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The cost of installing a GPS auto navigation system has continued to fall over the past few years. Because of this more and more people are taking advantage of this technology to guide them to wherever it they need to travel.
Navigating using a GPS system has actually been around for quite some time. Satellite navigation systems were first tested back in the late 1960s by the U.S. Navy. It still took a good thirty years before the constellation of Global Positioning System satellites were fully in place and operational.
The U.S. Military, which is responsible for the GPS system, began taking full advantage of this technology in the mid 1990s. Soon after GPS technology was made available to the civilian population but as with most things it was prohibitively expensive. In the beginning it was mainly surveyors, map makers, and pilots who took advantage of the pin-point accuracy that GPS afforded. Unfortunately it would be several years before in car GPS navigation systems became affordable to the general public.
The cost of vehicle navigation systems has continued to fall as the technology has become not only more powerful but also cheaper to produce. By combining GPS signals with continuously updated mapping information and powerful software the manufacturers of these GPS receivers have been able to create systems that allow you to navigate the roads and highways with ease.
There are two basic kinds of in-car GPS systems available on the market today; the portable GPS system that can be temporarily mounted to the windshield or dashboard then removed and used in a different vehicle. The second option is an in-dash mounted unit that cannot be removed. Both systems do the same basic functions so it’s up to you as to which system will work best for you.
As an example if you travel by plane a lot a portable system can be packed away in your baggage and used in your rental car. This takes the guess work out of finding your way around unfamiliar cities and states.
Most car GPS systems also come with the ability to download additional maps and data increasing their functionality. Many upper end units also have the ability to download local traffic information in real-time and guide you around potential traffic jams.
No matter your need, whether finding your way around town or long cross country trips GPS auto navigation systems will get you there and back without missing a beat.
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