GPS Systems and Reviews

Gps systems for semi trucks, may be a truckers best friend

Gps systems for semi trucks

If you are a semi truck driver, saying you are on the road a lot is putting it simply.  Semi truck drivers make their living driving.  These means they are driving at least 8 hours a day, at least five days a week and most drivers will admit to driving many more hours.  This means that they need to know exactly where they are going, the road conditions ahead and many more useful tib-bits of information to keep them safe, to keep other travelers safe and to make their hauls easier and quicker.  For these reasons and more Gps systems may be a semi truck and truck driver’s best friend.

What are some of the advantages a semi truck driver has when he uses a gps system?  Here are a few:

He/she can find the quickest route to his final destination.  This will allow the trucker to save time by getting there quicker and by saving fuel.
If he/she has many stops to make on his route, he/she is able to map it accordingly with a gps system.
He/she can have many points of interests at hand.  This is extremely beneficial if they include gas stations, restaurants and rest stops.  This gives the trucker a chance to plan ahead for rest stops and meals.
The trucker can track his speed and may even be able to set an alarm to sound if he/she goes over a set speed.  This will help avoid traffic tickets and help the driver stay safe.
The trucker may be able to find out about traffic tie ups such as accidents, congestion, and highway construction quicker, possibly even tolls and change routes accordingly.  This could save time.
Could help the trucker to have better pick up and deliver times, which leads to better customer service.

The Gps systems that are built for semi trucks are a bit different than the ones used in normal automobiles.  For one thing, most of them are bigger.  This gives the trucker a better display mode which equals to a better viewing capacity.  Some of the displays are even set up for 3-D viewing.  When set in this mode, the maps look even more realistic and are even easier to read.

Many truck drivers may choose to use a laptop gps system for all their navigational needs.  They may choose to go this route because when not being used for navigational needs, their laptop can be used for many other purposes such as catching up on their email, web searching, watching web casts of their favorite television shows and even playing videos and listening to Cd’s. 

If a truck driver decides to use a laptop computer for his/her navigational needs, a software program are not the only thing needed, a good laptop mount stand is essential.  A semi truck driver needs one that offers such functions as:  being able to swivel from side to side easily, 
a secure and easy mounting system that will not allow the laptop to fall or drop, allowing for clear viewing angles, a mount that does not get in the way of driving, an allowance for tilting and vibration from the road when driving, and possibly even a mount that will attach easily to the truck and then onto the laptop computer.

If you are a semi driver and don’t really like the idea of using a lap top computer or just do not like computers in general, you still have  a few choices when it comes to Gps systems, one very popular choice is the Copilot Truck Gps.  The makers of this system just came out with their newest version, version 11.  Here is a sampling of some of the capabilities and features it offers:

Toll avoidance
Low bridge avoidance
Street by street routing with map turn arrows
Lane change warnings
Fuel cost wizard
Notifies you when you approaching gas stations, restaurants and rest points

Easy to use
You don’t have to be a computer genius to use
Real time tracking

Average costs ranges from $195 to $360 depending on functions you choose

There are a few more brands and models to choose from when buying a Gps system for semi trucks.   Shop around and pick the one that would best suit your business and driving needs. The basics most semi drivers will look for in a Gps system is accuracy ease of use, durability and whether the system has the basic functions needed. 

Plus, don’t forget after purchasing, the owner of the semi truck and or business can more than likely used the newly purchased Gps system as a business write off come tax time.

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Choose Nextar GPS systems

Nextar GPS Systems

Are you one of those people who prefer to buy products from brands that

you know and trust?  If you are and you are in the market for a new GPS

system why would you look any further than a Nextar GPS system?

You may have seen the commercials.  You should definitely check out their

website.  Nextar is a company that is built for our ever changing life

styles and the electronics we need and want.

Eddy Zheng is the founder and president of Nextar.  He believes in two

things when it comes to his products, make them bold and make them new. 

What does this mean?  Bold means that he wants products that is relevant

to the day.  New means he wants products that are new and are the best

technology wise and he wants to produce them at high volumes at consumer

prices.  To put it into even simpler terms the Nextar company has four

marketing strategies, make their products:  New, Bold, Affordable and

available for mass appeal.  His GPS systems are no different.

If you like the sound of the Nextar Company, you surely are now waiting

to hear about just what types of GPS systems they have for sell.  Before

you dig deep into their vast supply of GPS products, you must be sure you

have at least a small idea of how GPS technology works. 

GPS stands for Global Positioning Systems.  The system works with

computers, orbiting satellites and transmitters.   Together, they can

track people or objects.  They also can help to provide directions and

help to alert the user of obstacles such as congested traffic areas.

GPS was first introduced by the Department of Defense to use in military

procedures.  Now consumers are also lucky enough to enjoy these benefits

as well.

Consumers can use these devices to help find directions, to help keep

track of their automobiles, to help ensure that their teenage drivers are

not driving recklessly, to help keep track of the whereabouts of smaller

children and can even use them to track fleet vehicles at work to make

sure they are staying on track, to name just a few uses. 

Now what type of systems do Nextar offer?
This is a great navigational GPS device that one can use in their

automobile to find directions.  It offers such features as:

3.5″ color touch screen
Built in speaker
Voice guided and turn by turn prompt directions (this makes it easier to

find your destination, plus the driver can keep his/her hands on the

wheel)
Built in maps of all 50 states of the US
1.6 million Built in point of interests
An address book that can store up to 300 addresses
Speed alert
Mp3 playing mode
Day and night mode (when set in night mode there is an additional light

on the screen that gives the viewer greater viewing ability)
Rechargeable battery
Comes with a one year warranty
Comes with a car power adapter

Price generally starts at $280

14 BC Navigation System/Back up Camera

This is a great navigational GPS device that is pocket size and when used

in your car also provides a back up camera function (which may help the

driver avoid accidents).  It offers such features as:

4.3″ touch color screen
A map of all 50 states
Built in speaker
Voice guided and turn by turn prompt directions (this makes it easier to

find your destination, plus the driver can keep his/her hands on the

wheel)
Address book that stores up to 300 addresses
Function that allows the system to automatically recalculate the route
Text to Speech (this means it will speak the name of each street example,

instead of turn right on next street it would say turn right on State

Street)
Back up camera, which allows a clear view of 13 feet behind you as you

are driving in reverse?
Day and night mode (when set in night mode there is an additional light

on the screen that gives the viewer greater viewing ability)
Comes with a one year warranty

The price of this one varies.  Check website for additional details.

Of course, these two GPS system is just a small preview of the functions

and capabilities that you can find on any and almost all Nextar GPS

Where can you purchase a Nextar GPS system?

Of course, you can purchase one right on their website.  But you can also

find their products on other websites such as:  Amazon.com, ecost.com,

buy.com, kbkids.com.  You can also find them at popular retail stores

near you such as:  Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Sears, Toys R Us and even on

such popular TV shopping sites such as The home shopping Network.

As you can see, Nextar GPS systems are systems that offer many

capabilities and functions.  They also are readily available.  For these

reasons, nothing should stop you from finding that Nextar GPS system that

is perfect for you.

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