“I wouldn’t go anywhere without my GPS” said a friend of ours. GPS (Global Positioning System) units are popular devices that accurately display your location on a map and also provide precise directions to other locations. GPS devices are loaded with road maps and are invaluable tools for travelers, commercial and military purposes and even gaming fun.
Car navigation is the most common use, but GPS capabilities are found in hand-held units for hiking and biking, and in newer smart phones and in some digital cameras for geo-tagging the location of a photo (although this feature can be disabled if security is a concern).
GPS units commonly provide voice prompts and a map to track your position as you travel. Additional functions on some units are a display of locations of nearby hospitals, police stations and gas stations, updates on area weather, traffic reports, entertainment news, restaurant, shopping and hotel information. Some units will play MP3 music through the GPS speakers or your car radio/audio system, provide Bluetooth hands-free cell phone calling or password anti-theft protection.
Choosing the GPS that’s right for you can be bewildering, so we recommend looking at one of the Internet product comparison sites, such as www.buzillions.com, to see what users like or dislike about any specific unit. Once you find a GPS that suits your needs, you’ll likely become a believer and not leave home without one.
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