Category: Explained

GLONASS, Galileo, Compass - What About My GPS!

You probably knew already that the GPS system that’s used in most navigational devices these days was developed by the US military back in 1989. In the year 2000, former US president Bill Clinton opened up the system and the GPS satellites started providing more accurate information to the general public. After accurate positioning was [...]

Can Trimble Keep Up in the Consumer Market?

Trimble has a long history in the GPS market and have really made their mark in the Geographic Information Systems market as a whole by creating a line of great products that cater to the GIS industry.

Lately, it seems that Trimble has been trying to break into the consumer GPS market by teaming up with some cellular service providers to offer software services to the cellular provider’s clients.

Different Types of GPS Devices

There are a few different types of GPS devices on the market today and although they are all somewhat similar in functionality each one is built for a special type of user.
The four basic types are Mobile Handheld, Sport, Navigational and the Geographic Information System Device.
 

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Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver (Electronics)

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