Getting A Great Car Gps System Without Spending A Lot
Since GPS systems have been around for several years you can find a great GPS unit without spending a great deal. If you are looking basic navigations there are several options and with some good bargain hunting you can get your ideal GPS system for $100. There are some things to consider however when looking for a great deal. With this GPS you most likely wont get some of the features available in the newer GPS system.
What you can get for under $100.
The GPS units available for under a $100 come with all the typical features you would expect from a GPS. Step by step instructions, text to speech, points of interest that you can look up right on the unit.
If you are not so brand conscious you should consider a GPS unit from some lesser known manufacturers. GPS technology has been around for a while and almost every GPS system is going to get you where you want to go. The money saved by purchasing an inexpensive unit, could make up for what you sacrifice in brand. Manufacturers like Pharos and Mio offer great deal and may have some extra features only available on more expensive brand name models.
Features you most likely won't get
A good amount of skepticism is necessary when bargain hunting and it is important to think about what features you may be missing out on when getting a deal. The more expensive units have features that may or may not be important to you so but regardless it is good to know when looking for a bargain.
Photo viewer
MP3 player
FM transmitter for sending music from your unit to your radio
Route finder for mapping the best way to perform your errands
Hands free calling
Better displays, widescreen and with more colors
Traffic information
Weather forecast
Fastest Route information based on actual travel times
Lane Guidance to help you navigate difficult intersections
Could a refurbished GPS unit be the best deal?
When I think of refurbished in broken, but this is not always the case. A product can be labeled refurbished for a number of reasons such as a damaged box or just a store return that had no mechanical issues. Lets face it there is also a fear of the unknown when buying a refurbished product, but the reward probably far outweighs the risk. When you buy a refurbished product you are basically buying a product that the manufacturer has labeled as meeting its specifications for sale. To further assure you read the fine print. Most manufacturers also sell these products with a warranty, which assures you that your product wont be a lemon.
Jeffrey Daniel is a seasoned bargain hunter who loves sniffing out the best deals, fishing, and spending time with his two daughters. You can read his other articles about geting the best cheap car GPS system here
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