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 publisher: Garmin price: |
The Mobile Handheld Device is typically used by the hiker, boater or hunter. It usually has the functionality to load maps, tracks and waypoints and many times it will function the same as a Navigational GPS device with a little less thrills because it has a (more…)
