What Products Are Available?
There are quite a few cheap
portable GPS systems (falling at or below the $250 mark) currently
available.
Garmin StreetPilot c340 - This
unit is priced at around $200 and gives a good name to the cheap
portable GPS systems on the market. It definitely does not offer
everything the more expensive ones do, but what it does offer is
standard navigation features, a beautiful 3D view, an easy to
understand touchscreen, and a very long battery life (approximately
8 hours). Some additional features you can look forward to with this
unit include a photo sharing option, and some games.
Cobra Handheld Navigator - This
portable navigation unit is great because it can be used on the
roads and off, making it a versatile addition to the list of cheap
portable GPS systems. It includes maps of the continental United
States, as well as some cities, territories, and boundaries in both
Canada and Europe. So if you like to travel, and like simplicity,
this unit with a $250 price tag is worth investigating further.
First and foremost, it is a great
navigation system that offers turn-by-turn voice and visual
instruction that helps you avoid traffic and the highways and major
roads. It offers an intuitive touchscreen menu that provides access
to advanced applications like multi-destination routing, SmartDetour
and QuickSpell.
TomTom One - TomTom, like the
other companies on the list, is known for releasing reliable systems
that get the job done and then some.
It is extremely accurate with
great mapping directions and a user-friendly touchscreen.
It offers audible turn-by-turn
directions in over 30 languages and in over 50 different voices as
it announces the streets you are approaching.
It doesn't have the MP3 player and
other entertainment features that some other devices offer, but it
does give you a great deal of functionality for your money.
As you see from this article,
cheap portable GPS systems don't necessary equal lesser quality. In
fact, you may find that by purchasing the more expensive units, you
are acquiring a lot of features you just don't need. So the next
time you are looking at cheap portable GPS systems, don't turn your
nose up at them.
by Alex_McGaw
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