Garmin GPS: Turns your PDA or PC into a high-tech GPS device

Garmin GPS is often thought of in terms of dedicated GPS units for automotive, marine and handheld applications. In other words, to get GPS, you have to buy a separate instrument. Not so! You can add Garmin GPS to your existing PDA or PC and have a dual-function device.

Garmin GPS for PDAs is compatible with any devices that utilize the PocketPC platform. You simply purchase Garmin's CompactFlashÒ module and connect it to your existing PDA. This module contains street maps that enable turn-by-turn navigation using your PDA, turning it, in effect, into a handheld GPS unit. Garmin has used new technology that enables high-level mapping and navigation on the PDA platform.

The Garmin module for PDAs features location awareness, automatic route generation, electronic mapping and lookup capability for points of interest. The included basemap contains highways, major streets, lakes, rivers, coastal waterways and political borders.
The unit has 64mb of memory, so you can download additional map data such as topographic maps and offshore navigation charts. There is also a PC interface for trip planning and waypoint and route storage. With choice of built-in maps for the United States/Canada or Europe, this Garmin GPS is powerful and affordable.

Garmin GPS for PCs will turn your computer into a powerful navigation unit. With routing and mapping software included, this bundle will provide automatic route calculation and turn-by-turn directions with handy voice prompts that guide you to your destination without having to take your eyes off the road -- a real safety feature. The product includes detailed maps of the United States and Canada. These maps show highways, interstates, business and residential roads. Points of interest, such as restaurants and shopping are also displayed.

Connectable via USB or serial port, the Garmin GPS for PC features a 12-volt adapter and windshield mount for your car. You'll also receive an owner's manual and quick start guide, so you can start navigating with your GPS as soon as you connect it to your PC.

Garmin GPS for PDA or PC is flexible and versatile. To learn more about this product, or to read descriptions and specifications of other GPS products, click one of the links below.

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Rita Liotta is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-gps-tracking.com. Recommending gps equipment and associated products
28-06-04