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\"SatSat navs, or Satellite Navigation Systems, which are also known as Global Positioning Systems in the US, are an essential item for anyone with a car. Whether you want to spend \u00a340 or \u00a3400, there are a range of varying options on the market with popular brands including: TomTom, Garmin, Navman, and Snooper.<\/p>\n\n

Shops With Sat Nav \/ GPS Offers<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCurrys<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn Lewis & Partners<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sat Nav Buying Guide<\/h2>\n

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“Damn, this traffic jam. How I hate to be late. Hurts my motor to go so slow\u2026 time I get home my supper\u2019ll be cold.” So sang James Taylor in 1977. If he\u2019d had a sat-nav he may well have got home in time for a nice warm meal and it wouldn\u2019t have caused his motor any pain whatsoever. Admittedly, we\u2019d have been deprived of a catchy tune, but in this day and age it\u2019s all about getting where you\u2019re going as quickly as you can.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, here\u2019s our lowdown on what sat-navs are all about, and our guide on what to look for when you\u2019re buying a new satellite navigation system.<\/p>\n

How Do They Work?<\/h3>\n

Sat-nav systems use a series of satellites, called GPS, that navigate the earth in various positions. By linking to the satellites the sat-nav system can tell exactly where you are in the world within a matter of metres. They then link up to maps built into the system and shown on the display, so you can see where you are in relation to your local environment.<\/p>\n

Sat-navs allow you to plan your journey in numerous ways. You can enter the postcode of your destination, the street address or even a nearby landmark. Most systems also allow you to request \u2018Points Of Interest\u2019 near your location, such as petrol stations or restaurants.<\/p>\n

Which One Is Right For You?<\/h3>\n

\"TouchThe first thing to consider when you\u2019re looking at sat-navs is the size. They typically range from 3.5 inches through to 4.7 inches, and whether you choose to go for a big one or a small one really depends on variables such as your eyesight, how often you\u2019re likely to use it, as well as the size of your car.<\/p>\n

Larger screens are, obviously, easier to see when you\u2019re on the road. But another consideration is that they are also easier to use. If you\u2019re someone that tends to struggle entering information into a touchscreen phone, for example, then a bigger sat-nav screen might well be for you. A bigger screen also allows you to see more of the map, so if you like to look into the future as far as where you\u2019re going is concerned then that is another thing to bear in mind.<\/p>\n

Maps of the Kingdom<\/h3>\n

Sat-navs tend to come with built in maps, but which ones you will want to get will depend entirely on whether you want to take the sat-nav abroad with you, should you tend to be someone that travels.<\/p>\n