Here’s a TomTom GPS system likely to find its way on to many Holiday wish lists.  The TomTom GO 930 portable GPS receiver features MP3 playback for listening to your favorite music while traveling. This TomTom also comes preloaded with maps of the United States, Europe, and Canada,  and gives audible turn-by-turn reminders.

As far as memory, the GPS unit includes a 4GB flash memory, and an SD card slot.  I like that drivers can switch between 2D and 3D viewing on the 4.3 inch LCD  touch screen.  For me, 3D viewing is best for the city, and 2D on the highway.

This TomTom GPS receiver is Bluetooth compatible, and has a audio output for piping the sound through your car stereo system. A single charge of the built-in rechargeable battery powers the unit for 5 hours.  I found the TomTom GO 930 at Best Buy.

Cruising the freeway with a dashboard GPS system can be a lot of fun until you have to pull a Russian roulette, Evil Knievel-inspired stunt to get your vehicle into the correct exit lane. Garmin apparently noticed this was an issue, because they’ve included lane assist with the release of the new Garmin Nuvi 785T.

The new Nuvi guides you into the correct lane while displaying realistic road signs as you approach interchanges and junctions on your route. As for other tech specs, the Nuvi 785T offers turn-by-turn directions, comes pre-loaded with City Navigator NT, and includes a “Where Am I?” emergency locate feature.

I especially like the Bluetooth compatibility feature on the Nuvi 785T. Link up with your mobile phone, and talk hands-free. You can find the Nuvi 785T at Tiger GPS.

Hey Garmin, since you’ve got lane assist figured out, can you help me with parallel parking?

Erratic driving habits leaving your GPS on the floorboard? Here’s a portable friction mount for your Garmin GPS system, that will securely hold your GPS wherever you want it wthin your car or SUV. The base of the mount will hold firm to a dashboard or center console, and then you just pop on your GPS unit.

The ball attachment allows you to adjust your portable GPS system to the angle that’s comfortable for you. This is a “no tools needed” project- the base grips the dashboard on contact, without adhesives or fasteners.

The GPS mount works with many Garmin GPS models, including the Nuvi series, the Street Pilot i series, as well as C530 and C550. The portable Garmin GPS friction mount is available at Day Deal for $32.99.

Have you ever read any of the “For Dummies” books? There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of them that give advice on everything from laptops and digital cameras to how to take care of your pets. Now you can get that same “For Dummies” style in a GPS system. As far as I know, GPS Navigation for Dummies is the first electronic gadget that’s designed to mimic the famous “For Dummies” series.

The GPS for Dummies unit can include up to 4 million points of interest, and is equipped with text to speech capabilities. In true “For Dummies” style the GPS system features a simple, icon-centered navigation system. The unit, actually a GPS Navigation Device FD-350, comes equipped with an internal GPS antenna and 20 channel SirF Star III chipset.

I found GPS Navigation for Dummies at Dell for $229.

Want a portable GPS unit that can handle a little rain or a day of fishing? The Lowrance iFinder H20 C is waterproof to IPX7 standards, meaning it can withstand up to 30 minutes of immersion in 1 meter of water. It sports a 16 channel GPS/WAAS receiver and a 2.83 inch diagonal screen.

For the price, I like the background mapping feature on this waterproof GPS system which includes all of the continental US and Hawaii. And, there’s an SD card slot for mapping and recording. There are optional programs available for the unit, including FreedomMaps, Fishing Hot Spots, and Lake Master.

The Lowrance H20 C operates for up to 14 hours on 2 AA batteries, and it includes a 12V power adapter.

Here’s a great gadget for parents who want to keep a close watch on their kids. GPS Magazine recently named the WorldTracker GPRS the best GPS tracking device for child safety. In its review, GPS Magazine tested several GPS trackers and radio frequency devices in several settings including movie theaters, shopping centers and outdoors. The GPS tracker can be used with GPS tracking software to set boundaries known as geo-fences which alert parents when a child leaves a predetermined area. A panic button on the side of the GPS tracker will quickly alert parents by sending a rapid series of location reports. The WorldTracker GPS system is smaller than a cell phone and is rechargeable. In addition to tracking the whereabouts of a little one, this tracker could also be tossed in the glove box of your teenager’s car for added peace of mind. The WorldTracker GPRS is developed and produced by TrackingtheWorld, Inc., a California company.