by JC Campbell

Created on: April 16, 2008   Last Updated: March 17, 2012

GPS software means we never have to get lost again, regardless of where we may be traveling. This remarkable system allows people to travel in strange and unfamiliar places with confidence, relying on clear direction without the interference of human error. Having the GPS system on your smartphone is a real benefit, as it precludes having to buy a separate device for your car. The smartphone can handle a number of applications that make life simpler and GPS is one of them.

There is very little to choose between one GPS system and another with good quality software available to get you where you want to go. Having GPS on your phone is a remarkable step forward in this technology, giving you the confidence to move around with ease. A quick search on the Internet will give you a variety of options on the best software for your smartphone along with reviews from current users. The following systems are available from www.gpspilot.com:

• TripPilot is a quality system that will provide accurate driving directions and interactive maps that will get you to your intended destination.

Description - "Plan your journey: locate yourself, set your destination and get your route highlighted on overview and turn-by-turn maps plus straightforward directions. USA, Canada and European streets coverage, directions in 11 major languages."

• Atlas is another option that can help you to plan and pinpoint trips.

Description - "Travel around the world with the correct maps in front of you! Get on-line maps anywhere, at anytime; use topographical, aeronautical, marine, road street level digital maps or scan paper maps. Connect a GPS to pinpoint position and heading on maps."

• Compass has been voted best application if you happen to be stranded on a desert island.

Description - "Connect most Global Positioning Systems (the NMEA 0183v2 standard) to your PDA and get a real life compass - current location, elevation, speed, and direction...- plus odometer functions."

• Tracker is a navigation system with tracks logging.

Description - "Explore or record your travels for future reference: prepare road books, log your path, follow and share trails, ... in order to extend, correct, or even build custom maps. Visualize tracks on maps. With a GPS receiver, pinpoint position and heading on maps; record automatically your moves and follow your tracks on the way back. Export track logs to PCs for exploitation in GIS applications. Best for wilderness or remote areas."

Having GPS software on your smartphone will allow you to travel with confidence wherever you choose to go on vacation or when driving locally. Choosing the right software for you is probably a simple matter of an online search of options.

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