Satellite navigation is now considered a necessity of the modern motorists and if a car doesn't have sat-nav built-in, there’s a very good chance that a portable sat-nav system will be employed by its driver. We try to feature products that are up-to-date and sold by at least one reliable seller, if not several.

Make sure you have a clear view of the sky because the gadget may take a few moments to acquire the appropriate signals. Entering destinations was easier than with the TomTom, and the voice activation was much better at deciphering where we wanted to go too. Meanwhile, this model is surprisingly rich in features, with smartphone connectivity, text message notifications and integration with TomTom’s MyDrive app. Secondly, the manufacturers will hopefully provide better quality and after-sales service because of that growing number.NO MORE ADHESIVE SEPARATED: The bottom grey color PE foam adhesive is enhanced version comparing with white adhesive in the market. New ways to Play: Revolutionary features like the touch pad, integrated light bar, and built-in speaker offer exciting new ways to experience and interact with your games and its 3.

Choose the route: Once you've input your destination, the GPS will determine the best route based on the available map data and current traffic conditions. On rural journeys there are still some odd omissions, not to mention situations where a bear right becomes a right turn or vice versa. Route choice was good, apart from sticking to main roads during busy periods and missing key roadworks. Meanwhile, smartphones aren’t always reliable when it comes to getting a GPS signal or even, in some cases, making sure that their internal compass is pointing in the right direction. But, if a tablet-sized satnav seems too big or the Alexa features unnecessary, this might well be a better option.

As the cheapest sat-nav here, Mio’s Spirit 5400 LM does without many of the pricier models’ bells and whistles. We then use them on a series of journeys, covering both rural and urban areas, to see how well they handle difficult roads and complex junctions, and how clear any spoken or visual instructions are.