| If you're in the market to purchase a car you | | | | Harman Kardon Guide + Play 810 is liked for its |
| might also be considering getting a GPS tracking | | | | sleek design. It is different than some other |
| system. The GPS tracking for cars is a | | | | models of GPS units because it has a remote |
| technology system created by the U.S. military | | | | control that can be used to turn the rotary knob. |
| for navigational purposes. It has become | | | | This is desirable when driving because it's less |
| extremely popular for use with the everyday | | | | demanding on your attention. The unit also has |
| lives of ordinary people. It can be placed on a | | | | Bluetooth capabilities for playing music and video. |
| vehicle, a phone or even a computer. The device | | | | The Magellan GPS tracking for cars is a unit that |
| sends signals to satellites that orbit the Earth. The | | | | has been around for awhile. It continuously is |
| satellites in turn send signals back to the GPS | | | | improved and upgraded into newer models with |
| device, which is known as the receiver, and tells it | | | | better performance. The Megellan is well liked for |
| where it is located. | | | | its design. It integrates very well into the |
| As with all products available for sale there are | | | | construction of most vehicles so it doesn't appear |
| varying degrees of features and designs in the | | | | awkward or out of place in the car. The prices of |
| construction of the GPS units. The Garmin nuvi | | | | these GPS receivers vary anywhere from $400 |
| 880 is rated the number one GPS device because | | | | to $800 depending on the type and features they |
| it implements what is known as WAAS (wide | | | | offer. Many rental cars also come equipped with |
| area augmentation system) technology. This | | | | GPS tracking devices. The Hertz Company has |
| means there is less chance for error in the | | | | their system called NeverLost which is equipped |
| sending and receiving of signals. It also uses voice | | | | on over 40,000 of their vehicles in over 400 |
| recognition technology which is superior to other | | | | rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. |
| models. The design of the unit is also small and | | | | When considering a GPS tracking system for your |
| compact enough that it can be used as a tracking | | | | vehicle it is best to discuss what is available with |
| unit without needing to be inside of a car. | | | | an authorized dealer or your automotive |
| Another very popular GPS device is the | | | | technician. Choosing to have a GPS system |
| TomTom. There are models available that can | | | | installed through the dealership of your vehicle |
| also transmit FM stations or have media players | | | | could also be less expensive than purchasing a unit |
| built in. The unit has an easy to use interface | | | | by itself. Having a GPS tracking system may also |
| which makes it a popular choice even though its | | | | help reduce your car insurance payments. |
| overall performance is rated as average. The | | | | |