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The GPS, or Global Positioning System, has only been on the market for a few years. In that short period of time, however, it has made a huge impact on the day-to-day lives of drivers. No longer do motorists have to haul maps or atlases along with them where ever they go. Drivers simply type in the city and address of their destination and are guided by the quickest route or shortest distance. What if the motorist doesn’t know the address? That’s no problem, since most GPS systems have a full directory of businesses and establishments pre-installed. With a touch of a button, people can look up the closest gas station or fast food joint. Many of these directories even include the phone number of the company, making it easy to call ahead and ensure the trip is worth it.
Don’t believe the GPS has made such a huge impact? The next time you are driving in a large city, take a look around. A quick glimpse will reveal a plethora of GPS units mounted to the dashboards of your fellow drivers, each system lit up like a tiny, illuminated map. The GPS has become such a convenience, one wonders how the world got along for so long without it. Sure, it’s still possible to become lost with a GPS, especially when roads and maps are outdated, but with the GPS, it is easy to find your way back on track on those few occasions you find yourself off course.
The best part about the GPS is how much the cost has come down in recent years. When the GPS first hit the market, a bulky unit would cost hundreds of dollars. Now, manufacturers such as Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, and Navigon have made the GPS affordable enough that nearly everyone can now afford one. In fact, the technology is becoming so accessible that many mobile phone companies now include a built in cellphone GPS. It’s also not uncommon to find a built-in car GPS in many top-of-the-line vehicles. As time goes on, the GPS is sure to become even more accessible in the market. In doing so, it will continue to change the way we get around.
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Is there a GPS that can record my drive?
Yes, like the XDriven DRS-1100 GPS Driving Recording System
What types of products are sold by Pharos GPS?
Pharos sells a variety of GPS products to interested customers. Some of these products are Drive GPS, EZ Road Pocket GPS Navigator and Pocket GPS Navigator with Bluetooth.
Have you ever heard of an tomtom handheld gps?
Yes, TomTom GPS is a good brand of GPS. They sell a range of products including handheld GPS systems or GPS to go in your car and be able to drive any where you please.
How accurate is a Nokia GPS Navigation system?
It depends where and how often the device downloads the GPS information. Streets and roads are always changing, so the GPS device must download updates to be accurate.
Is GPS cradle worth the money?
This depends on if you are in the market for a way to mount and stabilize your GPS device. This is a great way to mount your GPS in a moving automobile or vehicle.
How do you drive from Oakland CA to Chicago IL?
by using a GPS
How do you update GPSS on 2004 Lexus?
Updated GPS disc inserted into the GPS disc drive (Not the CD drive) Depending on the model, it will be in the glove box department area, or in the trunk of the vehicle.
Where was the GPS invented?
ChinaThe GPS was invented in China. No way! You must be insane!
What is the best way to mount a GPS unit to a dashboard?
There are many ways that one could mount a GPS unit to a dashboard. The best way to mount a GPS unit to a dashboard would be to purchase a good GPS mount.
How do you drive from NYC to Florida without driving through tunnels?
Drive on the roads. Use a GPS if you ave to.
Does changing the size of a partition or changing a file system on a drive erases everything on the logical drive?
yes
Is GPS tracking another kind of map?
GPS stands for 'Global Positioning System'. GPS's are essentially maps in of themselves, as they show you a 'map' and you drive based on the directions or follow the map.
