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Pros and Cons of Auto Navigation Systems and GPS Devices
from: Deb St. George, on Auto Navigation System in your GPS Guide From GPSlim.comAuto navigation systems and GPS devices are everywhere you turn in this day and age. You can find them in your car, boat, plane, even in your purse (if you have a PDA or cell phone with GPS capabilities combined with the right software and/or subscriptions). If that isn't enough for you, you also have the option and capability of turning your laptop computer into a GPS device if that is your desire. The thing that most people forget to check out or ask about when looking at all the nifty features of unit A over unit B is how easy is the unit you are considering to use?
Handheld GPS and auto navigation systems offer sensible solutions to common travel related problems. They will not have all the answers all the time but are a great help most of the time. There are many styles and types of GPS and auto navigation systems that are available in today's market. Some people may not fully understand all of the neat tricks you can do with your GPS system. Here are a few things you may not have realized you can do with your GPS device.
1) You can always find the spot where you parked your car by marking it. Talk about a treasure hunt where "X" marks the spot!
2) You can track your route while hiking, biking, or horseback riding so that you can retrace your steps in order to find your way back where you started.
3) Some GPS devices can even allow you to 'go it alone' by offering the option of a digital compass rather than telling you step by step where to go (if this interests you, check the package details to see if this is available on the unit you are considering).
Keep in mind however that GPS and auto navigation systems aren't fail safe. There are a few problems that the brochures, boxes, and salesmen might neglect to mention.
1) You still need to carry around an Atlas or road maps for backups as there are occasions when the data for GPS units may not be current or accurate. Remember that roads are built, close, and in need of repair and maintenance all the time. It's nearly impossible to have one that is always correct up the minute.
2) These devices do not typically work well inside buildings or under dense forest cover.
3) Batteries, batteries, batteries. These are worse than digital cameras when it comes to burning through batteries. This is one reason that people tend to leave them charging at all times if you're leaving your car with your unit be sure you have extra batteries for backup as it is quite likely that you will need them at the worst possible moment.
4) GPS units do not recognize the existence of mountains, rivers, and other obstructions in your path so the directions and coordinates they give can occasionally be misleading.
There are many pros and cons when it comes to not only auto navigation devices but also for handheld GPS devices as well. Be sure that you try out the model you are considering before you buy it if at all possible. This will make your decision much easier and allow you to see whether or not you will be able to easily use and understand the auto navigation system you choose.
Portable Garmin Gps News
Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in ... - Engadget
Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in ... Engadget By Zach Honig posted May 22nd 2012 7:00AM Garmin may be in the early stages of navigating its way from the narrow roads of portable GPS to the in-car infotainment highway, but the company appears to be on the right path, directing focus away from ... |
A Handheld GPS For the Wilds - Gizmodo
A Handheld GPS For the Wilds Gizmodo The Wirecutter's singular goal is to decide which gadgets to buy or not to buy. Today, it takes a hard look at a portable GPS for wandering the wilderness. The Garmin GPSMAP 62s is a great GPS for an outdoorsman/woman. Selling for around $373, ... |
Position Logic and Garmin Team Up to Plot a Better GPS Course - PR Web (press release)
Position Logic and Garmin Team Up to Plot a Better GPS Course PR Web (press release) We are always striving to keep our GPS tracking platform among the very best in the industry. And being a partner of Garmin just makes that even easier. What happens when the industry leader in portable navigation devices (PND) and a world-class GPS ... |
Garmin Offers Free Malaysian Map In GPS Devices In India - Bernama
Garmin Offers Free Malaysian Map In GPS Devices In India Bernama By M. Saraswathi NEW DELHI, May 16 (Bernama) - Global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Corporation is entering the Indian mass market with the launch of portable global positioning system (GPS) nuvi 40LM and 50LM. The devices, to be priced Rs8450 ... |
Summer Tech Must-Haves - Philadelphia Magazine (blog)
 Philadelphia Magazine (blog) | Summer Tech Must-Haves Philadelphia Magazine (blog) You'll never get lost with the new Garmin nuvi – a portable GPS unit that features preloaded maps, text-to-speech voice guidance and a full-color touch screen. The device – which can be used anywhere – also includes built-in Bluetooth and ecoRoute. |
Singapore, Malaysia maps on new Garmin nüvi 40LM and 50LM GPS devices - Tech2
 Tech2 | Singapore, Malaysia maps on new Garmin nüvi 40LM and 50LM GPS devices Tech2 NAVTEQ Maps are what power these portable navigation devices (PNDs). Like other Garmin devices the 40LM and 50LM will have broadcast options in Hindi and Indian English. This step was taken to provide an easier solution to users from all over the ... |
Garmin signs pact with Nokia arm, launches portable navigation devices - mydigitalfc.com
 Zigwheels.com | Garmin signs pact with Nokia arm, launches portable navigation devices mydigitalfc.com By Sriram Shankar May 17 2012 Tough competition from Google Maps notwithstanding, Garmin, a satellite navigation products company, launched two new portable navigation devices (PND) in India. The firm has partnered with NAVTEQ, a subsidiary of Nokia ... Garmin Launches Navigation Devices In India Garmin launches nüvi 40LM and 50LM GPS devices in India |