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Questions to choose a navigation system … and answers:

Posted by map on November 26th, 2009

1. What mapping choose?
You can choose between a France that mapping core team all systems (CD-ROM for the fixed positions, embedded memory for mobile). If you do not travel outside the borders, no need to invest in a more expensive camera will offer Europe on DVD or on a hard drive larger capacity. Two providers TeleAtlas and Navteq mapping, spurred by Viamichelin in France, share the market. There is little difference between the three.

2. And if I travel in Europe?
If the answer is “often”, then choose a system whose mapping is integrated Europe. If the answer is “occasionally” choose a system that offers to download the maps via the Internet or via memory card.

3. Button, remote control, stylus or touch?
Ergonomics is one of the main qualities of a good GPS system. The choice is yours depending on your usage. The touch screen is still preferred.

4. How to read a data sheet?
- The processor speed is specified in MHz. The higher the number the higher the speed of calculation is faster and therefore more quickly you will be on track if you deviate from the route.
- The flash memory is the memory size (in MB), like a digital camera or phone. Then it is important, the mapping will be more extensive.
- See also the associated connector (USB, memory card), important for connecting other devices like cameras or MP3 player.

5. The sound quality is important?
It is essential. Do not judge a GPS quality graphics but with that voice. Indications sound you avoid leaving the eyes of the road to watch a screen size is not always compatible with driving. Some nomads, most expensive, can plug into the speakers of the car.

6. Should we choose a compact system?
It depends on usage. For frequent use, prefer fixed navigation systems, more expensive, but more responsive and better quality for guidance. For occasional use or if you change your car often, nomads are perfect. As for PDAs and other SmartphonesFew ergonomic use of the waterway must be punctual.

7. Should we choose a system scalable?
Sure. New maps, updated radar points or points of interest (POI), changing the GPS have a shelf life much longer.

8. GPS systems-they are all equipped with traffic information?
All GPS fixed offer traffic information. This is absolutely not the case for all nomads, let alone PDAs.

9. The price differences are justified?
Yes. The processor performance, storage capacity, the screen size, the number of connectors, the size of the mapping, all this is paid.

A GPS for the colorblind

Posted by map on November 25th, 2009

Published on 25/05/2009 by Isabelle Boucq
Navigon cares for the colorblind representing a 12th of the world population according to the manufacturer of personal navigation systems. Or 5.4 million people in France! These people have great difficulty distinguishing signs on a map, the company changed the color of their cards to avoid false readings. The new color palette will be available on all new systems sold by the brand, but the change will not affect non-colorblind users.

Never lose your way!

Posted by map on November 25th, 2009

Farewell paper mapLong live the GPS! In recent years, navigation systems have made their entry into force in the passenger cars, relegating the big road atlas at the bottom of glove boxes, to make way for a bright color screen interactive. There are three types of GPS:

Embedded systems.
They are fully dedicated to the automobile. There are two kinds: car stereos browsers, no more bulky than a conventional car (size 1-Din) and those equipped with a retractable screen. Very expensive (from 699 Euros), the former can be used in the vehicle where they were raised, but it is more efficient.

Nomads
From the world of boating and hiking, they represent over 90% of sales. Two advantages: reduced cost and the possibility of being transferred from one vehicle to another. The mapping is already pre-loaded on a memory card or a hard disk drive. Although they are often delivered with internal GPS antenna, it is recommended for best reception of GPS signals, buy an optional external antenna if your car has a heat reflective windscreens.

PDA and Smartphone
In recent years become an extension of the mobile office, calendar and address book, PDAs are now offering navigation. An interesting alternative to the nomads, but for safety reasons, must remain off in the car. Because their interface is not intended for automotive use. In addition, their processor is generally less efficient, so the route calculation is much slower.

Garmin or TomTom?

Posted by map on November 1st, 2009

I am looking for a GPS for the car, but I hesitate even among some models. In your opinion, what brand between the Garmin and TomTom offer the best navigation system? For both brands, can you suggest one or two interesting models for navigation? Thank you for your help!

Rather than advise myself one or two models for Garmin GPS and Tom Tom, I suggest you go directly to the official websites of the two competing brands. You’ll be well informed source.

On the first site garmin.com in the Products section you’ll find the full range of navigation systems for automobiles. From this range, you’ll have to deal with different models of Garmin GPS, 19 in all. Suffice it to a small tick on the model you want, and absolutely all the features and functionality of the product will immediately appear. Finally, to be quite complete, Garmin offers the possibility to compare several GPS simultaneously. If one of them really interests you, then you will do more than go through the store, use or disclosure.

On the second site, tomtom.com, the procedure is different. Tom Tom has indeed developed a “Product Advisor” which is nothing other than a questionnaire to help you select the GPS you need. Then you can consult the data sheets for each of the GPS. Prices are rated, the accessories are listed and a short video accompanying each of the sheets.

Do not hesitate, go quickly to these two sites! You will surely find something to help you make your choice of browser. So, make it the best possible!

:http://www.taxiclic.com

Questions to choose a navigation system … and answers

Posted by map on October 29th, 2009

Questions to choose a navigation system … and answers:

Garmin nüvi 255W 1. What mapping choose?
You can choose between a France that mapping core team all systems (CD-ROM for the fixed positions, embedded memory for mobile). If you do not travel outside the borders, no need to invest in a more expensive camera will offer Europe on DVD or on a hard drive larger capacity. Two providers TeleAtlas and Navteq mapping, spurred by Viamichelin in France, share the market. There is little difference between the three.