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Re: Advice about 3rd party GPS systems?
1. Does my car really have Bluetooth capability? I don't think so.
2. Is Bluetooth the only relevant technology for my needs? Yes
3. Do I plug the GPS unit into the car's data port? Where IS the car's data port? No, you just supply power
4. Do I need a GPS service provider? No
5. What about a power source - do these things run on batteries, or can I plug it into the thing that used to be for the cigarette lighter? Ingeneral, they have a power cord which plugs into an auxiliary power plug or cigarette light port.
6. Are these 3rd party products reliable? Yes, but sometimes they don't take the most time-efficient route.
7. Could I get the kind of GPS unit that actually talks to you inexpensively? Most talk to you and they vary greatly in price range. You can get a cheap one which talks
8. Is there anything else I need to know about 3rd party GPS systems? Get one with lifetime map upgrades, traffic alerts (if possible) and has upgradable warnings for traffic signal cameras and speed cameras. I use Garmin, but there are many manufacturers.
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