GPS Systems and Reviews

Why You Should Buy GPS Systems

I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about the different navigation and tracking devices on the market that not only help people travel throughout a city without getting lost, but also can keep up with a vehicle if it gets lost (or stolen). But, believe it or not, there are even more reasons why people do and should buy GPS systems with these features, so in this article we will look as some of those reasons.

Vehicle Navigation

I think the number one reason people buy GPS systems is to help them navigate from Point A to Point B in their vehicle. Each year, new systems are released, which means each year they are becoming more accurate, reliable, and sophisticated. One of the devices that customers seem to love is from a company that expert reviewers love even more: Garmin. Their Nuvi 660 navigation device is considered top-of-the-line in its category of devices and is definitely one to think about purchasing. It offers detailed 2D and 3D maps of North America, has Bluetooth compatibility, millions of points of interests its directory, and very accurate turn-by-turn voice command speech-to text navigation instruction, making it a definite top pick among its competition.

Marine Navigation

Those who love to get out on the water can take advantage of the many units available that help them to not only find their way around the many rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans of the Earth, but also to find fish underneath those waters. In particular, the Tracker 5505 comes highly recommended as a great marine navigation unit with its high resolution screen, C-Map cartography, daylight color viewing, and fuel management options. In addition, it has a 16 MB world background map, a weather station display, high speed panning capabilities, and a Dedicated Man Overboard (MOB) hotkey.

Hiking

Some people who buy GPS systems are looking forward to spending time outdoors and need navigation assistance while trekking through non-urban areas. A great device to do this with is the Magellan SportTrack, which was created to help people who hunt, boat, fish or hike. This device is WAAS enabled and offers a quadifiler antenna that lets you pick up all 12 of the orbiting satellites in the sky. Because of this higher level of accuracy, you can trek all over the land – and on the water – with no problems. Even more, you can store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints, and 2,000 track points that can all be downloaded to your computer and then re-stored again on your device. Some other features of this device include the ability to located Sun and Moon positions and accurate calculations of fish and game in the area.

Vehicle Tracking

Vehicle tracking is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds, which is why many buy GPS systems devices that will help them locate their vehicle if it is ever stolen. One device that works well for this situation is the Shadow Tracker 2000. Though it is meant to keep up with an entire fleet of vehicles, many single individuals purchase it because it tons of extras you can take advantage of. For example, you are able to track each time a vehicle reaches its location – and it automatically downloads into its system so that you don’t have to do it manually. In addition, you can print out detailed maps and reports of each trip so that you can visually see actual stops, customer locations, mileage traveled and the amount of time that was spent at each location.

Teen Tracking

One of the number one problems parents have today is the safety of their children when traveling alone. But because so many families carry heavy schedules, it’s difficult to make sure you’re always with your teen. If you are concerned that in the event of an emergency you may not be able to track down your teen then you can buy GPS systems created specifically for this purpose. The T-Trac XS is a great device to purchase for teen tracking because it allows you to set up a geo-fence on the system’s virtual map that lets you determine where your teen can travel and alerts you if they go outside that area. Also, you can track your teen’s driving speed and how much time they’re spending in one location. But best of all, if your teen gets in an accident, you can immediately direct law enforcement to the car.

As you can see, why people buy GPS systems can vary, but it’s good to know there are devices to accommodate a variety of needs. So what are you waiting for? The next list of reasons you should buy GPS systems? Get out there and purchase one today!

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Get Mobile with Bluetooth GPS Units

How much do you love being mobile? I lot I bet! Most people have grown completely accustomed to their lives hands-free. That’s not to say that we can’t appreciate the corded phone (sounds weird, doesn’t it?) but with so many options available that allow the convenience of not having to untangle a cord every few minutes, most people say “Yay!” to that option, and “Nay!” to the old days. Catching up to the world of free hands is the global position system (GPS) that can help you keep track of where you are going anywhere in the country. Now there are tons of Bluetooth GPS units on the market that are wireless and offer great features for customers. In this article, we will look at some of these units to see which ones might be a great match for you.

You may not remember or be aware of this, but there was a time that GPS units were installed in cars with wires attached. Because everything is portable and wireless now, it is hard to imagine this is possible. But since those days, of course, companies have found ways to not only create great Bluetooth GPS units that are attractive and compact, but also give you all of the features of a cell phone and entertainment center in one. Here are a few of the more popular models on the market:

TomTom

This company definitely offers some of the more popular Bluetooth GPS units on the market. This is because the company is known for being extremely accurate and reliable under all circumstances. Most of their receivers have similar features – of course, some more advanced than others. Overall, you can count on them offering street-level maps for the entire United States; some even offer maps of Europe. Also, you can get pictures of lifelike 3D maps that show your position on the road and give you icons that represent points of interest in a clear display for those who have vision difficulties. Also, most of their systems have menus that allow you to customize your experience and they also have low-glare night display options.

The TomTom Navigator software adds special features to their Bluetooth GPS units. So in addition to being able to pinpoint your location on one of their maps, you can get door-to-door navigation by simply plugging in addresses you want to travel between. In addition, the software provides a roadblock feature that quickly reroutes your travel to help you avoid any unexpected traffic issues. But probably one of the most impressive features of this software is the Point of Interest database that gives you access to literally millions of locations in the country. But using this database, you can simply scroll through the directory to map out navigation directions. This way, you don’t always have to feel responsible for finding the address to a location before traveling to it – the system will do the work for you.

Magellan

While this company is not as well known and popular as TomTom, it does offer a pretty popular device that is getting good reviews from the experts. The Magellan Crossover is one of the better portable Bluetooth GPS units on the market as it is pocket-sized, offers the ability to listen to MP3s, allows you to view photos, and of course, has great mapping capabilities. While some receivers are only meant to sit on your dashboard, this device is great to take on a hiking trip with you, as it has a battery life that is longer than others on the market (up to 8 hours). But most importantly, it is a great trip planner, helping you determine where you are on a map, and letting you easily navigate your way from Point A to Point B. Most people use these devices if they are interested in boating and fishing, or just taking advantage of the outdoors with the outdoors taking advantage of them. So if you are an outdoorsman, but get lost easily, then the Magellan Crossover might be the device for you.

Garmin

Garmin is probably known as one of the most popular companies on the market for selling Bluetooth GPS units and other systems meant for navigation, mapping, and tracking. They are known primarily for being highly reliable and accurate in the toughest of conditions. And they offer over 30 portable devices as well as tons of others that make it easy for a person in any price range to choose one that will work well for them.

Two Bluetooth GPS units offer by Garmin that hold reviewers’ attention pretty well are the StreetPilot c340 and StreetPilot 7500. Both are portable devices, but one is handheld and one is not. The c340 version is great for those who like to get outdoors but don’t want to carry a bulky, uncomfortable (and potentially unsafe) device around with them. It has great features for any outdoorsman, including a 3D view of the area you’re in, an easy to use touch screen to assist with navigation features, and a battery life that lasts for up to 8 hours. In addition, you can view pictures on this receiver, giving you a great way to have fun while outdoors. 

The 7500 on the other hand was created more so for the person who doesn’t plan to step out of the car except to enter another building. This device sits on the dashboard and has a large 7” screen, which is great for viewing at night, and for those with vision challenges. Like its smaller counterpart, it offers 3D maps and navigational options; and it also has an MP3 player to keep you company on your way to your location.

If you are interested in learning more about Bluetooth GPS units, you might want to consider visiting an electronic store in your area. Because while the Internet can provide great information to get you started, it is important that you view the systems in person to see which one suits your personal tastes. Once you find one you like, you can always get back on line to sift through Bluetooth GPS units until you locate the one you want to buy at a great Internet price. By taking this route, you can get the price you want with the guarantee that you will have device you want.

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