On the way back from a Brewer’s game the other week, I found myself turned around in the Wisconsin wilderness. After driving around forever, and doubling the time it should have taken to get back home, we searched for a gas station that was still open in the middle of the night (hey, it’s Wisconsin) and finally found a friendly older man to help guide us to Highway 59. If you’ve ever been completely lost, you know the frustration and fear that I was feeling - and how great it would be to never feel like that again. Enter Garmin. With top of the line GPS devices that will suit whatever your need is, “lost” will be a thing of the past.

 Garmin Zumo 550

For bikers, designed by bikers, this motorcycle-ready GPS device is perfect for this very-specific need. With the Zumo’s optional XM subscriptions and an XM antenna, you can check the weather, traffic and listen to XM Radio. This is more than a GPS, as the 550 comes with full Bluetooth capability, so you can talk on the phone safely, while driving, without removing your gloves or helmet. This GPS/Bluetooth/do-it-all-extraordinaire can also transmit navigation voice prompts to your headset so you can listen wirelessly. If you’re a biker and traveling light, this multi-tasking device will fill all of your cruising needs in one product.

Garmin Nuvi 360

With every dimension less than 4 inches, this pocket-sized GPS is the ultimate in packing functionality into a small package. It’s a navigator, translator, entertainer, and tour guide - this is definitely one versatile little GPS. This pocket-sized Personal Travel Assistant now comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology in addition to the popular features offered in the Nuvi 350, making it the go-anywhere travel companion.

Garmin StreetPilot 7200

A GPS Car Kit meant for the customer that wants it all- and wants it big. This high-end GPS ensures you won’t miss a thing with advanced mapping and navigation. With added features for large vehicles - trucks, RVs, and vans, a 7-inch touch screen, and added entertainment, weather and radio features, the StreetPilot 7200 succeeds in meeting every need for a large-vehicle-driver.

 Garmin offers all the geographical help you need, in whatever setting you’ll need it in. Whether you’re on the road, at sea, in a plane, or on a hike, Garmin’s here to help.

Overall Gammoth Rating:  8.6 out of 10

Reviewed by:  Amber Haack

The Good:

·         Easy-to-use

·         Many features

·         Bluetooth enabled

·         Great for car use

The Bad

·         Small, but somewhat bulky for travel

·         Takes some extra time to acquire a signal

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 is a great navigation system in the GPS world.  With its accurate directions and easy to follow map, it is top-notch among GPS systems.   The StreetPilot c550 offers many features that include locating nearby restaurants, gas stations, shopping areas and entertainment options.  It is also compatible with Bluetooth technology and can be used as an MP3 player with over 700 MB of song storage.  This Garmin also has traffic features that allow you to avoid heavy traffic and will automatically re-route your trip to make sure you will miss the delays.  Once the StreetPilot c550 was initially turned on, it took some time acquiring a signal but once the system was running, it was flawless.  It was somewhat bulky to carry around for GPS purposes, but for car use, the StreetPilot c550 worked great.  The car mount that is provided can easily be transferred to different vehicles without any problems.  This GPS system definitely directed me where I needed to go and it did so in the most time efficient manner.  Overall, I think the StreetPilot c550 is a sound choice for GPS navigation.

If you would like to purchase a Garmin StreetPilot c550, please visit:

http://gammoth.com/gps_car_units/garmin_streetpilot_c550

Overall Gammoth Rating:  9.2 out of 10

Reviewed by:  Amber Haack

The Good:

·         Sleek design

·         Awesome features

·         Easy-to-follow map

·         Touch screen friendly

The Bad:

·         Small users guide

·         Travel guide/Savers guide not included

The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS system is practical, affordable and gets you where you need to go.  The Nuvi 360 has a small sleek design that makes it fit-in with the car interior but also makes it easy to travel with.  The easy to follow touch screen map and the multi-lingual automated voice guide make any destination easy to find.  Once in the menu settings, the Garmin Nuvi 360 could locate nearby restaurants, lodging, gas stations, entertainment venues and even works as an MP3 player.  The Nuvi 360 can also be used as an Audio Book, JPEG viewer, currency and measurement converter, and also has Garmin Lock available, which is an anti-theft program.  The features on this GPS are what make it such a hot product.  Although the Nuvi 360 is easy-to-use, it does not offer the most detailed users guide.  I learned this GPS system from hands on use, with little users guide direction.  I did not find this to be a big problem though, since it is a very self-explanatory system and the features encompass so many options.  Overall, the Garmin Nuvi 360 is a great and useful GPS system.

If you would like to purchase a Garmin Nuvi 360, please visit:

http://gammoth.com/gps_car_units/garmin_nuvi_360