GPS Units Are Made For Many Purposes

GPS units are now becoming mainstream as more and more people decide they might have a use for them. All of the newer units have a direction system that uses voice and so you can hear the directions as well as look at them on a screen. Some of the new cell phones now also come with GPS and it is an especially nice feature to have in childrens cell phones. Parents that are concerned about their kids whereabouts can get one of these phones that allow them to track their children.

Anyone thinking of buying a new GPS device this summer has a few different brands to choose from. Mio GPS is a rising star on the GPS front and they make units that are a little trendier than some of their competitors. Their units are focus on being user friendly and they come in designs that are appealing to the younger crowd. They have just come out with a new Knight Rider GPS unit that allows you to experience a K.I.T.T. style voice just like the television series.

The biggest manufacturer by far is Garmin and they have a big share of the GPS market worldwide. They make GPS units that can be useful in driving, biking, boating, and other things. They make units that are all voice ready that means you never have to worry about taking your eyes off the road or trail.

Prices for GPS units have come down somewhat in the last couple of years but the units are still expensive. Often times, new technology like GPS will be expensive at the beginning and then drop significantly as more and more units are made. The more units that are made and the refining of the technology will usually allow the price to drop. This has only happened to a small extent with GPS units as they remain quite expensive and cost more than many people want to afford.

The one industry that has fully embraced GPS devices is the rental car industry. Right now you still have to pay extra for one of these units to be included in your car but it is surely just a matter of time before they are standard with all rental cars. People who rent cars are most often from out of town and they are perfect matches for someone who would benefit from one of these GPS units.