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GPS (global positioning system) can pinpoint any location on earth to a very high degree of accuracy. The use of GPS is predominantly commercial for creating driving directions for commercial vehicles and figuring out the fastest and most efficient routes to save costs. An example of this is the Garmin Nuvi 350. Finding accommodation, food outlets, gas stations, and more is very easy with this device because it contains maps and points of interest.

The PDA can be described as a tiny Personal Computer that fits into your pocket. PDAs have seen huge Developments, with some of them that can be used as cell phones as well, such as the RIM Blackberry. The prolific use of Blackberries by famous celebrities contributed in part to the huge and growing popularity across the nation.

GPS has been added to PDAs to further increase their functionality. This means that one can find maps and directions on them too. An example of this device may be the Garmin iQue300 which holds the honor of being the first PDA to include GPS technology. This device was driven by the Palm OS and contained the Garmin GPS system. A bonus feature in this product was that it could locate contacts stored on the phone through voice activation.

There will probably always be a debate on which is more preferable. Is it better to have one PDA with GPS, or have your GPS as a separate device?

You will find pros and cons either way. Two separate devices will definitely work out to be more expensive. Also, while hiking or pursuing any activity outside the car, a bulky GPS will be more of a problem than a help (unless you buy a GPS suited for the outdoors, which in turn will be more expensive). If you want to use GPS regularly, you'll be better off with one GPS PDA device. On the other hand, a converged unit may be more distracting for the user especially if he is using the phone and the GPS at the same time. The GPS PDA phone will also have a comparatively smaller screen than that of a GPS on its own, so it may be harder to read.

Your needs will drive your choice. If you are technophobic and want to keep using your PDA as a minicomputer and a phone; separate units are better for you. If you want to save some money and don't mind a little inconvenience, the combined device would be a better choice.

Written by Vaughn Dacosta. At pdas.besttipsonline.com you can get PDA advice, as well as Blackberry 8800 facts.

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