In the present economy, fluctuating gas prices can be a concern for many. For those living in the big cities, it is possible to get past this problem – if willing or able to make use of transportation systems, such as taking the subway, the bus, or a cab. Even so, for the majority that needs to drive their own vehicle, you cannot easily escape from this.
Installing a GPS auto navigation system in a vehicle, can have the affect of reducing the cost of gas. You might wonder how that is possible. The benefit of a Global Positioning Systems is that it will consistently offer the most direct route to a desired destination.
If driving in an unfamiliar area or in a hard downpour, with low-visibility, a GPS auto navigation system can assist in directing you no matter the conditions or destination. Again, this results in a saving that would otherwise been spent on gas, but also saves time, and relieves the frustrations of being lost.
A GPS system will not just suggest the most direct route; it is also able to give an alternative route, and an estimation of how long that different path will take. This enables a comparison in journeys, and time needed to complete a trip – so that you are able to opt for the preferred route. If you consider the plus points to installing a GPS unit – you can appreciate that the cost of the devise is not really too costly when compared to the possible future savings.
Here is an example for you – if it is costing $45 to fill the gas tank, and that tank is filled once per week (at a minimum), then the total expense per year is $2340 on gas. If, however, a GPS gadget is installed in the vehicle, the length of the journeys will be shortened, due to taking the most direct route. This in turn, results in less gas consumption. If this reduces the frequency of needing to fill up at the gas station – say by half in extreme cases, you could be saving $1000+ per year on gas.
That gives a general idea of the possible future savings. Your actual figures will be different, but it is possible to see the potential savings to installing a good GPS auto navigation system. GPS systems vary in price depending on needs, but an sufficient system can cost in the region of $200 to $400.
By: Carlton Leigh
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A GPS System Can Save You Gas
November 27th, 2009Posted in Article
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GPS Systems 101
November 1st, 2009
When you are considering which GPS system to purchase, there are several things you need to look out for and know about. The first thing to think about is what type of GPS (global positioning system) you require – do you need a car GPS, or do you simply want one of the best GPS systems available? Do you want a boat navigation system? Do you need a mobile GPS system or a fixed one? For example, the Magellan GPS Roadmate 700 gives you voice and visual directions, so with this global positioning system you really can’t get lost. What’s more, this GPS system has a touch screen, and an auto-complete feature for when you’re entering addresses, meaning no more misspelled addresses or suburbs. While we’re speaking about addresses, you can create an address book you’re your favorite or popular destinations. This Magellan GPS system really has it all!
Another one of the great GPS systems is the Magellan Roadmate 2000 GPS auto navigation system. This car GPS system boasts over 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest, and has a function that helps you avoid traffic! Use global positioning to not only work your way through the city streets, but in the quickest and least stressful way (although, we can’t help with the husband or wife’s backseat driving)!
But not only can you purchase the best GPS systems to help you get around town – you can also use them as a GPS auto tracking system, for those of you who truly value your automobile and can’t bear the thought of anything happening to it. With a GPS system tracking your car, if the worst happens and your car does actually get stolen, the global positioning system can be followed to wherever the suspects might take it – or it can be intercepted by the Police before real harm comes to it! No more worrying about where you car will end up if it is stolen!
Mobile global positioning can also help with keeping track of wayward teens who borrow your car – no more do you have to worry about where your son or daughter has taken your car, you can simply keep track of it via the global positioning devices you have installed (and your children don’t even have to know the GPS system is in your car!). Plus there is the added benefit that the GPS system will help your children get from A to B, and not get lost in between – very important for any parent!
GPS solutions are many and varied, so before you go out and consider all the GPS systems, have a think about why you want it (keep track of your beloved vehicle, or monitor your son who just got his license and a new girlfriend?) and for what vehicle – boat, car, bike or something more adventurous! Your global positioning system is an investment for many reasons, so do your research and don’t make a decision you’ll regret.
By: Matt Morrison
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GPS Auto Navigation Systems
October 29th, 2009
Over the past couple of years, the cost of installing a GPS auto navigation system has fallen considerably. As an inevitable result of this, more and more people are taking advantage of it in order to make it easier to find out where they are going, plan their journeys, and keep track of where they are.
Satellite navigation dates back a lot longer than many people realize. The principles behind SatNav were first tested back in 1967, but it took nearly 30 years before the NavStar GPS System first began operation as a military application in the mid 1990s. Civilian use of GPS navigation was made available soon after the military launch, but the initial costs of using the system were very high, and required ongoing subscriptions to be paid. The first people who took advantage of GPS were pilots, and surveyors, who needed to be able to measure distances with pinpoint accuracy. In the early days , an affordable GPS auto navigation system was out of reach for the average car owner.
Over time, the costs of GPS auto navigation system has fallen considerably, and there are increasing numbers of applications for them and the data that they provide in our daily lives. Manufacturers such as Garmin and TomTom have combined GPS signals Data with existing map information and complex mathematical algorithms to create systems that can be used for navigation on the roads and highways.
These GPS auto navigation systems can be installed into any car in a matter of minutes, and then be used to plan journeys, and keep track of where you are to stop you getting lost on the roads. By being combined with other data, such as traffic news feeds, GPS auto navigation systems can warn drivers about road congestion, and provide alternative routes in real time to ensure that no-one who has such a GPS needs get stuck in a queue again.
There are a number of different styles of GPS auto navigation systems available to suit the needs of the individual, from basic models through to expensive and highly accurate systems able to manage large amounts of data and provide information to the users in order to give feedback about where they have been.
The simplest kind of auto navigation GPS system is a removable gadget that stores the map data internally, and uses a satellite signal to pinpoint the position of the unit. By combining the map data and the satellite signal, routes can be planned, and the user can find their way, while seeing a graphical representation of their route on a small screen. These GPS auto navigation systems can be either removable, or fixed into the car. Many new models actually integrate the GPS into the dashboard, while non fixed systems can either be mounted on the dash, or attached to the windshield using a suction cup.
As well as dedicated auto GPS devices, it is also possible to buy a large number of other gadgets with GPS as a built in feature. Some GPS PDAs can have a GPS module plugged in to them, and used in cars, and an increasing number of cell phones have GPS as a standard feature. On the whole, although these devices have GPS built in, it is not of the same standard as a dedicated system, and wile it may help you know where you are, it will not provide such accurate data or be able to plan routes on the go as well as one of the custom systems from Garmin or Magellan.
At the top end of the list of auto navigation GPS systems, there are a number of fantastic options available. Many of the high end GPS auto navigation systems include a range of features to make getting around as simple and convenient as possible.
Aside from the standard information about maps and positions, these GPS systems can also provide information about local amenities such as gas stations, motels, and even speed control cameras in certain countries. More expensive GPS auto navigation systems come with the ability to upload additional map systems so they can be used in different countries, and through the use of local radio services, provide comprehensive traffic information to the driver wherever in the world he is.
Whether you want a simple auto navigation GPS system to help you avoid the traffic problems in your home town, or are a cross country driver who needs the long distance planning flexibility for getting from a-to-b as efficiently as possible, there is a GPS system available that will suit your needs.
By: Jason Miller
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