Do You Need Portable Gps Tracking Capabilities?

By Author: Sanjay Walia
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How often have you felt embarrassed to ask a stranger for directions? How often have you looked helplessly at a man / woman on the road asking for directions to a place? Well if you answered often then here is the device for you.

GPS stands for Global Positioning System, first invented by the United States Military for defense operations. It continues to be operated by the United States Defense authorities; however now it is also freely accessible to the public.

GPS is operated by 24 satellites that orbit the Earth. These 24 satellites orbit the Earth twice a day and provide accurate time and location information. GPS can provide reliable location and time information at any place on the Earth and at any time. No matter how bad the weather, your GPS system will never fail you!

Your hand held GPS system will allow you to find your way through traffic, find road directions in a new area, point out the shortest way to a location for you and find a route when hiking, trekking or walking. Here is an additional unusual use of GPS for you. You can now keep a tab on your kids or pets through GPS! Communication ...
... technology has made available a GPS watch which allows you, at the click of a button, to find the exact location of your child. GPS for kids watch has three crucial uses; ensure safety of the child, to keep a check on irate behavior and to give you some respite in your 24x7 surveillance of the kids.

If you're considering getting a GPS system, here are some of the points to keep in mind;
Decide what is going to be your use for it. Do you intend to use it as a personal device or for professional reasons or for both?
Do you want it exclusively for your car or do you want a hand held one that will allow it to be used when you walk or cycle?
Do you need a sturdy one that can withstand some amount of rough use?

When you've answered these questions look for some of the following features in your GPS system.
The GPS system should have an inbuilt road map. It must also allow you to purchase updates on the same.
Ensure your GPS system has a speech capability. Your system must loudly announce directions to you so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road to read directions.
It would be an added advantage to get a GPS system with traffic reporting features.
The GPS system must have storage space so you can store your data.
Finally, in this time of convergence, a GPS system that allows you a MP3 player, video viewing and hands free calling is an added advantage.

Once you've answered these questions and check listed these features go out and find the device that best suits your needs.