How Do You Decide On Which GPS Unit To Buy?
As we navigate our roads, and go to new places, we’re more dependent than ever on map sources for information. Purchasing a GPS unit (also known as satnav) — like TomTom or Magellan — can be a great idea if you plan on taking a road trip, or want to navigate in an unfamilar location. Choosing a unit, however, can be daunting. Try these steps to help you choose. • Before going anywhere or searching, determine what your budget is and what features are important to you. If you don’t know anything about navigation units, determine how much you are willing to spend, and move on to step 2. • Go online or find a store that sells a wide variety of units. Look in “GPS” or “GPS/Navigation” departments. You may also want to search for “Satellite Navigation” or “sat nav”. • Choose between one for your car (Garmin nuvi, Magellan Maestro, Magellan Roadmate, tomtom one, tomtom go), one for your motorcycle (Garmin zumo, tomtom rider) or a top of the range mobile phone (tomtom mobile, iPhone)/PDA (to
