| When you are considering purchasing any GPS it is | | | | mount it on the windshield using suction mounts. A |
| important to understand the various types | | | | second area is on the top of the dash board using |
| available on the market today. Knowing the | | | | a friction mount. You can also get what is known |
| different types of GPS devices you can get will | | | | as an in-dash unit that you can install directly into |
| help make your decision easier and help you | | | | your dash for a much cleaner look. |
| make a much more informed decision about | | | | Three: With the portable devices there are a lot |
| them. | | | | of designs and types available. One of the more |
| It is important to understand that there are two | | | | popular types is the hand held GPS. This device |
| major types that are common in the market | | | | has many features that make it popular. |
| these days. These two types are the portable | | | | Some of the different types of hand held devices |
| GPS and the permanently fixed GPS a. These | | | | that can be found include: |
| two types are used in automobiles, but there are | | | | - Cell phones |
| definite differences about them. | | | | - Car tracking device |
| To help you better understand these two types | | | | - PDAs |
| you need to know what some of these | | | | - Multipurpose GPS device |
| differences are. Here are some of the differences | | | | These are the main differences between these |
| between the permanently fixed units and the | | | | two major types of devices available these days. |
| portable. | | | | It is also important to understand that there are |
| One: This type can't be moved from one vehicle | | | | other types of GPS units available also such as |
| to the other and the portable can. You can take | | | | fish finder units. |
| the portable unit anywhere you go but the | | | | You need to take time to do your research about |
| permanently fixed one can only be used when | | | | the different units that you can get these days. |
| you are in your vehicle. | | | | That is the only way you will be able to find the |
| Two: The permanent GPS can be placed in three | | | | right GPS for your traveling needs. |
| different places in your vehicle. One way is to | | | | |