| A portable GPS device used to be an iconic item | | | | units that cater several countries. For one, the |
| of luxury some few years back. As a matter of | | | | TomTom GO 950 is known for its maps of US, |
| fact, it still is. For a lot of reasons, anyone who | | | | Canada, European countries, New Zealand, and |
| owns a GPS device projects a character, | | | | Australia. It also has hands free calling feature, |
| something that can be described in so many | | | | voice command and control, and enhanced |
| words. But lately, it's no longer an unusual | | | | positioning technology. Its price is around $650, |
| occurrence to see a GPS device practically | | | | you're definitely paying for the great features and |
| everywhere. It's becoming more common by the | | | | the comprehensive maps. Another worthy unit is |
| day, and it's not surprising at all. People want to | | | | the XXL 540 which comes with a 5-inch screen. |
| go places, far and strange. They would want to | | | | Aside from the big screen, it features IQ routes, |
| have something that's more convenient than a | | | | safety camera alerts, and text-to-speech |
| paper map. You may be one of those | | | | functionality. The good news is, it's 50% cheaper |
| contemplating to buy a GPS device, and you're in | | | | than the GO 950. |
| a state of confusion because there are a lot of | | | | Magellan is one big manufacturer of GPS Units. |
| brands and models to choose from. Here's a little | | | | The brand has long been popular, they might have |
| GPS comparison which can help you filter your | | | | started the whole craze for GPS. Right now, they |
| search. | | | | have a good line of GPS units such as the |
| Garmin offers a wide range of units | | | | Magellan Triton, Magellan Maestro, and Magellan |
| encompassing GPS for vehicle drivers, hikers, | | | | Roadmate. The Triton is a series of handheld |
| bikers, golfers, fishermen, and even pilots. Yes, | | | | waterproof GPS devices designed for exact |
| they've pretty much got it covered from land, | | | | outdoor navigation, suitable for active adventurers. |
| sea, and air, no wonder they enjoy a huge | | | | The Maestro line includes sophisticated GPS units |
| following. The nüvi® 1250 jumpstarts | | | | with intuitive touch-screen feature. The Roadmate |
| Garmin's affordable and easy-to-navigate GPS for | | | | line is relatively the cheapest among the three |
| automobiles. Then, it's the Garmin Zumo line that | | | | series, and offers almost the same features as |
| suits motorists. These handy units are reliably | | | | the Maestro units. |
| preloaded with City Navigator® street maps | | | | Casio is a brand which always reminds us of |
| and points of interest. Another interesting unit | | | | quality watches. Well, they've decided to step a |
| they've got is the Garmin Astro, a GPS-enabled | | | | notch higher by incorporating the GPS feature in |
| dog tracking system. Yes, they've got your | | | | one of their latest product releases. The Casio |
| darling pet in mind, too. | | | | GPR-100 is a small gadget with many functions |
| Navman is one of the premier brands for GPS | | | | and that includes the GPS. In fact, it's said to be |
| units, and like the other brands, it has a lot to | | | | the smallest GPS compatible watch that delivers |
| offer. Among the latest offering of Navman are | | | | real time data. It definitely suits athletes as it is |
| the MY series and C series. If you conduct a GPS | | | | waterproof, it measures speed and distance, it |
| comparison between the two, the MY series | | | | has a stop watch, and it has many other powerful |
| definitely leads the pack in terms of size and a | | | | features. This 64-gram baby will definitely look |
| few added features. For example, the MY 500XT | | | | good on anyone's wrist. |
| has a notable 4.7" superflat widescreen which is | | | | With all the good GPS units available today, it may |
| better than the C60's 4.3-inch screen. The MY | | | | be hard to zero in on a single unit. Some official |
| 500XT also has a number of features that you | | | | websites have GPS Comparison pages which may |
| might like which you can not find in the C series | | | | help you come up with better judgment. eBay is |
| such as location and trip capture, live weather | | | | also a good venue to find some good units with |
| updates, 3D landmarks, Bluetooth, media player, | | | | discounted rates. Just get to know your lifestyle |
| and more. | | | | and your budget, and you will be directed to the |
| TomTom is a strong name in the World Of GPS | | | | GPS unit that suits you best. |
| Systems. It has produced several functional GPS | | | | |