Do you travel frequently or spend a lot of time exploring the outdoors? A handheld GPS can you help you find your destination quickly and safely. The global positioning system, or GPS, pinpoints locations on the land and sea using a network of 24 orbiting satellites operated by the United States Department of Defense.

     Under ideal conditions, a GPS can achieve position accuracy of better than three meters, which is perfect for both travel on foot and by car. Don't get lost or disoriented again; use our GPS system buying guide to find the navigation system that works best for your lifestyle.

     The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities to military, civil, and commercial users around the world. The United States government created the system, maintains it, and makes it freely accessible to anyone with a GPS receiver.