Year end GPS deals
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Here are some current GPS deals:
Amazon has posted a large number of year end GPS deals in their outlet. Many are current models, at very attractive prices. Knowing Amazon, the prices and models will change over the next few days, so I won’t go into more detail here. If you want to get some idea of historical pricing, you can check out our previous deals on many models.
Free two day GPS shipping at Amazon
Amazon is offering FREE Two-Day Shipping on Select GPS Navigators. Follow the link for eligible units.
Ten GPS Lightning Deals starting at 9 am ET
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Amazon is rolling out a slew of lightning deals on GPS units at 9 a.m. ET this morning (Monday, December 14). We don’t have prices yet, but here’s what we know is coming:
- Vista H handheld – (UPDATED) The Venture HC
is a much better deal!
- TomTom GO 730
- TomTom XL 330-S
- TomTom XL 340S LIVE
- Magellan RoadMate 1412
- Garmin nuvi 5000
- Garmin nuvi 885T
- Garmin nuvi 780
- Magellan Maestro 4700
- TomTom GO 740 LIVE
Magellan RoadMate 1470 for $99
This is $45 below our previous low for this unit, and could be a pricing mistake. If you see that the deal is gone, please drop a comment below.
Amazon has the extra wide screen 4.7” Magellan RoadMate 1470 for $99.
Here’s an excerpt from my Magellan RoadMate 1470 review:
The Magellan RoadMate 1470 is one of several new models introduced by the company in the spring of 2009. This 4.7” touch-screen unit offers Magellan’s new One Touch interface, AAA TourBook, Highway Lane Assist, exit POIs and multi-destination routing.
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Thursday only – Magellan RoadMate 1470 for $149.99
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Amazon has the extra wide screen 4.7” Magellan RoadMate 1470 for $149.99, today (Thursday, December 10) only.
This is part of their 12 days of GPS deals promotion, but clicking through right now he price is actually five dfdollars lower — $144.99.
Here’s an excerpt from my Magellan RoadMate 1470 review:
The Magellan RoadMate 1470 is one of several new models introduced by the company in the spring of 2009. This 4.7” touch-screen unit offers Magellan’s new One Touch interface, AAA TourBook, Highway Lane Assist, exit POIs and multi-destination routing.
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Free case with Magellan GPS at Amazon
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Amazon is offering a Free GPS case with the purchase of a Magellan Maestro 4700 or Magellan RoadMate 1470 through December 13. As of this posting (12/4), prices are $179.99 and $144.99 respectively, equal to or better than the best prices we’ve seen this holiday season. Read more
Magellan RoadMate 1420 for $99
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Walmart.com has the Magellan RoadMate 1420 for $99.00 (online only). This is a CyberWeek special, so I’m assuming it will expire sometime in the next few days.
The 1420 has a 4.3” wide touchscreen, 6 million points of interest, text-to-speech, and preloaded maps of the entire US except for Alaska.
Cyber Monday GPS deals at Amazon
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Amazon has jumped the gun, unleashing their Cyber Monday deals a day early. Here’s some of what they have posted:
- DeLorme PN-30 Handheld GPS
for $179.99 – Same as PN-40 (below), minus electronic compass and barometric altimeter
- DeLorme PN-40 Handheld
for $199.99 – Accepts aerial imagery, USGS topos and does paperless geocaching! (review)
- Garmin Forerunner 305
for $139.99 – GPS for runners! (review)
- Garmin nüvi 205
for $89.00 – Basic navigation but Garmin quality through and through (review)
- Garmin nüvi 255
for $109.99 – Same as the nuvi 205, but with a bigger, 4.3" screen (review)
- Garmin nüvi 260W
for $114.99 – Older unit, but a great price for a 4.3" text-to-speech Garmin (review)
- Garmin nüvi 265WT
for $159.99 – Widescreen, Bluetooth, lifetime traffic (review)
- Garmin nüvi 765T
for $199.99back up to $209.99 as of 9:30 a.m. Monday – One of my current faves; a very high-end unit that is pictured above (review) - Garmin nüvi 855
for $199.99 – Voice commands! (review)
- Magellan RoadMate 1220
for $89.99 – Text-to-speech (review)
- Magellan RoadMate 1424
for $119.99 – 4.3” screen
- Magellan RoadMate 1440
for $114.00 – 4.3” screen (review)
- TomTom ONE 130
for $79.99 – Basic navigation at a great price (review)
- TomTom ONE 130-S
for $89.99 – Adds text-to-speech (review)
- TomTom ONE 140-S
for $99.93 – Includes TomTom’s historical road speed database for improved routing (review)
- More Cyber Monday GPS deals at Amazon
Thanksgiving weekend GPS deals at Amazon
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UPDATE: Amazon’s Cyber Monday GPS deals have gone live!
I was trawling Amazon’s GPS pages this morning and came across quite a few good deals, some of which even undercut previous Black Friday prices. There are no formal expiration dates on these, so they could be ephemeral, and I do expect to see discounts cut back some after Cyber Monday. Please drop a comment below if you see a price increase and I’ll pull the deal.
- Garmin nüvi 265WT
for $159.99 – Widescreen, Bluetooth, lifetime traffic (review)
- Garmin nüvi 765T
for $209.99 – One of my current faves; a very high-end unit (review)
- Garmin nüvi 855
for $199.99 – Voice commands! (review)
- Magellan RoadMate 1220
for $89.99 – text-to-speech (review)
- Magellan RoadMate 1424
for $119.99 – 4.3” screen
- Magellan RoadMate 1440
for $119.99 – 4.3” screen (review)
- TomTom ONE 130-S
for $89.99 – text-to-speech (review)
- TomTom ONE 140-S
for $99.99 – includes TomTom’s historical road speed database for improved routing (review)
Thursday thru Saturday GPS deals at BestBuy.com
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Here are some current GPS deals:
Just like last year, BestBuy.com has thrown out some great deals for the Black Friday weekend:
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $186 Off TomTom GO 730 Portable GPS Receiver, Sale $179.99, Plus Free Shipping. Valid 11/26-11/28
(review; Compare at Amazon
)
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $150 Off TomTom XXL 540S GPS Receiver, Sale $149.99, Plus Free Shipping. Valid 11/26-11/28
(more info; Compare at Amazon
)
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $100 Off Garmin nüvi 205W Portable GPS Receiver, Sale $99.99, Plus Free Shipping. Valid 11/26-11/28
(review; Compare at Amazon
)
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $90 Off Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS Receiver, Sale $129.99, Plus Free Shipping. Valid 11/26-11/28
(this is the 255W with traffic; Compare at Amazon
)
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $90 Off Magellan SE4 GPS Receiver, Sale $89.99, Plus Free Shipping. Valid 11/26-11/28
(more info; BestBuy exclusive)
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $31 Off Garmin Portable Auto Friction Mount, Sale $14.99. Valid 11/26-11/28
(review; Compare at Amazon
)
- Thursday – Saturday Only: $12 Off Lowepro Navi Sleeve for Select GPS Receivers, Sale $7.99. Valid 11/26-11/28
Six more GPS deals from Amazon
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Amazon is blowing us (and the competition) away with lots of GPS deals today. I posted several separately, but there are so many, I’m going to consolidate the rest here.
The following expire on December 1:
- Garmin Forerunner 305
for $139.99 (review)
- Garmin nüvi 265WT
for $193.54 (review)
- Magellan Maestro 4700
for $179.99 (review)
- Magellan RoadMate 1470
for $149.99 (review)
The deals below expire on December 7:
- Garmin nüvi 780
for $179.99 (review)
- TomTom XL 340
for $97 (review of the XL 340-S)
Magellan Maestro 3250 for $100
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Amazon has the Magellan Maestro 3250 for $99.99. There’s no formal expiration date, so we don’t know how long the deal will last. If you see that it’s gone, please drop a comment below.
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Three auto GPS deals
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These three deals have been extended and now expire on November 22.
for $179.99
for $119.99 (review)
for $139.99 (review)
Magellan RoadMate 1412 for $119.99
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Tiger Direct has the Magellan RoadMate 1412 for $119.99 through November 8, or while supplies last.
For that you’ll get a 4.3″ color touch screen, pre-loaded maps of the entire U.S. and Canada, 6 million points of interest (POIs) and text-to-speech, so you’ll hear “approaching right turn, Maple Street” instead of just “approaching right turn.”
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Pre-holiday GPS deals at Amazon
I came across this GPS deals page at Amazon, with several items of interest on it. There’s no expiration date shown, so I don’t know how long it will last. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the product mix change either, and the prices will surely fluctuate. As of this posting, these are the deals:
- TomTom XL 340-S LIVE (connected GPS) – $214.00
- Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 (with new service plan) – $99.99
- Magellan Maestro 4700 – $232.99
- JVC KW-NT1 in dash nav unit – $673.17
- Garmin nuvi 285WT – $199.99
- Magellan RoadMate 1412 – $148.61
- Garmin nuvi 260W – $139.99
Monday only – Magellan RoadMate 1412 for $100
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Amazon’s Deal of the Day today (Monday, Sept. 14) is the Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS for $99.99.
For that you’ll get a 4.3? color touch screen, pre-loaded maps of the entire U.S. and Canada, 6 million points of interest (POIs) and text-to-speech, so you’ll hear “approaching right turn, Maple Street” instead of just “approaching right turn.”
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Friday only – Magellan 4350 for $180
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Amazon’s deal of the day today (Friday, May 15) is the Magellan Maestro 4350 for $179.99. This 4.3” wide screen navigator includes the updated “OneTouch” user interface, six million POIs, and text-to-speech. It also comes preloaded with maps of the entire U.S. and Canada, Bluetooth, live traffic and 3D buildings. Other features include AAA TourBook, an FM transmitter and QuickSpell auto-complete.
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Magellan 4050 with Bluetooth and traffic for $130
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Amazon has the Magellan Maestro 4050 for $129.99.
This deal expires May 17, 2009. Now down to $119.99, so I’m leaving it posted.
The Maestro 4050 includes voice commands, Bluetooth for hand-free cell phone use and a three month traffic subscription.
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Magellan Maestro 4250 for under $180
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Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator at Amazon. Expires Apr 12, 2009.
List Price: $599.99
Deal Price: $179.99
You Save: $420.00 (70%)
UPDATE: The price is even lower now — $159.99 as of April 27.
The Magellan Maestro 4250 boasts a 4.3-inch touchscreen and includes an FM-TMC receiver for instant traffic updates. You’ll be alerted to approaching congestion, and the Maestro 4250 will recalculate your route immediately. Other features include preloaded maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; text-to-speech capability; Bluetooth; a built-in microphone and speaker; and more. Don’t miss this great deal!
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Magellan Maestro 3200 for $95
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$55 Off Magellan Maestro 3200 Portable GPS Receiver, Reg. Retail $149.99, now $94.99. Valid 3/22-3/28
This is $15 lower than the best price we’ve seen on this unit.

