Track Your Location with a Handheld GPS Unit
Global positioning technology is currently appreciated by car owners who prefer to travel safely through unfamiliar or busy streets. However, if you explore the original purpose of global positioning devices, you will discover that GPS devices were heavily used by hikers and other people exploring the wild places who want to steer clear of being off the trail and disoriented. When manufacturers went about improving the technology in the latest GPS devices for car owners, those very technologies were put to use in the handheld GPS models too. These modern handheld GPS devices appear to be more like mobile phones because of their silhouette and display screen. For your car, an excellent unit is the TomTom GO 740 Live GPS Navigator.
Many of the GPS devices that mount on autos could even be used by outdoorsmen providing they are at ease with the interface. Most of the GPS devices designed by TomTom, Garmin, and Magellan are unobtrusive enough to hold with one hand or fit in your pocket. Although if you plan on using the device while walking or using just one hand, a dedicated solution may be needed. Here are a few products to think about.
Magellan Triton Series
The Magellan Triton series is a useful series to think about seeing as every one of the models from the least to most expensive all appear similar. The least expensive models come with an acceptable 2.2” QVGA color monitor while some of the more expensive models have a slightly larger screen of 2.7”. All of the Magellan units benefit from a rugged construction and are waterproof, so you can confidently carry them along as you are crossing rivers or during rainstorms.
Some of the Magellan models have the AdventurePack label affixed to them which basically says that those models contain some particular software called the TOPO! Explorer. Genuine explorers will want to sincerely take a closer look at these packages. The advantage with Magellan’s array of products is that there will be a Triton product that works with your budget with so many different devices to select from. For your auto, a great option is the Tom Tom GO 740 GPS.
Garmin Series
Garmin manufactures a large collection of handheld products and each different series accommodates various forms of navigation. For instance, the GPSMAP 7X series models are all saltwater-friendly and ideal for crossing the open water, but the GPSMAP 6X series models benefit from a more durable design for heavy duty navigation, but are still reasonably priced and have a good set of functions including microSD support and efficient navigation.
The eTrex series are handheld GPS devices a customer ought to look for when the price is a serious concern. They are particularly portable with many of them being equipped with a monitor large enough to navigate with ease.
If you consider yourself a professional traveler looking for something really resilient and equipped with powerful functions, the Colorado or Oregon series will probably suit you. Both series provide a multifunctional touch-screen display, an option not provided in other Garmin series, and they even come with different maps specific to the precise model you get. For a great gps unit in your car, consider the TomTom GO 740 Live GPS Navigator.
Be aware that any handheld GPS devices ought not to be used for driving unless someone not driving the vehicle is using it. If you aren’t looking for any of the advanced features and could use a more versatile device that can function on the city street as well as the trail, it will likely be better to buy a multipurpose unit that you can transport in a car or in a backpack.
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