How Accurate is GPS?

Today's GPS receivers are extremely accurate, thanks to parallel multi-channel design. Garmin's 12 parallel

Cell Phone GPS Tracking - Privacy Issues

This article discusses prevelant security issues regarding who can access cell phone GPS tracking records. Is it a case of Big Brother watching our every move, or are our privacy rights protected?

GPS And How It Works

GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a satellite navigation system with twenty-four satellites in orbit. These satellites were put in place by the United States Department of Defense for military uses, and were called NAVSTAR. The first satellite was launched in 1978 and the twenty-fourth and last satellite was finally in place in 1994. In 1980 NAVSTAR was made available to the general public for commercial use.

5 Things You Can Do With The Mio A201 GPS

With GPS systems becoming mainstream, and new features and models endlessly hitting the shelves, it can be a hard task deciphering which GPS device best suits your needs. This article aims to demonstrate what GPS features can do for the user

GPS Tracking is Saving Businesses Money

“Businesses have reported a reduction in fuel usage as the biggest advantage of GPS tracking,” said Brad Borst, Founder and President of RMT. Monitoring and reducing speeds, routes, and idle time are just a few things that fleet owners can do to lower the fuel bill. Each mile per hour above 50 MPH increases fuel consumption by 1 ? percent. Higher speeds also cause more tire heat, which puts more wear on tires. Wear on tires will almost double at road speeds of 70 MPH or greater. RMT’s GPS tracking systems report all vehicle activity and immediately alerts fleet managers by cell phone and email of speeding and unauthorized use of company vehicles.

Automatically Tracking Your Car, Fleet, or Boat with GPS

GPS car tracking almost gives you a sixth sense for locating your vehicle, fleet, or even your boat. Find out how GPS tracking can give you peace of mind.

GPS Tracking - Important Considerations & The Many Uses

Probably you know that the term “GPS” stands for Global Positioning System, a satellite-based radio navigation system run by the United States Department of Defense. One of the most well-known and widely used applications in the field of global positioning is the GPS tracking.

GPS: Don't Get Detoured

As you read reviews and guides on GPS products, here are a few tips to make sure that you will get maximum benefit from it. For one thing, only buy GPS from companies that regularly update their software and maps.

GPS: Your Virtual Tour Guide

Though GPS will not transform a directionally-challenged individual into a master outdoorsmen, it will certainly help those who use it correctly to get from one location to another without a hitch.

GPS: Never Ending Improvements

However, although the benefits out of the box are tremendous, the true value comes from repeated use and adding your own configurations, shortcuts, etc.

How To Decide Which Type Of GPS System You Need

Lots of people are using the technology today that once relegated to pocket protector geeks with black frame glasses. I know those of us who fish offshore would never leave home without it now, I don't know how we ever did without it.

GPS Technology and Child Safety

Wouldn't it be great to have a system where you could instantly find a missing child? With GPS technology this is becoming possible, what are the pros and cons of this use of GPS.

How to Choose a GPS

GPS are specially made to perform a certain function, either to use in your car, for backpacking and hiking, or for hunting and fishing. The price of a GPS can vary greatly depending on what you want in a GPS.

Time to Get GPS on Big Wheels for Kids

How come all the adults get the cool toys. We have GPS units the size of cell phones. You can get a GPS for your bicycle, which will tell you your exact speed, where you are and your average time to destination at the present rate and accumulated time, speed and distance, WOW.