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