What Is The Best Portable GPS Device For My Money? by V.C Moore
in Technology / GPS (submitted 2011-01-09)
Global positioning systems are a good way to help you get from A to B, even when you do not understand where you are. Of course, we are all looking for a deal nowadays, so why don't we discover what the best global positioning device value truly is. We are talking about the absolute best value here - bang for your buck! It doesn't matter what the most expensive global positioning system is. Plus, we don't even want to worry about what the best device is overall. We are on a short journey to find the best FOR THE MONEY! In the world that we live in, we are all worried about money, so why wouldn't you desire getting the most out of your cash?
Let's start off at the top - the manufacturer. There's no way that you could have a talk like this without figuring out which manufacturer is best. There are several companies that produce rather good portable global positioning models. However, there really is only one producer that jumps out in front of the pack. The most trusted manufacturer is Garmin. They have been at the forefront of producing high quality, feature packed global positioning devices for over a decade. Not only do they manufacture the best merchandise, but their products are some of the best-known values around. These reasons are why Garmin has thousands upon thousands of happy past customers.
If you want talk about value, then we will be trying to decide on a GPS device that performs well, but doesn't cost a whole lot. Garmin offers a huge variety of devices. However, in my opinion, one really stands out when you think of value - the Garmin 1450T with Free Lifetime Map Updates and Free Traffic Alerts.
I bet that you can already understand the value in getting free map updates for life. Most GPS systems use old maps that can sometimes give you directions that are incorrect. If you use a Garmin 1450T, you will also get free map updates for life. Many other companies that sell GPS devices charge for newer maps - but Garmin never will (at least not when you purchase the 1450T). Not only will you receive lifetime updates, but you will also get lots of other unique features. You will be able to find the route that will use the least amount of fuel with the built-in 'Eco Route' system and you can also pre-load all of your destinations so the directions for an entire vacation will be ready with the push of a button.
You will also really like the very wide five inch color LCD screen. You will be able to see a map with your next direction clearly visible. The Garmin 1450T will also say your next direction aloud so you can hear it clearly. It is very simple to use - you just have to hit the "Where To?" button and tell the unit the address of the destination. If you can't remember the address, you can use the built-in search function. There are honestly so many features in this GPS unit, it seems like it would be too long of a list to list them all here. If you are looking for a portable GPS device, you might want to think about buying this model - I believe that it's the the most for your money.
