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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT packs every trick in Garmin's book into an ultra-thin chassis, but the high MSRP will deter some. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Voice command recognition, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 4.2 oz, 4 hour(s), USA, Canada, Mexico

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 6.2 oz, 2 hour(s), 48 United States

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: In one box, the Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT has all the must-have car tech features that most people could want, including hands-free calling, voice-controlled digital audio playback, and turn-by-turn directions with traffic data. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Rear-facing camera capability, iPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, CD text, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, CD-ROM, DVD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Voice command recognition, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 6.8 oz, 2.5 hour(s), North America

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For iPhone 4 and 4S lovers, the Pioneer AppRadio 2 is possibly the best aftermarket receiver that money can buy. For Android users, the choice isn't so obvious. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Rear-facing camera capability, Control apps on iPhone 4, iPhone 4 / iPod Touch 4th Gen compatible, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TomTom GO Live 1535M's is a solidly performing GPS device and its app integration for search is a nice first, but that's hardly this PND's strongest feature. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Voice command recognition, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 8.5 oz, USA, Canada, Mexico

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 6.8 oz, 2.5 hour(s)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Magellan RoadMate 1700 isn't a GPS device for everyone, but with its huge screen and road-trip-friendly features, we think truckers and RV drivers will love it. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, Transmissive, 10.5 oz, 30 min, USA, Canada, Puerto Rico

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 5 oz, 2.5 hour(s), North America

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, 6.2 oz, 2 hour(s), 48 United States

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Parrot Asteroid Smart is a smartly designed and flexible multimedia receiver that hangs its hat on an app market that, for now, doesn't offer much choice. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Wi-Fi, Android 2.3 OS, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod/iPhone/iPad compatible, 55 Watts x 4, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Digital player, Network audio player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TomTom Via 1535 TM offers many features and services to increase driver safety and routing efficiency. Read review

Specs: Automotive

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Rather than reinvent the wheel, Sony's newest all-in-one car audio receiver pairs a brilliant 7-inch display with GPS navigation powered by TomTom. The result is almost the best of both worlds, but we'd like to see a bit more integration. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Rear-facing camera capability, iPod compatible, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, 52 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With its thick plastic arms and strongly engineered hinges, the PortaGrip car mount won't be easily dislodged from a windshield or broken in the automotive environment. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Voice command recognition, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 5 oz, North America, 2.5 hour(s)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Cobra iRadar is essentially a basic, albeit good, radar/laser detector. However, when paired with an iPhone running the iRadar app, it becomes a much more flexible and useful speed management tool. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS packs in a remarkably wide range of audio sources for a single-DIN receiver, including some rudimentary app integration. Read review

Specs: CD receiver, Radio / HD radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, USB, Audio line-out, Audio line-in, Full-DIN - In-dash unit, Digital graphic - 5 bands

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony MEX-GS600BT's App Remote function is not very useful without a dashboard mount for your phone, but everything else about this full-featured car stereo makes it easily recommendable. Read review

Specs: CD receiver, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Subwoofer output, USB, Rear channel output, Front channel output, Audio line-in, Digital graphic - 7 bands, Full-DIN - In-dash unit

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Cobra iRadar justifies its entry-level price as a good radar/laser detector. And when paired with a smartphone running the iRadar app, it becomes a much more flexible and useful speed management tool. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MEX-BT5100 is a good all-in-one option for those thinking of investing in a in a decent stereo and a hands-free speakerphone. Read review

Specs: CD receiver, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Subwoofer output, System components control bus, Remote control, Parametric - 3 bands, Full-DIN - In-dash unit

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's AppRadio has great potential as a cost-effective way to add touch-screen iPhone app control to a car's dashboard, but interface and multitasking issues will prove frustrating for early adopters. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Rear-facing camera capability, Control apps on iPhone 4, iPhone 4 / iPod Touch 4th Gen compatible, Upgradable firmware, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Radio tuner, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Automotive, Voice command recognition, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 12.4 oz, North America, 1 hour(s)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Parrot Asteroid falls a bit short on delivering the Internet and a rich app experience in the car, but it's still a solid receiver for users looking to add great digital audio connectivity and a top-tier hands-free calling experience to any vehicle. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Upgradable firmware, 55 Watts x 4, GPS navigation system, Radio tuner, Digital player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, Anti-glare, 6.1 oz, North America, 4 hour(s)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Automotive, Street name announcement, Navigation instructions, 5 oz, USA, Canada, Europe, Mexico, 2.5 hour(s)