GPS systems from Garmin are some of the most technologically advanced systems available on the market today. The Garmin 1450LMT is a popular portable model that easily mounts onto your vehicle and makes navigation simple. Portable GPS units are very popular, including this one which can be placed in a car or on a street bike. In this article we'll be looking at some of the features of the Garmin 1450LMT to help you decide if it's the right GPS system for you.

Although it is not inexpensive in price, the Garmin 1450LMT can save you money over time because of many of its unique features. You begin saving money by not having to pay for updates to traffic alerts or maps as they change every day and over time. This will provide you with the peace of mind knowing that all of the routes that you take will be updated as highways and street names actually change over time. You're entitled to four updates per year with the Product Key you receive with the unit, so you can be reassured that you'll have access to the most recent map and traffic information, and this is all included in your original purchase.

One of the best features of the Garmin 1450LMT GPS is the size of the touchscreen, which measures 5". The size of the screen make this very easy to constantly refer back to it without having to squint or to wonder about what you were looking at. When it comes to GPS units, how easy it is to see and adjust the screen is really one of the most important factors. A touchscreen of this quality makes traveling very easy, whether you are in the country or in an urban area.

This GPS has the ability to take an address, verify your location, and then present a digital map representation of those two locations. When you do this, a bubble of information will appear that it sometimes is an inconvenience as it interferes with your visual perception of the map that is presented. Although this does not happen each and every time that you do this, it can be confusing when it occurs. You can also go into the programming interface to stop the bubble from showing up when you do a search. So if you like a lot of very useful features, and a modern technological device for traveling, the Garmin 1450LMT GPS is the way to go. Although there are a few flaws, this unit is probably your best bet for getting to any location during your travels. If you have any questions at all, Garmin and its support center are there to help you. In the midst of all of the competitors, the Garmin 1450LMT stands out as one of the best in the industry.