Need help planning your next vacation? The Rand McNally GPS Navigator may be the product for you.

Rand McNally is one of the oldest names in mapping -- over 150 years old! McNally is making its first forey into GPS navigation with the $499 priced "Rand McNally GPS Navigator". Apart from the uninspired name, the specs look pretty decent:

• Unit dimensions: 4.5" W x 3.2" H x 1.4" D
• Weight: 7 oz. (approximately 0.5 lb.)
• Display: 3.5" color TFT LCD, LED backlight, 320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors, QVGA resolution, and landscape view
• Hardware buttons: on/off, volume control, destination menu access
• Battery: Lithium ion battery
• GPS receiver: SiRF Star III with 20 channels
• Antenna: Built-in patch
• PC compatible: USB cable
• Languages: English, French, and Spanish

Not surprisingly, the "Rand McNally GPS Navigator" uses Rand McNally maps. The unit includes coverage for the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, and ships with Rand McNally paper maps as well. The unit includes the Rand McNally Points of Interest (POI) database, and can suggest vacation itineraries, restaurants, tourist-friendly attractions, and shops selected by Rand McNally's editorial staff.

The Rand McNally GPS Navigator is available for purchase via Rand McNally's website.