By Yenie Darian
Today at the market, there are many models and brands of Portable GPS Receiver available. The new portable GPS receiver offered from US$ 100 to more than US$ 500 depend on the features. Usually, build-in GPS is too bulky, not efficient and more expensive than portable GPS receiver. The portable GPS receiver is very economical and useful for daily activity, driving or outdoor activity.
TomTom GO 730T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Receiver
The basic type portable GPS receiver is around US$ 100. Usually, they offer basic features such as the United States map in details, a small color screen, voice guidance and power adapter. This basic type have enough features to assist you during driving, although you couldn’t get additional features such as voice recognition, FM traffic receiver, add custom points of interest (POI’s), JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, Multi-Destination Routing, trip calculator and so on.
Unfortunately, the portable GPS navigation system doesn’t have internal compass accelerometer or a device used to measure the car’s speed. So, it can’t navigate as accurately as a build-in GPS system. It is important to buy a portable GPS receiver that has a build-in accelerometer, if you use the GPS very frequently or live in an area where there are a lot of high rises and tunnels.
The portable GPS receiver usually compact and pocket sized. You can carry it anywhere you go and avoid stolen if you leave it in your car.
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One of company as competitor of Garmin GPS and TomTom GPS in GPS Receiver product is The Magellan GPS witch established in 1986. This three market leaders produces the best GPS units in the market struggle to get a larger share of the industry. So, what makes Magellan GPS stand out among the others?
The Magellan GPS units are specifically designed for the average user, the general population with simple needs. So, Magellan GPS Receiver tends to be more user-friendly, simpler, and more affordable for everyday needs.
The Magellan Maestro is the first product lines of Magellan GPS that is designed for automobile navigation. Several
Magellan Maestro
units that offered are the 3200, the 3210, the 4200, the 5310 and the 4700. The Magellan Maestro 3200 as the entry-level is affordable GPS receiver. One of its latest offering is the 4700 which more expensive because it has advanced features such as “OneTouch” favorite menu, 4,7-inch color touch screen, FM receiver for traffic information, voice-activated control features, voice turn-by-turn directions and Bluetooth calling.
The Magellan Roadmate is another product line of Magellan GPS Receiver too. The cheapest model in this line which has been designed for vehicle navigation and outdoor use is the 1200. The other GPS units within the Magellan Roadmate product line are the 1212, 1400, 1440, 1470 and 1475T.
The Magellan Triton is one of the product lines that amazingly easy to use. It’s the next-generation handheld GPS for precision outdoor navigation. They rugged and they have large screen, full-color display shows maps and data with crystal clear graphics. Several models in this line are the 2000, 1500, 1500 AdventurePack, 500, 400, 300 and 200
Also, check out my other guide on Portable GPS Devices Guide and Tips and The TomTom One XL – A Portable GPS Car Navigation System
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