| Gps systems for cars, have many features that | | | | 3. Directional - Choose a gps for car that has at |
| benefit the driver and make the system user | | | | least, voice prompted directions. Most are |
| friendly. The pricier instruments can have many | | | | equipped with text prompted directions. The more |
| features, that are not necessary to get you to | | | | expensive models now come with text - to - |
| your destination. Below we consider four essential | | | | speech technology. This feature enables you to |
| and useful features that will make your trip a | | | | hear street names, buildings and land marks |
| pleasant one. | | | | rather than a generic "turn left in half a mile". This |
| 1. Display - Select a model that has a large screen. | | | | is a feature that is worth the extra money, if you |
| Even though this is more expensive. The benefit | | | | will be driving a lot in unknown areas. |
| is that you do not have to peer into the screen, | | | | 4. Design - Choose navigational system that has a |
| and take your eyes completely off the road. A | | | | design that fits with your vehicle and driving |
| touchscreen with anti-glare feature is great for | | | | habits. If you drive more than one car look for a |
| different lighting conditions. | | | | model that is easily installed and removed. An |
| 2. Maps - Look for models that have good map | | | | instrument with a SD card, is a good idea, if you |
| coverage. Preferably the whole of North America. | | | | do a lot of driving across the country. This can |
| Some gps for auto do not include maps of | | | | store extra street maps and landmarks. |
| Canada. Also street level maps are a must. Most | | | | The above features should help you make a |
| portable gps systems usually have a USB port, | | | | informed decision, when considering your gps for |
| which allows you to upload maps from a PC as | | | | car. |
| they are upgraded. | | | | |