How To Get The Best Gps System For Under $100

Since GPS systems have been around for a few several years you can get a great GPS unit without spending a great deal. If you are looking basic navigations there are several options and with some good bargain hunting you can get your ideal GPS system for $100. There are some things to consider however when looking for a great deal. With this GPS you most likely won’t get some of the features available in the newer GPS system.

What you can get for under $100.

The GPS units available for under a $100 come with all the typical features you would expect from a GPS. Step by step instructions, text to speech, points of interest that you can look up right on the unit.

If you are not so brand conscious you should consider a GPS unit from some lesser known manufacturers. GPS technology has been around for a while and almost every GPS unit is going to get you where you want to go. The money saved by buying an inexpensive unit, could make up for what you sacrifice in brand. Manufacturers like Pharos and Mio offer great deal and may have some extra features only available on more expensive brand name models.

What you are missing out on?
A good amount of skepticism is necessary when bargain hunting and it is important to think about what features you may be missing out on with a less expensive GPS. The more expensive units have features that may or may not be important to you so but regardless it is good to know when looking for a great deal.

•    MP3 player
•    FM transmitter  for sending music from your unit to your radio
•    Route finder for mapping the best way to perform your errands
•    Hands free calling
•    Better displays, widescreen and with more colors
•    Traffic information
•    Weather forecast
•    Photo viewer
•    Fastest Route information – based on actual travel times
•    Lane Guidance – to help you navigate difficult intersections

Could a refurbished GPS unit be the best deal?
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of refurbished in broken, but this is not always the case. A product can be labeled refurbished for a number of reasons such as a damaged box or just a store return that had no mechanical issues. Let’s face it there is also a fear of the unknown when buying a refurbished product, but the reward probably far outweighs the risk. When you buy a refurbished product you are basically buying a product that the manufacturer has labeled as meeting its specifications for sale. To further assure you read the fine print. Most manufacturers also sell these products with a warranty, which assures you that your product won’t be a lemon.