Gotta Have It: Delphi NAV300
January 2008
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What to know before you go
Smart Buy:
GPS units are more affordable than ever and new models are easy to use, portable and very accurate.
In Tokyo, almost every car has them—little black boxes sticking out from the dashboard, a colorful street map on the screen and a friendly woman’s voice calmly giving directions. In America, GPS has only recently become the rage, and there’s never been a better time to scoop up one of these handy and increasingly affordable time-savers.
If you can’t stand getting lost on the way to a site inspection, or if multitasking on the freeway with directions in one hand is not your forte, this little talking gadget may just become your new best friend.
Have It Your Way: Opt for a portable GPS unit to share around the office, get a permanent model for your car or simply buy GPS software for your phone.
Smarten Up Your Smartphone: If you already have a cell phone with a GPS chip, you may want to forego having to keep track of one more device. However, while service for as little as $5/month can turn your phone into a fully functioning GPS, you might prefer the larger screens of a stand-alone model, not to mention being able to mount it on your dash.
Item description:
Back Seat Driver: Delphi NAV300 ($399)
Not only does this new GPS read street names aloud and warn you if you’re speeding, it can also give you live traffic updates and change routes if you are heading into congestion.
