http://t.co/2S93NfB6 - <br /><br />Best Bargain Review - Garmin nüvi 40LM 4.3-inch Portable GPS Navigator<br /><br />I have had Garmin, Tom Tom, Sony and Magellan GPS's over the last ten years. I have come back to Garmin for my last two because they have by far the best interface. My other Garmin is a 1690.<br /><br />The maps that came with this GPS are up to date. A restaurant that opened within the last six months is on the list. <br /><br />I have found the 4.3 inch screen size to be the optimal size. It has a nice size keyboard and amazing graphics. It feels 'right' on a car dashboard.<br /><br />The two features I absolutely require are the speed limit on the screen and the lane guidance. This GPS has both. This is my first Garmin out of three that goes into a split screen mode and shows the interstate signage as you come upon an exit you will be taking on your route. Great feature! <br /><br />The audio is crisp and clear. It has plenty of volume capacity. <br /><br />When needed, this unit will recalculate the directions quickly. I should also mention that it is very quick to acquire the satellites. <br /><br />The one thing that this GPS does not have is traffic. My last four GPS's have had traffic and I have found it to be of limited usefulness. More than 50% of the time, the traffic has cleared out and you are still being alerted. The alternate routes around the traffic jams tend to be somewhat dubious. <br /><br />Finally, what a great price!!! Just a year ago, you would have paid double the price for a GPS with all of the features you get with the Garmin 40. It is an excellent buy!
