Portable sat nav
Satellite navigation technology has revolutionised the way
in which we travel. Whether in a vehicle or on foot, people
in transit can now have access to up to date mapping data
wherever they are on the go. Using GPS global positioning
technology to accurately pinpoint a portable sat nav
location and then reference it against mapping databases,
the portable sat nav unit can provide both drivers and
pedestrians with clear and concise directions to a chosen
location at the touch of a button. |
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The portable sat nav can help to take the stress out of any
journey, removing the need for road atlas consultation and
the confusion caused by muddled directions offered by
passengers or passers-by.
Dedicated portable sat nav devices are available from a
number of major manufacturers such as TomTom, Garmin and
Navman, while portable sat nav functions in the form of add
on application can be installed on any PDA or smartphone
which incorporates a GPS feature are also available. |
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Choosing to buy a portable sat nav is a great way of
insuring against being caught out in an unfamiliar area –
many self contained dedicated units can be transferred from
in car us to hand held pedestrian use allowing the user to
benefit from true door to door direction services.Simple in
car mounts such as the TomTom Easyport allow the unit to be
quickly mounted on a vehicle dashboard when necessary and
easily removed for use out of the vehicle. |
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Portable sat nav units give the user access to almost
unlimited mapping options, allowing travellers to choose the
package that best suits their needs, whether travelling in
the UK or further afield for business or pleasure purposes.
While smartphones and PDA offer portable sat nav functions
alongside their usual range of features and applications,
making the direction function just one of the timesaving
options available on the go, dedicated portable sat nav
units also come with the option of a number of extra
features. |
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Models available from brands such as Snooper, Pioneer and
Medion, incorporate additional functions including mps
playback, which allows users to listen to their own music
library on the go and Bluetooth connectivity, which allows
drivers to make and receive safe and legal hand free phone
calls while on the road.
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With a wide range of portable sat nav units available from
various outlets, consumers are best advised to carry out
some market research before they buy.
Online consumer review sites can help those looking to buy a
portable sat nav unit to compare product features and
functions before they commit to a purchase.
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