As we have often said, the portable navigation device (PND) market is fast moving, with innovations and new products appearing every few months. In particular, we have seen a dramatic increase in the quantity and quality of cell-phone based navigation solutions just since summer. (See our iPhone navigation app reviews.) While we have been busy testing the significant devices and software as they become available, it was time to update our GPS buying guide video to reflect these new products and trends, as well.
 
In this video, we highlight key considerations for GPS buyers and share our related buying advice. Seeing features demonstrated and explained in the video may help in making the right choice for you. Also shown is our GPS product selector tool, which allows online subscribers to quickly sort and filter our vast ratings to show the models that best suit your needs and budget. There are almost 300 GPS navigators in the tool currently. If you find products of interest, you can move on to the product pages for detailed information, or use the pricing tool to compare prices through approved, safe vendors in an ad-free environment.
 
When it comes to shopping for a navigator, the right place to go is the Consumer Reports GPS buying guide.

For more information on portable automotive GPS navigation systems, see our Ratings, first looks, and buying advice and watch our video guide. Discuss GPS devices in the forums.

  —Jeff Bartlett