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