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Monday, May 23, 2011

Tips and Tricks for finding the perfect GPS unit

By John Simpson


These days, GPS systems are all around. Not so long ago they were very expensive and very few people had them. Today, GPS systems are so prevalent they are built in to most cell phones. So, really the question should no longer be "is a GPS crucial to you" but instead "which GPS would you like to get?"

Do you have a preference in how instructions are presented? Do you prefer to speak to a human being when you are traveling who can follow along with you? Can you tolerate a computerized guide accessing information from a satellite and relaying it back to you? You definately need to consider these decisions. The GPS units that allow you to access a live person are more expensive but also very handy when you miss your turn or are lost somewhere. A real person can give you instructions in real time. You will save a ton of money if you don't mind getting your directions preloaded from a computer. It just depends on your comfort level and of course you reaction time.

Should your system be fool proof and user friendly? You should consider a unit that is easy to use especially if you have trouble understanding technology. The more bells and whistles and buttons you have to push, the more likely you are to make a user error. On the other hand, if you are extremely knowledgable in the area of technology you will probably want to head to a unit with alot of functionality. Your current level of technological skill will be the deciding factor in your choice of systems.

Whereever you choose to buy your new GPS system it should be somewhere that will honor their warranty and offer you an unconditional guarantee. If your new unit malfunctions or breaks you don't want the hassle of a store that won't honor their warranty. You of course never want to be buried in bureacracy just to have a system replaced when it goes bad. None wants to have to shell out more money to buy a new system just because the warranty on the system that's broken wasn't sufficient. This is of course very important if you are not accustomed to using a GPS system.

GPS systems are not that different from other electronic accessories. If you want to find a bargain, you'll need to conduct some research. You'll need to decide why you desire to have one, how frequently you'll be putting it to use and what kind of customer service you'll need. All of these things will help you narrow down your selection of available units. If you happen to be an intelligent shopper, you'll be able to have confidence that you're getting your money's worth.




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