GPS Technology and Travel

Thanks to emerging technology in today's society, traveling has become simplified. Before global positioning systems (GPS), people had to stop at gas stations to ask for directions to their destination when they became lost. Thankfully that has become a thing of the past.

GPS makes traveling less of a headache and allows a trip go more smoothly. Traveling with a GPS allows individuals to plan specific stops along their trip and eliminates the possibility of getting lost. Whether it is a drive to an unfamiliar location, a weekend trip, or a long cross country road trip, a GPS will help ensure that the driver will not become lost along the way.

According to CNet.com, the top five GPS systems include:
1) Garmin Nuvi 880 for ($799.00)

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2) Navigon 7200T ($202.00-$365.00)

http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/navigon-7200t/4505-3430_7-33229603.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody

3) Magellan Maestro 4370 ($106.99-$409.55)

http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/magellan-maestro-4370/4505-3430_7-33367409.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody

4) Mio C530 Navigation Receiver ($340.00)

http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/mio-c520-navigation-receiver/4505-3430_7-32461192.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody

5) Tom Tom ONE 125- GPS Receiver ($163.54-$179.99)

http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/tomtom-one-125-gps/4505-3430_7-33401031.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody