There are Portable GPS units for a variety of uses. The most popular of of course is for use in cars, but you can also use Portable GPS devices for use on the golf course, when mountain climbing, boating, running, swimming, biking, motorcycle riding & hiking. Do your homework and/or research, but here are 10 top products that you can buy your special someone for Christmas in 2010.
Car GPS
1.) Garmin Nuvi 855 - As far as Car GPS, the Garmin Nuvi 855 is a top of the line Portable GPS device. Small, user-friendly, & reliable without breaking the bank. You can pick these up for less than 5. This unit has a slick, ultra-thin design that could easily fit in your pants pocket. It also includes speech recognition, which allows you to speak menu options and keep your eyes on the road.
2.) TomTom XXL 540M - The XXL 540M comes preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico and lifetime map updates and is also preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories--gas stations, restaurants, hotels and ATMs. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can directly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds and turn restrictions on your own device.
Motorcycle GPS
1.) Garmin Zumo 660 - This motorcycle-friendly navigator was built to lead you on all of your two-wheeled adventures. Whether you're on a weekday ride just across town or a weeklong trip to an annual rally with friends, the zmo 660 is ready to show you the way. The Zumo 660 GPS motorcycle navigator features 3-D buildings, lane assist with junction view and a 4.3-inch sunlight-readable, glove-friendly touchscreen display. Both a motorcycle mount with hardware and an automotive mount are included, so your Zumo is ready to navigate right out of the box.
2.) TomTom Rider 2 - highly-developed for bikers by bikers, The Rider is one of the very best navigation devices for Motorcycle use. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just mount the unit on your bike, and you're ready to hit the open road. Turn-by-turn spoken directions guide you safely door-to-door to any address in the United States or Canada.
Handheld GPS
1.) Garmin Oregon 550T - The navigator with the photographic memory--Oregon 550t combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add preloaded U.S. topo maps, along with high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD card slot. The result? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.
2.) Delorme Earthmate PN-60 - Includes:
- Intuitive icon-based user interface for easy on-device navigation
- Elevation profile cutaway views that pinpoint the user's position
- GPX file exchange (waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches) to SD card for ease and flexibility in archiving collected GPS data
- Latest DeLorme power management system with ambient light sensor for optimal battery life
- 3.5 GB of user-available Flash memory
Running GPS
1.) Garmin Forerunner 305 - Garmin's release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 305 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool we've ever tested. Yes, it's that good. While no device this compact can do everything, the Garmin 305 extends the limits of what is possible when wearing a watch-like device.
2.) Garmin Forerunner 310XT - The 310XT is water-proof, so swimming with is totally possible. The rugged Forerunner 310XT is the triathlete's indispensable training tool--a GPS-enabled, swim-proof trainer that tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer. This multi-sport device has up to 20 hours of battery life, tracks distance, pace and heart rate (optional), and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.
Golf GPS
1.) Sky Caddie SV 3.5 - The SkyCaddie SG3.5 gives you an eagle's eye view of the hole to propose critical distances you need to play confidently and shoot lower scores. All the information you need is presented clearly on a glorious color display, powered by three triple-A batteries, and users who join the member community can access up to 30,000 course maps.
2.) Callaway uPro Go - The Callaway uPro Go is a cutting edge, full color GPS device, preloaded with over 18,000 courses across the U.S. and Canada. Providing lifelike detail with proprietary imagery processes and the ability to make up to the minute measurements based on your actual location, the uPro Go delivers the technology to change your game.
