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The GPS Tracking Guide

By Aaron Schuelke

Getting lost in the woods can be one of the scariest experiences out there, especially at night. Nowadays with the advent of GPS tracking it is easier than ever to find your way out of the great outdoors. Whether your hunting, hiking, mountain biking, skiing cross country or even just camping your old compass is just a bit outdated. A GPS tracking device will tell you exactly where you are, and in case of a long road trip, many can also tell you exactly where you need to go.

Now depending on the type of GPS system you want it could cost as low as $50, whereas some models for boats cost up to $10,000. Be very selective. You need to decide exactly what you want your GPS to do. For instance if your hiking there are some essential features you are going to need. First, weight is important. If your planning on hiking make sure you pack a lighter GPS device. Also water resistance is a must since you never know what might happen. Last, make sure it lights up! You dont want to get caught in the dark without one that lights up.

However, many features are unnecessary for your average lover of the outdoors. Trust me its not worth your money to buy a whole bunch of extra features you will never use. And theres always a more expensive model.

Also, you dont want to buy a cheap model either. A quality GPS is worth the investment. Otherwise, you might end up having to replace your GPS just as fast as you bought it.

Furthermore, since the invention of GPS tracking is relatively new it will also be a good idea to research the manufacture. Some of the more trusted manufactures are Allied Signal Aerospace, Conexant, Datum Inc, Garmin International, Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems, IIMorrow Inc, Interstate Electronics Corporation, Javad Positioning Systems, Lowrance Electronics, Magellan Systems Corp, Motorola, Northstar Technologies, Sony Corporation of America, Starlink Inc, and Trimble Navigation Ltd

Buying a GPS can be a big decision. Especially since the technology is always getting better, not to mention the price tag getting higher. Make sure you do all the research that you can. It could be a lifesaver.

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Global Positioning Systems offer everything from hole overviews to Internet access "Shortgrass Technologies' Internet-based sports information system and financial ticker enables golfers to check college football scores on a Saturday afternoon or the price of stocks any weekday. Global positioning systems can track golf cars no matter where they are on the course, thus discovering bottlenecks and slower play. Golfers can order beverages and food en route to the turn, so golf clubs can offer more than a quick hot dog - a higher priced chicken sandwich, for instance...."

I always thought that GPS would go mainstream in automobiles first, and in a way I suppose it has, but maybe golfers will lead the real charge. I could have used a portable, library-centered GPS system myself to navigate the Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library when I was there last fall!

Lots of interesting articles from today's PC World. First up, Microsoft Takes on MapQuest: "MSN launches MapPoint online mapping service, offering maps, directions, and more."

Apparently this is going to be yet another component of MS' push for .Net services with hooks into other MSN services. MapPoint is XML-based, which makes it interesting in other ways, and there it launches with a phone-based direction service. The articles notes that this is another step towards location-based services. "For example, you might someday be able to click on a Windows Messenger buddy's name and retrieve a map showing the location of his or her home."

Good or bad? You make the call. I like parts of this, but I'm incredibly wary of .Net.

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