Tips To Select A Good Quality GPS Navigator

By Suri Dela Croix


Increase in the demand of GPS navigators has been observed in the past years. This increase is the result of the indispensability of GPS navigators not only to globe-trotters but also to those daily commuters. These devices are used in different businesses especially during deliveries and field services. Being direction providers, GPS navigators are also important in allowing users to reach their desired destination in the quickest and most convenient way possible. Due to the increase demand in the GPS market, the number of GPS navigator manufacturers also increased tremendously throughout the years.

In today's GPS market, GPS navigators include more features in assisting users during their travels. A number of these devices allow audible turn-by -turn direction, spoken street names, real-time traffic updates, Internet connectivity for facilities and amenities search, as well as large easy-to-use screens. Moreover, some GPS navigators are now also built into cellphones, hence providing the user to use their device both as a regular telephone and as a GPS navigation device. But what other factors should consumers consider in choosing their GPS navigator?

The factors that one should consider in selecting a GPS navigator are the following: display, maps, design, and navigation features. Make sure that your GPS navigator has a color display that can be viewed easily in any lighting conditions and can be read from any angle. Regarding the included maps, make sure that the device you choose include maps for the areas you frequent or you may look for those GPS navigators that allow you to download add-on maps for an extra charge. In choosing the design of your device, make sure to consider where you are to place the device - stationary inside a car or a portable one. In terms of navigation features, the basics should be the street level maps and the devices capability of providing audible turn-by-turn direction.

Most GPS navigators in the market today already offer all the aforementioned features. This gives consumers a more difficult time in choosing. However, one should always remember that GPS devices collect data to determine your location through the use of a receiver to acquire signals from at least four of the NAVSTAR GPS network satellites-w/c is a space-based global navigation satellite system orbiting the earth. Thus, the quality of the receiver you have will determine the length of time it will require to pin point your location.

If you still are having some difficulties in choosing which to choose among the number of available GPS navigators, some of the reputable and recommended brands of these devices are Navman, Tomtom, Garmin, Mio, Navigon, Magellan Navigation, and TeleType. Also, CNET.com, a website that provides the latest information in tech and consumer electronics listed the 5 Best GPS Navigation Systems now available in the market. These are the following: Garmin Nuvi 3790T, Motorola MotoNav TN765t, TomTom XL 340 S, Magellan RoadMate 1470, and the Garmin Nuvi 205W.

So, go ahead now and get your very own GPS navigator. With the above information, you are now equipped with the basics of a GPS navigator so you may be able to choose the best navigator that fits your needs.




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