Deciding the Right GPS Receiver for You
With all of the different choices you have in GPS receivers that are on the market these days, you may feel a little overwhelmed in deciding which one you want. While you will want something that will meet your needs, you may want some features that you never even knew existed, so we’ll help guide you along the way when it comes to knowing what to look for in a GPS receiver.
These suggestions come in no particular order, but they are things that you will have to think about when choosing a GPS. Each component of your GPS system will work together to give you the choices that you are looking for and the performance that you need.
First, look at the display. Look for color displays that are easy to see in all lighting conditions, such as the one found on the Lowrance iWay 500c. Select a GPS model with a good color screen that can be read in all lighting conditions.
Lowrance iWay 500c…..
Lowrance iWay 500C Portable navigation | US $50.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 9:13:50 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Super GPS Antenna for Lowrance iWay 500C and iWay 600C
 | US $18.87 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 11:12:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $18.87 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Lowrance iWay 500C Automotive GPS Navigation System
 | US $67.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 14:45:28 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
NEW LOWRANCE IWAY 500C AMPLIFIED EXTERNAL ANTENNA
 | US $50.00 End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 14:48:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $50.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
The larger the screen, the more expensive the unit will be, but even big screens can be difficult to read in direct sunlight. Also, check the viewing performance of the display to make sure you can read it from any angle.
Look for a model that includes street-level maps. Some manufacturers charge extra to unlock maps from their Web sites or CDs, while others include only partial regions. This can get expensive if you’re planning a cross-country trip. Make sure you can update the unit’s firmware and mapping data.
On most portable models, a USB or serial port lets you connect the system to a PC, where you can upload the latest maps and system software as it becomes available. On in-dash models, maps are typically read from an integrated DVD or CD player and require only the latest discs to be brought up-to-date.
Portable GPS…..
TomTom ONE 130 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | US $34.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:46:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $34.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
TomTom ONE XL 4.3" Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS
 | US $76.02 (7 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:49:09 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Case for TomTom's GO 730 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS
 | US $9.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:51:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $9.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
7" WORLDNAV PORTABLE GPS UNIT
 | US $455.09 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:59:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $455.09 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
GARMIN OREGON 200 PORTABLE HANDHELD GPS NAVIGATOR
 | US $189.95 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 7:00:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $189.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Choose a GPS unit to fit your traveling habits. If you do a lot of long-distance driving, consider a model with a dedicated hard drive that stores maps of the entire country. Otherwise, a model that uses an SD card to store maps is a good bet, and you can buy additional cards to load more maps when necessary.
If you want to share one unit between many vehicles, look for a model that is lightweight and easy to install and remove from your vehicle. Stay away from permanent mounting devices unless you plan on using the unit in just one vehicle.
More GPS…..
Car Steering Wheel Remote Control for DC DVD TV GPS NAV | US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:12:12 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Garmin GPS etrex Legend C for parts
 | US $20.51 (3 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:13:44 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
7" Touch Screen Laptop Notebook UMPC Netbook GPS WiFi
 | US $204.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:13:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $204.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
5" Inch Car GPS Navigation System MP3 MP4 Map + 2GB SD
 | US $72.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:13:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $72.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
7" Inch Car GPS Navigation System MP3 MP4 Map + 2GB SD
 | US $121.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:13:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $121.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Geomate.jr GPS Receiver
 | US $45.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:14:12 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Universal Car Mount Holder zu iPhone 3GS 4 iPod GPS PDA
 | US $8.22 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:14:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $9.13 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
USB Charger Triple Cars Adapter Socket For GPS IPOD PDA
 | US $0.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:14:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $0.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
5.0" GPS NAV+BLUETOOTH MP3 FM TRANSMITTER 2gb 09 MAP+AV
 | US $66.00 (12 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:15:27 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
4.3"GPS NAVIGATION MP3/4 2GB TOUCH TFT CARD NEW MAP+AV
 | US $23.98 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:15:47 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
KUDA CELL PHONE IPOD PDA GPS XM MOUNT VW PASSAT 98-05
 | US $56.10 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:16:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $56.10 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Universal Car Mount Holder zu iPhone 3GS 4 iPod GPS PDA
 | US $8.22 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:17:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $9.13 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
New Ultra-thin 4.3 inch GPS SAT NAV 2010 Euro Map+bag
 | US $60.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:17:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $60.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
New Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx Handheld GPS Waterproof 76 CSx
 | US $254.77 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:17:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $254.77 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
4.3" Touch Screen GPS Navigation FM MP3/4 FREE MAP 2GB
 | US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:18:09 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Garmin Nuvi 750 Car GPS, Mount & Charger, 2008 Maps
 | US $71.00 (12 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:18:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $99.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
NEW Garmin Nuvi 855 Car Auto GPS Navigation
 | US $134.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:18:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $134.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Garmin nüvi™ 350 GPS, In Box w/mount, charger, usb & AC
 | US $48.00 (11 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:18:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $89.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Windshield Car Mount Holder For PDA PHONE iPOD GPS
 | US $4.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:19:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $4.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
NEW SAMSUNG ST1000 12.2 MP GPS WIFI RED DIGITAL CAMERA
 | US $268.22 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 6:19:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $268.22 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
