How to Choose a GPS

Written by J. Chartwell


Continued from page 1

Prices for automotive GPS start at around $250 US. These provide turn--by--turn guidance. Spend a little more than that and you get voice guidance. These are larger than handhelds in order to accommodate a screen large enough to be seen while driving. They are powered byrepparttar car's electrical system and because of this, they can only be used in a vehicle.

Many automobile manufacturers now offer built-in GPS receivers as an option. Because they are built-in,repparttar 132930 big advantages are security and aesthetics. They are quite a bit more expensive than add-on units and often have fewer options. I've also heard some stories of people having a hard time getting map updates.

A PDA/GPS is a good alternative for automotive use. Its screen is aboutrepparttar 132931 size of an automotive unit, so seeingrepparttar 132932 display is not a problem. They can also be powered byrepparttar 132933 car, eliminating battery worries. The Garmin PDAs mentioned above both come withrepparttar 132934 hardware and software for automotive use.

If you're hiking, a basic handheld unit (without maps) will be fine since you'll always have paper maps with you anyway (you will, won't you?). An advantage to a handheld mapping unit is that they usually have more advanced features thanrepparttar 132935 basic units. For driving, you haverepparttar 132936 choice of a handheld, in--car dedicated, or PDA. The handheld does have limited usefulness in a car, as it does not provide turn--by--turn guidance. For a more detailed look at how to choose a GPS, click here.

J. Chartwell has developed Maps GPS Info.com, which provides practical information on GPS and maps that everyone can use. The website includes product


Raising The Bar for Anglers Who Want Quality Equipment at a Reasonable Price - the Garmin 160 Fish Finder

Written by NS Kennedy


Continued from page 1

Includes plastic transom mount transducer with depth temperature. Operating frequency of 200 kHz. Beamwidth of 20 degrees. Transducer kit comes with installation instructions. Followrepparttar instructions carefully so you don't mangle your boat inrepparttar 132929 process.

As an added plus to anglers,repparttar 132930 Fishfinder 160 offers a protective front cover and water temperature readings as standard unit features. In addition, water temperature is displayed belowrepparttar 132931 depth reading for quick visual reference, and a unique control bar identifiesrepparttar 132932 most commonly used fishing settings.

The GARMIN 160 Fish Finder : raisingrepparttar 132933 bar for anglers who want quality equipment at a reasonable price.



Find out how a fish finder can help your fishing. NS Kennedy is a keen outdoor sportsman - particularly hunting and fishing - and loves to find out about new gadgets and gizmos that he can use. He started his site Garmin GPS Navigation Reviews http://www.garmin-gps-navigation.com to share his tips and findings with other sportsmen.


    <Back to Page 1
 
ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005
Terms of Use