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How The Tomtom And Other Brand GPS's Can Help You

There has never been a better time to own a GPS. Prices are going down, and technology is improving. With many different makes and models to choose from, all your needs and desires can be fulfilled.

Author: Zane Hellman

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What Is A GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.

How accurate is GPS time synchronization?
GPS time synchronization is highly accurate, but your results will vary depending on your receiver and computer. The Garmin GPS35 receiver is accurate to within a millisecond of UTC; however, the time that is ultimately synchronized to your computer will not be as accurate. Why not? Because computer systems are neither fast enough nor consistent enough for better accuracy.

How Expensive is a GPS?
Over time, the costs of GPS auto navigation system has fallen considerably and there are increasing numbers of applications for them and the data that they provide in our daily lives. Manufacturers such as Garmin and TomTom have combined GPS signals Data with existing map information and complex mathematical algorithms to create systems that can be used for navigation on the roads and highways.

Benefits Of A GPS
Just think how much time, money and (most of all) stress you can eliminate from your life.

•How would you feel if, every time you climb into your car, you knew exactly how to get to wherever you were going AND how long it will take you to get there - even at night or in an unfamiliar city, town or suburb?

•How much more relaxing would driving on our roads be if there was always someone sitting next to you giving you timely, accurate and easy to understand instructions on when to turn and which road to turn into? - Especially if she had a nice voice.

•How much safer would you feel when driving on our roads if you could concentrate 100% on the traffic around you, secure in the knowledge that your professional navigator is taking care of the 'where and how' to get you to your destination?

•Would it improve your business to be able to get to those critical meetings on time, relaxed and without feeling as if you have already done battle with half of the country on the roads just to get there?

•How much safer would you feel knowing that the route that you are taking has already been preplanned by someone who 'knows the way' and that even if you managed to still miss a turn off, your route will be immediately recalculated and you would be instructed on the new route without a hitch?

•How much money would you save on your monthly petrol bill by being able to cut down on all the driving around in circles just because you missed a turnoff, or because the instructions somebody gave you over the phone do not look in the least familiar with the roads you are actually driving on?

•How much frustration would be cut out of your family holiday trips knowing that your 'navigator' is not telling you to turn left while pointing to the right???? Or knowing that you have the freedom to explore at leisure without having to worry about how to find your way back at the end of the day?

Tomtom models
TomTom GO 720 is a innovative satellite navigational system that comes with additional features such as handsfree calling and MapShare. The design is stylish, sleek and portable which makes the Tom Tom GO 720 easy to use and operate. Extensive traffic information options and fast route recalculation make the Tom Tom Go 720 quite the gadget to acquire and use. A 4.3" large, high-quality touchscreen, Voice address input, and TomTom Map Share™ technology are some of the other key features of the TomTom GO 720.

With the Tomtom GO 920T, the ultimate vehicle navigator is now even more complete. The voice address input feature lets you enter your destination by simply speaking the address without even touching the screen. The included RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver gives you real-time access to traffic reports. Plus, you can make hands-free phone calls, listen to MP3s and update maps through TomTom Map Share™ technology. View the maps and access all the features on a wide, 4.3" diagonal screen. The GO 920T is all you need to get from here to there.

The new TomTom ONE XLS is the first product in the TomTom ONE XL line to offer text-to-speech technology. Street names and places can now be read aloud as part of the spoken navigation instructions. The TomTom ONE XLS also offers the exclusive TomTom Map Share™ technology and unique 'HELP ME!' features on a 4.3 inch screen. Access to real-time traffic services make navigating even easier. Features a large choice of route options and complete maps of the U.S. and Canada.

So, now there is no reason why you shouldn't own a GPS.

About Author

Zane Hellman writes about Global Positioning Systems and other communication devices. For more information on Tomtom and other GPS units, please visit: http://global-positioning-systems-info.blogspot.com

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