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How to Buy a Lowrance GPS Receiver

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Whether you are casting for that big fish, hiking a trail or driving through the suburbs, it helps to know where you are and where you are going. That's when a Global Positioning System (GPS) comes in handy. There are lots of different GPS ... more »

How to Buy an Optional Memory Module for Your Car's Navigation System

By eHow Cars Editor

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Is the built-in memory on your car’s navigation system so loaded that it can't store any more maps and other information such as city and restaurant locations? If so, buy an optional memory module for your car's navigation system. To help you ... more »

How to Make Your Own Maps With a GPS Navigation System

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Most Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation devices are already equipped with built-in maps. Many of these maps lack sufficient coverage and detail, but you can make your own maps by following a few simple steps... more »

How to pick the value-for-money GPS unit

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Thirteen checks towards the GPS unit that works the way you wanted it.. more »

How to Buy a GPS Watch

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GPS is a wonderful technology that allows the receiver of the satellite information to determine their exact time and location. Buy a GPS watch to get this information continually. With a GPS watch you will never get lost, and you will always be ... more »

How to buy the best GPS navigation system

By Gracie1402

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What did I do before I starting using my Tom-Tom GPS navigation system? The GPS is the best way to never get lost again! The price range on these can be so vast, sometimes it is overwhelming to try to figure out what will suite you best. Here ... more »

How to Use the TomTom GO 910

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The TomTom GO 910 is truly a premier in-dash GPS product from a company that leads in GPS retail. The GO 910 model combines the power of GPS for mapping with convenient extra features for communicating and file storage that will make your drive a ... more »

How to build your own Sputnik

By David Sarokin

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In 1957, the Soviets rocked the world with the launch of the Sputnik satellite. It's beep-beep signal relayed information on temperature and pressure back to earth. These days, you can build your very own Sputnik right in your workshop, with ... more »

How to Buy a GPS System for Your Car

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While shopping for a GPS system, you should consider the device's cost, accuracy and reliability. Follow the instructions below to make an appropriate choice... more »

How to Find Online Electronics Reviews

By Jody Morse

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Before you buy any type of electronics product, you will probably want to have a good idea of what you should expect. You probably would not want to choose an electronics product that receives overall bad ratings. The best way to find out what ... more »

How to Go Geocaching

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Are you looking for a fun outdoor game that involves skills, electronics and common sense? Are you ready for a modern-day treasure hunt? Then Geocaching is the hobby for you. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game in which the ... more »

How to Take a Course for Mariners to Learn More About Using GPS

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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While some traditional sailors rely on the stars for navigation, you may want to take a more modern approach and get yourself a global positioning system, or GPS. If you are unsure how to use your new device, sign up for a class to get the most ... more »

How to Use a GPS Car Tracking System

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The more sophisticated GPS (Global Positioning System) car tracking systems provide more service than just car tracking. One example of a GPS car navigation system is Alpine's Mobile Mayday. An operator at the On-Guard Response Center can track ... more »

How to Buy a Handheld GPS System

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Forget a compass, which only shows you north, south, east or west. A handheld GPS (global positioning system) navigation device can tell you within feet where you are and what route to take to get to a destination. And these products are so small ... more »

How to Buy Map Software For Your Hand-held GPS Device

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Navigation is not just about buying map software and installing it in a GPS device. My focus will be on GPS navigation on a hand held or a smart phone. Take these steps into consideration while shopping for your GPS map software... more »

How to Get a Free Garmin GPS System

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GiftMonkey is one of the premier Free Gift Sites that offers over 80 different items (including GPS Systems) that you can get for free. I’ve been using it for months I’ve already received a 16gb iTouch, an iPhone, X-Box 360, and over $1000 in ... more »

How to Get Third Party Maps for Your GPS Navigation System

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Updating your maps for your GPS navigation system from time to time may sound time-consuming and costly. But really all you need is an Internet connection to get third party maps for your GPS navigation system. Third party maps, or “free maps,” ... more »

How to Use a Garmin GPS System

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As a leader in GPS-based retail, Garmin is helping thousands of us be where we want to be. Garmin's extremely diverse array of portable, in-dash and handheld devices allows for many different kinds of customers to take advantage of the relatively ... more »

How to Build a Time Machine

By Henry

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So you want to fix an embarrassing moment in the past? You want to stop a major event in world history? You can bend time and space? Then you’re going to want to build a time machine. Recent advancements in physics show that time travel is ... more »

How to Buy a GPS and Satellite Radio Receiver for Your Car

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You can now buy a GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation system that includes satellite radio. This combination may be expensive but worth it if you want both functions. Follow the instructions below to buy a GPS and satellite radio receiver ... more »

How to Let Gadgets Make Your Life Easier

By tconroy30

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Our society craves to purchase the newest technology on the market. We want a gadget that will make things faster, better, and more amusing. If a gadget is not easy to use or enhance our lives, we will get rid of it. Read on for some gadgets to ... more »

How to Use a Handheld GPS System

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Using a handheld global positioning system (GPS) navigation device can be as easy as working the remote control for your VCR... more »

How to Compare GPS Models Before Purchasing One

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Your first task in buying a GPS system is to determine what features you need. Follow these steps to compare GPS models... more »

How to Use a GPS Car Navigation System

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These instructions describe a GPS (Global Positioning System) car navigation system in which your commands and directions from the system are verbal and the names of the street you're traveling on and the name of the street you'll turn on appear ... more »

How to Buy a GPS Navigator Receiver for Your Car

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You'll find a wide variety of GPS navigator receivers on the market, from simple GPS receivers with simple maps to more advanced models with multiple added features. Follow the instructions below to buy the right device for your car... more »

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