GPS Systems and Reviews

GPS Auto Tracker

Stop thieves in their tracks with a GPS Auto Tracker

GPS Auto Tracker
You just bought a new automobile.  You saved for it.  Now your only fear is that one day it might get stolen.  You lock the doors nightly.  But what else can you do to protect this new major investment of yours?  You could install a GPS Auto Tracker.

You have heard of GPS devices.  You know that they are wonderful tools for helping you find directions and to get from place to place.   But you didn’t realize that they could be invaluable in protecting your new automobile.

This is how they work.

GPS stands for Global Positioning Systems.  These systems works through computers that run along with orbiting satellites.   Together these computers and satellites can work together to pinpoint exact locations.  But they can also work together to track people and things by using a tracking device.  The GPS system can read radio, cellular and satellite modem technology waves.   Then they turn these waves into data that can be sent to a computer or a tracking device.

Once installed, you can track any destination that your car takes.  Then if your car is stolen all you have to do is turn on your tracking device or your computer and find out where your car is.  The information you will find will be uploaded in real time.  Then all you have to do is tell the police that your car has been stolen, that a GPS auto tracker has been installed and the current location of your automobile.  It can actually be that easy to recover it.

You can also learn about the driving habits of a driver who has been using a car that has an auto tracker.  You can learn such things as the usual speed drove and the travel path taken.  This is beneficial when you have a teenager driver and would like to know that he/she is actually driving in a safe manner.

These auto trackers come in a variety of price ranges and styles such as:

Data loggers:

These are an economical type of auto tracker.  On these types of trackers you can track such information as:  miles driven, addresses of each destinations, time spent at each destination, and even the speed the driver drove.  These are logged in data form and then you are able to retrieve it easily from your computer. 

Historical loggers are more expensive but offers more features such as:  no monthly fees for downloading past history and retrieving it, easily removed from the vehicle, generally runs from a battery, will show more points on a travel map making it easier to read.

Auto GPS trackers are also useful if you own a fleet of automobiles, trucks or the like for use in a business.  You know there will be times when a driver is late.  A tracker will help you to find out exactly where the driver is and if there is a problem such as an accident.  The history that the trackers records will also allow you to see if any of your drivers steers off the course they were instructed to take, if they were driving at reckless speeds and even the amount of time they spent in driving.  This is a great way for you to know exactly who are your best and safest drivers.   Plus, you may be able to save on your business insurance by installing these devices.

A consumer should also remember that most automobile insurance carriers will give them a discount if they have an auto tracker installed on any of their current automobiles, especially if there are teenage drivers on the policy, which is always a nice perk.

If the insurance discount isn’t enough of a reason for you to decide to buy an auto tracker, think about these reasons or situations where one may be helpful:

Are you constantly forgetting where you parked your car, especially when you have to park in those big lots or parking garages?  Think how nice it would be to be able trace it with an auto tracker and find it with a help of your cell phone or a small portable tracker. 

Do you sometimes wonder where your significant other may go?  You can track him or her easily to see if you are worrying in vain.

Do you fear of getting in an accident and have no way of getting help?  Some GPS auto trackers will allow you to call for help (a subscription may be required).

Finally, do you or your spouse get lost a lot?  All you have to do is call the other one, log into the computer and give the directions needed to find his/her way.

You can buy auto trackers at most electronic stores, auto part stores, and of course on many fine online sites.  Why not check some out today?  They can make your life easier, safer and you can stop thieves.

 

 

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Hand Held GPS

Should you buy a hand held GPS unit or a Dash Mounted GPS unit?

Hand Held GPS
Many people wonder which is the best type of GPS unit to buy, a handheld one or a dash mounted one.  Each, of course, has its own advantages and disadvantages.  Of course, one type may be more appealing to a certain consumer than it would be to another consumer. To help you make this decision in type of hand held to buy, consider these issues.

Will you primarily use the unit in your car?

Do you mostly want a new unit to help you find directions when you are driving?

Would you enjoy owning a GPS unit with extra features such as a MP3 player, blue tooth capabilities and an audio player?  Would you actually use these features?

Will you mostly use it while jogging, hiking, etc?

Would you use a GPS unit to actual chart your own courses for fitness or fun?

Do you think you will be moving it from one automobile to another one?

Do you think your needs will change or do you plan on sharing this unit with another family member?  (for fitness or navigational purposes)

Do you plan to take up a new sport such as boating?

 

Those questions can help you on your search as to the type of unit may be the best for you.  Some other things you might want to consider some of the pros and cons of each type of unit.

First, lets look at the pros on having a dash mounted GPS unit.

It is more secure.  This means it is less likely to be damaged or stolen.
Most have easy to use touch screen controls and
Generally, will also run off a cigarette lighter.
May have more mapping features.
May have voice commands even voice to speech commands
May have great FM reception that will allow you to play your mp3 tracks, your audio player and even allow you to access your cell phone via the automobile speakers.
They may have additional features such as the safety feature Where Am I which will tell you where you are by location and address, special feature which will tell you the local prices of gas, even a safety feature which may alert you of the current speed limits on some highways and interstates.
Greater overall reception.
Some of the cons of purchasing a dash mounted GPS unit are:

They are sometimes more expensive
You may have to buy these all ready factory installed or installed by professionals.
They can not be taken from place to place.
Now lets look at some of the pros and cons of purchasing a portable hand held GPS unit.

Some of the pros are:

It is portable therefore you can take it where you want.
It is less expensive than most dash mounted models.
Most are durable and waterproof.
Most of these comes in many styles, colors and sizes.
Many of these are light weight
Most are user friendly.
Great reception

Some of the cons of purchasing a portable hand held GPS unit are:

The screens are small, which means they can sometimes be harder to read or understand
They have smaller buttons.  This makes it more difficult for people with big fingers to operate.
Battery life doesn’t last long when using the extra features such as the illuminating screen
Not as much in the way of mapping capabilities
Can loose reception in wooded areas easily
Some have antennas that have to be extended to get full reception power
With all the pros can cons for each model, how do you choose?

Think about your specific needs. Go back to the questions you first asked yourself:  Where are you going to use the unit the most and why do you need it?
What features and options do you really want and need?
Think about how much money you are able to spend.  Of course, the more money you have to spend the better unit you can buy, whether it is a hand held GPS unit or a dash mounted one.  Plus, if you have extra money you can purchase additional software to add to possibly either type of unit.

Also beware of the fact that some hand held units now come with dash mounts or you can purchase these separately.  This allows you to the freedom of moving the unit around and still mount it when needed. 

The final choice of course is yours, the consumer.  The best way to come to the choice of whether a portable hand held or a dash mounted one is for you is by doing some thinking and a little researching. 

 

 

 

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