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Thanks to the
Global Positioning System a.k.a. GPS.
As adapted by the general
public for use, several companies have introduced handheld GPS
devices. Upon its release in the market, these devices are
then reviewed by a number of evaluating bodies and are given
corresponding GPS ratings.
Handheld GPS are generally
manufactured for navigation purposes. The GPS ratings of these
devices are generally taken to indicate quality in terms of
functionality and performance. |
Although GPS ratings are most of
the time accepted as a numeric equivalent of product quality, the
bias of subjectivity on the part of the assessors can sometimes be a
very significant determinant. It is therefore advisable to contrast
the function of the GPS receiver to the intended use of the product.
With the establishment of online
forums and surveys, coming up with GPS ratings through random and/or
convenience sampling has never been easier.
As an implication, GPS ratings
received by a particular GPS receiver model through online forums
and surveys via convenience sampling have no or little validity at
all.
The rampant usage of handheld GPS
receivers has been a trend for the past years. Even then, this
incorporation did not prohibit the growth of GPS handheld receivers
industry.
Presumably, this latest product
will eventually garner higher GPS ratings than the rest.
by Ian_Pennington
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