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The satellite navigators we find today are all the types that have to be fixed on to the car dash or portable. Using the portable requires you to attach it to the windscreen of your car with the help of a suction cup. This makes an ugly mark on the screen. The dash type can be used only in the car it is fitted in.

The interesting Eclipse AVN 4430 Satellite Navigator from TomTom is a type of in dash GPS system which need not be fixed on permanently like the TomTom Go 940 Live, or most sat navs for that matter. The AVN 4430 can be carried over to different vehicles making it more value for money. The device comes with a touch screen display measuring 4.3 inches. Brightness of this screen is automatically adjusted. The navigator has a 2GB in built flash memory and is also compatible with various external memory cards. This device provides fantastic guidance on the route you want to take including interesting and timely voice instructions. It also has a list of various useful points of interests such as nearest hospitals, hotels and petrol stations.

In case of any emergency, the device has a Help Me menu with which you can opt for help. It is possible to calculate multiple routes and use the unique TomTom Traffic functionality to get real time updates on traffic. Eclipse AVN 4430 is compatible with Bluetooth.

This device is a comprehensive entertainment tool and your long trips will never be boring now. You can watch DVDs and listen to music on the CDs. It is also possible to connect your iPod to this device and play files. The rear view camera in the device can be used while you take reverse. This all round AVN 4430 navigator thus is an ideal companion which can take you to your destination safely.

The Garmin nuvi 765T is one of those products where the emphasis is as much on its portability as on its performance. The gadget is a sleek and slim device that is designed to easily fit into your pocket or bag. Moreover, the gadget, outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art features, gives you a whole new perspective when it comes to modern-day navigation. The device is pre-loaded with detailed street maps for the UK and Europe, which means that you can search every nook and corner of these regions without ever getting lost.

The device comes equipped with such premium features like Lane Assist, 3D City View and landmarks, smart traffic avoidance, speed cameras, GPS HotFix technology and photo navigation among others. Then the Garmin nuevi 765TFM sat nav also gives you the discretion to derive the benefits from intuitive devices like stereo Bluetooth feature, which enables you to attend to your mobile phone hands free and thereby also ensuring your safety. Meanwhile, your entertainment requirements are fulfilled by the in-built MP3 player. Then the device has got a much improved phonebook as well.

This new age satellite navigation will now give a real life information about relevant matters while you drive around all the major cities in Europe, and the good point about the entire thing is that you can get all the information and instruction in a 3 format that will give you a superb panoramic view of the city.

The colour screen of the device measures a conventional 4.3-inch touch screen and all you need to do to collect information or instruction to your destination is touch the indicated spots and you will be guided through with turn-by-turn spoken directions. Moreover, you will be informed about each road and place so that you can quickly get acquainted with them.