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Review: Pioneer AVIC-F10BT
There's a lot to like about the F10BT (large screen, sound quality), but the host of quibbles (funny text-to-speech, annoying warnings, missing voice recognition) are glaring on a top-of-the-range model.
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The advent of portable GPS devices didn't just come out of the blue. The rise of its popularity was pushed by the very fact that a lot of people would like to brave the unfamiliar places with all the ease they can afford. Yes, there are conventional maps, but in this digital age where every important detail can be accessed with just a press of a button, it would be super convenient to have a digital guide when roving an unfamiliar territory. This is the very reason why a portable GPS system is a must-have for every commuter, hiker, driver, cyclist, motorist, sailor, or any kind of active traveler. The GPS can pretty much save you a lot of time and money in a lot of ways.

With all the GPS brands and models being released nowawdays, deciding on the perfect one has become a challenge in itself. Should you go for a Navman C40 or C60? A TomTom GO 300 or 510? A Garmin StreetPilot i2, i3, or i5? Choices, choices, choices. There is a myriad of GPS System models out there, it's actually a bittersweet phenomenon. Hundreds of unit models may give unwanted confusion, but it's good that the people are given the power to choose the best product that can suit their needs.

First of all, the brand of GPS should not be the focal point when choosing among hundreds of GPS models. The main thing that you should look into is the set of features of a particular unit. Nonetheless, if you have been a loyal follower of a particular brand, then that would make the "task of choosing" a little easier by filtering out the line up of other brands.

The price of portable GPS systems range from around $150 to $1200 USD, depending on the brand and features of a specific model. Aside from GPS for cars, units that are specific to activities like hiking, biking, boating, and running are also widely available. Also, a lot of smartphones have now integrated GPS features into their units for a minimal monthly fee.

For cars and other 4-wheel vehicles, there are units priced under $200. These units are already preloaded with 2D and 3D maps, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, 3.5-inch touchscreen, and windshield mounts. If you'd like to have a GPS with a bigger screen (4 inches above) plus some other features, you can have that for $250 and above. Extra features that you might want to have are the Bluetooth, FM transmitters, and many others.

There are GPS devices designed specifically for motorcycles. It usually comes in 3.5-inch screen and water-proof casing. There are also units designed for the bikers. One example is the Garmin Edge 305 which is also water-resistant and incorporates a lot of fitness-relevant features and also a barometric altimeter for tracking your altitude.

For the avid hikers, it's good to know that there are also a lot of GPS units to choose from. These devices have barometric altimeter, geocaching features, speed tracker, heart rate monitor, location tracker, and some even have built-in games. Units for hikers usually have small screens, they don't run out of battery life right away.

A set of criteria for the GPS that you'd like to have will make the task of choosing a lot easier. Determine your needs and your lifestyle, and your direction will be towards the best suitable GPS device.

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