Archive for December, 2009

When the first Bluetooth GPS receiver came out, honestly I thought that was something I didn’t need. Actually, I’m not one of those drivers who spends a lot of time talking on the phone. Later when I upgraded my GPS to a unit that had Bluetooth, I loved being able to talk “hands-free” so much I would never consider buying a unit without that capability. Buying a GPS is sometimes [...]

Everyone is buying a GPS unit these days. And with the price of gas, it’s no wonder! But sometimes buying a GPS can feel like getting a degree in engineering. There’s so much to know! Hopefully, this article will cut through some of the confusion, and help you choose the right unit for you and your budget. Although GPS units come with all sorts of great features, they all essentially do [...]

In the market for a GPS system, but don’t know which one to buy? Read this article to get a heads up on which system might be the best one for you. The problem with buying a GPS system is there are so many manufacturers and so many products to choose from. The prices for GPS receivers range from $150 on the low end to almost $1,000 on the high end. So, if it’s just a basic GPS you’re [...]

This article is going to provide you with an overview of Garmin’s main automotive GPS products, what their features are and how much they cost. Garmin is the industry leader in GPS systems, and I’m also going to compare them with their main competitors, Magellan and Tom Tom. This will give you the information you need to pick the right Garmin GPS for you and your budget. Before we start, [...]