What I decided I want is something compact but with a large enough view screen for easy following, also I want audio with it, and automatic updating of maps. I prefer the real life look of streets, rather than the map views. I want something small enough that if I need it for walking in a strange town, or even something to give me coordinates say if I'm on a boat... yeah.

QVC also carries some GPS. (their items are usually better for some reason, not outdated, not picked through and returned broken. I don't have good success with HSN though my mom does.)http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx?a...DATA^nullempty

Garmin and Magellan are really the leaders in GPS technology. http://www.garmin.com/products/index.jsp

Here's a site where you can really look them all over. http://www.thegpsstore.com/

I'm sure he'll be happy! Look for ease of installation and removal, as you can't leave them in the car if they're portable.