All in one sat nav

Satellite navigation systems have revolutionised the way in which we travel today, allowing car drivers to seek out unfamiliar destinations in confidence at the touch of a button.

Satellite navigation systems, or sat navs, which use satellite signals and the GPS global positioning system in order to accurately pinpoint a vehicle’s location anywhere in the world before referencing this against mapping software in order to be able to provide drivers with detailed directions to their destination of choice.

While some drivers opt for a simple satellite navigation unit providing the basic directional services detailed above, other may wish to install an all in one sat nav unit that offers a range of extra features and functions designed to improve the overall in car experience.

All in one sat nav units are available either as a factory-installed option in newly purchased vehicles or as an aftermarket in car addition from a number of leading suppliers including TomTom, Garmin and Snooper. All in one sat nav systems combine the confidence of in car navigation with an array of additional extras from communication capabilities to entertainment options that can take travelling to the next level.One good example of a built in all in one sat nav system is the Zenec ZE-NC3810, which comes as an option on a number of Ford models including the Mondeo, Focus and S-Max. The system offers an effortless integration of all the in car services including CD and DVD playback, RDS radio tuner and Bluetooth for hands free callings.

For those whose vehicles do not come fitted with an all in one sat nav system, aftermarket models such as the Snooper AVN S7000 Truckmate offer excellent navigational aids combined with the best of in car entertainment. The Truckmate features a massive seven-inch widescreen LCD touch display offering a range of route viewing options. 

The all in one sat nav unit also incorporates CD and DVD players, iPod connection and Bluetooth connectivity, which allows drivers to make safe and legal hands free mobile phone calls while on the road.

This all in one sat nav unit can even be connected to a vehicles reversing cameras giving drivers unrivalled 360 degree positioning awareness and aiding vehicle placement in parking situations.

All in one sat nav systems, such as those available from pioneer, medion and Navman can be bought online or in store from major retailers. Those looking to buy such a system should compare consumer reviews online in order to identify the right make and model for their needs and can compare prices between retailers in order to ensure they get the best all in one sat nav deal at the cheapest possible price.