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Review summary: Well-implemented extras make the Nuvi 310 an attractive unit

Verdict: As the market for sat-nav devices presses forward, manufacturers are looking out for new ways to hook in the punters. An increasingly common trend is to include a load of 'added value' features that don't necessarily help users to get from A to B but ...

Review summary: This all-in-one GPS navigator, translator, entertainer and tour guide could have been very good, but lead us down a few too many long and winding roads.

Pros: Simple, Quick route calculation, Travel kit

Cons: Poor route choice, Slow commands, Expensive

Verdict: A feature packed portable GPS device that's ideal for travelling, but is let down by poor route calculations and very high price.

Review summary: From Garmin's new range of compact navigators

Verdict: On balance I can see the Nüvi being a huge success for Garmin, certainly amongst users who want powerful and reliable navigation without the complications that inevitably arise as more advanced features like iPod control, GPRS traffic and weather ...

Pros: Small ; lightweight ; easy to use ; feature rich ; Bluetooth hands-free calling

Cons: No HDD, iPod connectivity or light sensor ; travel guides are extra

Verdict: Excellent GPS sensitivity & ease of use make the Nüvi 310 a winner

Review summary: Garmin pitches the Nuvi 310 as "The ultimate Travel Companion". This means it's intended to be something more than a GPS; a device that'll also do simple photo frame and MP3 duty, as well as acting as a language translator, currency converter and ...

Pros: Responsive touchscreen, fast GPS triangulation, easy carrying size, lots of additional functions.

Cons: Odd GPS search, garish display colours.

Verdict: The Nuvi 310 does command a premium price over other simple GPS units, but if you're after a GPS that also good for use outside of the car, it's a good bet