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Garmin and TomTom are the names most repeated in conversations about GPS devices. Both companies sell stellar products and people all over the world are willing to pay a premium to them. The prices range widely and for the highest-level features expect pay hundreds of dollars.

Navigon is another name that is surfacing in the GPS world. Typically the over all prices are lower than expected while the features rise to the level those offered by the more popular brands. Lane Assist and Real-Time Traffic Reports are good examples. If I were to buy a GPS device today it would have to offer Lane Assist.

It is common to hear turn-by-turn directions and it is becoming common to hear the names of the streets. For a price it is possible to receive real time traffic reports. Both features are great on their own – but if you are in the wrong lane you will miss your turn regardless. A local highway that I travel regularly has left-side and split lane exits that are confusing even to the most experienced. Lane Assist stands great on its own but it also enhances other features as well.

The Navigon GPS goes above and beyond to offer top features at lower costs and it offers one that is especially unique. 3D maps are not unusual but a 3D view of landscape is. It is helpful to have a visual sense of an unfamiliar area.

Before making a final buying decision I suggest checking out a Navigon GPS. Unknown to many, Navigon has built GPS devices for other name brands for years, so it is not surprising that they would know the right features to offer. The surprise is that they can offer them at such reasonable prices.