GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM  have become quite common these days.They are satellite based navigation systems that are made up of the network of satellites. The Global Positioning System works twenty-four hours a day for GPS navigation system, anywhere globally. They work in all weather conditions. more over, now a days, you don't have to pay setup or subscription fees for using GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Uses of GPS navigation system
While going for trekking, hiking, horse riding or biking you can always track your route easily with GPS navigation system so that you can later retrace the route back easily. most of the GPS navigation system devices also carry the option of being used as a digital compass. They could be found in boats, cars, aircraft and even in cell phones now a days. Moreover you can also use your notebook like a GPS navigation system device if you wish. However there are innumerable choices available in the market that one must know which one is more appropriate and know the advantages and disadvantages of each type of GPS navigation system.

Some Advantages and Disadvantages of GPS navigation system device and Auto Navigation Systems

Before getting GPS navigation system you need to know how much benefit you will reap after owing a it ,lets deal with this important issue.

Advantages of GPS navigation system:--

• You spend less time on map search or similar Internet websites to locate places before you go anywhere.

• You do not need to take or carry prints and follow directions. Just set in the address and go without getting into trouble of loosing your way.

• You may spend little time going around or missing a turn, the name of the street are listed on the map and the navigation system will give you enough time to prepare before your reach a turn on the road..It makes navigation easier for you
• You can get an address on the go and reach your destination without finding it hard to follow the directions where you need to reach.It leads you in right direction you are not lost
• You can seek and locate places like restaurants, libraries, public places of interest, or renowned places and much more from your car itself. through your GPS
• It has panic buttons built into it
• It can help to find you easily if you are in danger or in accident

Disadvantages of GPS navigation system:

• The address input screen is small and sometimes you may push the wrong button .and make some technical mistake
  
• Not all address are available in GPS navigation system.You will need to purchase an upgrade to add in new locations periodically As all the locations are not available on the older GPS navigation system.
  
• Sometimes the GPS navigation system will get way off track and will show you completely off the road .Sometimes .this is seriously frustrating. more over, GPS navigation system often gets you within 100 yards of the location not exactly to the doorstep where you want to reach rest you have to do manually.
• You have to keep the GPS navigation system out of severe weather as the LCD touch screen may get damaged. Often in cold weather.
• You need to keep it out of sight or with you when you are not in your vehicle it can be traced and robbed.
• It needs good care and handling else it make break .It needs batteries to be operated ,sometime when the batteries start discharging it shuts down in the middle of your journey and you may get puzzled finding a way .thus you need to carry additional batteries for your GPS navigation system. .
• It should be used as a backup map but  today ,it is used as first resource to locate places this in reverse is leading to loss of people's self intelligence as it is making people more dependent onGPS navition system
  
• Its not cheap to purchase
• It some times lead to accidents because people focus more on GPS  navigation system  than on the  road.
• Last but not the least ,GPS navigation system  is becoming an important tool for terrorism .Terrorist  are misusing it to track exact place where they want to attack .