A MEASURE of how popular Global Positioning System (GPS) devices are becoming was when I overheard GPS directional instructions while browsing around the IT section of a department store.
Nothing unusual, except that the voice was speaking in Hokkien. It was an indication that GPS has reached the grassroots.
The GM-4320 GPS from Eastgear is one of a new generation of GPS devices chockful with features but comes with an affordable price tag.
For $499, one gets a 4.3-inch screen, 1GB internal memory plus a 4GB SD card, Bluetooth, a Germanmade vibration-free mounting system plus car and AC adapters.
The 4320 acquires GPS signals very quickly, which is faster than a whole lot of competing brands out there.
Screen clarity is good, and the user interface is simple and easy to use. It uses MapKing maps.
