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Save Money by Buying the Right Auto Navigation System for Your Needs
from: Deb St. George, on Auto Navigation System in your GPS Guide From GPSlim.comWith so many GPS (global positioning satellite) devices and auto navigation systems on the market today how on earth is someone supposed to choose the system that will be best for you? The answer to that question isn't as difficult as you might think. It all lies in deciding what you will be using your GPS device to accomplish. You need to know where you will be using your device in order to use it properly. By this I mean will you be using your GPS system for driving, biking, hiking, boating, or 'off-roading'?
Occasionally you will find that your goals and desires of your auto navigation system or GPS will require use in more than one of these instances, the good news is there's a device for that too! Seriously, there is a device that is suitable for almost every possible need and use. If you plan to use your auto navigation system exclusively for driving your automobile, you should probably choose a system such as one of the following: Magellan RoadMate 2200T Portable Navigation System, Garmin StreetPilot c530 Automotive GPS, Tom Tom One, Tom Tom GO 910 Automotive GPS System, or Navman iCN 750 Vehicle Navigation with Camera. These systems each offer something unique to consumers while also delivering some of the same popular features that consumer's love. Some of those features include turn-by-turn directions, landmark identification, important stops and destinations along your route, and popular restaurants along the way.
If you want something that is a little more versatile than your typical stand-alone navigation system or GPS then you might want to check out the many options afforded by the handheld GPS systems on the market today. Many of these will require an upgrade of some sort in order to be useful for turn-by-turn destination information but are excellent for those taking the fun off the beaten path and off road. For those who love adventure in the great outdoors the following handheld GPS systems offer an excellent choice for keeping you on track and in the know: Garmin eTrex Vista Cx Color Handheld GPS Unit, Magellan eXplorist 600, and Lowrance iFinder Hunt Color.
For those who currently own a laptop or PDA software and hardware add ons can turn your device into a GPS system. These offer a more affordable option to the stand-alone navigation system and are an attractive incentive to many potential consumers. You will also find the widest variety of features within this particular category. Most of these devices offer the hardware as well as the necessary mapping software as part of the package. This allows them to have relative portability while also offering the full features of the stand-alone navigation systems. Some of the laptop or Palm systems that you may wish to consider are the following: Garmin CF Que 1620 Compact Flash GPS, Tom Tom Navigator 6 Bluetooth, DeLorme Earthmate Blue Logger, and the Garmin Mobile 20 Smartphone GPS System.
These are by no means all inclusive of the many wonderful and exciting products that are available in today's market for those interested in purchasing an auto navigation system. You should also keep in mind that new technologies emerge on a daily basis. With that in mind, prices on existing technologies are steadily decreasing, as prices on new items are often still quite high. It is very possible to get a great deal by shopping last year's top of the line navigation toy and skipping the high-end navigation gadgets of the current year.
Another way to save money on navigational aids and devices is not to shop among the top of the line devices. Instead of shopping for those that are priced highest, elect devices within the middle of the price range. These devices generally offer the same excellent quality as the more expensive devices without the over inflated price tags. You should also remember not to pay extra for features that you won't be using. Having an extra feature or two shouldn't be a selling point if you won't be using those features.
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Cobra JoyRide Named Best Safety Product in Techlicious 2012 Best of CTIA ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Cobra JoyRide Named Best Safety Product in Techlicious 2012 Best of CTIA ... MarketWatch (press release) The Cobra JoyRide application can also save the GPS position of the owner's vehicle on the Android phone and help them navigate back to their parking spot. "Plugging your phone in to charge when you get behind the wheel of your car is a no-brainer," ... |
Cobra iRadar iRAD-105 (for Android) - PC Magazine
Cobra iRadar iRAD-105 (for Android) PC Magazine You'll also want to find a way to run the cable to your car's power accessory jack as neatly as possible. For this review, I tested Cobra iRadar for Android on a Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket ($149.99, 4.5 stars) running on AT&T's network. |
Cobra Announces General Availability of Cobra JoyRide(TM) - MarketWatch (press release)
Cobra Announces General Availability of Cobra JoyRide(TM) MarketWatch (press release) This advancement in automotive safety and convenience leverages the Android(TM) Open Accessory Framework to initiate phone events and configurable settings automatically just by connecting the Android smartphone via micro-USB to the Cobra JoyRide ... Cobra Announces Next-Generation Cobra iRadar |
Cobra Electronics Named Finalist in 2012 CTIA E-Tech Awards - MarketWatch (press release)
Cobra Electronics Named Finalist in 2012 CTIA E-Tech Awards MarketWatch (press release) CHICAGO, IL, Apr 25, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ:COBR) , a leading designer and marketer of award-winning mobile and consumer electronics, today announced that Cobra JoyRide(TM), a smart charging accessory for ... |
Cobra Electronics Reports Increased First Quarter Results - MarketWatch (press release)
 telecomlead.com | Cobra Electronics Reports Increased First Quarter Results MarketWatch (press release) The PPL sales decline was attributable to lower sales of Truckmate(TM) navigation products, however, this was partially offset by higher sales of Snooper Shotsaver(TM) golf GPS units. "We are pleased to report an operating income in the current quarter ... Cobra Gets It Right In The First Quarter |
Designer of Shelby Cobra dies - San Antonio Express (blog)
 San Antonio Express (blog) | Designer of Shelby Cobra dies San Antonio Express (blog) Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a ... |
Carroll Hall Shelby (1923 - 2012) - San Antonio Express
Carroll Hall Shelby (1923 - 2012) San Antonio Express Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a ... |