One of the “I can’t believe we ever lived without it”
inventions within the last decade or so has definitely been the GPS and/or
navigation system. Maps have seemed to
have all but dematerialized into the world of cassette tapes, telephone booths,
and VHS recorders. Really, when was the
last time you looked at an actual map for directions?
Though the verdict is out on who first developed in car
navigation systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have been around since the
early 1970’s. Not surprisingly GPS
technology was developed through the US Department of Defense and originally
run on 24 satellites. From GPS developed
The first sightings of navigation systems in cars didn’t come until the late
1980’s early 1990’s. They were
expensive, clumsy, and though cool at the time, really didn’t help much more
than a standard map from a local vendor could provide.
Today there are hundreds of manufacturers, shapes and sizes
of navigation systems. GPS systems can
now accurately determine your location within 3-15 meters (10-50 feet). Finding an appropriate system for your
vehicle is as unique as you are.
Many of us now use our phones for navigating our way. There are literally hundreds of apps to
download from your phone provider that will give you step by step directions to
get you to your destination, help you find your favorite restaurant, or hit up
the ATM one more time for the night.
They will even estimate your travel time by foot, bus, or car. Too bad you’re not supposed to be staring at
your phone’s navigation system to find your way; not that you should be staring
at your navigation system either, but you understand the point. Just because you should hang up the phone
while driving ddoesn'tmean you still don’t need navigation help.
If you are considering installing or upgrading a vehicle
navigation system for your vehicle, visit the Roseville Automall. Our expert staff and technicians stand ready
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