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A handheld GPS (global positioning system) can be used for many purposes. Many people use a handheld GPS in the car, work out and exercise programs, as a personal trainer and in the out door for hiking. When looking for a handheld GPS for your vehicle, here are some important features to look out for: - Does the GPS provide maps of the cities and towns in the areas you want to use it?
- Can you upgrade the GPS maps, when later versions come out?
- Can it calculate estimated time of arrival and other calculations?
- Does the device have voice prompting for giving directions?
- Is it able to calculate shortest distance, shortest route etc?
- Does it have an address book to hold locations?
- How do you interact with the handheld i.e. with a keypad or touch screen?
- Are you able to program in waypoints?
When looking for a handheld GPS for exercise and workout programs, here are some important features to look out for: - Can the handheld calculate pace, training time, distance, lap time, lap pace, lap distance, elevation, average pace and calories?
- How much training history can the device store?
- Does it have the facility to have a virtual partner i.e. for running or cycling against?
- Are you able to set an alarm if you go too fast or to slow?
- Is it waterproof?
- Is it small enough to fit on your wrist?
- Can it map your progress on the display?
When looking for a handheld GPS for exercise and workout programs, here are some important features to look out for: - Is it able to calculate your speed and elevation?
- Does it have a moving or static map display?
- Are you able to load maps on to it?
- Is it waterproof?
- Can you set waypoints?
- Does it come with a carry case?
- How often is the GPS display updated?
- What temperatures can it operate in?
Here are some general questions you might ask yourself when purchasing any handheld GPS: - How accurate is the GPS? I.e. to within how many meters?
- Is the display color or monotone?
- How large is the screen?
- Does the handheld come with a battery? If so how long will it last?
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