What’s the difference between a regular GPS system and a GPS receiver?

January 31, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
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~Kay~ asked:


Is there any difference? I’m thinking about buying my step dad a Garmin StreetPilot® c320 GPS Receiver. Is this a regular gps system or not? I’m really not too familiar with these things so your help is GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!
If a buy a receiver will I need to buy something else with it?

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2 Responses to “What’s the difference between a regular GPS system and a GPS receiver?”
  1. Lefty says:
    February 1, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    one is a self contained gps unit, the other is a add on unit to run with a secondary device like a PDA

  2. IRSmurf says:
    February 3, 2009 at 7:13 am

    GPS is a system of satellites that were put in orbit by the US government with tax payer dollars.

    A GPS receiver is a piece of equipment that measures the signals from these satellites and plots your position on Earth.

    The StreetPilot is a unit with a built-in GPS receiver, as well as pre-loaded detailed mapping of city streets.

    If you’re on a tight budget, I recommend looking at the Garmin Nuvi 205, which I’ve seen for as low as $120. Check out the Black Friday deals at: –> This site doesn’t sell anything, it only lists ads for Black Friday sales.

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