Thursday 13 October 2011

GPS Products and How to Choose the Right One

By Athena Hunter


Global position systems, GPS, are modern technology that everyone can use. This is a network of satellites originally built for military purposes, but are now commonly used in cars to help people reach their destinations more easily. Use the following tips to help you choose among the many available GPS products.

First, determine what kind of GPS system will best meet your needs. You may want to consider getting a GPS unit that can be installed in your car if you want it for driving and you always use the same vehicle. A portable unit might be a better option, however, if you use more than one car. There are units that people can use while out hiking. Special models can track things like how far you've gone and your heart rate which is great for hikers and athletes. The model you choose needs to fit your lifestyle.

A high quality GPS system is the mountable Pioneer AVIC-X920BT. If you aren't wanting to cart a GPS around with you, this is a perfect choice. Not only is it a GPS, it is a complete entertainment system as you can listen to the radio, CD's or DVD's as well as an MP3 (which allows you to synchronize your music on iPhones or iPods Certainly it also carries the best forward-thinking GPS functions like comprehensive maps, navigation speech activation, and a easy touch screen that is user friendly.

The Pioneer AVIC-X920BT is an excellent system you install in your dash. If you aren't wanting to cart a GPS around with you, this is a perfect choice. Synchronizing music on your iPod or iPhone as well as playing the radio, DVD's or CD's is possible with this unit so you have an entertainment system as well as a GPS all rolled into one. Certainly it also carries the best forward-thinking GPS functions like comprehensive maps, navigation speech activation, and a easy touch screen that is user friendly.

Some phones even have GPS on them that you can use to supplement the one in your car or even to replace it. Motorola's MotoNav TN765t is a reasonably priced phone with GPS capabilities. You get free FM-traffic reception with this phone so you can quickly find out about the traffic conditions in your area. This phone is also cheaper than other smart phones as it costs around $150. While customers are mostly satisfied with the performance of the MotoNav, one complaint is that in certain areas, such as cities with tall buildings, the tracking isn't always reliable.

There are GPS products available to match every budget and for every need. Finding the best one is a matter of choosing a brand and model that's well rated and that also falls within your budget and has the features you need. After finding the right system, you will never have to worry about getting lost ever again and can travel with confidence.




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