In-Car GPS systems
Car GPS systems
Car GPS systems come in two flavours
1. Portable Add-on units
Many people now a days use a portable unit (see above) in automobiles. Most of the portable units come with accessories that allow the user to use them in a vehicle. These accessories include suction cup to attach the unit to the windshield, car power adapter, battery charges, external antennas and etc.
2. In-dash units
These are top of the range systems that provide a wide selection of features that nicely and tidily integrate with your car electronics. In-dash units are more expensive. They have to be permanently mounted in the car. This means you cannot move unit if you happen to take another vehicle for your next road trip.
In-dash units give a professional look and feel. They have no clutter (like power adapter wires, suction cup etc). One of the main disadvantages of in-dash units is that they are permanently fixed to the car and might be prone to theft.
Double DIN systems
A Double DIN system occupies two bays in your car dash. Since they are fitted inside the bay, they do not project out and less noticeable from the outside. This might prevent the system from being stolen when the car is unattended.