How to Bag a Cheap GPS That Gets The Job Done!
Mary Aldoseri
April 16, 2011
Technology really is great, even technophobes are getting in on the action. GPS is helping millions of us to get where we need to be. Gps systems use satellites which help with navigation, tracking and location coordinates. You can buy various appliances which have inbuilt gps systems. As there is such a vast range and many manufacturers (competition keeps them prices down!) you can pick up a cheap gps system easily. Let's get to grips with cheap and works versus cheap and useless!
When looking to buy a cheap gps please ensure you know what features are essential. Of course each device will have varying features. A decent gps system should equip you with a monitor that you can see clearly. A gps interface should also provide you with visibly clear maps. The touch screen is also important as it allows you to change from one feature or section of the map to another so, the touch screen should be in excellent working condition.
The street maps are an integral part of the device and should be clearly visible. The route you intend to take and your current position should be highlighted so that you can see them even in the darkness. Various street names, railway crossings, medical facilities, and other important venues should be provided. The voice prompts which are inbuilt in the gps systems should be heard clearly even on a cheap gps.
Of course different gps systems range on price dependant on the features of the system. Generally speaking you should be able to find a cheap gps with the latter vital features with a budget of about $100 to $400 USD.
This price range is cheap when you consider that the newer gps systems which have many slick new features fall in the price bracket of $999.99 and upwards. In fact gps device prices can reach up to $2,000.00 USD. So $100-$400 for essential features is well cheap compared to $2,000.00.
With price and must have features out of the way, lets move on to shopping. Equipped with the information above, hit review shopping sites. Read the specs from the manufacturer and read what other people are saying who actually own the device. Believe me it wont take long and could save you getting landed with a crap device. Shopping portals like Amazon allow you to filter by price also so that is a good starting point. Then just work your way through the above list and finally, focus on what others are saying.
As technology is meant to help us, poor homework on your part may see you end up with a twat nav instead of sat nav! While the fancy devices can show your status and prestige you will need to pay a hefty price. A cheap gps on the other hand will get you where you need to go with some dosh left to spend when you get there!
When looking to buy a cheap gps please ensure you know what features are essential. Of course each device will have varying features. A decent gps system should equip you with a monitor that you can see clearly. A gps interface should also provide you with visibly clear maps. The touch screen is also important as it allows you to change from one feature or section of the map to another so, the touch screen should be in excellent working condition.
The street maps are an integral part of the device and should be clearly visible. The route you intend to take and your current position should be highlighted so that you can see them even in the darkness. Various street names, railway crossings, medical facilities, and other important venues should be provided. The voice prompts which are inbuilt in the gps systems should be heard clearly even on a cheap gps.
Of course different gps systems range on price dependant on the features of the system. Generally speaking you should be able to find a cheap gps with the latter vital features with a budget of about $100 to $400 USD.
This price range is cheap when you consider that the newer gps systems which have many slick new features fall in the price bracket of $999.99 and upwards. In fact gps device prices can reach up to $2,000.00 USD. So $100-$400 for essential features is well cheap compared to $2,000.00.
With price and must have features out of the way, lets move on to shopping. Equipped with the information above, hit review shopping sites. Read the specs from the manufacturer and read what other people are saying who actually own the device. Believe me it wont take long and could save you getting landed with a crap device. Shopping portals like Amazon allow you to filter by price also so that is a good starting point. Then just work your way through the above list and finally, focus on what others are saying.
As technology is meant to help us, poor homework on your part may see you end up with a twat nav instead of sat nav! While the fancy devices can show your status and prestige you will need to pay a hefty price. A cheap gps on the other hand will get you where you need to go with some dosh left to spend when you get there!
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