We just recently added a new GPS to our inventory. Beside the Garmin Legend that we carry when we go geocaching; we just recently purchased an automotive GPS. After taking a trip to Saint Louis this summer we realized that turn-by-turn spoken instructions would not only make driving easier, but also save a little gas in the process. The problem we had with selecting a GPS unit for a car is...there are so many great devices and so many options. We finally decided to focus on a couple of things -
*Turn-by-turn spoken instructions
*Price under $125
*Easy to Use
*4.3 Inch Screen
*And great reviews (Nothing less that 4 out of 5 stars)

So what did we purchase? We found the TomTom One XL330S GPS on TigerDirect for $99.00plus shipping. Not only were the reviews we found on average over 4 out of 5 stars, the device offers some great features (All of what we were looking for).

Product Description:
TomTom’s award-winning software means easy navigation from A to B. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen and start driving anywhere in the US or Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions including street and place names. An extra-wide touchscreen helps you find your way, worry-free. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share™ technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device. The XL 330•S is preloaded with millions of points of interest to enhance your traveling experience. And with the “Help Me!” menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The TomTom XL 330•S is traffic-ready, so you can outsmart the traffic, wherever you go.

We have a trip planned to Kansas City later this year and we will let you know how it performs. We will also use it on our daily trips.

If you would like to pick one up for $99, click on the banner in the right column.

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