Gps And Magellan
Magellan GPS Systems – Finding Your Way in the World
If you’ve ever been lost while driving without a map then you know what a discouraging feeling that is. In the past the paper road map or atlas has been the way to find your way, but those bulky tri-folded monsters were almost more trouble then they were worth. Fortunately modern technology has bridged the gap between paper map and on-board computerized navigating system, giving the driving consumer a series of Magellan GPS systems units that can not only show you the way but tell you how to get there with talking voice directions. So where did all this cool navigating technology come from? The Global Positioning System saw its beginnings in the 1970s with the seeds of the idea beginning in the 1960s when the United States Navy used 6 satellites to help its growing fleet of nuclear submarines keep track of their locations. The U.S. Department of Defense launched the first real GPS system in 1978 with the launch of its first operational satellite. 24 GPS satellites circle the globe today providing a navigating system that can pinpoint locations down to the nearest foot or less. As technology has improved the average consumer is able to take advantage of what only the U.S. Military could once use. Today Gps Navigation systems have found their way into the vehicles and hands of anyone who wishes to use its power to keep track of where they are going or where they have been. In fact many cars, trucks, and SUVs come with Gps Units built in as optional equipment. This is nice if you can afford these built in systems but what if you wish to use it in more then one car or you travel a lot and find yourself in rental cars in strange locations? Magellan has a series of Portable Gps Systems that you can take with you no matter where you travel. Take it to the airport, pack it in your carry-on, and when you get to your destination use it in your rental car and it will take you from the airport to your destination with minimum hassle. For the outdoor enthusiast there is a series of handheld Magellan GPS units that will keep track of where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there. Getting lost in the wilderness is not an option if you have one of these units on your next trek into the great outdoors. Whether you’re trying to find your way on the highways and byways or in the backcountry, Magellan GPS systems will keep you on the straight and narrow and get you to your destination quickly.
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