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Best GPS for the Money

By: S REED

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Depending on what you will be using your in car SatNav unit for will play a major role in determining what is the best GPS for the money. The surge in models and brands over the past couple of years has actually made purchasing more difficult, not less. Your budget, and what the GPS needs to be able to do for you will determine what you need to buy. I'm going to take a look at some of the more important attributes of a SatNav and try to help you determine what is the 'best GPS for the money'.

Satellite Acquisition

All SatNav units find satellites. Some find them more quickly than others. The major brands tile TomTom and Garmin are very reliable in locating and relocating satellites. Some models have been known to lose signals quite easily, which of course results in you losing time, especially if you're in the middle of the city.

Street Names and The Spoken Word

I still find it amazing how these things work. You can be in the middle of nowhere, or in the centre of a major city and the SatNav unit calls out those directions accurately (most of the time). It really is a great asset to your driving experience and makes the whole 'driving in an unfamiliar town' experience far less stressful. The best GPS for the money will provide accurate, timely use of street names to get you to your destination quickly and safely.

User Friendly Ease of Use
The modern SatNav systems are well designed to be used by all but the most technologically challenged user. They are very self explanatory and don't require to much menu suring to point you in the right direction. Some are easier than others, and the best GPS for the money will be easy to use, but advanced enough to provide the features that you need.

Plenty of Useful Features
Depending on what you will use your SatNav for, and how often, will determine the features you need. Simple is good. I really like the ability of my tomtom GPS to be able to download points of interest directly from Google Maps. This was useful for a recent visit to Scotland and a feature I really liked.

Security and Portability

Virtually all of the current SatNav units are extremely portable and easy to remove from your vehicle. There are also a nice range of carrying cases to keep your unit secure. Always take your GPS with you, and remove any mounts and cable from the dashboard and put them in the glove box. You don't want thieves breaking in just to check if the SatNav unit is still there.

Conclusion

In car SatNav systems are a fantastic asset to the traveller. Selecting the 'best GPS for the money' is not that hard. Just use a little forethought, decide what you may need in the future, check specifications and make that purchase. You'll never look back.

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Steve has recently been writing on travel and communications. Visit his site at TomTom Voices, helping people find the best replacement TomTom Voices for their TomTom GPS system

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