| Over the years GPS receivers have really | | | | uses text to speech technology to tell you where |
| changed and mostly for the better. It seems | | | | you must turn and which way you will need to go. |
| yearly new features are added and others are | | | | This also keeps your eyes on the road and you |
| updated to give you the best possible equipment | | | | do not have to worry about following the map. I |
| to use to find your way around this crazy world | | | | have found this is one of those must have |
| we live in. Most people who have GPS units will tell | | | | features as it will make you a better driver and a |
| you how valuable these things are and we have | | | | more safe driver as well. Make sure your unit has |
| compiled a list of the key features that you will | | | | this feature on it. |
| want to have on your unit. Read further to | | | | Screen size for most models is 3.5 inches, but |
| discover if all these features are on the model | | | | that is changing too as more companies are finally |
| you own, if not maybe it is time to upgrade the | | | | out the consumer likes much bigger screens. The |
| model you have. | | | | bigger screen lets you see more and gives you |
| Bluetooth hands-free calling is probably one of the | | | | greater detail than a much smaller screen. This is |
| most asked about features and one that you | | | | something that I have found to be invaluable |
| would want to have on the unit that you get. | | | | especially if you are traveling. If you can afford |
| Most people do not realize how valuable it is until | | | | the bigger screen by all means go bigger as you |
| they have to answer the cell phone and try to | | | | will enjoy the view. |
| drive at the same time. It is virtually impossible to | | | | Points of interest are another area that can vary |
| live without these days. Bluetooth technology with | | | | with each company who makes the GPS unit. |
| your GPS unit lets you accept calls through the | | | | Some companies will have more listings than |
| unit without having to do anything and is usually | | | | others so you will want to check that out. Many |
| accomplished by voice commands. This means | | | | of these companies though will let you go to their |
| you can keep your mind on the road and have | | | | web site and download more if you want to. For |
| fewer distractions than ever before. | | | | the most part though you should more than |
| Integrated traffic receiver could very well be the | | | | enough points of interest that you get from the |
| second most requested add-on to GPS units | | | | factory install. |
| these days. People want the most update travel | | | | In recent years, SD and CF cards have been the |
| planning and the best way to do that is through | | | | wave of the future. These cards let you hold |
| an integrated traffic receiver. This means you can | | | | additional information that you can insert into your |
| find out where the worse traffic areas are and | | | | GPS unit to give yourself even more information. |
| avoid them. You also will be notified of impending | | | | This is valuable especially if you travel a lot and do |
| accidents ahead so you can avoid them as well. | | | | not want to download new maps and information |
| This will cut down your wait time and keep you | | | | all the time all you have to do is change the |
| on schedule no matter where you are going. | | | | memory card that you have. It saves time and |
| Turn by turn navigation is another thing that has | | | | the other advantage is it will not slow down the |
| been added recently as standard equipment to | | | | machine as often as a full memory card will. |
| most GPS units on the market. This features | | | | |