| Global Positioning System (GPS) is a widely known | | | | old or new, do not include this benefit, but you |
| system that uses satellite signals to trace the | | | | can add it by purchasing the unit with your car |
| location and position of vehicles on earth. Formerly | | | | dealer, at auto parts shops or other stores |
| developed by the US Department of Defense, | | | | specialized in computer systems, or conveniently |
| today it is a common feature in mobile devices | | | | through the Internet. |
| and cars, which include a GPS navigation system | | | | Purchasing a GPS navigation unit requires a little |
| to receive data that maps blocks of a city. | | | | research to become familiar with the different |
| GPS navigation is a special feature providing you | | | | brands and functionality that each one offers to |
| with 24-hour three-dimensional position | | | | drivers. Among the top Car GPS navigation |
| information, including velocity, time, and traffic | | | | systems, the Garmin Nuvi 660 is one of a kind, |
| conditions in the area where your vehicle is | | | | but also one of the most expensive. |
| located, being capable to go ahead on the road or | | | | The Garmin Nuvi 660 provides you with all the |
| any other place covered by the satellite-based | | | | navigation functions that you may require while |
| positioning system. | | | | driving anywhere in the world, but also PC and |
| This technology was first introduced to civilians | | | | mobile device connectivity via Bluetooth, the |
| through experimental Japanese cars. Today, it is a | | | | reason this option is considered a good |
| common feature available in GPS-enabled | | | | investment. |
| automobiles worldwide, although not all the cars | | | | Other portable navigation systems are sold at |
| include this unit. However, add in-car GPS Satellite | | | | more affordable prices, and depending on the level |
| Navigation is as easy as purchasing the hardware | | | | of mapping and functions their cost vary. Among |
| and very easy mapping software that provides | | | | the most popular GPS navigation units, we can |
| information at street level accurately. | | | | mention the TomTom One, TomTom GO 910, |
| In-car navigation units have costs ranging from | | | | the Magellan RoadMate 2200T, and the HP iPaq |
| $350 to $1000 on average and include a series of | | | | rx5900 Travel Companion. |
| functions such as pre-loaded maps, voice-guided | | | | Mentioning separately, the Navman F20 deserves |
| directions, door-to-door navigation, and | | | | to be noted since it is a very good portable GPS |
| rechargeable battery. The advantage with these | | | | navigation unit, which is also one of the most |
| units is that they do not require a PC connection | | | | affordable systems on the market, with prices |
| to work. | | | | ranging from $250 to $400 according to a popular |
| Although, if you are carrying a laptop or another | | | | online price comparison tool. |
| compatible portable device, such as PDAs. | | | | This device is also one of the most reliable, |
| PCMCIA GPS cards enable this feature in your | | | | intuitive and accurate among others intended for |
| system at a lower price, usually between $100 | | | | first-time car buyers or people with no previous |
| and $300. PCMCIA units have a lower power | | | | experience using GPS navigation systems. |
| consumption and external active antenna with a | | | | There are many other GPS navigation systems |
| connector port in addition to its high sensitive | | | | and most of them are shipped with a vehicle |
| receivers. | | | | mount, making it easier to take a peek at the |
| When it comes to GPS navigation, remember | | | | map without the need to stop driving. As prices |
| that most smartphones and other wireless | | | | increase while browsing the different models, you |
| devices are also compatible with this technology. | | | | will find that many costly units offer more |
| In fact, a large number of them include built-in | | | | benefits and durability, including voice guidance. |
| GPS Navigation, although driving and consulting a | | | | GPS Navigation is special but not a superfluous |
| handset is not as practical as having a GPS unit | | | | investment, if you do not need driving directions, |
| installed on your car. | | | | the system is always useful to track wherever |
| New cars often come with GPS navigation units | | | | you are, find streets names, or avoid a traffic |
| installed by the manufacturer. Other car models, | | | | jam while saving you money and time. |