Gps Unit
Buying a GPS Unit: Comparison Shopping
GPS, or global positioning system, is quickly becoming a very important part of everyday life. Nearly everyone has come in contact with, or has used a GPS unit. If you're sitting on the fence, trying to decide which type to buy, perhaps the following information will help you make the decision. Here is a very brief comparison of a few of the popular GPS units on the market today
GPS Unit # 1: TomTom 910 Go
If you listen to the radio or television, chances are you've already heard of this vehicle centered GPS unit. This unit includes all of the detailed maps for North America and Europe already pre-installed and ready to go.
In addition this unit has a huge 20 GB built into it, so there is plenty of room for your digital photos and mp3s. The large 4 inch display is a touch screen, which eliminates the need for buttons on the front of the unit, making the interaction that much easier.
Since the maps created by TeleAtlas maps are already downloaded onto this unit it's a simple act to enter the destination address and the starting point, and TomTom Go will provide you with at least four different routes: the fastest, the shortest, avoiding toll roads, and the route that is necessary to arrive on time. In addition, with its verbal and visual directions it's much easier to follow than a normal map.
GPS Unit # 2: Garmin Quest
This versatile GPS unit has long been established as one of the best and most durable ones on the market today. Whether you are boating, riding your bike, hiking, or simply driving in your car, the Garmin Quest GPS unit is a great addition to any equipment list.
This GPS unit has a 256 color high resolution transflective (TFT) display and a flip up antenna with a 12 channel WAAS GPS receiver. This will easily provide position accuracy up to nine feet, and once you find out where you are, the 20 hours of battery life will make it possible to get where you re going.
In addition to the accuracy and long battery life of this GPS unit, you also have the added benefit of the Americas AutoRoute Basemap preloaded into the unit, covering the major highways, interstates, larger lakes and rivers across North and South America. In addition, there is approximately 115 megabytes of memory, just waiting to accept the various maps that are provided by Garmin's Map Source CD-ROMs.
GPS Unit # 3: Garmin's ETrex Legend
If you are looking for a GPS unit that has is sleek and compact, but still has the references of built in highways and map details, you can't go wrong with the ETrex Legend. Designed to fit comfortably in your hand, it can go just about anywhere you can. Take it on a hike, with you out to the boat, even on your ATV, provided you have a hands free carrying case. Despite it's smaller size, the screen of this GPS unit is still a remarkable 160x288 pixels, and it is waterproof, making it that much more versatile.
Depending on why you want a GPS unit, there are quite a few choices out there. If you want ready-to-go detailed road maps for your car trip, TomTom GO is a great choice. If you want the long term staying power and the ability to get turn by turn maps, the Garmin Quest might just be the ticket. However, if you want one unit that can travel anywhere and under just about any conditions, the Garmin ETrex Legend is a great choice.
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