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The Real Benefits of Having a GPS in Your Car

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:43:45 +0000

By now you’ve probably heard the television and radio ads urging you to “Get a Garmin” this holiday season. But what are the real benefits of owning a consumer GPS device? Since we know you’re not the kind of person to simply buy what the TV tells you, we’ve provided the following objective list of reasons to own a GPS from Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom or any number of consumer electronics companies.

What are the Benefits of Owning a Car GPS Device?

So let’s cut to the chase. Are GPS devices just cool gadgets to show off to your friends or do they have some practical purpose in your life? Here are some of the things you can do with a GPS device:

- Get directions. Obviously, the number one selling point of any GPS is that it helps you get from Point A to Point B without getting lost. New GPS technology allows you to pre-program your trip into the device and then receive directions via turn-by-turn navigation. On many Garmin GPS, the information is even delivered by a friendly computerized voice.

- Use it as a phone. The Magellan Maestro and other recent GPS devices now integrate Bluetooth technology into the device, so you can now use the GPS as a hands-free phone. With concerns about safety due to cell phone use in the car (and many states having passed hands-free cell phone laws) this feature is more relevant than ever.

- Drive more safely. As amazing as it sounds, many GPS now provide warnings about upcoming obstacles in the road as well as advice about which lane has the least amount of potential traffic. These features give you an advantage over the unexpected bumps in the road that could pose a real safety risk to you or your family.

- Get there quicker. In the “old days” you had to bite your tongue and wait it out when traffic got tough. Now, GPS devices help make the traffic snarl a thing of the past. Many systems are linked to your local highway traffic reports and can clue you in when you need to take an alternate route. In fact, GPS technology has become so advanced that it can even provide that alternate route on the fly!

- Find something to do. Magellan, Garmin and other companies are now preloading their auto GPS with links to thousands of restaurants, movie theatres and other entertainment options. You can search by what you want to do tonight, and the GPS will provide a wealth of options (and even tell you how to get there).

- Enjoy your trip. If you’re taking your family on a car trip, pack your toothbrush and your GPS! GPS can provide information about all the points-of-interest along the way. You’ll get everything from national monuments to scenic overlooks – and everything fun in between. The GPS device will tell you the most efficient way to get there, so you won’t end up wasting a lot of money on gas.

Mark Etinger
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/the-real-benefits-of-having-a-gps-in-your-car-696574.html

how acurate is the MPH reeading of a car GPS unit?

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:26:18 +0000

There is about a 3 mph difference between my auto speedometer, and my GPS unit. How accurate is the GPS unit

3 mph hour difference is with in normal limits. Neither the car or the gps is 100%. Car can be affect by tire wear and size of tires. Even gear wear can change it. With the gps there is lag time to the satellite. Only the military gps are pin point accurate

Posrtable Car GPS

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:26:09 +0000

For more info visit
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magellangps09@gmail.com
tomtomgps09@gmail.com

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Panasonic CN-GP50U Car GPS Receiver

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:31:14 +0000

The CN-GP50U features a 5-inch display, and comes with text-to-speech technology for reading out road names when under route guidance. An optional real-time traffic service from Clear Channel is also availble on the device with the purchase of a separate receiver. Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling and Sturdy Mounting Bracket.

Tom Tom ONE XL 330 GPS car charger rating?

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:22:27 +0000

Friends, i noticed that there is a 5v, 12amp rating sticker on the GPS, but all the car cigarette lighters provide 9v (or 12v perhaps). What do i do now. If i connect this GPS to my cigarrette lighter, will it break it? (I have a 2000 toyota celica)
- Thanks in advance.

The TomTom ONE XL car charger have a step down voltage reducer that will allow an input of 12-14.8 volts and it will provide 5 volts to the GPS unit. You should not have any problem if you are using the factory DC power supply.

Good Luck

R700T GPS

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:36:30 +0000

Samsung 2440 processor at 400Mhz. 4.3 inch, 65000-color TFT LCD with touchscreen. 480 x 272 pixels (WQVGA). ROM: 1G Flash Memory. 64MB SDRAM. Micro SD Card slot (up to 4GB). O/S system: WinCE5.0. Bluetooth 2.0. 1300 mAh, rechargeable Li-Ion battery (Swappable). 2-3 hours battery run time. Extra Accessories Included: AC Adapter; Car kit (Holder, pedestal car charger). Free Lifetime TMC Service.

Which is the best GPS Car Navigation out on the market?

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:20:11 +0000

I'm trying to get one of them GPS navigator but am confuse, i heard some of them recommend activation and monthy fee (totaly dont want those) so which do think is the best and most realiable device out in the market, am thinking about tom-tom but not sure.

The Garmin Nuvi is awesome

Robot using GPS to navigate

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:14:17 +0000

This is a small robot of which I put together and coded.
It is run by a Basic Stamp 2 microprocessor coded in PBasic.
The chassis is an old RC car with all the electronics removed, only wires and motors left.
For the GPS data I used a Garmin Foretrex 101 and for object avoidance I used ultrasonic rangers.
Still has room for improvement, but it is a good start.

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Where to buy the electronic parts in the UK:
* Controller – Basic Stamp 2 – http://www.warburtech.com/
* Ultrasound – Devantec SRF02 – http://www.warburtech.com/ or http://www.active-robots.com
* Relays/Wires/”power” transistors – rswww.com or any electronics/electrical shop
* NMEA enabled GPS – Anywhere

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Tomtom GO 730 Portable GPS Navigator (1CH7.058.00)

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:08:58 +0000

The GO 730 Portable GPS Car Navigator from TomTom is an easy to use navigator ideal for navigation while you are driving. Along with access to real-time traffic data, you can even call handsfree via Bluetooth technology while you drive. The TomTom GO 730 is incorporated with the Text-to-speech feature which announces street and place names, text messages and traffic information, so that, you can focus on road ahead. Preloaded with maps of US and Canada, this GPS system features MapShare technology that lets you instantly modify street names, street direction, and point of interests on your own device. Further, IQ Routes gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel. In addition, Advance Lane Guidance brings more clarity to complex multi-lane exits. Bundled with all these features, the GO 730 is headed to make your driving safer.

How to find entry level car with GPS?

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:49:13 +0000

I am wondering if there are any web sites that would allow to find entry level car with GPS, where I would enter GPS as an option, and all cars with GPS would be listed for me….

GPS is cheap these days.

much better to buy the car you want and buy a GPS unit like a garmin or tomtom.