| Choosing a handheld GPS device can be | | | | Selecting a GPS with the correct display type for |
| somewhat overwhelming. Plus, advertisers often | | | | your needs |
| use confusing technical details that you don't | | | | Make sure you are happy with the display of the |
| understand. There are many models, options and | | | | GPS model you choose. Some are very nice, with |
| variations of units on the market. This article will | | | | color screens and high resolution but others are |
| show you some factors you should take into | | | | more basic and have less information available |
| consideration when reading handheld GPS reviews: | | | | on-screen. It is wise to check the display in bright |
| price, display type, the size of the unit, and | | | | conditions before you make a purchase. Be |
| accuracy. | | | | certain that you can see important details like |
| Find the best GPS for your price range | | | | maps and directions. |
| Price is often one of the most important factors | | | | Accuracy of your handheld gps |
| in your decision to buy a handheld GPS. Choosing | | | | Every handheld GPS has a different level of |
| a model that is cheap may not provide you with | | | | accuracy, which depend largely on the terrain and |
| some of the nicer features, such as 3-D terrain | | | | location. You may want to read up on the |
| mapping or a large number of waypoints. Of | | | | individual device to see how it's advertised |
| course, on the other end of the spectrum, prices | | | | accuracy is determined. Some claims are more |
| are higher but the features are plentiful. Make | | | | dubious than others. 20-40 channels may sound |
| sure you are getting good value for those | | | | impressive but the maximum usable channels for |
| features - most people don't need them all. | | | | a civilian L1 GPS is more like 12, so don't be |
| Find the right size GPS | | | | fooled. When you're out shopping for a GPS, be |
| Depending on the application, you may not want | | | | sure to let the GPS "warm up" first, so that it |
| to carry around a large GPS device. Some units | | | | may collect the most accurate data. |
| will fit in a pocket, others have large antenna. | | | | These factors should be taken into consideration |
| Many modern handheld GPSs are very small and | | | | when you look at handheld gps reviews. |
| can fit in the palm of your hand. Remember, if | | | | Sometimes it can be easy to focus on just one |
| you plan to keep it in your pocket, you may not | | | | of it's features, such as price, but remember you |
| want a touch screen model. Be aware that size | | | | may be relying on this device to provide you with |
| and shape can also be important if you want to | | | | important information. |
| mount it in a vehicle. | | | | |