Intro

 Similarly to most modern pieces of electronics, there are three main aspects to GPS Receivers, the chip, the chipset and the design around the chipset. While there are generally a limited number of chips and chipsets (Intel, AMD or VIA for computers), the only limit to designs is what the market will bear ! Similar to computers there are ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) who design a working product and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) who have the design customized to their needs and bring it to market.

 To keep things simple, these "Hardware" pages will mainly focus on the chips used in GPS receivers and on the models available to the general public. The main emphasis will be on GPS receivers for PocketPC receivers but over time I'll add other GPS products that offer similar experiences, i.e. auto-routing portable GPS receivers by Garmin or built-in navigation modules for cars.

    One question that often comes up is "what's best, a standalone auto-routing GPS or a PPC with navigation software"...Tough one !
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Contents


GPS Explained

GPS Chips

PocketPC GPS Receivers, Reviews and Discussions

Portable GPS Receivers (external links for now)
Garmin GPS V Review and Garmin Street Pilot III Review

Car Built-in Systems
(external link for now)