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Tips on finding cheap portable gps systems

cheap portable gps systems
You want to save money.  We all need to cut corners where we can.  Yet, we still want some luxuries and we still want to enjoy our life.  For that reason, we need to learn how to become more savvy shoppers.  Here are some tips that savvy shoppers uses when they are finding and searching for cheap portable gps systems.  Maybe you can use some of their tips, too.

First, realize that you can’t totally scrimp on your needs.  Think about it for a moment.  If you are really wanting a portable navigational gps system with certain specifications such as maps of a certain region, you won’t be satisfied if these are not included or if you can’t download them.   You might also want a portable gps system that is waterproof.  If you know for a fact, you will be spending a lot of time outside with the system and possibly even on boats, this is an essential need.  If you don’t get a system that caters to this need, the system you buy will fail quickly and you will be disappointed, plus you have just wasted a bit of money.

How do you really know what needs you want?  First, you stop and think.  

Thinking and evaluating one’s needs is something a savvy shopper always does.  

Get out a pen and paper and begin writing down the basic needs and capabilities you must have in your new portable gps system.  Think about such things as:

Durability (is this an issue?)
Size
Weight
Number of maps downloaded
Regions of maps downloaded
Points of interests
How the system records speeds
How the system records history and for how long
Location and size of the buttons
Should the display also have touch screen capabilities

Knowing some of the basic needs and capabilities you want, will help you decide which portable gps systems are best for you.

Now that you know a little bit about what you want, you might want to take a few more moments and do a little bit of research on the popular brands and styles.  This will give you information on which systems performs the best and which ones are the easiest to use.  It will also give you an idea on what the current prices generally are for each device, by model name and brand name.  This will help you to see if you are getting an average price or a cheap price for any system you consider to purchase.

You are now armed with a lot of useful information.  It is time to actually for that cheap portable gps system.  Where to begin?

How about online?

There are many online sites that cater to gps systems, even portable gps systems.  Some of these sites are electronic sites, name brand department store sites and even the actual maker of the gps system itself. 

Are you surprised to learn that you can find cheap prices at the brand name maker of the gps tracking portable device you are most interested in purchasing such as Garmin?  Really you shouldn’t be surprised.  Think about it.  Who else but the actual company who makes the gps system could offer a better deal?

Once you enter the site first look to see what the current deals are.  Most sites will have ongoing sales and sales that will last for a certain period.  Be sure to check these out and then look for a link where you can sign up for their newsletters.  These newsletters will appear generally in your email box and will not only announce new products, but may announce sales.

Finally, look for links for other online sites where the company sends their listed or refurbished merchandise.  These links may take you to other online sites or may appear as addresses to local stores near you.

What are refurbished or listed merchandise?

Refurbished merchandise is returned merchandise that has been tested by the factory and has lived up to all of its standards.  If repairs were needed, they have been completed and tested.  Now it lives up to the factory’s full standards.

Listed merchandise is merchandise that is a bit outdated, maybe by a month or a season.  This merchandise is sold at a cheaper price than it originally did.  The difference between it and the current selling model could be an extra feature or two, or it could be a small difference in style or color.

You can also find many cheap, yet, fully functional portable gps systems at online auction sites and  for sale message boards (Crigslist, etc.).

If you wish to shop locally, start your search at a local buyout store that features electronics.  Next try your local department store and finally if you have no luck check out your local sporting goods store, auto parts store or electronic store.  Be sure to look over any of their advertisements and fliers for sales, too.

Finding cheap portable gps systems can take a bit of work.  But when you end up saving money, yet still getting the quality equipment you wanted in the first place, you will be glad that you took the time to put fourth the effort.
 

 

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Water proof gps systems

The advantages of owning water proof gps systems

Water proof gps systems

We all love durable and dependable products.  We also know that we cannot always predict the weather; neither can those wonderful weather people, even with all their gadgets.  This is one reason why you should consider owning a water proof gps system, yet there are many other advantages as well.

Do you hike or jog a lot outside?  Do you go boating or fishing a lot? Do you like the idea of not worrying about the weather?  Do you participate in many of your favorite sporting activities all year around?  Do you worry about getting caught in rains or snows?  Do you spend a lot of time on the water and fear of dropping things?  Do you also worry about getting lost?

These are a few more reasons why owning a water proof gps system is the right investment for you

You need the system that is water proof for the above reasons.  You need the gps system itself to aid you in:

Monitoring your speeds.  Then you can keep track of your performance
Monitoring the distances.
Course new and improved maps
Possibly having the ability to back track if you were ever to stray off course
Having the ability to add waypoints to your maps
Finding your exact location in times of needs
A water proof gps system is also the perfect system to use for all your boating needs.  First, it is ideal because it is water proof.  Once you are near the water, you know accidents can occur.  If the system is geared for these, they can still function if they are actually drenched or if they are sprayed.  Many marine water proof systems will even function if they have been sprayed with salt water. 

Of course, a gps system should always be added to a boater’s list of supplies because it can aid a boater in such functions as:

Finding his way back to shore
Detailing information on tides, waves, etc.
Giving times of sun set and sun rise
Alerting him/her of oncoming boats
Showing exact location on map
Showing maps in many different formats
Having the possible extra ability to help find fish
Alerting safety personnel of their location in times of crisis.

As you can see there are many advantages to owning a waterproof gps system.  Now that you know why you should consider this wonderful type of gps system, here are a few systems you may want to consider when it comes time for you to actually go shopping:

GARMIN GPSMAP 76

This water proof gps system is perfect for land and water use
It has 8 megabytes of memory
It is preloaded with maps of major interstates and highways
It is also preloaded with marine aides alerting the user of light, buoys, sound signals and day beacons.
It has information on tides
It is highly durable and rugged
It has the ability to float if it is dropped in water
It is light weight (7.7 ounces)
It has the approximate battery life of 16 hours.

The average selling price of this gps system is $200

GARMIN GPS 60

This is a portable waterproof system
It is perfect for all your outdoor activities
It is durable
It is sunlight readable
It has four level grayscale displays
The battery has an extended life of 28 hours
It is enabled with a WAAS which gives the user more precise information on location and navigation information
It can connect to another computer via both serial and USB connections
It comes preloaded with a worldwide city point database

It has extra features such as:

An alarm clock
Games
Times for sun set and sun rise
Information on the moon phases
Information on optimal hunting and fishing times

The average selling price of this gps system is $143

Garmin GPSMAP 60

This water proof gps system can be used both on land and on water
Has a built in base map with automatic routing capabilities
Sunlight readable display
Grayscale display
Bright LED backlight
28 hours battery life
Can store marine, topo and city street maps
Optional Map source mapping software available

Have extra features such as:

Alarm clock
Games (indoor and outdoor)
Times for sun set and sun rise

The average selling price of this gps system is $195

As you can see, you don’t have to scrimp on functions and capabilities to get a water proof gps systems.  Plus, there are many advantages in owning one.  For all of these reasons, what is stopping you?  Why aren’t you buying one today?

 

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