The Convenience Of A Portable Auto Navigation GPS Unit

To make driving easier and safer, many people are looking to the new auto navigation GPS units that are available today. Especially when driving in unfamiliar cities, these units are extremely useful for giving turn by turn directions so you don’t have to worry about getting lost in strange and possibly unsafe locations. Many new cars come ready with build in GPS auto navigation systems. But if you don’t have a newer car or don’t want to pay the hefty price for a built in unit, you can still avail of this useful technology by utilizing a portable GPS unit. The portable units are much less expensive and easy to use for navigation while you are driving.

The portable units work in the same way as the permanently installed GPS devices, the difference being that the portable unit can be removed and taken with you if you switch locations such as when you go out on your boat or hiking.

GPS units are generally very user friendly and easy to operate. City specific software can be downloaded into the unit so that you will have complete information about restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and other points of interest right at your fingertips. The portable auto navigation system will show your progress on the screen and detail information about your surroundings the entire length of your trip and also provide you with turn by turn directions.

The portable car navigation units are easy to install because in most cases all you will have to do is press it onto the dash and the unit will attach itself via suction cups. It couldn’t get easier than that. When you are ready to remove it from your car all you have to do is release the suction and take it with you. This means you will have an auto navigation system no matter what car you are driving, even rental cars.

Portable auto navigation GPS systems rely on voice recognition technology so you don’t have to worry about taking your eyes from the road. Simply speak your commands and the GPS will reply to you by voice as well. If you get low on gas, all you have to do is ask the unit where the nearest gas station is and the unit will reply with the exact location and tell you how to get there.

Once you have experienced driving with an auto navigation GPS system, you will wonder how you ever managed to get along without it before. No more stopping at gas stations just for directions, and no more getting lost in strange locations. And thanks to the ease of use and affordability of the portable GPS navigation units, it is now possible for most anyone to be able to use this wonderful new technology.

NV-U70 GPS Portable Car Navigation

Sony's NV-U70 portable navigation system provides you accurate guidance wherever you're going, along with a host of user-friendly features. The NV-U70 comes preloaded with detailed street maps of the 48 contiguous United States, plus Hawaii. You'll find maps of Alaska, Canada, and Puerto Rico on the included DVD-ROM; you simply upload them on the NV-U70 from your computer via the included USB cable.

Kenwood KNA-G510 In-Car Navigation System

You'll give your Kenwood in-dash mobile video system a potent extra dimension when you connect the KNA-G510 navigation system. You'll drive with confidence as it guides you to your destination efficiently and accurately. The system can even keep you up to date on what's happening with traffic flow along your programmed route. You control the navigation functions with your Kenwood DVD player's touchscreen controls. To choose a destination, just enter a specific street address or intersection, or choose one of the five million points of interest, like hotels, restaurants, and much more. You'll see the preloaded road maps of the U.S. and Canada on your DVD player's video screen, as they show you where you are and where you're going. Voice prompts delivered over your car speakers also help out, telling you whenever a turn is coming up.You can customize your route options, in case there are roads you'd like to avoid, and enter intermediate points of interest that you'd like to visit along the way. If you miss a turn, the system will recalculate your route quickly. A trip computer gives you handy data about your average speed, distance traveled, and more. Garmin, a satellite navigation pioneer, provides the built-in road maps that feature impressive detail, 2-D and 3-D views, and extensive points of interest. The KNA-G510 also includes a SmartDigital (SD) slot, which you can use to upload new maps as they become available. The KNA-G510 also offers compatibility with two different traffic-information services: Clear Channel's Traffic Message Channel (TMC) and XM Satellite Radio's Traffic and Weather service. With either, you'll receive updates on accidents, construction, and other traffic incidents, giving you plenty of time to avoid them ? particularly handy if you have a long work commute. The XM service also gives you the option of subscribing to XM Satellite Radio for some of the best radio entertainment around. Each system requires an extra component (available soon) and a subscription.

AVIC-F500BT In-Dash 5.8" Navigation System

AVIC-F500BT, the first hybrid navigation system that brings the power of an in-dash device with the convenience of a portable system.

AVIC-F700BT In-Dash 5.8" Navigation System

The Pioneer AVIC-F700BT car Stereo combines a multitude of functional entertainment capabilities with advanced navigation features that fit and expand the lifestyle of today's driver.

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.