[TigerMike]

Looks like another strong contender is about to hit the market for budget minded GPS shoppers. LG, with its LN735, looks to offer a pretty nice set of tools at a price of $350. I read it will have the famed SiRF Star III chip, specific street name voice guidance in the directions, and a photo viewer and music player.

I can't wait for reviews to start pouring in on this one. At $50 more than the Tomtom One, it offers the ability to pronounce street names in the directions, which the One does not. I had my heart set on getting the One next month, but if reviews cite strong directional capabilities and a nice list of POIs, then I may jump ship on the One and strongly consider the LG.

As the street price drops on the LG (could be immediate) to around $299, I think TomTom could be in big trouble with the One, if they don't pony up the advanced features (street level speech) at the same price. I know I'll be watching closely!