Names Of Automotive Gps Systems
There are a hand full of brand names for automotive GPS systems today on the market
, that are capable of being used in any vehicle. These units let any person in any kind of auto be able to find their way around. One such is the Garmin Nuvi 265WT that has a traffic receiver that its earlier models do not share.This unit has a wide screen with touch that offers 480 by 272 pixels on a display screen and a back light. This newer design is thinner than before, and is so light and small it can easily fit inside a pocket. It comes stock with the program City Navigator North America NT.
This model of Garmin will support Bluetooth so that the user can use it for legal hands free calling to pair with a cell phone that supports it. It has a battery life of about 4 hours from fully charged and speaks the street names and comes with maps of Canada and the US already loaded.
The Motorola MotoNav TN765t offers a very easy to use program interface for maps and all the menus, and is Bluetooth enabled to allow for hands free calling and even offers address book syncing, and FM traffic options. The web site offers forums for users and updates to the system so that you can always be the most up to date on the maps and navigation including construction zones and new roads.
One of the top selling units is the Tom Tom XL 340 S. It has a couple of new features that some of the older units do not offer. Staying beneath the median cost for automotive GPS systems, this unit has a web site that allows you to download fuel prices for your city, lane guidance options and you can even download and use user updated maps. With a 4.3 inch WXGA touch screen, there is more room to maneuver on the keyboard than ever before.
This model is larger and thicker than other models of its kind due to the Easy Port mount included but is worth the money a person will save. The web site is constantly updating the software, allowing you to stay up to date with all road conditions.
The best Magellan is the RoadMate 1470, which has a color display touch screen and has a one touch menu that lets users look through the most common destinations that have been used. This screen will let you decide on fastest route, quickest time and others that are available such as avoiding toll roads. For the cost it is a great value, even though the cradle for mounting can sometimes cause the power cord problems.
The Garmin Nuvi 205W is one of the earliest entry level automotive GPS is still consumer rated as one of the best on the market for the asking price and options. Offering a touch screen with a beginner level interface, the menus are easy to understand. Options include trip routing and timing, Where Am I? and destination entry. Fast performance without all the add on components that many users will not use; this model offers everything for the average user at an affordable price.
by: Riley Quick