Auto navigation systems and GPS devices are
everywhere you turn in this day and age. You can find them in your car, boat,
plane, even in your purse (if you have a PDA or cell phone with GPS capabilities
combined with the right software and/or subscriptions). If that isn't enough
for you, you also have the option and capability of turning your laptop
computer into a GPS device if that is your desire. The thing that most people
forget to check out or ask about when looking at all the nifty features of unit
A over unit B is how easy is the unit you are considering to use?
Handheld GPS and auto navigation systems
offer sensible solutions to common travel related problems. They will not have
all the answers all the time but are a great help most of the time. There are
many styles and types of GPS and auto navigation systems that are available in
today's market. Some people may not fully understand all of the neat tricks you
can do with your GPS system. Here are a few things you may not have realized
you can do with your GPS device.
1) You can always find the spot where you
parked your car by marking it. Talk about a treasure hunt where "X"
marks the spot!
2) You can track your route while hiking,
biking, or horseback riding so that you can retrace your steps in order to find
your way back where you started.
3) Some GPS devices can even allow you to
'go it alone' by offering the option of a digital compass rather than telling
you step by step where to go (if this interests you, check the package details
to see if this is available on the unit you are considering).
Keep in mind however that GPS and auto
navigation systems aren't fail safe. There are a few problems that the
brochures, boxes, and salesmen might neglect to mention.
1) You still need to carry around an Atlas
or road maps for backups as there are occasions when the data for GPS units may
not be current or accurate. Remember that roads are built, close, and in need
of repair and maintenance all the time. It's nearly impossible to have one that
is always correct up the minute.
2) These devices do not typically work well
inside buildings or under dense forest cover.
3) Batteries, batteries, batteries. These
are worse than digital cameras when it comes to burning through batteries. This
is one reason that people tend to leave them charging at all times if you're
leaving your car with your unit be sure you have extra batteries for backup as
it is quite likely that you will need them at the worst possible moment.
4) GPS units do not recognize the existence
of mountains, rivers, and other obstructions in your path so the directions and
coordinates they give can occasionally be misleading.
There are many pros and cons when it comes
to not only auto navigation devices but also for handheld GPS devices as well.
Be sure that you try out the model you are considering before you buy it if at
all possible. This will make your decision much easier and allow you to see
whether or not you will be able to easily use and understand the auto
navigation system you choose.
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