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Three Excellent
Portable, Handheld GPS Systems
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| Once developed
for use in vehicles, GPS systems have developed into a phenomenon and
are being used by everyone everywhere. Whether in the streets of some
of the world’s largest cities or deep in the remote areas of
the mountains, a portable, handheld GPS can go with you every step of
the way providing you with the information you need to have a truly
enjoyable excursion. There are a lot of different systems available
that have differing capabilities and come in various price ranges. This
article will concentrate on three great models that are user-friendly
enough for anyone to use. The Garmin Oregon, and its forerunner, the Colorado, are marketed as being all-terrain GPS systems. Certainly, the sleek, compact case will make it very portable. A built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, and barometric altimeter are standard on both series. In addition, you can get different models featuring different terrain. The Garmin Oregon 400t comes with U.S. topographical maps, the 400i has maps of all inland U.S. lakes, and the 400c is equipped with information about the coastal waters surrounding the United States. These units are very intuitive and simple enough for even a beginner to operate. Another handheld, portable GPS unit that is comparable in functionality to the Oregon is the DeLorme PN-40. This is another high-end system that reviewers consider to be confidence-inspiring and a unit that can be trusted in even the most challenging of situations. GPSReview.net believes that this model will satisfy the needs of any user, calling it “rock solid” and commenting that it contains an availability of rich map options. Although Garmin pretty much rules the GPS world, reviewers believe that the PN-40 will be able to hold its own in comparison. If you’d prefer to have one unit that has it all, you might opt for the Blackberry Curve 8310. With the Blackberry Curve, you get a built-in GPS system and much more. This compact smartphone is the lightest and smallest one to have a full QWERTY keyboard. It also includes BlackBerry maps, trackball navigation, a camera, a multi-media player, a web browser, and expandable memory. Now, no matter where you go or what you’re doing, you’ll have all the technology you need in one compact unit. |
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