So, you’ve decided you need a GPS tracking device. Great! Now, have you thought about whether or not you need a unit preinstalled on your car? If not, now’s the time to decide.

Granted, you’ll only have to make this choice if you’re in the market for a new car. Most carmakers offer GPS, also called a navigation system, as a preinstalled option on the model of your choice. If you’re not in the market for a new car, then chances are a portable system is right for you.

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If you need a GPS Navigation System for for Minivans, SUVs, RVs and trucks, you have to consider the Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM. This device has a large 7-inch high-definition WVGA screen that is 50% larger than a standard 4.3″ screen to that displays maps, directions, and traffic to guide drivers towards their destinations.

The RoadMate 9055-LM also features Free lifetime map updates for the life of the GPS navigator, advanced Bluetooth technology to enjoy hands-free calling & a noise-cancelling microphone for superior sound quality and 6 Million of points of interest (POIs) help you easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee shops, and much more.This Magellan-exclusive feature gives you ratings and descriptions on AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and more. The RoadMate 9055-LM retails for $299.99 each

Sanyo and NTT DoCoMo has announced The Gorilla Plus PND/GPS. Packs a a 5-inch LED backlight touchscreen display, the GPS has a real-time traffic information, latest Map update and provides some other information ranging from accommodation and restaurant recommendation but you have to pay a monthly fee of 315 Yen ($3) to get this access.

The Gorilla Plus comes with 8Gb of internal memory, Sanyo’s PND quick start with a GPS Fix in just 10sec maximum, ability to upload POI and other useful information from your PC to your PND via an SD Card.

The Garmin nuLink 1695 GPS navigation system now available for pre-order via Amazon at $449.99. This 5-inch GPS comes preloaded with City Navigator NT North America maps for the U.S, Canada and Mexico, has advanced navigation features include turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute and smart features like trafficTrends historical traffic and myTrends predictive routing help you get there on time.

Garmin nüvi 1695 connects drivers with relevant, online information from Garmin’s nuLink! service, including links to online information like Google Local Search, traffic, weather, fuel prices, flight status, and other real-time, location-relevant content. Amazon will ship the Garmin nuLink 1695 on October 1st.