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A GPS receivers uses the positions of Earth-orbiting satellites to tell you where you are and how far it is to where you're going. These handy little devices can be installed in your car to provide you with turn-by-turn directions, or they may be handheld units no bigger than a cell phone. Our expert reviews and GPS System Buying Guide will help you find which model is best.
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If you're shopping for a GPS device, you're going to have many options. To ensure you get the best price wthout sacrificing performance, compare prices online before you buy. We've stacked up shopping deals from retailers across the Web so you can easily compare prices on GPS devices.
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For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Find out more about how GPS receivers work.
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GPS Devices
The Magellan Triton 2000 handheld GPS device has a myriad of features at a hefty price. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide. ...
Stores Selling: 17
$399.00 - $670.00
The Garmin Street Pilot c580 GPS device comes with a year of the handy MSN Direct service. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide. ...
Stores Selling: 16
$225.00 - $800.00
The Garmin Forerunner 305 is one of the most advanced wrist-bound GPS devices on the market. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide. ...
Stores Selling: 20
$190.00 - $536.00
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With its color LCD display and integrated memory, the Garmin nuvi 350 combines a powerful navigation system with an MP3 player, digital photo viewer, and more. Read the full review....
The Garmin nuvi 660 is an advanced GPS navigation system that includes Bluetooth compatibility and accurate route calculation. Read Consumer Guide's full review....
Automobile GPS, Handheld, 64k Colors LCD TFT Display, Battery Life: 2 Hours, Weight: 0.46 lb. ...
Stores Selling: 16
$198.00 - $300.00
GPS System FAQ
To find a cache, you'll first need the correct coordinates. There are many Web sites with searchable geocache databases. Some sites require you to create an account before you can access their information, but the process is usually free for basic membership. Learn more about how geocaching works.
Being in a car accident is a nightmare -- you're often disoriented, upset and unsure of what to do once the actual crash is over. But if your car is equipped with GM's OnStar service, you don't even have to find your cell phone. The system can get help for you. Learn more about how OnStar works.
GPS receivers locate three satellites and use trilateration to determine where you are. Learn about GPS receivers, wireless-assisted GPS systems, GPS phones and the technology behind GPS. Read more about GPS here.
Featured Video
How GPS Works
Have you ever wondered how a global positioning system receiver can pinpoint your location? See how GPS works in this HowStuffWorks video.
Have you ever wondered how a global positioning system receiver can pinpoint your location? See how GPS works in this HowStuffWorks video.
How OnStar Works
How does OnStar know where you are, and how can your car report that it has been in an accident? Learn how the technology behind OnStar works in this video from HowStuffWorks.
How does OnStar know where you are, and how can your car report that it has been in an accident? Learn how the technology behind OnStar works in this video from HowStuffWorks.
Garmin Uses 3-D Software to Build Better GPS Location Devices
Garmin International Inc. pioneered the consumer handheld GPS market by introducing the very first handheld consumer GPS system. See how 3-D software helps Garmin create better products in this SolidWorks video.
Garmin International Inc. pioneered the consumer handheld GPS market by introducing the very first handheld consumer GPS system. See how 3-D software helps Garmin create better products in this SolidWorks video.
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