GPS Navigation systems: What Next?

The days of fiddling with the map when you are driving are coming to an end. GPS navigation systems are increasingly being fitted to cars and are getting more sophisticated every day. What does the future hold for these systems?

GPS Return on Investment Quick Considering Fuel Cost Savings

Many people do not own a GPS in their car. There are many reasons for this and a couple of reasons center around the fact that they cost quite a bit of money. In fact, with the price of fuel up many people do not have the money to buy a GPS for their car. Nevertheless this is the exact reason they should buy a GPS for their automobile.

GPS - The New Utility for the Outdoorsman

An overview of the benefits of using a GPS unit for the outdoorsman. Discusses the benefits and features available specific to the type of outdoor activity you may be involved in - boating, fishing, hiking, camping.

Every Car Should Have a GPS

This is a discussion of the many benefits for the automobile owner in having their vehicle equipped with a GPS navigation system including; saving time, fuel economy, safety, and tracking.

Is a GPS Useful on Vacation?

Vacations are times to relax and enjoy, not worry about finding your way around. A GPS can insure that your vacation time is spent enjoying your time and not being concern about getting lost.

An Overview Of Some Of The Latest GPS Tracking-Enabled Cell Phones

The attack on the Twin Towers in New York brought attention to more than just the spread of terrorism around the globe; it also showed how vulnerable our communications systems are, especially in regards to cell phones.

GPS Trekking: Take a Hike, But Don't Get Lost!

For those looking for a portable GPS unit for on-foot activities such as hiking. Here are a few features that you should be on the look out for when making a purchase decision.

GPS: Your Virtual Tour Guide

Though GPS will not transform a directionally-challenged individual into a master outdoorsmen, it will certainly help those who use it correctly to get from one location to another without a hitch.

Do You Know Where Your Teen Is? You Do With Spy Matrix GPS

Spy Matrix GPS is the ultimate in car tracking technology. It is easy to use, easy to hide, and easy to follow. It is the perfect way for you to know where your car is now, and where you car was. Plu...

GPS Basics. Part 1

This article is the first of series of three articles in which I’ll explain some basic principles and concepts of GPS. I in this article I’ll explain how exactly GPS works so it won’t be a mystery a...

GPS Tracking is Saving Businesses Money

“Businesses have reported a reduction in fuel usage as the biggest advantage of GPS tracking,” said Brad Borst, Founder and President of RMT. Monitoring and reducing speeds, routes, and idle time are just a few things that fleet owners can do to lower the fuel bill. Each mile per hour above 50 MPH increases fuel consumption by 1 ? percent. Higher speeds also cause more tire heat, which puts more wear on tires. Wear on tires will almost double at road speeds of 70 MPH or greater. RMT’s GPS tracking systems report all vehicle activity and immediately alerts fleet managers by cell phone and email of speeding and unauthorized use of company vehicles.

Is your Vehicle a Target for Theft?

You won't see it coming when you return to an empty parking space where your car was parked and its gone. You call the police, and 10 minutes later an officer shows up on scene to take the report. By this time, your car is half way to the chop shop.

GPS Buyer's Guide

Find out the best information about GPS and what it can do for you!

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Three Major Types Of GPS Vehicle Tracking

There are three major types of GPS vehicle tracking; cellular based tracking, wireless passive tracking and satellite based real-time GPS tracking. This article will outline the advantages and disadvantages associated with all three types of GPS Vehicle Tracking.

5 Things You Can Do With The Mio A201 GPS

With GPS systems becoming mainstream, and new features and models endlessly hitting the shelves, it can be a hard task deciphering which GPS device best suits your needs. This article aims to demonstrate what GPS features can do for the user