| I was researching for a portable gps car | | | | something that functions half the time. |
| navigation system the other week | | | | My brother-in-law spent $175 on a |
| because my job requires me to travel a | | | | no-name brand GPS unit and after using |
| lot in different cities. | | | | it to help him move across the country, |
| It was just practical for me to get a | | | | it took a permanent vacation. |
| portable system that I could carry | | | | You should also consider some of these |
| around with me. | | | | other major features: |
| While most portable gps systems have | | | | Street name announcement - |
| basic functions such as voice | | | | Does the voice narration announce the |
| narrations to help direct you where to | | | | name of the street or does it just say |
| go, it's worth the time to figure out | | | | next street? |
| exactly what other features you may | | | | Time to destination - |
| need. | | | | Will it calculate how long it will take |
| For example, there are some models which | | | | you to arrive at your destination? This |
| will tell you which lane to be in so | | | | feature is invaluable when you want to |
| you can make turns in high traffic | | | | know the closest destination out of |
| streets more easily. This could come in | | | | several choices. |
| handy if you're traveling in a | | | | Automatic rerouting - |
| congested city such as Chicago. | | | | If you make a wrong turn, does your |
| When considering the features that you | | | | navigation system reroute you? |
| want in your portable gps navigation | | | | You'll find a lot of choices when |
| system, it's important to consider if | | | | purchasing a portable gps car |
| you'll actually be needing that feature | | | | navigation system. My suggestion would |
| or if it's just an added bonus. | | | | be to figure out what options you would |
| Here are some things to consider: | | | | like, then find the units which have |
| Size of the GPS Unit | | | | those features and check the units out |
| You can find pocket sized units which | | | | physically at your local electronics |
| are very portable but have small screen | | | | store. |
| sizes. If you want a larger screen the | | | | You can then go online to find the best |
| units will be less portable so make sure | | | | deals for your unit. Often times, I |
| to consider how you will use your | | | | find the best deals online after |
| unit. | | | | viewing the units in a store. |
| Price of GPS Unit | | | | As with most technology, you will find |
| Cost is always at the top of everyone's | | | | that in a few years there will be more |
| minds when it comes to technology | | | | GPS units with more features for lower |
| purchases. As with anything, you get | | | | prices. |
| what you pay for. Skimp on a low priced | | | | I'm very excited to see this technology |
| unit and you may just end up with | | | | develop. |