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Facts About Car GPS Navigation You Need to Know

February 23rd, 2011

Getting lost in the modern vehicle of today is a lot more different than in those days when you had to have maps and stop at gas stations for directions. The car of today that comes complete with a car GPS navigation system is the way of the future.

When you are choosing a GPS system for your car, think first about how much you plan to use it. Some systems are expensive and getting one that you do plan to use a lot would be a waste of money. Choose one that you can plug into the cigarette lighter port of your car for those few times you might need help with getting to your destination.

The model of car you have may make it unfeasible to install a monitor that might come with some GPS systems. Air vents and other vital operational ports may need to be removed or may be blocked. Think about this set up when you are looking for the best system to use in your type of car.

The system that uses vocalization may be the best one for you. Hearing the direction you need as well being able to see them on a monitor map may be the best way to get you to your destination without getting lost even further. There are many brands available for this kind of GPS system that would work well in most cars. You could even choose one that also includes a headset for hearing the directions you need.

Points of interest included in your system are a great way of locating places that are near to landmarks you might be familiar with. Make sure the system you choose has continual update features of the major landmarks on the way to the place you are traveling to.

Prices differ for GPS systems. However, those travelers that are on a budget can find acceptable systems that work great and do not cost a bundle of cash. Shop online for the systems you would like to check into further.

Car GPS Navigation System – Better than Mapquest

August 22nd, 2009

I was recently invited to a party with co-workers at a house in the suburbs.  The best part is that I was invited by the host, Emily, a woman I had been trying to get a date with for months.  I knew this was my chance.  In preparation for the event, which was only a casual barbecue, I got a haircut, put on my best casual yet nice outfit, bought some new cologne, shaved, and clipped my fingernails.  I was looking and smelling like a million bucks, and ready to make a good impression.  I marinated some meat to bring so she would know I could cook, and also made sure I read the newspaper for a week beforehand so I wouldn’t look stupid if she wanted to discuss world events.  I was more prepared for this barbecue than I had been for my last job interview.

As I was getting ready to leave on Sunday, I put the address of the event into Mapquest and printed out the directions.  Everything was going great until I arrived at my destination.  When I say “my destination,” I mean the destination that Mapquest had directed me to – an abandoned building in the middle of nowhere.  I was highly skeptical that this was the place where the party was being held, so I double-checked the directions and drove around the block looking for a house with people grilling in the yard.  There were none to be found.

Car GPS Navigation

At this point I decided I was nowhere near where I wanted to be, and was forced to call Emily to ask for directions.  She had to sit on the phone with me for 20 minutes in order to guide me to the party, and I felt like an idiot.  Whats worse, when I finally did show up, Steve from shipping already had his arm around her and didn’t leave her side the whole evening.  Apparently he has the best car GPS navigation system available and had showed up early to help her prepare.  Why didn’t I think of that?

I am still looking for my soul mate.  However, if she should ever invite me to a party outside the city, I will be able to show up before the competition thanks to the new GPS carnavigation monitor I have installed in my ride.  GPS for car – approx. $100.  Showing up before Steve – Priceless.