Retrevo Picks the Best GPS Devices and Lists GPS Reviews
Retrevo uses advanced product evaluation technology to offer the best GPS products along with GPS reviews for on-the-go consumers.
Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) October 9, 2007 -- Retrevo has applied their AI-based gear and gadget feature analysis tool that looks at GPS reviews, GPS user reviews, and important GPS features to select top rated GPS devices you can use in your car or on the trail. Retrevo's automated and objective product analysis algorithms that use multivariate Bayesian decision theory and supervised machine learning determined various product facts deemed important in the marketplace, along with user opinions, to identify this list of top GPS products.
GPS for Accuracy and Portability
Andrew Eisner, director of content, comments, "GPS devices produce very accurate results down to a few meters. A Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) can increase accuracy by a meter or two. The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is one SBAS in use in North America. Retrevo Labs has selected only WAAS enabled GPS for this list."
Eisner added, "If it looks like Garmin dominates the list, it does. In our opinion, Garmin is the market leader in most GPS categories that includes companies like Tom-Tom and Magellan GPS. Despite commanding a price premium they have the important features and high ratings from experts and in user reviews."
Best Overall GPS
1. Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS
This portable GPS is about the size of a deck of cards and weighs 5 ounces. It has an 8 hour battery life, includes an MP3 player, and gets high marks in user reviews except for a few comments about audio levels and speaker quality. In fact, Retrevo found over 1700 user reviews and an average user rating of 86 out of 100. Retrevo also found more than 10 expert reviews with an average of 80 for the Garmin nuvi 350.
2. Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS
The Garmin 360 costs a few bucks more than the Garmin 350 but adds Bluetooth wireless connectivity for hands free phone operation with Bluetooth phones. It's popularity among users ranks second only to the Garmin 350.
3. Garmin Nuvi 660
The Garmin 600 has features similar to the 360 but a 4.3x2.1 inch display that is 1.5 inch wider than the Garmin 350 and 360. Garmin recently introduced the 680 which is a minor upgrade that includes support for MSN Direct which gets you traffic, weather, gas prices, etc.
Best GPS Outside the Car
Here's a list of GPS products that Retrevo's new feature analysis tool has helped select for hikers, walkers, geocachers, or anyone looking for a GPS that's light weight, has long battery life, and is waterproof. These devices also support WAAS for accuracy enhancement.
1. Garmin eTrex Legend CX
Garmin eTrex Legend CX reviews mention a 36 hour runtime on 2 AA batteries, along with a light, small, and waterproof package.
2. Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx
This portable GPS has all the features for outdoor use including a barometric altimeter, an electronic compass, and an 18 hour battery live. It's waterproof and even floats in water.
3. Magellan eXplorist XL
This waterproof GPS is a reasonable alternative to Garmin. The eXplorist XL is a light weight (5 oz) device with good battery life (18 hrs) that gets good ratings from users.
About Retrevo
Retrevo is the ultimate in consumer electronics search. Retrevo's AI-based information processing technology finds the most relevant reviews, articles, manuals, and other product information for all popular gear and gadgets like cameras, camcorders, cell phones, laptops, HDTV, MP3 players, and more.
Retrevo's search results filter out annoying commercial listings or "spam" and then categorize the results so consumers can easily find exactly what they are looking for whether it's pricing, deals, reviews, top rated items, or product documents.
After your purchase, Retrevo becomes an unparalleled users' reference resource. It can find links to hundreds of GPS manuals from more than 30 manufacturers, and can find even find you instant answers to product questions typically buried deep inside device manuals or on websites.
Disclaimer
Retrevo's product analysis is completely algorithmic and results are objective, unbiased and non-editorial. As with automated systems, the results may sometimes be less than perfect due to software bugs, quality of input data or lag in data processing. Please use your best judgment while using this analysis to make product purchase decisions. If you are a manufacturer and have issues with the positioning of your product, please register your objection with Retrevo and someone will contact you to discuss and resolve your issues.
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