subject: How To Select The Best GPS Accessories [print this page] How To Select The Best GPS Accessories How To Select The Best GPS Accessories
Once upon a time, the GPS system was thought to be a luxury. And you know what the scene is like now; even kids have GPS'. Since the GPS industry has virtually exploded, the accessories industry has followed suit; and you can shop till you drop just looking for the right extras for your GPS navigational needs. You will easily and immediately find a wide range in the qualities and features available with the GPS extras. That all compelled us to do our own style of research about the most wanted GPS extras. Thanks for being here; read on to discover!
The Tom Tom GPS Dashboard Mount for Tom Tom GPS Navigators is very popular among Tom Tom owners. It is currently selling for less than twenty dollars on Amazon.com and has, at the time of this writing, an overwhelmingly positive response rate on the site. The mount weighs a couple of pounds, which seems really heavy until you realize that it is the weight that helps your Tom Tom stay in place.
This mount was made so it would work well with the Tom Tom GPS, so be careful if you have something else. One accessory item that is almost mandatory for GPS systems/units is the adaptor. Adaptor manufacturers are like a flock of birds - large and everywhere, sort of, but you will find a huge range in this accessory category. It's very common to get a free adaptor when you buy a GPS unit. However, you can find excellent indoor use adaptors, and they are really convenient because there will be times when you will prefer to charge-up your GPS inside. Just as an FYI: for international travelers the adaptor for international power differences is a good idea.
There is an interesting specialty accessory, the Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor, and it is highly regarded among cyclists. This piece of gear figures out your cycling speed for you. You just strap it onto your wrist and you're ready to go. Calculating your pedal strokes/minute is another very handy function that is excellent for training purposes. This makes it a worthwhile accessory even for someone who is riding a stationary bike at home or at the gym. The Forerunner 305, the Edge 305CAD and the Garmin Edge 305 will also work with this sensor. If you pay attention to warranties, then you'll like that it has an one-year warranty period. Shopping for GPS accessories is really quite simple once you've done the research. Armed with research your search for accessories will be quite simple. The trick to having an easy time is to learn everything you can. Check out other websites and see what's hot off the presses and selling well. See what others have to say. The more information you have the more cash you will save.
