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Oct 16, 2009 6:22 pm US/Eastern

Tech Minute: Getting GPS On The Cheap

By BRIAN COOLEY, CNET Editor At Large
SAN FRANCISCO (CNET) ― If you have an older car without a GPS system, inexpensive and free options are available, CNET.com correspondent Brian Cooley reports.

Portable, GPs navigation units have come down significantly in price, costing as little as $100. Although they may not offer bells and whistles, portable GPS units have touch screens, maps and turn-by-turn voice prompts.

Drivers can install Google maps on their phones. Most major wireless dealers offer downloadable programs that will map drivers from point A to point B.

Drivers using Google maps on their phones need to pull over when viewing directions, however. The lack of voice prompts can make driving using Google maps dangerous.


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Brian Cooley joined CNET in 1995 to launch CNET Radio. Today as Editor at large, he offers commentary about technology on television and radio from the CNET p.o.v. as well as contributing videos to CNET Car Tech and CNET TV.

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