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Deciding On The Correct Navigation Device For Your Travelling Needs
A lot of buyers are running into difficulties due to the market being full of a huge selection of models.
For this reason here are a few of the things that you should remember before buying a GPS.
1) Currently there are three types of sat-nav available. They are integrated based systems, plug and go systems and portable systems.
Integrated based systems: This means the sat-nav is installed within the car and interacts with the rest of your cars abilities. The main issue with this form of sat-nav is the price tag. On the other hand the system integrates itself into your cars system.
Plug and go systems: These sat-nav systems are a lot cheaper than integrated systems and are far more portable. The main problem with this sat-nav is that it can be inconvenient and they are often stole because they're easily taken from a car.
Portable systems: This is the cheapest sat-nav available, as well as being the most portable due to the fact they are installed onto your mobile phone device. The main complaint about this form is that the display is on your phone which can make it hard to read the maps. There could also be network charges from your service provider.
2) Following this, you need to think about the size and visibility of the screen. The sat-nav display should maintain its quality even in bright or darker lighting, the screen display should remain clear. You don't want to be travelling and end up off track because you can't see your sat-nav display. It should be non-reflective, bright and always easy to view.
3) GPS coverage is also important to consider before buying your sat-nav. You need to guarantee that your new sat-nav won't crash if you drive through a wooded or crowded area. You want to avoid a situation in which you're stranded and look to see your sat-nav has no coverage and won't give you a route back home. You should gather as much information on specifications of GPS systems available on the market.
4) Make sure that your sat-nav gives directions through both audio and visual techniques. There are two reasons why this is important: Firstly, when you are driving you need to keep your eyes on the road so audio instructions will be much safer during journeys. Secondly, the text aspect can be handy if you want to re-read the instructions, if you didn't hear it the first time.
5) Do you get any additional features? Some systems can give you information to make you aware of where traffic congestion is likely to occur and where speed cameras are located. These kinds of features can ensure you don't get stuck in a traffic jam and can enable you to change your speed before reaching a speed camera.
If you stick to these guidelines then whether you've had your car forever or you've just taken out a Chrysler leasing deal then you will easily find your destination.
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