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GPS Navigation Information |
Wherever you plan to go, a GPS navigation system can help you get to your destination on time and fast. If you don’t like to ask strangers for directions or you don’t know how to use a map, a GPS can be useful. GPS (Global Positioning System) units are widely used in cars, boats, and even cell phones. Below are some fast about GPS:
• The GPS is composed of 24 satellites 20,200 km above the earth. The satellites are spaced in orbit so that at any time a minimum of six satellites will be in view to users anywhere in the world. The satellites constantly broadcast position and time data to users all through the world.
• Using a portable or handheld receiver unit that receives data from the closest satellites, the GPS unit triangulates the data to determine the unit's exact location elevation, speed, and time. This information is available around-the-clock anywhere in the world and is not dependent on weather.
• Many over-the-counter handheld GPS Navigation units contain base maps of a region of the earth, but most can be hooked up to a computer to download additional data for specific locales.
If you are planning to install a GPS car navigation unit, there are a lot of option to consider.
1) How often are you going to use the navigation system? GPS car navigation systems vary in price. Some are even loaded with advanced features such as Bluetooth capability. You need to choose the one that fits your budget and needs.
2) GPS screen sizes have a huge effect on the price, so try to purchase the biggest screen that you can pay for, although this should be secondary to the quality of the radio receivers and the number of satellites the GPS can use. Most GPS navigation screen wash out in sunlight, so make sure to pick the right screen is important.
3) If you have space in your car, you can buy an in dash navigation unit. Having an in dash GPS will give you more audio control. Buying a portable navigation might be a good option as well. Make sure you mount you GPS to be easily reachable while driving.
4) Make sure that the menu can be easily used while driving. It is a good idea to buy a voice activated units which allow you to access different functions while keeping your hands on the wheel.
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Featured GPS Navigation Videos |
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Google Maps Navigation (Beta)
6.83 min. | 4.766423 user
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a demonstration of Google Maps Navigation (Beta), an internet-connected GPS navigation system that provides turn-by-turn voice guidance as a free feature of Google Maps on Android 2.0 phones.
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tomtom for iphone - turn-by-turn navigation for iphone
1.15 min. | 4.5 user
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See iphone.tomtom.com tomtom navigation is now fully optimized to work with your iphone 3G. All you need is * the tomtom app, including the latest maps (coming soon to the itunes App Store) * the tomtom car kit, that offers enhanced GPS reception, loud and clear voice instructions, hands-free calling and music playback and at the same time charging your iphone
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New! tomtom for iphone - turn-by-turn navigation for iphone is here!
2.12 min. | 4.6936936 user
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See iphone.tomtom.com for more information! The tomtom app is now available in the itunes App Store! The app offers you • tomtom's award-winning navigation technology • Always the fastest route with IQ Routes™ • Detailed and up-to-date map • Designed and optimized for the iphone The tomtom app works even better when paired with the tomtom car kit, which makes driving safer, more accurate and enjoyable. The tomtom car kit offers secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions, hands-free calling, and music over your car stereo while charging your iphone at the same time.
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GPS voice navigation for ipod Touch 1G & 2G and Iphone 2G and 3G
8.38 min. | 4.647059 user
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This video shows a new beta release of the xgps software by Xwaves which now has voice navigation. The demo shows an ipod Touch 1G with an igps360 module from Orange Gadgets and its headphone jack is connected to the car stereo so you can here the voice directions.
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GPS with Samsung i900
2.60 min. | 3.142857 user
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test navigation with i900
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igo8 navigation software on iphone (Jan 2008!)
0.58 min. | 4.7 user
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igo 3D GPS navigation running on iphone! Took some convincing to get the guys from NAV N GO to show us this thing. Definitely helped since one of the owner knows us. BTW, we saw another version of igo8 running on PSP!
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igo My way for iphone
0.77 min. | 4.717949 user
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igo My way is a state of the art turn-by-turn GPS Navigation for the iphone with outsanding 3D graphics
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Driving my VW with the Nokia 5800 running the Garmin Mobile XT gps software
0.95 min. | 4.8095236 user
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Voice navigation with the Nokia 5800 XM and the Garmin mobile XT software.
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Nokia E90 Communicator
6.75 min. | 4.5053763 user
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A quick overview of the Nokia E90 Communicator. Full review: www.mobileburn.com The E90 is a massive smartphone that is packed full of hard-core capabilities, including a 3.2MP AF camera and GPS navigation.
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Navishop TV Folge 1
3.87 min. | 4.0 user
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Navishop TV bringt spannende Themen rund um das Thema mobile Navigation auf Ihren Bildschirm. Die erste Folge beschäftigt sich mit aktuellen GPS Warner.
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