Portable GPS guides for travel and navigation
Portable GPS devices help travelers plot routes, hear spoken directions, and view turns. They offer options like shortest or fastest paths, points of interest, and offline map databases with battery power and optional real-time traffic. Prices range from about 200 to 650 dollars, with brands such as Garmin TomTom Magellan and Navigon.
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Sturdier cars slow rescue efforts in serious crashes
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