230 is a solid and affordable entry-level portable navigation system for GPS newbies.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 5.1 oz

The Bottom Line: The Navigon 5100 offers drivers a number of useful navigation tools beyond basic driving directions; we just wish it had a larger screen and a slightly lower price tag.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, 6.3 oz

The Bottom Line: The TomTom GO 720 delivers with sleek looks, good performance, and a full set of features that includes a map-sharing function for the most up-to-date maps and a helpful safety tool.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 7.8 oz

The Bottom Line: Though the Delphi NAV300 GPS navigator may look appealing with its affordable price tag and integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, real-world tests show some pretty ugly results.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, Voice command recognition, 7.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The TomTom One XL offers ease of use, accurate directions, and a spacious touch screen, but you can get more for your money from other portable navigation systems.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 7.3 oz

The Bottom Line: Style and ease of use mark this basic portable navigation and multimedia device, but the Harman Kardon Guide + Play GPS-500 doesn't offer the same smooth performance and efficiency of competing products.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions