Variations On Automotive Gps Systems
There are many different brands of automotive GPS systems available today for any type of vehicle to use
. These systems allow for anyone in any vehicle to find their way to a specific destination. The Garmin Nuvi 265WT includes a traffic receiver, much unlike its predecessors.This model uses a bit smaller than a 5 inch color touch screen and a TFT display with a white colored back light for easy sighting of the maps and directions. This slimmer design will fit inside the pocket of a purse or jeans and comes stock with the City Navigator North America NT loaded.
This Garmin is Bluetooth enabled so that Bluetooth capable cell phones can be linked to use for talking while driving. The battery has a running time of about 4 hours when it is fully charged. The unit will speak all street names for the user and is equipped with Canada and US maps loaded upon purchase.
Another great model is the Motorola MotoNav TN765t. A very easy to understand program for all maps and menus, this Bluetooth enabled unit gives you the option of syncing the address book, and FM traffic reception. The Motorola site has updates available for the programming and forums for users to use, so the unit will always be updated on navigation and maps including newer roads and even construction zones.
The Tom Tom XL 340 S has a few things that older Tom Tom devices did not have, and stays well inside the median priced navigation units. This unit offers downloadable maps and fuel prices, lane guidance and Map Share for you to get copies of user updated maps. It offers a WXGA touch screen that allows for more space to type in addresses 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.
Lastly, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is one of the oldest but best entry level GPS units that is still used today for options and pricing. A touch display screen with beginner interface options, the programming is easy to understand and use for anyone. Some of the options available are trip timing and routes, the Where Am I? option and entry of destinations. The fast programming without additional components and features that many will not ever use, this system has everything for a beginning user at a greatly discounted price.
by: Sanfordonaro Williams