Garmin's nuvi 885T is the only GPS I've tested to date that has voice recognition that actually works. Virtually every feature can be controlled via voice commands, including entering addresses and searching for the nearest gas station. As an added bonus, it's also the only Garmin nuvi that lets you exclude specific roads from the route.

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First place goes to Garmin's new nuvi 765T. This model adds some seriously cool new features to the nuvi product line, including 3-D building view, lane assist, and an ultra-fast map refresh rate for smooth scrolling. It's still a Garmin nuvi at heart, and is easy to use, has Bluetooth, traffic alerts, text-to-speech, route planning, and more.

If you don't plan on using the Bluetooth for hands-free calling, the Garmin nuvi 755T is otherwise identical, but can be had for around $50 less.

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Second place goes to Magellan's new top-of-the-line Maestro 4700. This GPS lets you customize the menu to show only the things you most care about. Want a dedicated icon to find nearby Starbucks? No problem. Plus, it's got everything you'd expect from a high-end GPS unit (traffic, Bluetooth, TTS). This GPS also lets you see a list of all upcoming turns, and manually exclude any roads you want to avoid - a great feature.

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In third place, TomTom's new widescreen XL 340-S delivers high-end features on a budget. Text-to-speech, lane guidance, 3D junction view, and IQ Routes make the 4.3-inch 340-S a great GPS for the money.

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TomTom's ONE 140-S packs more features per dollar than any other GPS available. Advanced Lane Guidance, text-to-speech, daily updates of fuel prices, and multi-destination routing are just a few of the features found on this powerful little device.

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It's just slightly above the $100 limit, but it's a great GPS for those on a budget. Garmin's nuvi 255 brings text-to-speech (speaks actual street names), ecoRoute for fuel efficient routing, a large pre-loaded POI database, and Garmin's legendary ease of use.

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Internet-connected GPS units are the way of the future, but Garmin's nuvi 1690T is the first one you might actually want to buy. It includes 2-years of wireless connected services (traffic, weather, fuel prices, Google local search, movie showtimes, flight status, local events, and more). Beyond the connectivity, it's still a nuvi at heart, and simple to use.

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For those on two wheels, Garmin's zumo 660 is specifically designed for bikers. The zumo 660 sports a glove-friendly interface, includes both motorcycle and automotive mounts, and a motorcycle console that includes fuel gauge tracking to alert you when it's time to fill up. This updated model also includes lane assist and junction view for helping navigate complex highway intersections.

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Garmin's nuvi 500 is like having three (good) GPS units in one convenient package: on the road it performs just like a regular Garmin nuvi, complete with easy to use turn-by-turn voice prompts, POIs and more. Off road, the pre-loaded topo maps let you go Geocaching or hiking. The removable battery lets you plan for long excursions, and optional marine maps let it operate at sea too. It's waterproof, rugged, and the best multi-purpose GPS I've tested to date.

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Garmin's Edge 705 is like having a personal trainer on your handlebar. An included heart rate monitor, full-color maps, turn-by-turn directions, advanced route-planning, and the ability to wirelessly transmit data to other riders makes the Edge 705 the best choice for serious cycling enthusiasts and athletes. Add an optional speed/cadence sensor to collect additional workout data.

If you don't need the heart rate monitor, barometric altimeter, or wireless data transfer capability, the Garmin Edge 605 is another top choice and is about $150 less expensive.

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Garmin's Oregon 550T the most user-friendly handheld outdoor GPS I've tested. It's almost iPhone-like ease of use makes Geocaching, hiking, and camping breeze. It's also got a built-in digital camera for documenting your outdoor adventures. Additional maps are available for on-road navigation capabilities, and/or water maps for boating use.

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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx isn't quite as user-friendly as the newer Oregon 400t, but serious outdoor GPS enthusiasts love its bright screen, use of AA batteries, sensitive antenna, and rich feature set. If you've never used a GPS before, the 60CSx has a steep learning curve. If you're already familiar with handheld GPS units, and prefer function over form, the 60CSx is a winner. More casual users should look the Oregon 550T.

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Garmin Mobile puts a full Garmin nuvi on your smartphone/Blackberry. Actually, in some ways it's better than a regular GPS, since cellular network connectivity means always current maps, Google searches, the ability to check flight status, weather, and fuel prices at nearby gas stations.

Available as a monthly subscription, or lifetime purchase for $99.

TeleNav (AT&T Navigator) Tele Nav isn't quite as refined as Garmin's Mobile solution, but it's still much better than Verizon's VZ navigator, and better than many standalone PNDs. Note that AT&T Navigator is actually just a re-branded version of Tele Nav.