Let’s not forget Radio Shack for Black Friday. They have some pretty good deals on GPS navigation systems.

Magellan Maestro 4040 for $300:

For $499.99 (list), the Maestro 4040 offers a surprisingly large number of features. Most vital is Magellan’s SayWhere text-to-speech engine, which enables the device to pronounce street names and exit ramps. Next, you get expanded map documents. The 4040 includes maps for all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Those of you with Bluetooth-enabled phones will appreciate the built-in speakerphone operate (more on that later). You additionally get a larger POI (Points of Interest) database with millions of business and service listings. The 4040 is upgradable to supply live traffic info, whether you purchase the optional TrafficKit and a subscription to traffic-data services. The 4040 snaps into the TrafficKit cradle, which has an integrated FM-TMC receiver. No additional wires or antennas are mandatory. Finally, you can enable the Maestro 4040 to accept voice commands, for virtually hands-free operation.

Navigon 2100 for $150:

NAVIGON 2100 is built with the same design DNA of NAVIGON’s award-winning 7100 and 5100 devices — and offers features that aren’t available on systems at twice the price.

• easy-to-read 3.5″ screen
• 3D Reality View
• Text-to-Speech
• Intuitive touch-screen menus and stunning 2D and 3D maps

Maestro 3100 for $130:

Magellan Maestro 3100 offers simple GPS navigation that’s affordable. The most intuitive graphical 3.5″ touch-screen interface available makes navigation easy. Enter virtually any destination and get turn-by-turn voice guidance to locations all by the contiguous United States. Smart touch-icons and Magellan’s QuickSpell operate enable error-free spelling, minimizing steps, so you get a customized route to your destination with just

a few touches of the screen. Preprogrammed points of interest produce it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATM and more.

Choose the 2D or 3D view and see your location, route, direction, next turn, destination and more. SmartDetour will help you find your way out of traffic jams or stopped freeway traffic.

Mio C320 for $150:

Mio C320 is a really thin, flat system that feature a 4.3″ wide screen. It is preloaded with maps of 22 Western European countries (by TeleAtlas) thanks to the 1GB internal memory. Whatever’s left from that memory can be used for the storage of MP3 files which can be played with the built-in MP3 player.

The C320 supports RDS/TMC live traffic info, but that feature is optional. Other features include the ability to use the 4.3″ screen in split mode to display various knowledge about your journey. Mio C320 additionally does safety camera warnings. You’ll get free updates for one year.

TomTom ONE 3rd Ed. for $140:

This entry-level GPS device is similar to the TomTom One but adds the Map Share technology and “Help Me” safety feature. Map Share allows you to compose adjustments to your maps and next share the data with other drivers. You can build the changes right on your device, save them, and soon after upload and share them with other users via the TomTom HOME desktop companion. Help Me safety operate tells you where you can find the nearest police station, hospital, or car service center, based on your current location. As a basic system, you don’t get text-to-speech functionality, but you do get the standard text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions as well as a 3.5-inch touch screen.

Original post by Dave Rubert