Remember, even the best GPS navigation system never replace the human experience
In short, the Becker Map Pilot is the removable navigation system that is fully integrated into the vehicle electronics system. It is a combination of a fixed sat nav and has advantages of mobile GPS for cars. Not so bad alternative to car multimedia system. Interesting and smart GPS navigation solution from such well-known German brands as Mercedes-Benz and Harman…
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What is Navdy HUD (Heads up Display) and how it relates to my site GPS topic? Navdy Hud is not more available as the company is bankrupt. Luckily it is another option much more independent even if something bad happens with the company you still can use a device. It is Hudly Wireless heads-up display. Before I make suggestions or…
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Answering the title question about Magellan Roadmate GPS system I would say, it’s only when a GPS device I would have got for free. Magellan has declared themselves as a leading portable GPS navigation consumer electronics company. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. I never had Magellan portable sat nav device but many various reviews have been…
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Furuno GPS was the first receiver I met in my job as a navigating officer on merchant ships. I had undeservedly forgotten to mention one of the marine electronic manufacturer giants as Furuno Electric Co. Furuno is a Japanese company established in 1951. Main products are marine radars, GPS, fishfinders and other marine electronics. It was in the beginnings of…
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Many of Volvo cars came with factory installed Volvo navigation systems. It is just a normal when purchasing 40K- 60K Euros or even dollars’ worth car, then another couple of thousand bucks for GPS navigation system would not make a big hole in your budget. It is well known that Volvo is famous for its safety and reliability and many…
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There are situations when the boat has not equipped with sat nav hardware then smartphone as a GPS navigation tool is not a bad idea. Having waterproof iPhone 6 plus case significantly increase the effectiveness of smartphone to fulfill it tasks. I was forced to use iPhone 3 as an emergency GPS receiver as main Raymarine Chartplotter GPS and PC…
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I don’t want to say that Lowrance GPS fishfinder combo is the best on the market, but definitely, it is one of the Top brands in the marine industry. Lowrance Electronics is the U.S. in 1957 established company. The Company is a manufacturer of consumer sonar and GPS receivers, as well as digital mapping systems. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lowrance employs…
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Product: Garmin Montana 610t Camo Price Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.com Physical dimensions: 2.9″ x 5.7″ x 1.4″ (7.48 x 14.42 x 3.64 cm) Display: 4-inch touchscreen Weight:10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included) Batteries: 1 lithium ion or 3 AA size Connection with computer: USB (NMEA 0183) Coverage:…
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Going on next vacation with the car a GPS navigation unit is a must-have device for your journey. Not so big choice of specific Caravan sat nav equipment on the market today as this particular transport mode gaining more and more popularity in the world of travel. Many travelers are choosing caravans and motorhomes because of mobility and convenience. You…
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It is not so easy to make the best choice for GPS for boat with integrated fishfinder to fit in the budget. Here on the Baltic Sea sailing and boating season is about to open. Boats are prepared for next voyages and regattas. Recently I have been asking for helping and advice regarding GPS for boat selection. I was asked…
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