Hasta La Gadget!

If you have a GPS navigator, you probably pull it out of your glove compartment only when you’re going somewhere unfamiliar. But what about everyday use? Magellan has just introduced a line of navigators designed to help you get to familiar places more quickly.

All of the company’s 2010 RoadMate navigators come with free lifetime traffic. Using that data, they can calculate different route options for you to choose from. The revised traffic interface provides a higher level of control and now includes flow reporting, not just accidents.

Some models in the line include free future maps updates, as well. The top model, the RoadMate 3065 ($299; shown above) includes a Traffic Wake-up feature, which automatically powers on the navigator and has your real-time traffic updates ready when you need them.