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The Benefits of Portable GPS Car Navigation Systems  

Fortunately with the help of a portable GPS car navigation system, your days of getting lost are over.

Are you sick of getting lost when traveling to unfamiliar places?

Portable GPS car navigation systems can be very helpful and provide a safer and more efficient way to find places.

Now available from a number of companies such as Sony, Garmin, TomTom, Navigon, and Magellan, a GPS auto navigation system usually comes with some great standard features such as voice recognition, touch screen, and Bluetooth accessibility.

One of the best things about choosing a portable GPS system is that it allows you to move the system from one car to the next if need be.

With the times changing and technology getting better all the time, GPS systems can be used anywhere in the country or world.

With the technology always evolving, GPS systems that are out on the market today are easy to use and feature a number of safety improvements such as spoken directions and hands free guidance. Most units use the standard cigarette lighter port in your car for power, so no worries about a difficult installation procedure or special requirements.

GPS systems for cars have created a big buzz amongst the world of computers, communication, and technology in general.

GPS systems can be found at many retailers and online stores and the price of these systems vary depending on the features and manufacturer. The more expensive GPS systems often come equipped with voice recognition, which enables those who are driving to just to drive and not have to mess with the system.

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A Guide to GPS Car Navigation Systems

It seems like everyone is interested in GPS car navigation systems these days. Makes total sense!

Buying a GPS car navigation system feels like getting a master's degree in engineering.

Right off the bat, there are three major GPS manufacturers, Garmin, Tom Tom, and Magellan. Garmin is the big dog in the industry, selling around 70% of all GPS devices. Tom Tom is a new arrival, but they've grabbed a lot of market share with excellent products at excellent prices. While Magellan is the older company, but not to be outdone in the features department.

There are other manufacturers, but personally I prefer to stick with the industry winners.

All GPS units can do the following:

  • Access a large database of pre-programmed destinations (called Points of Interest, or POIs)
  • Interface with the user via a touch screen and an icon-based operating system
  • Auto-calculate either the shortest or fastest route

Things like digital picture viewer capability and audiobook capability are essentially standard features.

  • Bluetooth for hands-free calling
  • FM transmission, so you can hear your device through your car's stereo system
  • More extensive maps, Canada, Europe, Mexico
  • Real-time weather and traffic (usually via subscription)

by Lee_Cole

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