| Global Positioning Systems, also known as GPS | | | | watches for running and other activities (they can |
| tracking devices or simply GPS's, have become an | | | | even record your heart rate); GPS collars for |
| integral part of our lives and are changing the way | | | | pets, GPS cell phones, GPS walkie-talkies, and |
| we get around. They are some of the most | | | | even GPS devices for tracking fish or hunting |
| versatile and useful consumer technology | | | | dogs. |
| products available in the marketplace today. | | | | Before you buy a GPS tracking device, consider |
| Whether you are driving, running, boating, hiking, | | | | how often and how far you travel, and which |
| or even just camping out, you may find a GPS | | | | means of transportation you use most frequently. |
| tracking device indispensable. With real time GPS | | | | If you are mainly using your car to travel your |
| tracking device you will no longer have to worry | | | | best bet is the auto navigation system. If you |
| about getting lost in the woods or when driving to | | | | want a GPS device that isn't limited to the car, |
| an unknown destination. Your GPS device will tell | | | | you may want to consider a handheld GPS unit. If |
| you exactly where you are at all times, | | | | you spend a lot of time fishing, then you should |
| sometimes saving you hours of frustration. | | | | probably consider a marine GPS or GPS fish |
| There are many types of GPS tracking devices | | | | finder. These units are specifically designed to be |
| on the market today, with many features and | | | | on and around water. If you don't travel much |
| accessories. Choosing the one that fits your | | | | and need directions only occasionally, choose an |
| needs can be overwhelming when you first start | | | | inexpensive model in the $100-$250 price range. If |
| trying to figure out which GPS tracking to buy. | | | | you expect to use it daily to get to clients or for |
| The two most common types of GPS units are | | | | service calls, you may want to invest more and |
| small portable GPS devices that you can carry | | | | purchase the best model you can afford. |
| around with you or wear as a wristwatch, and | | | | As useful they are, GPS tracking devices are not |
| GPS auto navigation systems for your car. As | | | | for everyone. If you are not a person who |
| GPS technology is developing, more and more | | | | travels to new places, and you know your way |
| variations are becoming available for almost any | | | | around well, there is no point in spending money |
| situation imaginable. Many auto GPS models have | | | | on something you will never use. However, if you |
| a pedestrian mode, which means they can used | | | | like exploring new places, by car, bike, boat or on |
| as handheld units when walking around. There are | | | | foot, a GPS will make your life much easier and |
| special models for bicycles, motorcycles, and | | | | safer. |
| boats; there are GPS/PDAs hybrids, GPS sport | | | | |