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Anyone interested in a mobile navigation system is faced with a seemingly endless variety of possible devices from different manufacturers. And each manufacturer also offers a wide variety of systems within its own line.That prompted Drive it! to test the full range of devices offered by 8 producers, from cheap, entry level models, to the top of the line. We tested them using several criteria from speed of route calculation to ease of installation to find out whether cost really is an indication of performance.

PhoneScoop takes a ride with T-Mobile’s new Garmin Asus Garminfone. It’s an Android touchscreen phone with Garmin’s navigation interface on top. Is it worth the trip? Check out our hands-on video tour.

Compatible with iOS 4, NAVIGON MobileNavigator for iPhone update 1.6.0 includes the much anticipated multitasking compatibility, which provides continuous navigation and turn-by-turn directions while running other applications simultaneously. Users can, for example, take a call without sacrificing navigation. In addition to the iOS 4 integration, update 1.6.0 delivers the following new features: Live Weather, Clever Parking, updated NAVTEQ maps, Destination Information Display, Pedestrian Mode Voice Guidance and Enhanced Reality View™ Pro.