Global Postitioning System (GPS) is a network of satellites used by consumers including hikers, boaters and pilots, but also for everyday motorists trying to navigate from one point to another. This book identifies and evaluates a range of products, from aftermarket in-car systems to the wireless Bluetooth receivers for PDAs. It covers popular uses for GPS, such as Geocoaching, a kind of treasure-hunt sport in which the participants use GPS to find a hidden item, and GPS receivers for golf to help players determine the precise distance to the hole. Each chapter includes a related real-world case study to show the reader what to look for when choosing a GPS receiver, how to pick the best mapping software and other tips and tricks.
Author Biography
Dave Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO) is a mobile computing editor for CMP Media, and Rick Broida (Commerce Township, MI) is the founder and former editor of Handheld Computing, the first and only print magazine designed expressly for Palm OS users. They are the best-selling authors of How to Do Everything with Your Palm and How to Do Everything with Your Visor
