Considering buying a Garmin nuvi 270? Here are seven good reasons to make it your own:

1. The Garmin nuvi 270 is small and light.

At 3.8 inches across and 2.8 inches tall, it is small enough to fit in your pocket, your purse, or your laptop case without taking up too much room. What’s more, at just a few ounces in weight, it is light enough to stay where you place it on your windshield, not take a nose-dive onto your floor.

2. You can take the Garmin nuvi 270 to Canada, Mexico, or even Europe.

Not only will this GPS system keep you from getting lost in the United States and Puerto Rico, if you’re planning a trip overseas, you can take it with you and not have to worry about finding someone who speaks your language to ask for directions.

3. Although the Garmin nuvi 270 retails for $400, you can find it cheaper online.

You can find the nuvi 270 at places like Amazon.com’s Marketplace and eBay for much less. Even if you buy it from Garmin or from a brick-and-mortar retailer, it still offers many more maps than its less expensive predecessors like the nuvi 200. A quick search online will reveal new nuvi 270s and gently-used nuvi 270s for significantly lower rates than its retail price.

4. The battery life of the Garmin nuvi 270 is long enough for a relatively lengthy road trip.