I am of the kind, who is very bad with directions and I have my wife, who is equally bad at finding her way, for company. Much as I hate to admit it, she is the one who saves the day by asking friendly passers-by directions for reaching our destination. But I have realized that it is high time I looked at other options. So, I am in the market for a GPS system. If you are thinking of getting one, then it will be useful for you to learn from my experience of searching for a GPS system that best suits my requirements.
I came across three basic types of GPS systems listed below:
• Stand-alone systems: They are units that can be carried along if they are smaller in size or even mounted inside a vehicle. They are usually economically priced between $300 and $700.
• Built-in navigation systems: These are high-end devices designed for installing in motor vehicles and include a number of unique operational features as well as advanced technologies, like internal gyroscopes and connections to the vehicle’s speed sensor. You may also decide to go for features like audible directions and touch screen, which make it very convenient for you to use the system. Some systems include speed camera and radar monitoring as well. They might cost you anywhere from $900 to $3,500 depending on the model.
• PDA/cell phone units: These are Smartphone devices that can help you out when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere with just your cell phone to bail you out. They are the least expensive of the lot and in my opinion the best one to own.
In general, the things to look out for in a GPS unit are storage, which should be large enough to hold all your locations, high usage time, and the amount of detail you require in terms of identifying your location. It may range from pinpointing your location to guiding you to the nearest restaurant, ATM, or even your favorite doughnut shop!
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