| GPS is a system that's used by the military, | | | | An added feature of this device was that you |
| companies, and individuals to plot locations on the | | | | could call up contact information through voice |
| surface of the earth. The use of GPS is | | | | commands. |
| predominantly commercial for creating driving | | | | There will probably always be a debate on which |
| directions for commercial vehicles and figuring out | | | | is more preferable. Is it better to have one PDA |
| the fastest and most efficient routes to save | | | | with GPS, or have your GPS as a separate |
| costs. The Garmin Nuvi 350 is an example of such | | | | device? |
| a GPS device. It comes with many preloaded | | | | Regardless of your choice, there are always |
| maps and various Points of Interest which make | | | | benefits and drawbacks. You'll have to spend |
| it easier for the user to find stores, | | | | more money if you decide to go for two devices. |
| accommodation and even food wherever he or | | | | Some of the GPS devices can be quite bulky and |
| she may be with the ease of a touch screen. | | | | can be a problem if you need to carry them |
| The PDA can be described as a tiny personal | | | | around with you. If you want to use GPS |
| computer that fits into your pocket. PDAs have | | | | regularly, you'll be better off with one GPS PDA |
| seen huge developments, with some of them | | | | device. The downside of a single device is that |
| that can be used as cell phones as well, such as | | | | you can use only one function at a time. A PDA |
| the RIM Blackberry. Celebrities always boost the | | | | also have a tiny screen, which could make reading |
| popularity and sales of merchandise and the | | | | the map quite cumbersome. |
| Blackberry is no exception. | | | | Your needs will drive your choice. If you are |
| The addition of GPS to PDAs has made them | | | | technophobic and want to keep using your PDA |
| even more useful and popular. For finding maps | | | | as a minicomputer and a phone; separate units |
| and direction you can just turn on your PDA. One | | | | are better for you. If you want to save some |
| of the first devices to include GPS is the Garmin | | | | money and don't mind a little inconvenience, the |
| iQue300. Its GPS system was a Garmin and its | | | | combined device would be a better choice. |
| PDA Operating System was that of Palm OS 5. | | | | |