How to Find the Best GPS System for Your Car

Mike Hamilton

There are many great GPS devices out there, but how do you
determine which is the best for use in your car? Of the major
brands there is Tom Tom, Magellan, and Garmin.

All of the major brands have something that you will or may find
useful or "cool". The trick is to find a GPS unit that does what
you need and has the most features that are useful to you. For
instance if you have an IPod ready sound system for your car
than a GPS system that plays MP3s is probably not a big deal and
you will, more than likely not want to pay extra for it.

One feature that you will want to be absolutely certain that
your GPS system has if you are going use it while driving is
menu simplicity. The last thing you want while motoring down the
road is to have to navigate a complex menu or the touch screen
is too difficult to hit just right to do just what you want.

The other major item to be on the lookout for is readability.
Some type of anti-glare screen is a must. You don't want to be
in urban traffic during rush hour and have a screen that is
absolutely worthless.

One other thing to check on is does the GPS system come with all
you need to make it work. If other accessories that you want or
need are not included you will want to price them before
purchasing the GPS system and it is too late. Some things that
may fall into this category are the mount and the power cord.
Some units come with a USB cord to charge it up with your
computer but not a cigarette lighter or AC cord.