While most GPS units come with all the accessories you could ever want some just seem to be missing the part that you thought would come with all GPSs. The older Garmin StreetPilot 2620 came with a sandbag to hold it down, but you may need the Temporary Dashboard Disks> to make the unit stable enough in your vehicle. The pint is that you should always know what is included in the box and how that will or will not function in your vehicle.
Another reason to be interested in the Accessories for you GPS is to consider the vehicle(s) that this unit will be used in. If you own a boat, ATV, snowmobile or any other alternative transportation vehicle that could use a GPS, then you should consider a special mount such as the "Lobster Mount - Shrimp GPS Mount" these mounts are designed with the special needs of the vehicles you are using them on.
Another unique accessory is an external antenna that is used when reception is bad. Bad reception can be caused by many things such as trees or tall buildings. No one can foresee driving under trees, but if you drive in big cities, NYC, you may need an external antenna, some unit take an external antenna and some units don't, check the model you want before you make a purchase. Another thing that causes bad reception is, if the front wind is straight down like in a truck and the GPS unit needs to be away from the window, so the driver can view the screen well.
A completely different type of Accessory is one that is required for certain functions. Like the Garmin StreetPilot 7200 that has the ability to reroute around traffic. It can only perform this function if the optional GTM 10, GTM 11 or GXM 30 antenna accessory is purchased.
Most people think that accessories for a GPS are just a carrying case or a replacement power cord.Todays GPSs have many option and features, like remotes and memory card slots(for updates).Knowing what you are going to use the unit for can help you get a bigger picture of what you really need to be included and hence give you a better idea of the total price of the GPS unit. I hope this article has given you some insight to why accessories are not optional for some GPS installations.
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Stephen Navazio has been work with GPS unit for several years he has had to evaluate and program GPS. He can be reached at support@yourgpsstore.com
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