The Types of Car Navigation Systems

You no longer have to struggle with looking at a map while you are driving. Not only was that method of navigation a dangerous distraction, it was also difficult to do and often required that you pull to the side of the road to unfold the map and find your place. Thanks to auto navigation systems that are on the market nowadays, you can easily find your way in a manner that is safe and convenient.

Like any other devices which use satellite signals car GPS also picks up information from satellites. The current location and the relative distance from any place can be ascertained easily with the help of the satellites. A car GPS is fitted with specific technology which is required for vehicle navigation.

A car navigation GPS should have map storage capabilities, an antenna to receive proper signals, ease of visibility, an address book for storing addresses of places and points of interest while you are on the highway. There are many car GPS systems available in the market.. You have the option of buying a car already fitted with the car GPS system or you can purchase a portable car GPS unit which can be fitted anytime in any car.

The built in car navigation GPS system:

This offers you the flexibility of using a GPS system straight after you buy the car. This is a luxury built in for your ready use. The drawback is that this sort of GPS usually comes with a hefty price tag. However, the software is already installed and set up and working properly so you don’t have to bother with any of that.

The portable car navigation GPS system:

This gives everyone an opportunity to own a GPS system at an affordable price with all the functionalities attached to it. The portable system is easy to install and use. This again comes with two different options. One unit comes with all the maps preloaded and the other one requires the database of maps to be transferred from a computer to the GPS system.

Since you bought the navigation system for the ability to use maps, buying a unit with the maps preloaded is a big advantage especially if you do a lot of traveling. However, you can get the unit for cheaper if you load the maps yourself as you need them. It really isn’t hard to load your own maps by transferring them from your pc, but you do need to know a little bit about computers. So if you want something ready to plug in and go, the best choice is to buy a car navigation GPS system that is already loaded up and all you need to do is turn it on.

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GPSM 2500 Portable Navigation System

The Cobra GPSM 2500 Portable Mobile Navigation System is Plug and Go simple with touch screen control, "real-time traffic ready" capability, and a high resolution ultra-bright color display with 3D Maps. The 3.5" touchscreen is large and very bright, for easy view, night and day. With turn-by-turn directions and clear voice guidance to an address or Points-of-Interest. SD Expansion Slot allows optional wireless connectivity and also takes optional Premium Travel Content SD Cards.

NVE-N872A DVD Navigation System

If you've already got an Alpine video system, the NVE-N872A navigation system makes the perfect add-on - its accurate, turn-by-turn directions will get you to your destination as quickly as possible.The package includes a DVD-ROM that's loaded with highly detailed maps of the entire United States and Canada. Just pop the disc in the NVE-N872A's drive, and you're ready to go. Because you never need to access the disc or the drive, you can mount the NVE-N872A conveniently out of the way.

DNX5120 All-in-One Navigation/DVD Entertainment System

The DNX5120 is a full-featured Entertainment and Navigation system with USB Direct Control for iPods or other portable music devices. With built-in Garmin navigation technology, the DNX5120 has maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and includes over 6 million Points of Interest. This all-in-one unit also features a 6.1? LCD touchscreen with a user-programmable start-up, variable-color illumination of the front panel controls, and two RCA 2V Preouts for system expansion.

AVIC-Z2 In-Dash Navigation System

neer's AVIC-Z2 is a double-DIN size, all-in-one system equipped with a 30GB hard disk drive (HDD) to deliver information, entertainment, and convenience on the road. Between the Z2's ultra-fast processing and the massive Tele Atlas database offering 12 million points of interest, getting where you need to be has never been so easy. And with a built-in HDD music library, DVD playback on the large 7-inch display, and iPod direct control expansion, the Z2 ensures that you'll be entertained every minute along the way. The AVIC-Z2 uses a "smart routing algorithm" to analyze and assess routes by taking into account current road data - such as posted speed limits, number of turns to the destination, etc. - and recommends the most efficient path. It also conveniently "remembers" your frequently traveled roads and uses that personal historical information to help you navigate.