 | A car GPS navigation system will make sure that you never get lost, even in unfamiliar places. Convenience features like traffic reports, waypoint navigation and turn-by-turn directions let you focus on your driving with the confidence that an experienced navigator is guiding you to your destination. |
As part of modern technology, Global Positioning System (GPS) models available for cars have the capability of showing (and telling you) exactly how to reach to any destination you have in mind. The system does this by communicating simultaneously with three or more GPS satellites through an external or built-in antenna to pinpoint the driver's location. By Elton Gahr |
If someone asked the average guy on the street ten years ago what a GPS was, he would probably guess it is an obscure Television Station or perhaps a branch of the government. Today the average guy on the street could have one in his car or boat. By Diane Quinn |
A simple guide to how GPS works if you are in the market for a global positioning system. By Dachary Carey |
A handheld GPS is valuable for outdoor adventurers, hunters and backcountry first-responders. If you're in unfamiliar territory, far from roads or recognizable landmarks, these devices can literally save your life. |
One fine day long, long ago, my husband and I were driving around Mt. Shasta on Forest Service roads. Suddenly, we found ourselves high centered on what looked like a little patch of snow. All the digging and swearing did not do any good. |
What is the best GPS system for cars? It depends on what you need from your unit. By Maeve Rich |
What is the best portable GPS? The jury may no longer be out. By Maeve Rich |
When you compare GPS systems, don't be dazzled by features that you don't need. By Maeve Rich |
So, you don't know how to use a GPS. Do not worry; you are not alone. By Maeve Rich |
