The world of onboard navigation is constantly changing. A conventional solution what was the color screen built into the dashboard have been grafted portable solutions of interest.
Initially, the car navigation
Navigation affecting more and more people. Even if we find it available as standard or optional equipment in most new vehicles on the market today, the market for used car also has its say! And then when the navigation option is not implemented in a vehicle home, the price of the option is to think twice. Manufacturers of aftermarket and not idle at your disposal a number of solutions built mostly around a radio. This unit can be a classical model (say 1 DIN) on which the navigation information displayed as a pictograph. It may also be a multimedia powerhouse that serves as car radio, DVD-Video and navigation system. The centerpiece is of course the large color screen. But today we no longer have to confine her to the solutions proposed by the manufacturers of car radios.
The current offer
The market has recently seen the emergence of portable solutions on various media. The offer is so diverse that you can now get lost. Then summarize! We have a hand cleaner products to electronics: car radios with navigation 1 DIN size, systems with color screen and remote central radio / multimedia / navigation screen to do anything with video. On the other, portable solutions are multiplying: dedicated GPS with color display, PDA navigation and mobile phone navigation.
That is actually 6 types of products possible for the same goal: to find the right path without having to card and paper and will be guided. As you can imagine, all these systems are not equivalent in terms of performance.
Portable solutions
In the field of portable solutions, browsing with PDA has made its way through rates more attractive. Recall that a PDA is a PDA (Palm OS or Windows Pocket PC) that does much more than the public agenda today. By adding a GPS unit, a memory card with a map and the right software, it transforms your PDA into a real navigation system. But beware, this type of system is often reserved for lovers of technology. The configuration of such a system, even if it is very simple, may repel the average user who prefers the practical and ready for use. For him, dedicated GPS systems are available. As a module with screen surrounded by a few keystrokes, these systems are very easy to use. It plugs into the cigarette lighter, it is placed on the dashboard and it remains only to enter their destination! The use of such products is limited only to the GPS, although the latest models are also capable of storing compressed music! Finally, in mobile, new solutions are increasing for mobile phones called "smartphone" (or smart phones with integrated calendar, memory card reader, etc.).. We can then build on the screens of these phones into a GPS that was always with you. The limitation here is obvious: the size of the screen. But the basics are always there to bring you to your destination. Besides with a GPRS or 3G connection, you can receive continuously updated maps.
Stationary solutions
Most car manufacturers therefore offer solutions for every budget, from 500 to 3000 Euros. So what makes the difference between models with prices so disparate? Browsing "basic" is featured on all models: one enters its destination, the system calculates the route, then he leads us through her soft sweet voice. Whatever the price, the minimum is there. Then, the higher the range, and more and more features appear. We can change the screen color display and 3D sound for some manufacturers. One can also access information on the traffic that we will avoid all caps. The mapping is then passed onto a DVD-ROM instead of a CD-Rom. Which can cover the whole of Europe or to have at its disposal many points of interest placed on maps as ATMs, gas stations, etc.. On the most advanced models, there is usually a touch screen for entering addresses easier. Manufacturers provide their jewelry all the possible refinements to the use of these systems is highly sophisticated technically simple as possible and accessible to all.
So, fixed or mobile?
The answer is that you have it! See for yourself where you put your interest: if you want your navigation system to be more than if you are looking for the convenience for use in multiple vehicles or even if you want the most of opportunities, developments and Opening on multimedia board. Keep one thing in mind: in this as in many others, a higher price necessarily brings the functionality, performance and extra comfort!
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