subject: Finding The Best Gps For The Money [print this page] The purpose you will use your GPS unit for will play an important role in working out exactly what is the best gps for the money. The array of brands now on the market make choosing the best model far more tricky, not easier. The amount of money you have to spend, and the functionality you require will determine the type of unit you need. This article will look at some of the important features that will determine the best GPS for the money.
Satellite Acquisition
All GPS systems find satellites. Some find them more quickly than others. The major brands tile TomTom and Garmin are incredibly reliable in locating and relocating satellites. Some models have been known to lose signals quite easily, which of course results in you losing time, especially if you are in the middle of the city.
Street Names and The Spoken Word
I still find it amazing how these things function. You can be in the middle of nowhere, or in the centre of a major city and the GPS calls out those directions precisely(most of the time) . It really is a great asset to your driving experience and makes the whole 'driving in an unfamiliar town' experience far less demanding. The best GPS for the money will provide accurate, timely use of street names to get you to your destination promptly and safely.
User Friendly - Simple to Use
Even if you are technologically challenged, the modern gps can be used very easily by anyone. They are usually menu driven and quite easy to understand. You don't need to be that clever to get the thing to point you in the right direction. Some however, are a little easier to use than others, and the best gps will be simple, but have enough advanced features to get the job done.
Plenty of Useful Functionality
Depending on what you will use your GPS for, and how often, will determine the features you may need. Simple is great. I really like the ability of my tomtom GPS to be able to download points of interest straight from Google Maps. This was useful for a recent visit to Scotland and a feature I really loved.
Security and Portability
Virtually all of the current GPS units are very portable and easy to remove from your vehicle. There are also a nice range of carrying cases to keep your unit secure. Always take the GPS with you, and remove any mounts and cable from the dashboard and put them in the glove box. You don't want thieves breaking in just to check if the GPS is still there.
User evaluations are a great asset when buying a portable gps unit. Website reviews and user forums can all help offer the real experiences of users. These sites will often show up any ongoing issues with a particular model that may help you. Finding the best GPS for the money can be hugely aided with the use of the internet.
I hope you have found this article useful, and can now feel confident in finding the best gps for the money.
