The GPS (Global
Positioning System) is something that is all to common now. You
don't want to be without using it.
Who would have ever
thought that we would have maps to use in real-time. If George
Washington could see this, what would he say?
* * * Below is listed just a few pros and cons of a GPS:
* * * Below is listed just a few pros and cons of a GPS:
PROS:
1. Traveling
One great thing
about using this system in real time is the fact that you can be
alerted if traffic is heavier due to an accident or construction
ahead of you.
The system will even go as far as to re-route you. Now many years ago before CB'ers (Citizen Bands) were alerting you from their trucks, you would have no way of knowing about traffic heaviness until you were actually in it. Also, if you happen to miss your exit it will automatically reroute you.
The system will even go as far as to re-route you. Now many years ago before CB'ers (Citizen Bands) were alerting you from their trucks, you would have no way of knowing about traffic heaviness until you were actually in it. Also, if you happen to miss your exit it will automatically reroute you.
2. Your Car
A GPS on your car
is a plus for those of you that have it. Then you can give your
phone a rest.
Note: In the past
there have been times, I thought I knew where I was going and
sometimes ended up somewhere else. A GPS could have resolved all of
that.
3. Time
The GPS system
calculates the estimated time that you should arrive at your
destination. You can even preview the route from start to stop, you
can find the nearest restaurants, gas stations, and rest stops as
well.
Note:
Did you know
that DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is working on
an Atomic GPS that would not require a satellite, cellphones would
not need signals from space any longer, self-driving cars, and there would be drone deliveries for some fast foods? How awesome.
CONS:
1. Not Exact
The system may take
you to the back of a place instead of the front, because of traffic
and positioning. I recall getting to my destination. The system
says you have arrived. I discovered I was at the back of the
apartment building, even though visibly it did not appear so.
2. Internet Out
I have had the GPS
to go out intermittently because the internet dropped. This
especially can be a problem up in the mountains.
3. Back Roads
Sometimes the system
will take you through a lot of back routes and side steeps as oppose
to a straight route without all the turns and stops.
Note:
Did you know that
you can receive real-time weather alerts from the GPS system?
* * * * It is good to use a
GPS going and coming if you are not familiar with an area, because on
your return route it could be slightly different because of one ways
or even construction that may have started recently.
Also, according to Cnet.com., some of the best GPS systems are Garmin Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Magellan SmartGPS, or Garmin nuvi Essentials. Now you may want to use one of these or just do like me; Use your smartphone for FREE.
Do you use a GPS when traveling long distances or to places that you are not familiar with?
Also, according to Cnet.com., some of the best GPS systems are Garmin Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Magellan SmartGPS, or Garmin nuvi Essentials. Now you may want to use one of these or just do like me; Use your smartphone for FREE.
Do you use a GPS when traveling long distances or to places that you are not familiar with?
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4 comments:
Thanks for this great post. I am blessed to a GPS in my car; however, it is not always accurate. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best Linkup.
Your welcome Rhonda.
I love GPS but I most prefer the app based services to the car GPS as I find it to be much more accurate.
Yeah Dr. Elise. I wish I had a gps when I first started driving.
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