A GPS is a wonderful gift for for someone special, your parents, friends, relatives, children or your spouse. You do not want the people you care for, getting lost. This is the type of gift, that he or she will heap praises on you, for years to come.

This is a practical and useful gift. The beauty is that they are portable, so if this person drives different cars, they can move the instrument from one car to the next without any fuss.

Most come with voice and speech recognition. This will enable them, to keep their eyes on the road while driving.

There are many designs and brands to choose from. Go Through the review section and choose one to fit your loved one's style and your budget .

A portable gps system is a wonderful gift, that the recepient will say you spent a lot of time thinking about. You also know, they will not put this in the attic to collect dust.

Hey, you might even get a dinner  for this.
Good luck shopping!

GPS systems have flooded the market recently. This sometimes confuses the buyer, as to which is the correct navigation system for his or her needs.

We have tried to reviews these GPS sytems based on a number of criteria as you can see .

Below are four models to choose from: based on price, performance and functionality.

1.Garmin NUVI 880

Pros:
Exciting features such as text to speech
funtionality. Accurate speech recogition.
MSN and Bluetooth services. Garmin's world class tech-support and reputation. Easy to use. Attractive design.

Cons:
Expensive in a crowed and competitive market. Route calculations can be somewhat slow.Priced at $525.00, can be on sale at
$499.00

Specifications:
6.2 oz.4.9"Wx3.1"Hx0.7"D. A 4.3" touchscreen, 480×272pixel. QWERTY keyboard.

Conclusion:
Overall an impressive instrument, with Garmin's exceptional reliablity and performance features. The speech recognition
abilities enhances the reputation of this wonderful portable gps system. This may be your best portable gps.

2. Navigon 7200T

Pros:
This auto gps system offfers 3D Images of major landmarks.There is a text to speech funtionality,lane assistance, Bluetooth
technogy.

Attractive design and maps of USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US.Virgin Islands are also included.
The display is sharp. Resonably priced at around $328.00. Accurate and relatively fast.

Cons:
Not as easy to use initially as the Garmin instruments. However,once you get used to it, everything is fine. Limited address entry book.

Specifications:
6.5 0z. 4.6"Wx3.2"Hx0.7"D USB connected. 2.0GB memory. Touch screen 4.3"

Conclusion:
A good portable gps system for the price. This company is trying hard to compete with Garmin and TomTom.

3. Magellan Maestro 4370.

Pros:
An accurate gps for car. A sharp display, good lane guidance, Bluetooth technology and easy access to favoured destinations.

Decently priced At around $299.00 for the features and Magellan's reliability. One of few instruments with a true anti-glare screen. A pleasant design and look.

Cons:
Phone book connections can be a problem. Also a bit slow at times. A little heavier than the Garmin Nuvi instruments.

Specifications:
7.4OZ, 4.6"wx3.3"Hx0.7"D, 4.3" anti-glare touch screen. USB connection. 2.0GB memory.

Conclusion:
A good gps for car overall. Reasonably price and has Magellans experience in portable gps systems.

4.TomTom one 125

Pros:
Cheap price from $99.00. A decent instrument which is accurate and easy to use.
There is a help me feature and a decent screen for the price.

Cons.
No text to speech feature. The display is on the small side and mounting hardware is cheap.

Specifications:
6.1OZ. 3.8"W x 3.2"H x 1.0"D USB connection.Anti glare touch screen.

Conclusion:
If you are short on bucks and need a gps for auto. This is your instrument. No flashy features, but it will get you from point A
to Point B without getting into fights with your loved one.

Final words:
Automotive gps systems have become an indispensable tool for drivers. They have saved lives, time, energy and I am sure
countless arguments with your family and friends.

Do not forget that gas station guy that told you, it's right around the corner. I am sure you get the picture.

Study the choices we have here and also in our carousel. I am sure you will find an instrument to suit your taste and budget.

Happy shopping!

GPS navigation technology have revolutionized the way we travel. The portable gps systems epecially, have enabled us to go from point A to point B seamlessly and without fuss or frustration.

Before we get into why portable GPS systems are so useful, it is good to know some technology behind these marvels.

This technology was first used by the military only. 30 Satellites that orbit the earth every 12 hours record data.

Five ground stations monitor the satellites positions in space and constantly recalculates the data received from the satellites and reports it, in terms of latitude and Longitude.

A system known as 3D fix receives information from these satellites. This information is forwarded to a receiver in the GPS device which analyses the data. This data is then used to locate your relative position and determine your future path.

Typically, portable gps systems, which includes gps systems for cars, boats, RVs and even joggers, require an unobstructedview of the sky to perform effectively.

Their usefulness and convenience have being proven worldwide and it would be wise for you to acquire one here.