How Do You Compare Auto GPS Systems?
The satellites that are used for auto GPS systems are known as NavStar satellites and were originally launched in 1973 for military purposes. Today, they are used by car GPS systems to determine the location, direction and speed of the vehicles and to give directions to drivers. GPS systems can be installed into the dashboard of a car or carried as a portable device and can have a variety of features like text-to-speech, traffic updates, display options and maps. Compare whether the system is installed into the car or whether it is portable and can be moved from car to car. Installed systems usually have larger screens and may have additional features like weather updates but cannot be taken with you if you travel in another vehicle like a portable system can. Compare text-to-speech options. Most GPS units will speak directions like “In 0.4 miles turn right.” Some will now use text-to-speech to say road names in the directions like “In 0.4 miles turn right on to Washington Street.” Thi
