| GPS devices are quickly making their way | | | | withstanding harmful elements like dirt, humidity, |
| towards the mainstream digital market because | | | | and water. GPSMAP models are better for those |
| they can now be used by people that traverse | | | | not used to touchscreens and still want reliable |
| long distances using their cars. These devices | | | | navigation accuracy and controls. |
| ensure safety and convenience to the driver | | | | Lowrance |
| throughout the entire trip, making these devices a | | | | Lowrance's main product lineup consists of |
| tempting offer. | | | | devices that are fully optimized for marine usage. |
| Several manufacturers worldwide are trying to | | | | Many of their best devices are quite large and |
| get users to use their devices by making them as | | | | meant to be mounted on boats. While they do |
| accurate and as user-friendly as possible. | | | | not offer any handheld marine GPS solution, they |
| However, not all people need a device that helps | | | | do offer a fine selection of compact fishfinders |
| them navigate through roads and intersections. | | | | that can also mount on boats or be picked up to |
| Other travellers still prefer the traditional GPS | | | | use with ease. These fish finder devices still use |
| devices used for exploring off-road areas while | | | | GPS+WAAS technologies so they can be used as |
| others may need a device that helps them | | | | standard marine GPS devices as well. |
| navigate in open sea. A special handheld marine | | | | Magellan |
| GPS device is needed for that and the same | | | | Magellan devices are known for their RoadMate |
| familiar manufacturers are bringing these | | | | and Maestro series which are geared towards |
| technologies to these people as well. Here are | | | | drivers. Their Triton devices are handheld, but are |
| some of the best brands along with their models | | | | best for campers and explorers that prefer |
| to consider. | | | | modernized versions of the early GPS devices. |
| Garmin | | | | These handhelds can be used by boaters as well |
| Garmin has been making GPS devices for years | | | | since they are waterproof, but the eXplorist GC is |
| and received even more attention when they | | | | the only device that purely focuses on geocaching |
| released the Garmin Nuvi devices. These devices | | | | so these people that travel across the sea have |
| were best known for their simple interface and | | | | an advantage in finding geocaches for fun. |
| outstanding hardware, making them one of the | | | | Manufacturers are trying to add more value to |
| most accurate GPS devices. The Garmin handheld | | | | their best products by adding features to make |
| marine GPS also share these good qualities with | | | | these GPS devices useful for boaters. However, a |
| high-end devices with the Oregon 400i and | | | | handheld marine GPS is still necessary if you want |
| GPSMAP 76CSx leading the pack. | | | | something that is more compact and easier to |
| Oregon devices which look like touch-screen | | | | handle while still being effective in performing |
| phones are best for those that prefer larger | | | | some key tasks. Choose a device from these |
| displays to get better map views and see more | | | | three makers and see if the features are |
| useful statistics. These devices look stylish and | | | | sufficient enough for its price. |
| delicate, but also have rugged properties | | | | |