| GPS stands for the Global Positioning System. | | | | instructions regarding the use of the device. |
| This is a navigational system that is made up | | | | A variety of the handheld GPS devices are |
| of satellites that are able to locate a | | | | voice enabled. |
| receiver anywhere on earth. This system is | | | | |
| the only fully functional satellite | | | | There are many handheld GPS devices on the |
| navigation system and work by radio signals | | | | market. The Armin StreetPilot 7500 GPS |
| that are sent electronically between the | | | | Portable is one that has an easy to read |
| receivers and the satellites. It is able to | | | | screen at 7 inches and a wireless remote. It |
| work both day and night, regardless of the | | | | also has an MP3 player, map of the US and |
| weather and is available to anyone who has a | | | | Canadas major metropolitan areas, built in |
| working GPS device. | | | | antennae and a GPS receiver that is WASS |
| | | | enabled. |
| As GPS technology has become more compact and | | | | |
| portable, there are more and more people | | | | The Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS Unit fits into |
| enjoying the benefits of GPS units. The | | | | your palm, with all buttons being positioned |
| technology has improved to the point where | | | | on the same side to make sure that the device |
| you can have powerful GPS units that can held | | | | can be operated using one hand. It is |
| in the palm of your hand. These devices are | | | | especially designed for hikers, bikers, |
| typically designed for outdoor use and are a | | | | hunters and climbers. It is free to have the |
| great safety measure. These lightweight and | | | | software updated for this gadget. Another GPS |
| portables devices will make provisions of | | | | units is the Garmin GPS III plus that has |
| local information and topographic details | | | | excellent reception in densely wooded and |
| alongside other information that is | | | | remote areas, ideal for hiking and camping. |
| important. | | | | |
| | | | The Magellan Road Mate 2000 GPS unit is |
| The handheld GPS systems are quite affordable | | | | portable, powerful and affordable. It reads |
| and there are now many different brands on | | | | quite easily and has on screen instructions, |
| the market. The only set back with a handheld | | | | a long life battery and an ultra bright and |
| device is that the memory can be limited. But | | | | anti-glare screen. |
| there are more expensive types that can have | | | | |
| up to 16MB of memory. These types are very | | | | The handheld GPS devices are easily |
| powerful and have more features than standard | | | | purchased. You can buy them online or at |
| models. | | | | various gadget shops, but be careful to buy |
| | | | the genuine articles. There are some people |
| Handheld GPS devices are in demand from the | | | | who put up old handheld GPS devices that pass |
| likes of bikers, travelers, hikers and | | | | for new ones. But if you do your home work |
| skiers. The performance of the models can | | | | and choose reputable dealer, you will be able |
| vary, depending on what database and software | | | | to buy a good quality GPS device and enjoy |
| is installed. Most of the devices are easy to | | | | its many benefits. |
| use, as the display screen has all the basic | | | | |