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Out of thousands of reviews for 222 products, over 500 people recommended GPS Devices specifically for Portable. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Garmin Nuvi 260
Garmin Nuvi 260 Compare Prices
  • Affordable
  • Has Usb Connectivity
  • Long Battery Life
  • Released 1 year ago
43 People Recommend
"since i've had it, it's led me perfectly wherever i planned out, fit easily in my pocket (smallest car gps?), and looks great, aesthetically.…"

- benchmarker at Cnet.com

"it's a perfect size to fit in your pocket or bag.…"

- Buydig.com User

"i love how small it is because i can just put it into my coat pocket when i leave the car and not worry about thieves.…"

- Buydig.com User


No 2 Tomtom ONE Car GPS Receiver
Tomtom ONE Car GPS Receiver $92 - $315 Compare Prices
  • Multiple Features
  • Easy To Use
  • Compact
  • Designation: Automobile
  • Released 1 year ago
39 People Recommend
"this product does everything i need and the size is perfect - it fits in my jacket pockets easily.…"

- Amazon.com User

"this is my 3rd portable gps device and it's the best.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the s&t gps took a long time to sync and using a laptop as a portable gps device was inconvenient.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Garmin Nuvi 200W
Garmin Nuvi 200W $145 - $395 Compare Prices
  • Accurate
  • Large Screen Size
  • Compact
  • Designation: Automobile
  • Released 1 year ago
24 People Recommend
"i like this product because, not only does it work well in my car, it is also portable and allows me to take it with me in my friend's cars.…"

- Curt from Bowie, Maryland at Circuitcity.com

"has much more than i expected..excellant little portable that makes it even nicer....you can carry it anywhere!…"

- Tigergps.com User

"first i left my purse in a restraunt and didn't realize it until we were three hours away.…"

- from at Circuitcity.com


No 4 Garmin Nuvi 760
Garmin Nuvi 760 $285 - $857 Compare Prices
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Affordable
  • Easy To Use
  • Released 1 year ago
15 People Recommend
"fits in my pocket better.best buys 760 unit was solid glossy black, mine i like better it is matt black nice finish with a silver stripe in the middlereally glad so far that i updated from the 680.…"

- Buydig.com User

"fits in my pocket better.best buys 760 unit was solid glossy black, mine i like better it is matt black nice finish with a silver stripe in the middle…"

- OrlandoRealtor at Cnet.com

"very understandable.- size, shape and weight makes it easy to carry, even in a shirt pocket.the bad:- usually finds satellites fast (…"

- nomad from Seattle at Circuitcity.com


No 5 Garmin nuvi 260W GPS Receiver
Garmin nuvi 260W GPS Receiver $162 - $600 Compare Prices
  • Accurate
  • Adapts To Direction Changes
  • Easy To Read Display
  • Designation: Automobile
  • Released 1 year ago
14 People Recommend
"once you get used to using a gps, you will never be able to travel without one.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

""this is an awesome gps for someone not looking for every single bell and whistle possible on a portable unit.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"the function is intuitive enough that a manual is almost unnecessary.the slender profile and light weight make it easy to carry or store if the need arises.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Garmin Nuvi 750
Garmin Nuvi 750 $195 - $643 Compare Prices
  • Portable
  • Easy To Use
  • Accurate
  • Released 1 year ago
12 People Recommend
"also even though its slimmer in design, i feel it is not as portable as the 360, plus it does not include a case.…"

- Compuplus.com User

"does everthing i need it to do.cons: sometimes gets finicky when searching for satellitescomment: didn't come with case,used western digital portable hard drive case.perfect fit.…"

- Pcnation.com User

"subscriptions are fairly expensive for the casual user.comment: i'm very satisfied with the navigational capabilities and portability of this unit.…"

- Pcnation.com User


No 7 TomTom GO 720
TomTom GO 720 Compare Prices
  • Compact
  • Easy To Use
  • Adapts To Direction Changes
  • Designation: Automobile
  • Released 1 year ago
11 People Recommend
"imo, the tom tom go 720 is the best available portable gps device out there for the price, as i've also tried the navigon and it cannot come even close to comparing.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"so you have time to react and look for the street.other things i liked are:- 5 hour battery life - so it's also portable (though i have not used it that long, but i'll take tomtom's claim)- easy to…"

- Datavis.com User

""this was my first time ever owning a portable navigational system, and i must say it has been a wonderful experience!…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 8 Magellan ROADMATE 1200 GPS Receiver
Magellan ROADMATE 1200 GPS Receiver $117 - $203 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Accurate
  • Affordable
  • Display Size: 3.5 in.
  • Released 1 year ago
8 People Recommend
"my cheap handheld has it, so figured this would as well.…"

- Jimmy from Delaware at Circuitcity.com

"it is a basic portable gps model which can be used to finding locations in us , hawaii and pr....nothing more and nothing less.…"

- AlP from Howell, NJ at Circuitcity.com

"so simple to use your grandmother can use it...this is my 4th portable gps i have owned.i am very satisfied with performance of this unit!!…"

- LIM from FL. at Circuitcity.com


No 9 Tomtom ONE 130S GPS Receiver
Tomtom ONE 130S GPS Receiver $169 - $390 Compare Prices
  • Designation: Automobile
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Display Size: 3.5 in.
  • Released 6 months ago
8 People Recommend
"he likes that it is so small and fits in his pocket.…"

- Amazon.com User

"anyone buying a portable navigation device needs to ask about sufficient volume!…"

- Amazon.com User

"won't travel without it!…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Magellan Maestro 3200
Magellan Maestro 3200 $80 - $254 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Accurate
  • Quick Routing
  • Released 1 year ago
8 People Recommend
"since it is portable, the battery life could be longer.…"

- Buydig.com User

"we like the compact size, as it fits easily in my purse if i don't feel comfortable with it in the car.…"

- Jak from Newmarket, NH at Circuitcity.com

"this is my first unit, it is thin and easy to pocket. …"

- Buydig.com User


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