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GPS Devices
Portable GPS
If you're into hunting, camping, fishing, or just not a fan of getting lost, consider a portable GPS. These handheld devices can provide days of carefree navigation by providing waypoints tracking, electronic compass readings, and by plotting your trail as you go.
Car GPS
A GPS in your vehicle can save you time and money. Pre-loaded with extensive road maps, car GPS's often include turn-by-turn navigation, letting you keep your eyes on the road while it speaks directions to you. GPS for motorcycles, bicycles, boats, and planes are also available.
GPS Trackers
GPS tracking allows you to know where something is, nomatter where it goes. You can track vehicles, people, or other assets from the comfort of your own home. GPS tracking your teenage kids is becoming popular, but you abide by local privacy laws.
GPS Software
If you already have a laptop, you might only need to buy GPS navigation software. The software runs from your computer and requires a USB GPS device (sometimes included with the software).
iPhone and blackberry GPS
Getting GPS software for smartphones can save you from buying a full GPS device. The iPhone has many GPS-related apps, and the Blackberry includes
"Blackberry Maps" although better apps are available for purchase.
GPS Accessories
There is no shortage of cool toys and addons for your GPS systems. Window mounts, handlebar mounts, DC cigarette chargers, and even solar chargers are available.
GPS Companies
Garmin
Garmin is an top GPS manufacturer based in the USA. Their products include handheld GPS, Marine GPS, Street Navigators, Fishfinders, and the Nüvifone.
TomTom
TomTom GPS is based in the Netherlands and has a strong European market share. Their major products include TomTom GO, TomTom ONE and ONE XL, TomTom RIDER, TomTom NAVIGATOR, TomTom HOME, TomTom Mobile and TomTom for iPhone 3G and iPod Touch.
Magellan
Magellan GPS is based in California and is a leading manufacturer of industrial GPS equipment, including the MobileMapper CE, ProMark3, and ProMark 500. Consumer devices include the Magellan RoadMate, Magellan Maestro, Magellan CrossoverGPS, Magellan eXplorist, and Magellan Triton.