GPS Buying Guide

GPS makers offer a vast selection of models and features. It can be confusing and time consuming trying to find the model with the right features at the price point you want. This simple to follow guide offers some tips to help you get the best GPS for your money! Your first task is to decide on the most appropriate type of GPS for your use.

How will you use your GPS? Models are available that are made specifically for use in cars and trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and boats. Some smart phones also support GPS. If your GPS capable smart phone doesn't already have a built in GPS receiver, you can buy one that will allow it GPS abilities. There are also GPS units available for pedestrians, hikers, campers, and even for the golf course!

GPS units for hikers, bikers, and campers are portable by nature. For cars, trucks, and boats you have the option of buying an in-dash system or a portable system. An in-dash system is meant to be mounted permanently in your vehicle. A portable system, on the other hand, can easily be moved from one place to another. In-dash systems are generally more expensive but have more generous screen space than their portable counterparts. Portable GPS units can be more feature rich and cheaper than permanently mounted GPS units. Given their greater flexibility and cheaper price, a portable GPS is well suited for most people's needs.

Next you'll need to decide what selection of maps you want for your GPS. Most GPS units will include maps for at least the continental United States and many will also have maps for Canada and Mexico. Maps are also available for other parts of the world. These maps will usually include detailed road maps that note millions of points of interest like restaurants, hotels, gas stations, ATMs, and local attractions.

All GPS units have the basic functionality of putting your location onto a map. However, modern units offers additional capabilities so you'll need to decide what extra features you'd like for your GPS. Ever arrive late to an important meeting because of traffic? Many units offer local traffic conditions that can help you avoid pileups and pick the fastest route. This feature can prove very useful and save you dozens of hours of driving time each year.

Another useful feature is multi point routing where if you have multiple places to go on a trip it will place them in geographical order so you can take the quickest overall route possible. News, local movie times, and local gas prices are also available on some models. Text-to-speech is a feature where a computer generated voice will speak the directions to you and keep you well apprised of your route. Many models offer bluetooth so you can take cell phone calls (with caller info displaying on your GPS) through your GPS. You can also find units with media capabilities like mp3 and picture display.

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