GPS Systems and Reviews

Hiking with the Uniden Trax438

Getting out to enjoy the outdoors is a pastime that many wish they could take part in more often. Whether you’re inhaling the crisp air of fall or tromping through the woods looking for game, there is something exhilarating about getting outside to enjoy nature. Of course, with much of nature cut down or plowed away to make room for highways and subdivisions, it can be more than a notion to find a place to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, let alone make your way through it without getting lost when you finally find it. This is why many outdoors enthusiasts rely on the Uniden Trax438 to help them find their way through trails, across rivers, and even in valleys.

Hike the Trails

So you’re ready to go outside and you’re wondering now how the Uniden Trax438 can help you along the way. Well let’s create a scenario to get you started. Suppose you’ve driven to a location that you’ve always wanted to walk through, but were too afraid of getting lost. Assuming you’ve used the system to get to your location, you can remove it from your dashboard to begin using it as a handheld device.

The Uniden Trax438 automatically can determine your coordinates as you begin to take your travel by foot off the road and into what is normally considered to be uncharted territory. Once you begin traveling, it can keep track of where you are now and also help you map out where you’re going next, all via the Trail Book navigation program that displays its on your touchscreen display. If you want to find a lake that has always been described as “well hidden” behind the woods, the device can find that location for you. And if you want to trace your way back to where you came from, just be storing the waypoints in the system, you can make your way back to the car, reattach the device to your dashboard, plug in the next destination in the system, and make your way out of the area just as easily as you made your way in.

Travel by Road

Though the Uniden Trax438 was works well for those who love to spend time outdoors, it is also perfect for the person who prefers to travel inside of a comfortable vehicle. If you love to travel by car but always seem to get turned around when you visit a new location, you can trust in the system to get you where you need to go. By just plugging in your address as a departure location and the destination as the location you want to reach, you can easily get started on your journey. The device comes with a large 4.3-inch color TFT anti-glare screen that allows you to view both 2D and 3D maps of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands with no trouble. And if you want to load even more maps onto the system, you can download them onto the internal 2 GB flash card.

Enjoy the Extras

Integrated Radar Detector – If you’re like a lot of people, you don’t like thinking about whether a police car is nearby when you’re traveling between cities and want to step on the accelerator a little bit. This is why the Uniden Trax438 is a great option for those who want to be alerted when police speed check radars are nearby. This radar detector can not only determine this, but also what speed you are traveling, what your average speed is, your total trip time, estimated time of arrival, total miles traveled, and time stopped.

Turn-by-Turn Voice Navigation – This device offers guided instruction to any location with turn-by-turn voice prompted navigation. This means, instead of having to look down to read the screen for instruction on which turn to make next, you can simply keep your eyes on the road and what for the system to tell you your next move. 

POIs – If you love to make stops along the way when traveling, especially in new cities, then you’ll love the integrated POI database, which keeps an updated listing of ATMs, restaurants, hotels, repair shops, gas stations and tourist attractions by the millions.

There are other features you can enjoy with the Uniden Trax438, whether you’re on foot or in a vehicle. Some include a trip computer, trip book, external antenna jack, stereo earphone jack, and much more. But even those to cover the entire list of features you can take advantage of with the Uniden Trax438. So if you’re interested in learning more, don’t be afraid to do more research. And if you’ve learned all you need to know, then get out there and get your own!

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Want to Know the Best Handheld GPS Devices?

Have you been wanting to search for the best handheld GPS devices on the market but don’t know how to get started? This article will help you learn how to determine not only the best available, but the best for you.

What to Choose … What to Choose …

Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision as to what is the best for you when others are already shoving what they see as the best handheld GPS devices down your throat. So how do you choose? The best way I’ve found to have success with choosing anything that I know will be somewhat of a substantial financial investment is to take my time until I decide what it is I want – despite what others say. I know you’re thinking, “Okay … but what if I don’t know ANYTHING about what I’m about to purchase?” That’s where research comes in. There’s nothing wrong with learning something new is there? I love the challenge of buying something I know absolutely nothing about, because by the time it’s found its way into my home, I’m an expert in its field.

To help you learn more about not just choosing the best handheld GPS device, but choosing the best one for you, feel free to use the question and answer session I give myself so that I make sure I really want what I’m purchasing:

Do I care more about money or quality?

When dealing with electronics, this can be a tricky question to ask yourself because money may or may not be directly related to quality. For example, you know that you can visit a dollar store and find a perfectly acceptable bottle of ketchup that probably will taste great, but if you buy a camera from there, you may not be happy with the quality. However, you may very well be able to buy a camera for $100 that works just as well as one for $200. This is why when searching for the best handheld GPS system; you need to read magazines for expert reviews that can help you determine what is best for the money.

What features am I looking for?

This is another important question to consider. Think about it. If you are not a gadget lover, then you are not going to be interested in the navigation device with Bluetooth, MP3 player, and games. You are probably going to be more interested in sticking to the basics. However, if you do love those extras then you’ll want to seek out the devices that have more features. You will also want to consider that many handheld devices are meant for those who love to trek around outdoors. Some work to navigate on the roads, but they are not as convenient portable devices that mount on the dashboard. So be sure to keep this in mind when choosing. 

Have I seen the device in person?

We are in an age where online purchases are taking over. And there is nothing wrong with buying items online seeing that you often find better deals on the Internet. However, when you buy online, you don’t get the benefit of touching the device, something that is important for these types of systems. The ease of using the interface, the color sharpness in dark and light, the map and navigation quality, and even how it feels in your hands are all important when deciding the best handheld GPS system. You can’t take any of these factors for granted, which is why I suggest visiting them in person – even it you have to go back home to purchase one at a discount online. 

So Which Are the Best?

After going on about what strategies you should use to determine the best, I will offer those known as the best handheld GPS devices on the market today. The Garmin eTrex Camo is a great device for those who love to have fun in the outdoors and want to fish or hunt. It is rugged and durable, is able to keep track of up to 500 paths you’ve trekked, and is waterproof in case it gets submerged. Another device to consider is the Magellan SportTrack, a device that works for tons of sports, including fishing, hunting, biking, boating and hiking. It is extremely accurate, working with all 12 orbiting satellites for perfect geographic precision. It also tells you the Sun’s and Moon’s positions in the sky and can let you know perfect times to seek fish and game, making it one of the best handheld GPS devices on the market according to reviewers.

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