Whistler WGPX-550

Pros: Great iGuidance software, excellent GPS lock-on, pre-loaded US maps w/option to include Canada.

Cons: very minor-must exit nav software before powering unit off.

The Bottom Line: highly functional navigation unit with mature software, great GPS receiver and very aggressive price.

Review: I was able to pick up a WGPX-550 at Compusa for $249 after $100 rebate. I choose the unit mainly based on low price, but was extremely happy to discover that its navigation software is iGuidance. My main navigation system for the past 3 years has been ...

Pros: Great unit and price. Very accurate, no detectable lag time. Great battery life.

Cons: Requires you to exit out of the nav program before shutting it off.

Review: I recently purchased this handy little GPS from Woot.com for only $244. Regardless of the price paid, this is an amazing unit! Right out of the box I was able to lock on to satellites from inside the house. The female voice is clear and loud enough to be ...

Pros: Very accurate. Easy to setup and use. Voice prompts in good time. priced right.

Cons: There was a softwear problem. It lost location. But reboot and it worked flawlessly again.

Review: This is my first GPS unit and I am very happy with it. The maps are very accurate. I use it on a vacation and, it took me to where ever I asked it to go. The POI's were very helpful, with finding restaurants and tourist attractions. If you deviate from ...

Pros: Excellent reception and performance, quick start time, accurate navigation

Cons: Lacking in features, buggy, volume for spoken directions is low.

The Bottom Line: An excellent, easy to use navigation system if you can get it at a good price.

Review: The soon-to-be defunct Comp USA was auctioning these and I got a refurb unit for under $90! This is a unit that serves 3 functions: As a GPS used to navigate while driving a car, as an MP3 player, and as a JPG viewer. The main function is as a GPS, ...

Pros: Excellent portability. Good size, shape, display and audio. Advanced warning of upcoming turns.

Cons: Slow cold boot. Travel bag (separate purchase) is a must.

The Bottom Line: I'd buy it again. Size, display and coverage are good. Very portable and easy to use.

Review: I've had my WGPX-550 for about a month and have used it both in my local area (Atlanta) and while traveling around the country. The unit is small enough to put in your shirt pocket. Its rectangular shape and slim design make this easy. A full ...

Pros: Nice graphics, packaging, antenna. Battery backup so works while unplugged or leave on while parked.

Cons: Buggy software. Ask for latest patches!

Review: For me, this device worked for about 4-months and then suffered severe file corruption and wouldn't work until I contacted technical support. I also experienced occasional smaller file errors while switching between screens during normal use. When the ...

Pros: Easy to use. Pretty much "just works".

Cons: No map updates. Flimsy mounting bracket. Awkward shut-down.

Review: I've had one of these for about a year and a half. It works reasonably well most of the time. However, the maps were out-of-date when I bought it and Whistler has yet to release new maps. As a result, I find myself having to check Google Maps for the ...