Sat Nav Buying Guide by:Nathalie Allison

Sat navs are reasonably priced nowadays

Sat navs are reasonably priced nowadays. The devices used to have very few features initially, but now, they boast a lot of advanced features like Bluetooth hands-free kits and live traffic updates.

These characteristics add on to make it a crucial gadget while you are driving. It keeps us safe from accidents. It takes you to your destination with prior information given as to which way to turn and when.

This chiefly comes in handy when you travel on your own. You also have an option to select either a male or female voice for instructions in some Satellite navigation units.

When you are in a foreign town or city, chuck the roadmap and make use of Sat navs. You just need to enter the postcode or street name for your destination and the device will direct you accurately.

You can use the computer and keep the Sat nav unit updated with new roads, lanes and postcodes. These units also provide regular live traffic updates, as it happens. This can be done with the help of extra FM receiver, at an added price.

While driving in unknown regions, you could get a speeding ticket for exceeding the speed limit. Sat navs help you spot speed cameras situated along the way as well as the speed limits they have.

These devices also inform you ahead of accident prone regions, so that you can be more careful while you drive along these regions.

Additionally, Sat nav units when matched with mobile phones act as Bluetooth hands free kits thus helping you concentrate on your driving even as you accept or make urgent calls. For this, mobile phones should be able to support Bluetooth.

It also alerts the driver of adjacent fuel stations, in case the vehicle is low on fuel. The unit will show it routinely or else via the POI option provided. It can also let you know the Points of Interest of airports, shops, hotels or museums. This enables you to enjoy your day out to the maximum,

A few Satellite Navigation units have pre-installed maps of the World or Europe. You can also purchase a memory card with the map. TomTom Sat Nav featuring a large touchscreen is used mainly in the UK and Republic of Ireland, while Navman S70 3Dwith its Bluetooth hands free option is used in Western Europe.

For those who are always on the go, TomTom GO740 is the most apt choice, equipped with pre-installed live traffic updates and Google Local Search feature.

Meanwhile, make sure that the car is under supervision before leaving the Sat nav on the display. Ensure that you remove the windscreen holder along with the sat nav, even as you wipe the mark. This keeps it from alerting thieves since the unit is tucked away safely.

Most Sat navs allow you to key in your home address thus getting you home safe. Do not forget, you have to enter the neighbouring address to keep thieves from knowing your actual address in case it is filched.

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Nathalie, a good writer about technology articles fro technology niche sites, home appliances and shopping website.

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