Author: MJT
Popular Auto GPS Units
Several commercials on television today advertise auto GPS
units to help people navigate as they travel.
Some are factory-installed, such as OnStar for GM vehicles, and others
can be purchased after the sale of the vehicle, like TomTom or Garmin Nuvi. Auto
GPS units will commonly have preloaded maps of all United
States highways, city streets, and
waterways. In addition, some auto GPS
systems will have the capability to chart multiple destinations for long trips
or multiple errands in a new town.
OnStar
OnStar can notify the authorities if there is an accident or
other emergency, and can call for roadside assistance if there is a mechanical
problem or a lock-out situation. OnStar
is also a comprehensive auto GPS unit that can give directions to and from
locations as well as help authorities locate the vehicle in the case of an
accident.
The OnStar service pack allows a vehicle owner to choose the
number of features he would like activated on his auto GPS. Any of the OnStar plans that are offered will
include all available services, and some nice extras like a virtual advisor for
weather updates and traffic reports. The service pack also includes remote horn
and lights service, which will assist the driver in finding his vehicle if
necessary. There is stolen vehicle assistance as well, to help authorities
track the vehicle in case of a theft.
TomTom
TomTom is a full service auto GPS unit; it has maps, driving
directions, voice driving directions, detours, and many programmable features
available. It can also give weather and traffic updates, and it has a generous
three-and-a-half inch screen that is easy to read and easy to see day or night.
TomTom features a voice option in 22 different languages, and has up to 36
different voices to choose from. This
auto GPS unit also has Bluetooth technology to make over-the-air updates quick
and reliable.
Nuvi
The Garmin Nuvi has tons of premium features such as
currency converters, international time sync, and plenty of charts that offer
comprehensive driving directions. The
Nuvi also has voice directions and a measurement converter. This handy unit is
small enough to fit in a pocket, which allows it to double as a hand held GPS
receiver for hiking, fishing, camping and more. The Garmin Nuvi also has plug
and play capabilities for plugging directly into computers, a USB port to
upload pictures, and many other computer-based functions. Additionally, this smart auto GPS unit can
alert the driver to school zones, safety cameras and more proximity alerts.
Auto GPS units are fun and functional, with lots of premium
features that are easy enough for even novice techies to enjoy. The auto GPS units don’t require much, if
any, programming, and will often be fully functional after inserting batteries
and letting the computer load its preset features.
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