The autonavigator. How to choose the best one?

Almost every motorist, no matter whether he is going on vacation on his car or traveling on a business trip to another city, sooner or later faces the need to purchase an auto navigator. How to choose a model that meets certain characteristics, and what should I pay special attention to? After all, the modern market is simply a huge selection of autonavigators from a variety of manufacturers.

So, the goal is defined - a qualitative and functional autonavigator is needed. How to choose a device that will become an ideal assistant?

Initially, you need to determine the screen size: too small screen will not allow you to quickly read the necessary information, but too much can create some inconvenience to the driver. At the moment, the greatest demand for autonavigators, having a diagonal screen from 4.3 to 5 inches. This screen does not distract the attention of the driver and allows you to quickly read the necessary information on the route, even while the car is moving.

The second important aspect is the built-in auto navigation program. Of course, for more accurate and correct information about the chosen route it is better to have a device with several navigation systems. But all models of domestic manufacturers support only one system. As additional functions, you can view photos, read e-books, games. And only Chinese manufacturers of auto navigators combine in their models several navigation systems.

At the moment, the most basic programs that are used in almost all navigators are: "TomTom", "Igo", "Navitel", "Autosputnik". Also, more and more popular programs are such as CityGid, ProGorod.

For inhabitants of megacities the most actual problem is traffic jams. To solve this problem help autonavigators with traffic jams. How to choose the most functional option? At first glance, everything is simple: the device receives information, displays it on the map and builds a route to detour streets with traffic jams. You do not need to bother yourself once again by choosing a road without traffic jams, the autonavigator will do it for you. How to choose the most optimal device that supports information about traffic jams and makes a route more economical in time and kilometers?

Navigators that support information about traffic jams are divided into several types: one receives information using GPRS-receivers, others - using an RDS-antenna (via radio). To date, the reception of information about traffic jams on the radio channel is supported only by Garmin navigators. In the remaining GPRS receivers are required to receive data. As a rule, the manufacturer in the product annotation indicates additional information about whether or not the given navigator model is capable of supporting the data reception function for traffic jams. A few words about the navigators Garmin. This brand of domestic production is very well established in the market. Fans of traveling off-road will find in the navigators a good database of regional maps.

In any case, it is advisable to test the autonavigator when purchasing. How to choose the best, can also prompt friends or acquaintances who already use these devices. Which autonavigator to choose is up to you. But you should remember that no, even the most functional navigator will not replace the driver's wheel, because the final decision is accepted only by him!