Top 4 Portable Gps Navigation SystemsPortable gps navigation systems like the garmin portable navigation systems are cool technologies that may be imperfect but still useful to motorists who want to get to their destinations the fastest way possible. With the gps navigational system, motorists can just input their present locations and then get a reading of how to get to their intended destinations. The best portable gps is one that can be easily detached from the vehicle but one that has the most complete road database that will allow a quick computation of routes from one address to another. Barring hitches like canyons that can bar sensors, the most modern gps can do just that and more. Car navigational systems offer a lot of value added service like: · Management of personal information especially for executives bound for meetings · Information on traffic and available public transportation · Some LCD screens in most systems are able to play TV broadcasts and even movies · The latest and high end systems provides SMS services or what they call Gps2sms · Most SMS-enable GPS systems automatically send SMS in case of theft or breakdown of the vehicle · Provide information on POIs like cash or atm machines, restaurants or gas stations Here are some of the highly rated portable GPS navigation systems and their features: 1. TomTom One XL 4.3" This handheld portable navigation system is on the top of most reviews. For up to $400, it comes with a touch screen, a map, voice navigation instructions (which is perfect for those on the go but who needs directions fast) and the usual antenna, maps and software. 2. TomTom One XL GPS System This portable GPS system has a touch screen, a trip calculator, a timer and voice navigation instruction. With a 4-star rating, it is priced from $350 to $359 including all the features. 3. Garmin c530 StreetPilot This portable gps navigation system is rated 4-star and can be had for a minimum of $279 to a maximum price of $350. It is handheld and has the following features: touch screen, MOB or Man Over Board, Trip calculator, and the ever-useful voice navigation instruction. 4. Garmin StreetPilot c340 Another Garmin handheld portable GSP system is available from $298 to $350. It boasts of an address book, voice recognition, navigation instructions and touch screen. GPS navigational systems are widely used not only in private automobiles. Even taxis in Singapore and in Taiwan have been outfitted with this system to allow closer monitoring. This way, a central computer can monitor the location of the other units allowing for easy dispatch when needed. Not only that; even golf carts have been outfitted with GPS systems. This allows the golfer to get an interactive map of the whole golf course as well as a reading of the distances. This gadget is an important counter-measure against car thieves as the security system can easily spot and relay the location of a vehicle stolen by thieves. A driver who could not remember where he parked his car can also take advantage of the system. |