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In-Car GPS - Cutting Through The Hype

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Garmin Nuvi 350 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant
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It’s fairly certain at this point that GPS navigation will become a semi-standard automotive feature, and a soon-to-be standard one. While there are a few people who don’t really like having GPS system in their car, the majority of people are ecstatic with this new, advancedAdvantest version of finding your way to destination.

One method among many, that people used for directions was an Internet service called MapQuest. While this was an easier method to use instead of unfolding a large map in your car, it had its limitations. Particularly, you had to plan your route and then printed out prior to leaving your house, which means you had to plan ahead in this leaves no room to change your plans while en–route. In today’s tactic modern society both men and women need a more dynamic means of direction than a service like MapQuest was able to provide. With the invention of the in car GPS system there are no such limitations, basically you input where you want to go when she got in the car, and presto, you get step by step directions, which do not even have to be read since the majority of GPS units give you oral directions as you approach turning points.

Too Good to be True

Admittedly, relying on GPS in your car does have its limitations at times. GPS relies on technology and wave-signals that are sent to your car, similar to signals being sent to your cell phone. Anyone who’s tried to use a cell phone in a valley or in the middle of the woods knows that being without a cell signal can be a maddening experience. However, in most cases, being without a cell signal simply means that you can’t make a phone call, but if you’re relying a 100 per cent on your car’s GPS system to get you where you need to go, and you don’t have a signal, you’ll find yourself in a bit of trouble. One model that is recommended as reliable is the Magellan 760 GPS which has a more intelligent detour function, text to speech functionality, as well as multiple destination preparation. It should also be noted that the Magellan GPS 760 has a excellent feature so that if you’re stuck in traffic and if you speed goes below 15 mph for a set period of time, the unit will automatically recalculate a brand-new route around the problem area.

However, as the demand for GPS technology increases in the automobile industry, there will be more technological advances, permitting the weaker singles to be adequate for the task.

While this is happening there will be additional singles sent out the GPS units, just like there are more and more cell phone towers being built in isolated areas. For the time being, have fun with your car’s GPS system and enjoy the freedom it allows you. On the other hand, if you set yourself up to never be lost again, never have to look at a map again, or never have to stop and ask for directions again, you’re probably setting yourself up for at least minor disappointment and inconveniences. All of that will change in the next few years though; it’s only a matter of a little time.