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Vehicle satellite navigation systems that utilize GPS technology were first introduced to the public in the early 1980s, but were initially used by the American and Russian military as early as 1974. Since then, the evolution of these systems has not only increased their efficiency and effectiveness but also reduced their costs to make them more accessible to the general public. Nowadays you can purchase a reliable sat-nav system for around two hundred dollars, plus a yearly subscription fee for the continued use of the American Global Positioning System.

Contrary to popular belief, satellite navigation systems that are designed specifically for heavy goods vehicles and trucks are not the same as satellite navigation systems for other vehicles. These systems designed for HGVs are usually internally very similar if not exactly the same as their equivalent model designed for other vehicles, but the software installed on the devices is slightly different.

Satellite navigation systems that are designed to be used by drivers of delivery vans and heavy goods vehicles contain software that has been programmed for that specific use and can display information related to the running and transportation of that kind of vehicle. This information includes displaying roads that have weight or height restrictions, loading bays, fuel refilling stations, truck stops and other features that are useful to truck drivers. Modern truck sat-nav systems can also be programmed to take into account the dimensions of a particular vehicle and calculate a suitable route, avoiding hazards such as weak bridges and narrow roads.

When you are considering purchasing a sat-nav system for your truck or van there is a sensible procedure that you should follow to ensure you are getting exactly what you need for the right price. Firstly, search the internet for products that are within your budget and make a note of them. Then, make a list of what features you require and research each product in turn to find out what features each unit provides.

The next step is to use this information to narrow down the list to a few products; five is about the maximum here though it is really up to you. Now, with your shortlist in hand, you should go to a retailer to try out each product yourself. Reading reviews online is very helpful and can help when creating your shortlist, but you should make the effort to try a product out before you commit to a purchase, as you are the one who will be relying on it to get you home. After you have tested the products and you have decided which one you want, you can then either make a purchase in the store or check the internet for the best prices online as you could end up saving quite a bit.

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Feb262011

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