Dozens of companies now produce GPS (global positioning system) devices, and consumers have to wonder if the product that they buy is of comparable quality to other products on the market. How often is the navigational information updated? Daily and hourly can mean the difference between getting stuck in a congested highway caused by an accident or taking a detour and saving an hour or more of time. Are there vocal directions to navigate without having to look at a screen? With verbal directions, drivers can pay attention to driving while being told (and reminded) where to turn. Many of these important questions and more are answered with a Nextel GPS.

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p>A Track Record Of Quality

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p>Nextel has been one of the world leaders in wireless phone service, providing unparalleled service and quality to its customers. That dedication to ensuring a quality product has carried over to Nextel's GPS service. However, this service is being offered to current Nextel wireless subscribers without having to purchase a new phone (in most cases some older models are not capable of GPS service). So what does this mean exactly to the average Nextel consumer?

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p>Nextel GPS brings a full-fledged GPS network to one of the widest wireless networks out there. Users are capable of navigating any road with ease. They never have to worry about becoming lost again as a friendly voice is always available to tell them how to reach any destination while giving helpful tips about where to drive and what to watch out for on the road.

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p>So what does the Nextel GPS service cost? Well, the phone is covered with the wireless phone service, so only a small monthly fee is required to utilize the full capabilities of the GPS network. Considering the cost of maps and the time saved by using a GPS device, this small monthly fee is a real bargain for the average consumer who uses it on a daily basis. By pinpointing their position almost instantaneously and finding a safe and quick route to any destination, consumers can save hours and focus on driving at the same time.

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p>Because the entire GPS network has at least twenty orbiting satellites at any given time, the GPS network is guaranteed to work in any location. By using trilateration, users can pinpoint their exact location to within a small fraction of a percent, so the term lost becomes a phrase of the past. For any traveler on the road, the Nextel GPS is perfect for every navigational need.