GPS Handheld receiver " The World at Your Fingertips

By Alexis Kenne

As technology continues advancing in leaps and bounds, it's undeniable that for the vast majority of us, the quality of our lives has improved significantly. In the not too distant past for example, concerns regarding getting lost prevented the average person from exploring too far a field. Nowadays however, all that has changed thanks to the availability of GPS handheld receivers. Providing you have a GPS handheld receiver, you can explore the world to your heart's content, safe in the knowledge that you're not at risk of getting lost. Of course, satellite navigation systems such as these were invented years ago in the 1960s but in those early days, their use was for the most part restricted to the military.

A handheld GPS receiver is a small device which looks like a wrist watch or a radio and is equipped with Global positioning system (GPS) technology. You can use these handheld GPS receivers for almost everything. You can use them for all kinds of sports like fishing, hunting, hiking, biking and a lot more. There are different handheld receivers for different uses such as a hunting handheld GPS receiver comes complete with compass and camouflage. These devices are quite lightweight and have all the modern functions like up to 2000 weight point storage, 10 to 50 retraceable paths and graphics for all the locations.

Of course, while the basic GPS receivers can be bought for around $100, these only have a very limited number of features. On the other hand, there are numerous models which include a variety of features such as:

Map database; Voice activated GPS; WAAS technology, Reflection-less screen; Theft prevention functions; an option for personalized screen icons; MP3 capability.

Essentially, there is no one single reason why someone would want a GPS handheld receiver. Instead, there are a whole range of reasons such as:

1) If you've ever been lost before, you'll know you normally have two options. You can either ask for directions, or you can phone for help. With a GPS receiver however, you can immediately determine where you are and you can also get directions to where you want to go.

2) The need for punctuality rates extremely high for some people and in this case, a GPS receiver can help you to determine the best and shortest possible route.

3) You've relocated to a new area or even a different country and all of a sudden, a medical emergency crops up. With a GPS receiver you'll be able locate a doctor or hospital in seconds.

4. This amazing gadget is a small portable device that can be carried anywhere. Hence with this you will never get lost. You can easily find your way back no matter what circuitous route you choose

5) When traveling with your family, it's always advisable to familiarize yourself with the location of emergency services, and if such an emergency happens, finding a map and trying to make sense of it all takes time which could essentially mean the difference between life and death.

Yes a GPS Handheld Receiver is a desirable device, but over and above that, it's a safety device which one should always have on hand.

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