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Last month I ordered a laptop through Wantitall.co.za to my disappointment the laptop was faulty. I contacted Wantitall.co.za and they informed me not to worry and return the product to them. They sent the laptop back to the States to the factory. It’s been 3 weeks now and it arrived today. Thank you Wantitall.co.za for going that extra mile and keeping me informed and getting my laptop back to me so quickly. It feels so good writing this email with it!

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How to buy a GPS

How to buy a GPS

With TomTom, Garmin, Eagle, Lowrence and Magellan to choose from (among others), buying a GPS can be a confusing task. Understanding the functions of the device will help you decide on which one to buy.

Audible directions or turn-by-turn
While most GPS devices will dictate directions to the driver, Text-to-Speech directions are more detailed. A Turn-by-Turn device will inform the driver to “turn right in 500 metres” while the Text-to-Speech will inform the driver to “turn right in 500 metres into Main Street”. Text-to-Speech is more expensive, but preferable if you’re planning on using the device every day.

Points of interest
Points of interest (POI) GPS devices not only dictate directions but can indicate the nearest point of interest, such as a petrol station or shopping centre. If you’re a frequent traveller, and travel for recreation, POI is a great feature.

Traffic routing
A traffic routing GPS indicates where there is traffic congestion. This is usually a feature you subscribe to and most GPS devices are programmed to enable such a feature. Often the subscription fee is a once-off amount.

Routing engine software
The routing engine software is the program that enables your GPS to plot the route from point A to B. Good software will not only pinpoint the shortest route to your destination, but also enable different routes should an obstruction occur.

Transmission
GPS devices can come with Bluetooth technology or FM transmitters. Bluetooth is needed to connect you GPS device to your phone while an FM transmitter connects to your radio allowing you to play your own music through the radio.

Screen size
The size of the screen ranges from 3.5 inches to 4.5 inches. If you have a Text-to-Speech function you can opt for a smaller screen as the audio will indicate the name of the street. A Text-to-Text audio option doesn’t often indicate the name of the street, so you might need to look at the screen more often.

A range of GPS devices, including Magellan, TomTom and Garmin, are available from WantItAll.

Date Added: 15 February 2010 07:07:57


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