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A GPS Enthusiast Feature

August 23, 2011 By 2 Comments

This week, GPS Buzz Friday Feature brings us all over North America with Fred, a customer who loves to travel the continent. As a result of his travels, he has become a GPS enthusiast. Below, Fred shares some of his tips he has learned over time.

With more than one GPS, Fred likes to explain which units he uses and why, “For starters, I use a Zumo 550 on two Harleys, a 2002 Police Special and a 2005 Dyna Wide Glide, on my 1997 Dodge Ram 4×4 and on my 2002 VW Cabrio Convertible for long distance navigation and POIs; a 60CSx on both Harleys as well as the quad for geocaching, terrain and routing in the Arizona desert; and a 72 on the quad as the screen is large and easy to read while on the go as well as I use it on the Rigid Hull Inflatable at the coast for navigation in the fog and finding crab and prawn pots later in the day.”

Fred continues on, explaining his preference in GPS devices, “The Zumo is my main GPS due to its many functions, ease of use on the go either in the vehicle or on the bike. It’s the best there is as far as I’m concerned. Garmin has honored the warranty for various glitches and failures, so my trust is still with Garmin. The 60CSx is a great field unit and does more than what I need for geocaching, however, the topo maps are a necessity where I seem to find myself, but since buying it a couple of years ago, there are more appropriate units strictly for geocaching, however, I’m not about to let my 60CSx go.”

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As mentioned above, Fred’s two main GPS devices are Garmin Zumo 550 and 60CSx. The Garmin Zumo 550 is a GPS designed by bikers for bikers. Durable and rugged, this Zumo offers preloaded maps and high end navigation, making it easy to ride the open roads on a motorcycle. Meanwhile, the Garmin 60CSx is a popular outdoor and marine GPS. Ideal for geocaching, the unit’s highly sensitive GPS receiver is able to find a signal even in dense foliage or deep canyons.

Lastly, Fred passes along a tip on essential accessories for his GPS devices, “The RAM mounting systems are the best to be had for sure. Without them, I wouldn’t have the reliability and versatility that I enjoy when using my Garmins.”

For more pictures of Fred’s adventures, check out his original GPS post.

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Tips on Choosing Blue Tooth Enabled Gps Devices

August 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

It is common today to see that almost all mobile phones comes with GPS.Before coming to learn how Blue Tooth GPS systems can benefit our lives, we should know more about Blue Tooth and benefits of Blue Tooth.

Blue Tooth was invented by Ericsson, before it was generally accepted by other companies.Blue Tooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between personal devices such as mobile phones, laptops, PCs and PDAs via a secure connection, the world of unlicensed radio frequencies of short range.Even the new Nintendo Wii system also uses Blue Tooth technology.

Generally, Blue Tooth is a standard and communications protocol primarily designed for devices that require low power consumption and short range communication.These features enable Blue Tooth devices to be energy efficient.Since Blue Tooth is a wireless technology, it allows devices to exchange information with each other without needing son bulky and unwieldy.

Blue Tooth works in such a way that allows other devices to transfer information between them when they are in a specific range.The reception power must be high enough for the exchange of information must take place.A Blue Tooth device can connect with another device when in a radius of 10 meters.

In fact, as the devices have the Blue Tooth technology installed in them, they do not have to be made compatible separately.For example, a gadget Toshiba Blue Tooth can exchange information with a gadget that Sony has integrated Blue Tooth technology.

Now, GPS can also be integrated to create Blue Tooth Blue Tooth GPS devices.Blue Tooth GPS allows users to communicate and share information about their correct location of the other specific location information.Users can use the system blue tooth GPS tracker to find their way if they get lost everywhere.This device is particularly useful for research teams, hikers, climbers and other people who like outdoor activities.

With the combination of Blue Tooth and GPS, this technology is very useful for people who need to find their way, and can also help others if they respond to unforeseen circumstances.

Blue Tooth GPS receivers have many applications

Blue Tooth GPS receivers are a by-product of the combination of two very interesting technologies.Devices with Blue Tooth GPS receivers have recently become more popular and new models are introduced at a faster pace than in the past that users become familiar with them.There are more people who can attest to the usefulness of GPS Blue Tooth for different tasks.For the uninitiated, it might be a little difficult to choose a suitable Blue Tooth GPS receiver.Fortunately, much information is available on the Internet.You can do your research and due diligence before buying a Blue Tooth GPS receiver for yourself.You can obtain information regarding specific models or comparisons between different models with information on features, functionality and price.

There are many different models of GPS Blue Tooth.Below are some of the most popular models.

1) Bluetooth Slipper Haicom HI-401BT

Blue Tooth GPS receiver that is configured easily with a couple of buttons.This receiver allows you to receive satellite signals and send information to your laptop peripherals wirelessly.But if you’re hiking, you simply attach to your belt loop and you’re in the car, just set the Blue Tooth GPS receiver on the back of the car and you can be assured that you can obtain good quality signals.

This is what Blue Tooth GPS receiver is that there is a problem with power, solar panel can be activated to provide additional energy.The normal running time for this model is about 8 to 14 hours, but with the solar panel, you are able to get about 12 hours longer than if you have adequate sunlight shines on it.In addition, you can get the model just under $ 50.

2) AVL Blue Tooth GPS Receiver

This model is well suited to the urban jungle.It is capable of scanning 16 channel GPS simultaneously up to 20 hours of normal use.It also contains a rechargeable battery system.

3) BE-328 Globalsat GPS Receiver Blue Tooth

Blue Tooth GPS receiver that is very popular because it has the best value for its price.It is universally compatible with any Bluetooth compliant serial and has a battery life of 16 hours of continuous use.This device works as it is in the range of 10 meters with another Bluetooth device.However, if it does not detect another Bluetooth device within 10 minutes it will turn off automatically so you save battery life.The energy saved can be used to connect when there is a suitable Blue Tooth nearby.In addition, you can have all the above functions in a Blue Tooth GPS receiver at an average price of about $ 100.Now is a great value for money.

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GPS: Tips to Enhance your GPS?s USE

August 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

Who needs a map now that the cost for a GPS, global positioning satellite, has come down to the point where you can pick one up for under 0? In fact I was at the Target the other day and saw a Tom Tom© for 9. That’s a good price for a known name brand.

If you are going to invest in a GPS because either you and the family go on a lot of road trips or maybe your job requires a lot of driving, then follow some of these tips below to make for easier, better and safe use.

GPS Theft
The last thing you want is to go out to your car or truck and find that your GPS is missing. If you leave your GPS out in the open where everyone can see it, I don’t care what part of the world you are in, someone is going to take it. So do yourself a favor and deter the theft of your GPS system by detaching and removing it from your vehicle when you are not driving. Also your GPS probably came with or you bought separately a suction cup holder which holds the GPS in place while it is in use. Take that in with you as well. That screams to an expecting thief that you own a GPS and they might break into your vehicle looking for it even though it may not be in there.

Software Update
Your GPS uses software in order to calculate all of those routes and directions. The first time you use it, it also needs to locate the satellite system and update your device. The best time to do this is on a clear sunny day. Done right and it should take about 20 minutes so it is recommended that you update your GPS information right before you are about to leave on that long road trip.

Directions
Yes GPS’s are cool and neat, especially when the voice is telling you to go left and go right, however it is still a computer system with some software and not a live person. So in order to get the greatest benefits from using a GPS enter in as much information as possible for your starting point and your destination. The more information you feed it, the better directions your GPS will give you.

Maps
Most brands of GPS systems offer a once a year (maybe more often) option to update the mapping software. Before you get all excited, these updates aren’t free and depending on the brand of GPS you own, they can run anywhere from to 0 or more. The roads in this country are always changing and if you go on a lot of road trips don’t be cheap. Spend the money and get the map update for your GPS.

As you can see this tips will go a long way in helping you to get the most out of your GPS system. Use common sense with your GPS and understand that it is still a computer system and you will be sure to have much success with it.

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