Newbie-navigations

Starting from 100 to 200 Euros one can purchase a newbie navigation system, which relies on simple route calculation as well as navigation by the means of arrows only. Therefore map material of Austria, Germany and Switzerland is usually readily available.

Mice

GPS Mice are known to be small, computer-mouse type locators, which can be connected to a PDA or notebook. In connection with a PDA the mouse poses an affordable alternative to a navigation system of a car manufacturer.

Navigation Systems for the car

Either navigation systems are built in ex factory, or you can choose from the numerous models available on the car-hi-fi market and have it permanently installed in your car later. Usually they come with the map of many western European countries either installed or on a dvd. Most car navigation systems have built in voice control, so that the driver can keep his eyes on the street. A practical touch screen simplifies the handling.

Nautic navigation systems

These devices are used onboard of ships and other maritime vessels, they are waterproof and often constructed so that they float. Their offers include land- and seamaps, graphical diagrams and a well readable display even under direct exposure to sunlight. Some of these maritime navigation systems calculate the tide or can recognize fish swarms.

PDA-GPS-combination

Usually most mobile navigation systems suffice most demands. Should one be in posession of a PDA anyhow, one could consider acquiring a combination device.

1-DIN Radio-Navigation system

The so called "Radio navigation system" is a system with the looks, the functionality of a car radio. The navigation happens over the display of the radio, which is why an encompassing display of the map is impossible.